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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Embracing Fall!!


My last post was on what I will miss about summer. I listed what I would miss, but I am a believer of embracing each new day as well as each new season. With the changing of the seasons there always seems to bring on a new feeling of anticipation what is ahead of us.
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When I think of fall I am reminded of how the air changes to a fresh crispness that let’s you know changes are about to take place. From my kitchen window I have a view of a maple tree. I begin to notice the change in it’s color and how the leaves slowly drift to the ground below.



I like to switch things up a bit in my home for the upcoming fall. I find that I gravitate toward a warmer and cozier feel. I have had many of my clients ask me, “When exactly do you start changing to your Fall look?” I had to stop and think about that one. I decided to observe my personal behavior to get a clue to when I feel the need to change things out.





What I noticed was the first thing I start doing is pulling out more votive candles at night. It almost becomes somewhat of a candle lighting ceremony. I happily go throughout my living area humming and lighting my votives displayed on my mantel. I finally correlated it with the start of football season. From that point on I slowly start bringing in more of my black accessories, throws and candles.




I have a friend that actually does her changes by the calendar. She makes sure her Fall changes are done for the first official day of Fall (it is Friday Sept. 23rd)!! She is highly organized and is more of rule follower than myself. I just go with my feelings!!
When do you feel the urge to bring in the warmth and comfort to your own home?  What are the signs that make you start making your own changes in your home?
Whenever you decide to start to make your Fall transformation, remember………..


“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Embracing all that Fall has to offer!


Kathysue

Sunday, September 4, 2011

What I Will Miss About Summer



My friend Sally at Divine Distractions did a post for Labor Day where she said, “Good Bye,” to Summer.

I have to admit I am going into Fall kicking and screaming this year. Our summer this year has been so great. The temperatures have been wonderful. We  have not had the scorching days of over 100 degree temps. like we usually do so I am not quite ready to say good bye to Summer yet.
There are so many things I will miss about Summer……

There is nothing better than a frosty glass of fresh lemonade while sitting out on the patio around the pool.Except maybe a cool pitcher of ice water infused with fresh strawberries……….

I am a very lucky girl to live in an area of California where we can get fresh farm produce all year long.
I can never get my fill of what summer has to offer when it comes to fresh fruit or juicy tomatoes.

My Mom has a big cherry tree and there is nothing sweeter than a dark cherry that still  is a bit firm. You know the kind that snap when you bite into them and a burst of sweet juice rolls out. Yum!!

Then there are the peaches and nectarines!!! When they are in season there is nothing better. I love to cut up a peach and put a bit of vanilla creamer on them, it taste like melted ice cream, but with less calories. I snack on these through out the summer months.


What about a fresh picked strawberry straight from the fields?


I enjoy the long days and being able to sit out on my patio by lantern and candle light.
  


There are so many things I will miss about Summer....

  • Flip flops
  • Tank tops and shorts.
  • Early morning coffee on porch, while watching the sprinklers water the lawn.
  • Barbecues
  • Watching the kiddos swim in the pool.
  • Opened windows to let in the cooler morning air.
  • The bright colors of Summer, blue and white, yellows, bright pinks and lime greens.
What will you all miss about Summer?


"Enjoy the Process!"Of:

The Last Days Of Summer!!

Kathysue

Friday, September 2, 2011

You Never Know Who Is Reading Your Blog






 (The laundry room has recieved a little makeover that I will show you very soon)

I recently wrote a post showing part of my laundry room. I showed a shelf unit that I like to stack toilet paper and other necessities on. In my post I mentioned that the only toilet paper I will purchase is Northern. Well I received a thank you email from Northern and they told me they would like to send me a little Thank you gift.

Needless to say I was quite surprised and of course I thanked them.

Two days ago I received something from UPS and guess what it was?……

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Northern sent me a whole case of toilet paper!!! Can you believe it.
They also sent along a long floral box with a single rose. Guess what the rose was made out of?…. You guessed it, TOILET PAPER!!!!!!



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I don’t know about you all, but I was totally shocked and pleasantly surprised!! So you see dear readers you never know who is reading one of your post.

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Being totally surprised with a gift that you never expected!

Kathysue