Ready For Fall

Hey everyone!

Long time, no hear.

The hurricane came and let us know all about it.

We didn't get as much damage as several 

of our neighbors 

but Irma still took a toll on us.

The water came into our den which is ground level, along with the back porch and garage.

Hopefully, we'll raise the floor level one of these days.

Three steps forward, two steps back.

That seems to sum it up.

Enough with my saga.

How are you?

Ready for Fall?

I am so ready!

I can't wait for the weather to cool off. 

Long sleeve shirts make me happy.

Isn't this porch cute?!

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I've been searching the web for front porch ideas.

My porch is small and I've tried a chair with plants 

but I'm never thrilled with the outcome.

I like the simplicity of this one

I found on Pinterest.

How about this idea?

I like it a lot.

Simple and pretty.

We get a lot of wind since we are on the water.

I have to consider that when decorating.

I hope you all have a great week.

I'm shopping with mom today. 

What will we find?

So many treasures to find.

She LOVES Belk, so I'm sure it will be one of our stops.

Kirklands, Hobby Lobby

 and a trip to the Bible book store 

are most likely going to happen.

I will let you know if I find anything exciting 

and how my porch ends up.

Have a happy!

How 'Bout A Little Fire, Scarecrow!

One Glorious Summer

Fall is around the corner.

I've been ready since the middle of July.

I don't remember a summer so hot.

I am pretty sure it has something to do with my age.

I must say,

it was a glorious summer.

We moved to our dream location on the river.

Our daughter married the dream of her life.

Welcome to the family Felix! 

You are exactly what we needed.

Thank you for making my daughter happy.

We did a little traveling.

South Florida, Texas, North Carolina 

but pretty much stayed around home.

We have spent many wonderful hours 

with family and friends.

Logged plenty of beach hours,

and spend the night with MiMi hours.

Nothing cuter than sleeping kids.

They are worn out from the 

hours of searching for Pokemon.

It has been a jam-packed summer.

Did I mention I am so ready for Fall?

If you follow me on Pinterest,

you have seen these but I think I need them.

They speak to me.

So non-traditional.

Who am I?

I know!

I love them.

I need some pumpkins.

Bring on the Fall!

Can't Fall Last Forever?

While be-boppin' through all the blogs I love,

I found so many beautiful ideas for Fall.

I have always loved flower boxes.

I share this one especially with you Mom.

Think we need to add some lights to your window box?

I do too.

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Don't you love the sidewalk lined with pumpkins?

I just wanna be there.

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I picked this up last night.

It's called A Womans Prague-ative.

I would have called it Glittery Fall.

I do adore this time of year.

I love all my boots and especially my Uggs.

It could be argued that they are ugly.

I don't think so but I've heard others say so.

Their comfort overrules that possibility.

Candy corn!

Apples!

Pumpkin Spice Latte!

(google images)

I could go on and on and on.

I won't.

At least, 

not for now.

Happy Fall to You!

Home Again, Home Again

Jiggety jog, it's good to be home.

I was away from my memory foam mattress 

for way too long.

Three weeks to be exact.

I am still in recovery mode

but I'm doing better.

I returned to find temperatures in the teens.

Brrr!!

I missed the "peak" of the leaves but it is still stunning.

This tree is in my front yard.

 The leaves have just begun to fall.

Where did this year go?

I barely remember the summer.

Some sad news in Wendy's World...

I have entered the beautiful stage of life where I need more than my drugstore reading glasses.

I visited the eye doctor a few weeks ago 

and ordered a pair of glasses.

I was anxious to get them and see if they made a difference.

I am embarrassed to admit that my house is filthy.

I've been living in a fools paradise.

I had no idea.

I spent all day yesterday cleaning my counters 

and dusting everything.

The corners of my floors were awful.

I now understand why senior adults houses are sometimes yucky.

They can't see them!

Maybe impaired vision is God's gift to the elderly?

Just wondering.

Oh well,

I plan to keep these things on my face to adjust to them.

Mark has been wearing glasses since he was a young boy so I will be thankful for all the years I didn't need them.

Two weeks until Thanksgiving!

It's going to be here before you know it.

I have so much to be thankful for.

Fall At Mom's

Hey Everybody!

Are you enjoying this Fall cool-down?

It seems like everyone is in a better mood.

When I was in Florida

I did some Fall decorating in mom's house.

She has the best house to decorate.

She has a massive corner that 

used to have a wood burning stove.

