Pumpkins, Critters & Directions

I live in a very old New England colonial-style home.  Old as is built in 1780 old… There are old stone walls surrounding my home, too… and I’m sure very lovingly created.  These stone walls call for flowers and decorations, but to me they seem to best love Autumn’s bright orange baby pumpkins that I [...]

Pumpkins… ’tis the season!

There’s just something so feel good about pumpkins! Maybe it’s because pumpkins come in all shapes, sizes and even shades… just like people. Or maybe because pumpkins can be carved, cooked, decoupaged, decorated or dazzled with candles and twinkling lights. And how about pumpkins as is, with their sturdy stems that become the definition of [...]

Listen to your Mother & Color me Autumn…

There was a time in my life when I didn’t particularly like Autumn. Maybe it was because I loved Summer so much, with her glorious blues and greens and pinks and white-whites. My Mom always reminded me that I was born in Autumn… and that I would some day love the deep, rich, cool of [...]

Does this mean summer is over?

Strolling casually rushing into the supermarket this morning, something caught my eye on the outdoor stands where the fresh corn and tomatoes and green beans used to be.  This “something” stopped me dead in my tracks. Mums.  Shelves and shelves of Chrysanthemums.  There were no deep autumn colors yet, like burgundy or purple or deep [...]