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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