My parents got rid of it and are left with a 

stone covered corner and mantle.

It's a challenge to decorate through the year but it provides 

a show stopping area for decorating during the holidays.

Would you believe I was on the plane home 

when I realized I neglected to take any pictures.

My favorite sister-in-law was gracious enough to snap a few 

with her cell & forward them to me.

The corner doesn't look big in this shot but it takes up a whole corner of the living room.

We hung some faux Fall flower baskets 

on the porch to add color. 

Her house sits way off the road &

these showed up from a distance. 

We did an arrangement in the cart that we 

recently found at a garage sale.

We added some happiness in her kitchen window box.

This happy guy has been around for a few years.

He is perfect next to the pot of mums.

I hope you are enjoying the Fall.

It will be over before you know it.

Mark is already asking me what our plans are for his staff Christmas party which is hosted by yours truly.

Oy vey.

One exciting bit of info that I haven't shared with y'all...

I had been wanting a purse.

Not just any purse but this one...

I don't mind a knock-off

& I was planning on hopping over to China Town 

on my next trip to New York.

Would you believe 

my sister-in-law found one while we were at a yard sale?

We are walking around shopping

& I spotted it on her arm.

MY purse!

Not a scratch on it.

She let me have it.

Now you know why she is my fave.

Anyways,

I got it for $4.

4 Bucks.

Score!

Does God love me,

or what?!!

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

I adore you all.

Does The Color Orange Make You Happy?

True statement.

If the color orange makes you happy,

you may just be my relative.

I am flying to Florida sometime next month.

Can I get a "woohoo?!"

I plan to decorate Mom's house for the Fall season.

While plundering through Pinterest,

I saw some ideas that I thought 

would be good for Joy's home.

I thought I'd share them with you.

I am loving the simplicity of this centerpiece.

My husband has one request.

He wants to see the person across the table.

Sometimes he gets his wish.

This would meet his standards. 

You can make this Jack-o-lantern out of any old thing 

you have lying around.

I loved the idea of using magnets 

so after Fall 

it can return to its former beauty.

Check this pumpin cake out.

The link was to JC Penney's and led me nowhere 

but I think it's self explanatory.

Two of your favorite bundt cake recipes and some icing.

A lovely centerpiece for any party.

Who doesn't love an old bucket

filled with orange sticks and a burlap bow?

You can't go wrong.

I am loving these pillows.

Made from burlap.

They scream Joy to me.

The simplicity of using from your own yard 

is always pleasing to me.

The acorns in Kansas are so much larger 

than the ones in Florida.

(Information that you need to  know)

Finally,

I leave you with this 

gorgeous wheelbarrow that I need.

I'm quite confident that Mom has one.

Just so ya know,

 I found all these amazing ideas via Pinterest.

Hope you are having an amazing day!

P.S. A Fall necessity...

P.S.S Another Fall necessity...

FALL Has Arrived!

I just can't wait any longer.

Patience is not the virtue I have.

If you know me then you are aware that I have been known to sneak under the Christmas tree and open my presents to see what is hidden behind that wrapped package.

I can't wait!

You don't have to tell me,

I already know...

it's rude!

It gets worse,

I have been known to open others gifts as well.

The suspense kills me.

Are you shocked?

Don't be, because it gets even worse!

My brother and his wife left all their wedding gifts unwrapped. They went on their honeymoon.

They left town!

What was I supposed to do?

In all fairness,

I did call them and describe in detail the vases, 

towels, kitchen appliances, etc.

I'm not proud.

With this questionable personality that I do possess,

you can see how waiting until September 22 

is just not possible.

Getting started is the hard part.

Once I started dragging the containers

 out from the basement,

I got pure happy!

I got the banner from Hobby Lobby.

Go get one because everyone needs at least one banner.

Don't ask why

I keep a basket on the hearth 

with deer antlers and skulls.

I just like it.

I added some Fall leaves and 

viola! 

My mantle leaves much to be desired.

I haven't quite figured out why to do with it.

I'll give you an update if it gets better.

I strung a vine of pumpkins on the filing cabinet.

I threw some Fall leaves on my Fall tree.

I draped Fall vines over every doorway.

This pitifully over-exposed photo shows my kitchen table.

I combined sticks from my yard 

and some Fall leaves and picks that I had.

I am simmering all my cinnamon melts.

I turned the air down.

I'm sipping my pumpkin latte.

Life is good!

I'm not quite brave enough to put the Fall wreath on the front door but it's coming soon.

Happy Fall!