Does anybody know the name of these delightful orange ball-shaped flowers? I couldn’t resist a couple bunches when I saw them at the market today. After a busy weekend with lots of fun socializing, I’m looking forward to some quiet down time this evening! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean, …
Autumn mum baskets greet visitors at my front porch Happy Autumn Equinox! With our still-warm weather here in Seattle, I’m struggling with what to wear every day. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so I want long sleeves, but our afternoons are very warm or even hot. It’s not yet time for a coat, and a …
Lavender roses I treated myself to. They’re adorning my bedroom this week. I’m tidying up my house a bit so when I come home tonight it’s restful, clean and relaxing. I don’t want to spend my whole weekend cleaning, so I’m glad I’ve been keeping up with things lately. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fill …
Decorative Velvet Pumpkins, at Gump’s Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Orange, brown, green, purple, and dark red adorns bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Pier 1, Cost Plus World Market, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and …
My garden’s last rose of summer It’s still warm and sunny here, dry enough I need to run sprinklers at night. We’re still eating summer fare – hot dogs and potato salad, watermelon, cold pasta salads and ice cream. My garden flowers are slowly dying though. It’s time to plant some pansies for fall! QUICK …
The crisp salad I attempted to serve my three little boys and my teenager. I chose butter lettuce so it would be light colored and relatively flavorless, then added visual appeal with carrots and the sweetest orange cherry tomatoes I’ve ever tasted. I cut the cucumbers into heart shapes to make them more tempting, and …
Cider Lane Candle, from Bath and Body Works It’s going to be around 80 in Seattle today. So it doesn’t really feel like fall, yet I can’t resist burning my new autumn “Cider Lane” candle while I work today. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s mid-month. Need to pay any bills? Make any doctor, dentist …
I couldn’t resist buying several bouquets of dahlias at the market. I’ll put them in my living room, family room and dining room. Love the colors! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Taken your vitamins reliably this week? I keep forgetting, so I’ll make sure to do that right away this morning. Almost the weekend. What …
The pretty Ann Taylor Cowl Neck Top I’m thinking of adding to my wardrobe It’s still very warm in the afternoons here in Seattle. But now in the evenings I need a light cardigan or sweater if I go outdoors. I can still get away with wearing a sundress every day, but it’s almost time …
Adorable Felt Decorative Pumpkins, from Cost Plus World Market Monday mornings for me can be a total whirlwind of activity mixed with multiple interruptions. I’m always eager to start the workweek off, and frustrated when my work is interrupted. My phone rings multiple times for no reason, and my retired neighbor comes to the door …