Sunday Chat

The Thanksgiving placemat drive concluded last week. I knew I would need all the help I could get, so before the Fall Fortnight event, I announced the project to the members of my local guild. Members brought 85 placemats in fall themes to the October guild meeting. The placemats were taken that day to Meals …

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Sunday Chat

Last weekend, we had a fall drive with our car club up to the high country then down to the Lake James area. The colors were coming out nicely in the higher elevations. We drove around twisty roads climbing up near Mount Mitchell, enjoying the oranges and reds along the roadside. Coming down, the vista …

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Setting an Autumn Table

This is the most fun time of year for a tablescape. Getting out the fall colors and autumn leaves brings my favorite season to life. I like setting both the pub table and the dining room table with something festive as it is a way to bring more autumn into the decor. I loved this …

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Sunday Chat and Fall Color

Fall is coming into some color now, and the turkeys are back. This bachelor flock of four are coming by frequently now. It is fun to see them appear, pecking around for tidbits and acorns. They are a bit shy, only one will come close enough to get a bite of whole grain bread thrown …

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Late September in the Garden

Fall colors are going to be late this year and likely not as pretty as in other years due to the dry weather, the need for rain, and warmth that is lasting too long.  We need a cold front, and some rain!!  I cannot find much in the way of color yet.  We should have …

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