FALL IN THE DINING ROOM...

 

No,

 I haven't taken a fall 

in the dining room...at least, not yet.

 

 Because we are staying 

at home more these days, 

I feel we should make our homes

 as comfortable as we can. 

 When the weather changes and 

we become more inclined to tuck in,

  that is when the comfort comes out.

 Whether you decorate in all white,

 the softer tones of fall,

 or the brighter and more

 earthy colors of the season, 

let comfort be your guide and 

then sit back and enjoy 

all that you have accomplished. 

 It so happens 

that the dining room is

 the only room left in the Cottage 

that still has plans 

for some autumn decorations so,

 I guess,

 you are stuck with 

seeing the preparations 

this week.

 

As you walk into the Cottage, 

you are surrounded by cooler colors 

with the use of blue. 

 Because there is no central hall,

 you must walk through each room 

to get to another. 

The dining room seems to be 

at the heart of the home,

 as it is right in the middle.

 I don't know if that is the reason,

 but it is here 

that the fall colors, of my choice, seem 

to come together. 

This was not a proper plan,

 it is just how it turned out.   

I didn't actually forget 

to take some Christmas decor 

down from last year.  

I just decided that 

since the dining room always seems 

to have her 

patriotic spirit showing 

during the holidays 

that she should carry on 

throughout the year. 

 I also think 

the Santas are pretty darn cute and

 deserve to be seen 

for awhile longer...

...right along with

 Bitty Morsel and Gertie 

who are still, today and everyday,

 filling their wagon

 with their wares 

for the good of all.

As long as we are discussing 

Bitty and Gertie, 

I have been racking my brain 

to think if the Cottage Witch 

will make the journey

 here to the Cottage this year.

  I don't think she will 

as when you are over 200 years old

 you shouldn't be exposing yourself 

to what is going on now. 

 That would be what is called

 a pre-existing condition!

  

I know for a fact

 that there will be no 

trick or treating here 

this year either.

Even though,

 during the day, 

there is still sunlight reflecting 

through the lace curtains...

  ...the Cottage will remain dark.

 

 I feel so badly for the little kids 

but if my kids were of that age,

 I wouldn't want them 

going to strange houses at this time. 

 In my opinion 

there are times when 

the adults have to take charge and

 this should be one of those times.

The old settle bench 

sits proudly displaying 

a collection of dried gatherings and

 bright pillows 

highlighted by the reflection 

of candle light...

...and as the limelight hydrangeas 

are ripe for picking they, 

and some dried pieces,

 fill a spongeware pitcher

in front of

 the window.

A collection of hutches, 

big and small, 

show off their 

autumn finery.

The table is done 

in a more simple style.

  As there will be 

no family gathering here this year, 

the fall garland

 can take up as much space as it wants...

 ...along with some dried flowers 

from last year and

a sprinkling of tiny candles.  

The yarn and twig wreath

 just doesn't seem the same 

without the addition of autumn leaves, 

so same idea,

 different leaves

 this time.

Enjoy nicer weather,

 if you are lucky enough to have it and 

I will leave you with 

these thoughts...

...two 

peaceful puppies 

enjoying...

Keep in mind that now,

 more than ever,

 you need to protect yourself

 against Covid-19.

 If you are unfortunate enough

 to get sick,

 than you could more than likely

  be considered 

as having a pre-existing condition and 

this is not being said

 as a scare tactic,

 it is a very 

real possibility.

 SO,

  Be Smart. 

 Stay Well. 

 Wear a mask 

and

***VOTE***

...Judy...

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