Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Cottonseed Trading Company at Marburger Farms

Still roasting here in Texas, but we know its autumn 
when it's time for Round Top Antiques Week. 


Marsha Smith, of Cottenseed Trading Company, 
created the unique corn cob wreath above.
Step into her booth with me and 
take a look at her clever, artistic tablescapes
featured at the 2019 Fall Marburger Farm Show.           


Marsha often has a long farm table at the front of the 
 booth dressed to welcome her shoppers.
This year's table offered place settings for four, set with simple details, including framed images of Hereford cattle.



An antique copper wash tub was filled with dried wheat, 
catkins, sunflower pods, and orange pumpkins.


A vintage bible laid opened to Ecclesiastes.


Each place setting featured framed 
black and white images of Hereford cows.  
Sprigs of hay and a simple pine cone wrapped in a corn husk
were added for a rustic touch. 


Interesting fixtures made from farm equipment hung above.


A second long farm table with long benches was set for five guests.
All of the pumpkins on this chippy white table were already sold.


Each of the place settings included 
an open book atop a wooden bread board.
A stack of vintage plates held a feathered pumpkin.



You can count on Marsha to add whimsical, 
unexpected details to her tables.
One has to smile at the vintage wire rimmed 
spectacles added to each pumpkin.
The charming salad plates are Rosemary by Myott.

Marsha was very kind and sent me a photo 
of this charming plate and the mark.
Wishing I had come home with these.  
I love the colors for fall!


Eyeglass cases lined in velvet were laid 
open to hold the vintage siverware.
Ivy from the centerpiece added an artistic 
touch as it meandered across.


Wooden candlesticks, a stack of salad plates, and 
additional cases with glasses gave varried interest to the potted ferns and ivy at the center.


Marsha's booth is a favorite of Marburger shoppers.
There is always a line at the cash register.
If you are attending the Marburger Farm show this week
stop by and say hello to Marsha and tell her I say, "Hello!"
You can follow Marsha on Instagram
cottonseedtradingcompany


I've shared some of Marsha's creative tables before.
Click here to read about Marsha's spring table set in 2017.
Have you ever visited Round Top Antiques Fair?
Tell me about your visit!
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Monday, September 11, 2017

Fall Is In The Air

As Hurricane Irma continues its path of destruction, my thoughts and prayers are with all who are in harms way.  Thank you to all who have written to ask about our sweet family who sheltered here after Hurricane Harvey.  They have returned to Houston and have begun the process of dealing with the aftermath of the flood that left over 3 feet of water in their home and totaled both of their cars.
After Harvey left Central Texas, Mother Nature kindly sent us a wonderful cool front.  There is a touch of fall in the air with the cooler temps, and I have been motivated to join my chef and do a little baking myself.  
Pecan Oil from Wimberley Valley Gourmet in Wimberley, Texas
A friend recently gave "the chef" a bottle of pecan oil. We visited Wimberley Valley Gourmet to see how they recommended using the pecan oil, and as expected, they share a variety of recipes on their web page.  Since we keep Texas pecans in our freezer and already had some bananas on hand, I decided to try the recipe for their banana nut bread .

The recipe is extremely easy and straight forward 

with just a few ingredients.


Basically all I needed to whip up the 

recipe was a whisk and a spatula. 


I baked it in my favorite loaf pan,

a ceramic piece in the Piccadilly pattern

from MacKenzie-Childs.


A mug of dark, rich coffee with a

slice of this nut bread is the 

perfect combination for a crisp, fall day.


Simplicity at its best!

Wimberley Valley Gourmet Banana Nut Bread
You can find the recipe here.

The Piccadilly loaf pan is retired, 
but other baking pieces in this cute pattern are available at
MacKenzie-Childs.



I'm sure you have noticed we have a new look here at

Hyacinths for the Soul.

A big thank you and shout out to Linda @ Life and Linda

for giving us a new template and blog update.

I am extremely appreciative of Linda's talent and generosity.

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

October 2016


~ Welcome Autumn ~

October has arrived!




I've no idea how September vanished so

quickly, but here we are in the month of October.

