A Farewell to Summer

The punishing heat of Summer's days are soon at an end.

Another year begins; to school, the children I will send.

God changes the trees, the weather, and all of the land.

No more swimming, surfing, or running along hot sand.

Glorious Fall arrives, over Summer ne'er shall I weep.

In my heart, its memories shall I cherish and keep.

It's almost Fall, Y'all!

-Until next time

Clumsy attempt at poetry, yours truly

Flowers, local grocer, not bad!

Little bucket, bought plain from Tai Pan Trading.  French detail and lettering was added by yours truly.  You may view the tutorial of how to add lettering to a galvanized bucket in the archives here.

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Sunday, Solitude, Sips, and Satie

Hello, friends....

It is the end of the busy, busy day of a most busy season.  I have begun my winter cleaning ritual, the arduous task of downsizing and donating, tax preparation, and preparing for the coming week's festivities.  Needless to say, it can be a bit cumbersome, as we have a large family.  At the end of a long day, and once my angels from tall to small are tucked away in bed and fast asleep, I treat myself to a little bit of self-indulging solitude.

 

A fireside reverie

between myself and beautiful prose (or in this case verse),

and the soft, soothing music of Satie.

It is a wonderful way to end the night

and bid a final farewell to the Fall,

for it will be winter soon.

I hope you'll enjoy the sights paired with the sounds of Satie's Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes in the following link.  This is a YouTube video I watch or listen to quite often.  The beauty of the piano combined with wonderful images of nature is sublime.  You might have to be on a PC in order to view, but it is worthwhile. 

 

From my collection:

Teapot, Ellgreave, Wood & Sons division genuine ironstone

Cameo demitasse and saucer, unknown 

Text, from my collection:  The Harvard Classics, 1937 Deluxe Edition 
Crochet tea towel, Boutross Fine Linens, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Have you began your Christmas shopping?

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Magazine Monday #7

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Hello, friends!  Thank you for stopping by to visit today.  Thank you for all of the sweet comments I received during my grief of losing a close family friend.  I very much appreciate it!

Today I am celebrating the fabulosity of Fall!  A few of my favorite publications are sharing wonderful inspiration for an amazing Autumn, and I thought it would be such fun to share some highlights with you.  I hope you enjoy!  Unfortunately, all of these articles are either too new or too old, so I wasn't able to link up the actual articles.  However, if interested, simply click on the photo and you will be redirected to the subscription page of the corresponding photo.


It doesn't matter if you are admiring the pretty pumpkins,

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gorgeous gourds,

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or handsome harvests.....

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whether a warm fire

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or the flavors of the season entices your senses.....

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there is something so fabulous about Fall!

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Cooler temperatures perfect for a quick jaunt through the countryside,

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where you can admire the beauty all around,

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retreating home to a cozy little cabin,

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my love of Autumn is profound!

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Photograph sources:
1.  Taken by Mr. Parsimonious
2.  The Cottage Journal, Autumn 2015 issue, article Pumpkin Style
3.  The Cottage Journal, Autumn 2015 issue, back cover
4.  Home and Gardens Magazine, British Edition, September 2015, article Orchard Fruits
5.  Elegant Homes Magazine Fall/Winter 2015, article Altitude Adjustment
6.  TeaTime Magazine, Special Issue 2015, Teatime Holidays, Article Stuffed Carrots
7, 10.  Millieu Magazine, Fall 2015 issue, article Autumn Calling
8.  Ralph Lauren Magazine Issue VIII, Fall 2015
9.  Veranda Magazine Website main page, October 2015
11, 12.  Veranda Magazine, Sept/Oct 2015 issue, article Cabin Class
13. Elegant Homes Magazine, Fall/Winter 2010, article Spanish Romance

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