Pumpkins, Pumpkins and More Pumpkins

I really love pumpkins... and can't wait to try some of these decor ideas! Click on the pictures for How To's!

After August

I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year.

I love the cool nights and sunny days. I love opening the windows and letting nature and the sounds of cars on the street and kids playing enter each room of the house. I love knowing football tailgating is right around the corner.

I hate that theses beautiful days mark the end of the summer. I hate that long days are becoming shorter and shorter. I hate kissing another summer good-bye.

This time of year always makes me feel a little panicky. Like I didn't take full advantage of my favorite season. I didn't have that picnic at My Old Kentucky Home. I didn't take Lizzie to play in the fountain at Tyler Park. I didn't read enough on the deck swing. We never had that summer party with bocce ball and grilled corn.

How come summer comes and goes so fast? I will have to take comfort in the few days we have left. Maybe I can swing a picnic with the family in Tyler Park? I will keep you posted.

Summer, I will miss you till next year.

(Summer Time Pleasures by Levi W. Prentice, this painting and other work can be found here)

Hydrangea Bouquet

Got to carry this beautiful bouquet in my friend Andrea's wedding this past Saturday.

I love weddings and this one did not disappoint.

La Maisonnette Obsession

Okay, so fellow blogger Stephmodo and her family are in Southwest France renovating this little gem, La Masionnette. I am obsessed and must rent this little cottage sometime in the near future. I have my mother and husband on board for the trip... any other takers?

See more about Stephanie's awesome life adventure at her blog.

Fine China

The Indian Tree, Late 19th Century - Maternal Grandmother

Opal Innocence, Lenox - My wedding china

I have a soft spot for china. It most likely steams for the many Easter, Birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners that were spent eating comfort foods off various patterns belonging to family members. I have been quite lucky to inherit two different sets, along with an almost complete set from my wedding registry... and one day I will be the host to family members scraping their forks over my china.

Farmers Market Flowers

Got this pretty little arrangement for $2.50 at the Farmers Market. I bought one to take to my friend Andrea's bridal shower that would match her wedding colors, too. They are so cute in their little paper cups and really brighten up any space.

Sunday Morning

My two favorite things on Sunday morning:

1) Hot mug of coffee

2) The Sunday Courier Journal... especially the ads

Speaking of coffee, there is nothing better than a favorite mug. I just got the mug pictured above from anthropologie on a recent business trip to Boston. I love the shape of the handle and contrast of the black letter on the white ceramic.

(http://www.anthropologie.com)