Autumn Blessings
Through golden noons and purple eves, and shadows cool and tender, From scenes of tranquil happiness and dreams of deep delight, October like a princess in her oriental splendor Comes down the valley singing with her retinue of light.
–Katharine Brownlee Sherwood (1841–1914)
THINGS THAT ARE ESPECIALLY ENJOYABLE IN THE AUTUMN
L. M. Montgomery ~ “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." ~ Emily Brontë
AUTUMN BLESSINGS
Make an apple pie.
Crochet a scarf: Free Patterns
"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." Proverbs 31: 20 & 21
–Katharine Brownlee Sherwood (1841–1914)
THINGS THAT ARE ESPECIALLY ENJOYABLE IN THE AUTUMN
- Plant flower bulbs, and a nice little fall garden.
- Buy or pick a bunch of flowers for the kitchen table.
- Throw back the curtains, raise the blinds and let the sunshine in.
- Air everything out to freshen it up, such as pillows, quilts, throw pillows and throws.
- Plant herbs in small pots for a window sill.
- Go for a walk and admire the turning leaves on the trees.
- Pick a bunch of holly berries and find some little pinecones for crafting or decor.
L. M. Montgomery ~ “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." ~ Emily Brontë
AUTUMN BLESSINGS
Make an apple pie.
Crochet a scarf: Free Patterns
"She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet." Proverbs 31: 20 & 21
•This is when we begin to think about picking up fall mums at the local nursery, to decorate for fall.
•We go to the local farmer's market to pick out a pumpkin or two for making pumpkin pie, bread, and for decorating.
•Making table centerpieces out of gourds, miniature pumpkins, corn husks, acorns, and other gifts from nature.
•Children get all excited about raking leaves, roasting marshmallows, and playing in the piles of leaves.
•This is the perfect time for making homemade hot mulled cider to warm us up...
•And bundling up in our cozy sweaters, corduroy skirts, thick tights and sturdy boots.
After we have washed or dry cleaned our stored winter clothing, of course.
Sometimes just hanging these on the clothesline for a few hours in the bright fall sunshine, will freshen them up just fine!
There is something about the cool, crisp weather that is so invigorating!
With all of this energy we may want to start thinking about Fall Cleaning.
It's not quite cold enough for using the fireplace where I live, but there is definitely a nip in air.
In other areas of the country it is apple picking time...There is nothing more delightful than picking apples, peeling them, slivering up a few to simmer in a cast iron skillet on the stove to add to pancakes or hot biscuits. Just add a few teaspoons sugar, a bit of cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice, cook until desired doneness and spoon onto toast, pancakes, biscuits, bagels, etc.
•We go to the local farmer's market to pick out a pumpkin or two for making pumpkin pie, bread, and for decorating.
•Making table centerpieces out of gourds, miniature pumpkins, corn husks, acorns, and other gifts from nature.
•Children get all excited about raking leaves, roasting marshmallows, and playing in the piles of leaves.
•This is the perfect time for making homemade hot mulled cider to warm us up...
•And bundling up in our cozy sweaters, corduroy skirts, thick tights and sturdy boots.
After we have washed or dry cleaned our stored winter clothing, of course.
Sometimes just hanging these on the clothesline for a few hours in the bright fall sunshine, will freshen them up just fine!
There is something about the cool, crisp weather that is so invigorating!
With all of this energy we may want to start thinking about Fall Cleaning.
It's not quite cold enough for using the fireplace where I live, but there is definitely a nip in air.
In other areas of the country it is apple picking time...There is nothing more delightful than picking apples, peeling them, slivering up a few to simmer in a cast iron skillet on the stove to add to pancakes or hot biscuits. Just add a few teaspoons sugar, a bit of cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice, cook until desired doneness and spoon onto toast, pancakes, biscuits, bagels, etc.
Apple pie is one of my favorite fall recipes. Fall is one of those special times of the year. Let's get out and celebrate it with these charming ideas. Your life will surely be more delightful than ever! |
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By all these lovely tokens
September days are here
With summer's best of weather
And autumn's best of cheer.
Author Unknown
September days are here
With summer's best of weather
And autumn's best of cheer.
Author Unknown
With cooler weather, it's time to make soup, stews, chili and chowder!
Simple Stew
Country Girl Chili
Golden Chicken & Pinto Bean Soup
Beef Soup Made w/Chicken Broth
Washday Red Beans & Rice
Soup’s On
Big White Lima Beans
Rustic Chicken Soup
Mutton Stew
Beef Vegetable Soup
Shrimp Bisque
Fish Chowder-coming soon
More to Come!
Simple Stew
Country Girl Chili
Golden Chicken & Pinto Bean Soup
Beef Soup Made w/Chicken Broth
Washday Red Beans & Rice
Soup’s On
Big White Lima Beans
Rustic Chicken Soup
Mutton Stew
Beef Vegetable Soup
Shrimp Bisque
Fish Chowder-coming soon
More to Come!