It's the end of September, and yet day after day
the temps reach into the high 90s or above.
This September has been the hottest ever on record for Austin,
but I'm like a squirrel gathering nuts, as I gather up a few
of my own things to add a touch of fall here at
but I'm like a squirrel gathering nuts, as I gather up a few
of my own things to add a touch of fall here at
home despite the summer-like weather.
These vibrant fresh cut flowers from Petals Ink
at the Farmer's Market and a mixed bouquet from Trader Joe's,
inspired me to create a vignette on the terrace to trick
our minds into thinking perhaps it's a crisp fall day outdoors.
I'm always inspired by my dear friend Janice at Fig and Twigs.
Janice's floral creations are pure magic and full of whimsy.
Her flowers appear to dance in the container, so, Janice,
loose and floppy was my goal!
Janice's floral creations are pure magic and full of whimsy.
Her flowers appear to dance in the container, so, Janice,
loose and floppy was my goal!
A pair of faux Jarrahdal pumpkins were
a favorite HomeGoods find last fall.
The darling squirrel carved from wood was a gift
from a thoughtful friend years ago.
I added an older piece of MacKenzie-Childs, a covered box from the Maclachlan Series that features beautiful scenes
of the MacKenzie-Childs farm in Aurora, NY.
The pair of tapestry pillows plopped in the arm chairs
were souvenirs from Chateau de Chenonceau of the Loire Valley.
Hopefully the mosaic above offers a sense of the
whimsy in the details of these pieces.
I pulled a shawl from my
closet for added color.
Here's to cooler days ahead!
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Pretty floral arrangement! We are going to have a cooler week and a few leaves are turning!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping those temps go down. We had snow this weekend. That is not the norm at all. I think the last snowfall in September was in the 1920's!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Sarah! Love your pretty "floppy" arrangement. You'd never know how hot it is by looking at your table on the terrace! I love those pillows from the chateau, wish they had been in the gift shop when we were there, I would have brought them home too. I have been wanting to do this for a while but the heat chased me inside. No plans to do it anytime soon, we are in the upper 90's all week. Hugs.........
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Sarah! I love your vignette and your floral arrangement is perfect for your Courtly Check vase. I'm charmed by the whimsy of your pair of tapestry pillows! It seems like the heat has taken fall hostage across the southeastern US. We broke a weather record yesterday with 96 degrees...I'm melting. We're cooling off with temps dropping to the 70s this weekend. I'm hoping it will stick for a while. ♥
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't hard to trick my mind into believing it's fall, Sarah. Your vignette us beautiful, the flowers so effortlessly arranged. Luckily, we have found some nice fall weather where we are vacationing, though the temps at home in WV are similar to yours. Let's hope October delivers true fall for all of us,
ReplyDeleteHello Sarah, so pretty and love the pumpkins you found at Home Goods. Isn't it the best?
ReplyDeleteWaiting for cooler temperatures in NJ too. Hopefully this coming weekend things may change. Planning to head to the pumpkin farm
Enjoy your start to your week. I've been creating up a storm while impatiently waiting for cooler day
Cindy
Charming vignettes sarah..love that space at your home!
ReplyDeleteSarah, your toe looks so lovely. I love how you arranged the flowers. They are dancing. The little squirrel is so sweet. You always set a pretty table. The tapestry pillows are beautiful. I would love to join you. I hope the weather cools for you soon. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Your autumn tableau is gorgeous! I especially love the tapestry pillows.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful, what a lovely outdoor space you have. the floral arrangement is so gorgeous; love the plaid and the squirrel make it Fall no matter what the temps!
ReplyDeleteSarah, you sure tricked me into believing fall has happened in Austin. Such a lovely table and arrangement...I also admire Janice’s stunning florals. The tapestry pillows are the icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, it all looks so pretty and I love the arrangement. If we listened to the weather, we would never know what season we were in..Happy Fall..Judy
ReplyDeleteMy artist's soul loves your arrangements and sense of color---I really enjoy all your choices, even if they might not be my style. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDearest Sarah,
ReplyDeleteLovely writing with great pictures.
But cooler days I cannot send to you from Georgia, we have had more heat in September than in July or August! Both of us quit biking as it is too hot and dry and Pieter needs to heed advice from his cardiologist to avoid the heat!
Sending you hugs and let's hope for a more pleasant October...
Mariette
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYour Autumn Tableau looks so relaxing it would fool anyone about your unseasonally warm weather. Those two pillows with their delightful fowls are adorable! I love whimsy.
We, too, are experiencing 90+ degree weather and cannot wait for the Fall temperatures and RAIN to arrive.
Judith
Your flowers look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels are darling and those tapestry pillows are a real gem! Love those!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely delightful Sarah! Love the soft purples and beautiful arrangement! Just because we still have high temps it is still fun to pretend fall has arrived! Your squirrel is adorable!
ReplyDeleteJenna
This is so beautiful Sarah! Thanks for sharing at All About Home!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI love that arrangement! Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering!
>>> Kim
I heard somewhere in TX cooler weather was felt yesterday. I hope it was in your area! You sitting area is lovely, and I can see Fig and Twig inspiration in the arrangement. So pretty! Would love to have you come and party with us at Tuesday Turn About via myweeabode.com today at 5pm CST. Hope to see you there!
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