I'm not the least bit disappointed!

October ushers in my favorite season, and

fortunately here in Texas, we are having 

cooler days and crisp evenings.



You can find the above table setting here 

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came~
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.
 ~ George Cooper ~




The month of October is

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The looped pink ribbon has come to symbolize the international

campaign begun to raise awareness of the risks of breast cancer, 

the value of early detection, and treatment options available.



October is also

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

We adopted our sweet Sadie over four years ago.

Wee Rescue is a local organization dedicated to

rescuing Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Pekingese 

from Central Texas shelters.



 October 7-10, 2016

Fall Festival @ MacKenzie-Childs ~ Aurora, NY

Oh, don't you know I wish I could go to this.

My friend Patti @ Pandora's Box

wrote about last year's festival here.



 Landing of Columbus, John Vanderlyn, 1846
Commissioned by Congress for the Capitol Rotunda

October 10, 2016 ~ Columbus Day

Columbus Day became a federal holiday in the US in 1937 

and is celebrated the second Monday of October to recognize

the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus

in the Americas on October 12, 1492.



French Faience World War Commemorative Plate

October 24 ~ United Nations Day

Celebrated since 1948, United Nations Day marks the

anniversary of the 1945 UN Charter,

a foundational treaty to bring together the nations of the

world to prevent another war like WWII from ever occurring.



October 31 ~ Halloween

 This is a holiday that needs no introduction, 

 and is celebrated by children and adults here in

 the states as well as in many other countries.

 Halloween festivities often include dressing in costume,

 special parties, and the custom of children "trick or treating"

 from door to door in their neighborhood.

 What is your favorite Halloween memory?

Fall in Love With Texas

Be sure to join us each day this week
as we share fall inspiration in our homes.
To begin the tour tomorrow morning head over to
Katie @ Let's Add Sprinkles.
Thanks, Katie, for being our hostess.
Hyacinths for the Soul 
will be featured on Thursday.

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Mosaic Monday @ Normandy Life

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

September 2016


September 2016





September 5, 2016

Labor Day

The NYC Central Labor Union began Labor Day 

in 1882 to honor the worker.  It became a national holiday in 1894.  

Always celebrated on the first Monday of September,  

Labor Day marks the official end of summer and signals

the start of a new school year for many children.

 Labor Day Weekend is often a day of picnics and family reunions,

 as it was for my family when I was a child.

 The two little girls in the mosaic are my sister and I 

 in the 1950s at the yearly Labor Day Weekend reunion held on

 the dairy farm that had belonged to our grandparents.




Detail of Book and Author Luncheon Wall Quilt by Pat Clark

September 8

International Literacy Day

Begun in 1965 by UNESCO, this day is meant to

 "highlight the importance of literacy

  to individuals, communities, and societies."





September 11

 9/11 Remembrance Day

The oak tree above, was just a seedling of six inches

 when it was planted by the Walsh family in my neighborhood. 

 in 2001 as a tribute to honor and mourn those lost on the

horrific morning of September 11, 2001.

This special tree continues to grow and stand

  tall some fifteen years later.

 I often pass this tree several times a day, 

 and without exception it sparks the memory of

 how Americans across our country came together in grief and

 patriotism in the days and months following that tragic day.





September 13

 Uncle Sam Day

Uncle Sam Day was officially declared by Congress in 1989.

 The date was selected because 

 "Uncle Sam Wilson" was born on this date

 You can read more about Uncle Sam Wilson and

 my collection of Uncle Sam folk art here.





September 22

 Autumn Equinox

This date signals the beginning of autumn when

 daylight hours begin to diminish and cooler temperatures arrive.

 A favorite time of year for me, I enjoy the russet colors,

 dining alfresco, pumpkins, and the nip in the air.





September 26

 Round Top Antiques Fair 

 It's fall and that means it's time to head to Round Top, Texas

 for one of my favorite antique shopping venues.

 Though I tend to shop the two venues above,

 there are thousands of dealers who come from across the country

 and set up in buildings and tents along the roadsides in this

 area of Texas, all here to offer a marathon shopping experience.


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