September 28, 2010

Cooler Temperatures are Here!


Hooray for cooler temperatures! We saw the last of the 90+ degree weather last week (fingers crossed). It was a summer of record-breaking heat waves. We’re now saying hello to a cool front and getting some sweet relief.

crow-&-pumpkin-hooked-rug

Our belongings are still a bit unorganized, but I found this cute hooked rug just in time for a little fall decorating here at the cottage. I ordered it several years ago from a rug hooker in the northwest. It is now hanging up in the front hallway. I also found the fabric leaves and acorns made by a friend of mine, and those are now arranged in a cut glass bowl in my home office.

fall-swag

A week ago, we got a huge pot of yellow mums in a basket, and it is strategically located on the front porch, next to the steps. It was a bit late to shop for a fall wreath this past weekend, but we found a lovely swag to hang over the door instead. And it was so inexpensive that I couldn’t have made one for less.

Fall has finally arrived! And the stores are already stocking the shelves with Christmas decorations. Sheesh!

10 comments:

  1. I just love Fall decor! I made out like a bandit at Hobby Lobby last week. All Fall decor was 50% off. Whoopee!!!!!!!!!
    The swag is gorgeous :)

    We deserve beautiful Autumn weather after this horrid Summer, don't we?!
    xo, misha

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  2. Don't you just love fall and its lovely decorations? I do. I'm burning my apple cinnamon and pumpkin candles, and dreaming of nights with the windows open! I do believe our 90+ weather is over too ... and high time! Love your hooked rug. Almost looks like seeds!

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  3. Did you say....CHRISTMAS??Hahaaa....It's getting CLOSE! I Think OUR Christmas will be here in exactly 34 days though....'Ya Think??Hahaa
    LOVE the decorations Girl!
    hughugs

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  4. -clapping hands-

    Oh I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. -chuckle- You have a count down clock, to Election Day, Nov. 2, '10.

    ~Enough of us do feel, there must be change, yes?

    ~Enough of us will be sure to vote, yes? [Although most Conservatives vote anyway, but...]

    ~Enough do pay attention, yes?

    We keep comforting ourselves, with the above thoughts.

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  6. Yea for cooler temps!! It's making me want to make a pot of chili and some cornbread! It's good sleeping weather too!

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  7. I love all the fall decorations even if it does mean summer is over. I just wish the stores wouldn't rush it all through so fast. Fall needs more recognition if you ask me :)
    Your decorations are really nice, love that swag

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  8. What a sweet little hooked rug! Yes, I noticed yesterday that all the stores have an odd assortment of autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all rolled into one.

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  9. Love fall and all the decor that goes along with it!! Happy weekend. It is rainy and cold here in Michigan!
    Hugs~

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  10. and we are praying for the 90's!!! isn't it funny how different areas are! i hope some day that i live somewhere that the seasons change...lol...but for now i will enjoy yours!
    hugs,
    kimberly
    happy october!!!

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