We're savoring the picnics these days, squeezing in as many as we can before the weather shifts. There's time left, though, for a few more fall picnics under the pergola. Eating and laughing, we'll linger, watching the sun go down. Such a good way to end a fall day.
It always seems to start with the chandelier for me. Mixing garland, leaves,
berries, crystals, and gourds. The final touch being the owl in the center.
Alfred, my scarecrow, has taken center stage again this fall.
Table set for my husband and I.
Close up of plates and napkins.
Fresh bread, assorted lunch meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. YUM!
I sliced the sandwiches and wrapped them in parchment paper. Along with the sandwiches there were
pickled beans and corn relish that I had picked up from the a local farm market. So incredibly
delicious.
We started with some cheddar and port wine cheese spreads on crackers. I found the flower polka- dotted cheese spreaders at English Garden Nurseries this past summer. They're so adorable. The wine was Cabernet Sauvignon; it was perfect with the cheese and crackers.
Whats a picnic without a cake? A chocolate layer cake with almond buttercream
frosting.
We enjoyed our first slice after our picnic. Then we enjoyed our second when we came in for the
evening.
What would fall be without hay bails, cornstalks, pumpkins, and of course mums? This year I've added some new additions to my fall decorating outside. I really am enjoying the ornamental kale plants and the ice pansies.
Up close to Alfred-- he has a friend on his shoulder.
I love this wheel barrow that I painted and distressed. The yellow mums are my favorite this year.
This cat is so cute and weather resistant so he can stay outside.
The ice pansies will be placed in the surrounding garden soon. The reason they
are called ice pansies is they will last until it snows. Then in the spring many times
they are the first flower to bloom. Sometimes they even blooming through the snow.
The green planter has creeping thyme and small white pumpkins inside.
In the ground planters more ice pansies and ornamental kale.
Up close to the green planter.
This is a pocket grapevine wreath. Pocket wreaths can be used for small potted plants,
fresh
arrangements or greenery if you use a liner. I filled my wreath with berries,
gourds, leaves, and a scarecrow pick.
Full view looking back into the yard.
Up close to my furry friend who has flown into my chandelier.
Spooky Jack is inside the house this year waiting for Halloween.
The fall feather tree is in the dining room also.
My daughter had her birthday recently, so of course I had to decorate my
blackboard.
Her birthday cupcakes were scrumptious!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a look. I know its been some time since I've last posted.My son and daughter both moved into new homes this summer. I enjoyed helping them put their places together very much, but it left no time for me to post. I'm looking forward to the up coming holidays,
--I have so many ideas......
We'll chat soon, Cathy
