Decorative Velvet Pumpkins, at Gump’s Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Orange, brown, green, purple, and dark red adorns bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Pier 1, Cost Plus World Market, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and…
The pretty Ann Taylor Cowl Neck Top I’m thinking of adding to my wardrobe It’s still very warm in the afternoons here in Seattle. But now in the evenings I need a light cardigan or sweater if I go outdoors. I can still get away with wearing a sundress every day, but it’s almost time…
Driving over to my friend’s house for dinner, I had to stop to photograph this tree in her neighborhood QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do you need to light a fire under someone in your family to rake leaves? I’ll be raking leaves today after we get back from the dog park. There is just…
I can’t get bored of these beautiful fall leaves! Now it’s November. How the year flies by! Thanksgiving is 24 days away, and Christmas is 56 days away. Think about things you might want to get done this month regarding these upcoming holidays. Last month we thoroughly cleaned and organized our kitchens. This month it’s…
My new tradition for several years now is to buy celosia from my local Trader Joe’s and put it in my front yard in autumn. Love the electric colors! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make meal plans for the week; create grocery list Look ahead at your week. Are you spending quality time with family,…
Pumpkin Chai Tea and Apple Cider Herbal Tea, at Crate and Barrel Seattle is enjoying an extended summer, though we have cloudy gray mornings. I still haven’t had to turn my heater on, and we still run fans every night to cool the house. I drink iced tea in the daytime still, but crave hot…
Harvest Leaf Pillar Candles, at Pier 1 Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Oranges, browns, greens, purples, and dark reds adorn bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Craft Warehouse, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and decorate my…
Pink Pomegranate Pagoda Candle, from Seda France Tonight I’m planning to clean out my wood burning fireplace so it’s ready to use on chilly nights. It’s still too hot in the evening here to even think about burning fires, but at least my fireplace will be ready to go. If it’s still nice and warm…
Velvet Linen Windowpane Quilts, at Pottery Barn It’s chilly in the mornings and evenings now. I’ve taken down the fans in our bedroom windows, and added extra throws to the ends of our beds. Soon it will be time to put “emergency coats” in the trunk of our car, and greet my sleepy teenager with…
If I didn’t already own two umbrellas (a boring black one and a boring red one) I’d be so tempted to carry around this pretty dragonfly umbrella! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Have you had a glass of orange juice lately? If you don’t have any in the house, add to your shopping list for…