Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts

Sunday, September 30, 2012

For the Love of Fall!



It's Fall y'all!!!

The word Fall itself conjures up so many wonderful, happy thoughts! It is by far my favorite season of all.  Of course, Summer is a very close second.

Cool, sunny days. Crisp, cold nights. Crackling fire in the fireplace.  Breathtaking colors. Big cozy sweaters. Boots. Crunching leaves underfoot. Hot chocolate. Pumpkin picking. Apple cider.


Check out this collage that I put together that perfectly portrays the incredible colors that Fall has to offer.  God is so amazing showing us what only He can do.

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I will admit that I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Sorry! I am however, a huge fan of Fall and all that goes along with it.

Decorating for this fabulous season is definitely a must on my to-do list.  Mums, pumpkins (especially white ones), wreaths and garlands top my list.  I found some incredible ideas that I may just have to try.

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Nothing says fall like when your front entrance is decked out to the fullest.  I love how the pumpkin above is hollowed out and a mum is placed inside.  Check out how some of those gourds are spray painted gold for a pop of bling!


How adorable is hanging the word "fall" on your front door.  Certainly something unusual that you don't see everyday.  Kim over at Sand and Sisal can give you the whole low-down on how to get it done.

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White pumpkins are my absolute favorite when it comes to fall decorating.  As a matter of fact I think I'll stop and pick some up today when I run my weekend errands.  There is a stand up the street from us that always has them every fall.  They are just so chic and add the right amount of contrast mixed in with your traditional orange pumpkins.




Now this is something that you don't see everyday!  Which is why I love it so much.  Wrap your pumpkins in black tulle and tie with wire  ribbons at the top.  A great twist on the pumpkins on your porch idea that is so popular. Mix those in with plain orange and white pumpkins, mums and some corn stalks and you'll be the talk of the neighborhood.  Oh, and don't forget a great wreath to top it all off on your front door.






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When Indian Summer rolls around, how about a picnic to enjoy some of the very last days of warmth.  Visit one of your area's county or state parks and live it up.  Bring a table cloth for the table, some chairs for lounging or reading, a frisbee or football for some outdoor exercise and throw your hiking boots in the trunk just incase you feel like a hike to work off all the scrumptious food you just devoured.


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The perfect way to end your picnic, or any other Fall day for that matter is by roasting some marshmallows by a fire.  Sitting around a fire all bundled up with blankets, making s'mores and singing songs brings back such sweet memories for me.



Can't build a fire any time soon?  No worries!  You can enjoy a different version of s'mores that doesn't require a fire at all.  You can make s'more trail mix.  All you need is Golden Graham cereal, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Or, check out this recipe for a totally different version.  Either way, I'm sure they will both satisfy your graving.



I would be remiss if I didn't talk a little about Fall fashion.  Our Summers are so short here in upstate New York that I try and push it into September and October.  When the temperature finally does drop below 60 degrees, I love to pull out my cozy sweaters, jeans, boots and scarves.

Check out some of the fabulous Fall outfits I found on Polyvore.  I even created two myself. Can you guess which ones I did?





Well, that about wraps up everything I love about Fall and all that goes along with it.  Do you enjoy Fall as much as I do?  Or do you prefer another season instead?

Enjoy everything about Fall because the snow will be flying before you know it.  I know, I know, I just said that really bad four letter "s" word.  Sorry, it's a fact of life here in Syracuse.

Blessings,

Holly

PS.....the last two outfits are the ones I put together.  I wish shopping was that easy, and free too.  Oh well, a girl can dream can't she?

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Beach vs. Pool........

I have always been a pool person.  Living in upstate New York for almost my entire life, that truly was the means for cooling off in the summer.  We certainly had the Lakes, and the occasional stream, but for true floating, diving and cooling off, give me a pool.  Well that has all changed. Almost 12 years ago, after moving to a coastal state, it is now the OCEAN.  I think I mentioned to you that I am a Nanny and it is a favorite outing for many of my Lovies.


This is little Anna.......Cutie Pie


This is at low tide.  Look at all the beach (sand) room.


Forever play room.......


Early morning at the beach.



It's great at low tide, because the little kiddos can play in the tide pools.  
 Love the beach............


82 degree water temp....can't beat that, and you don't have to turn on the pool heater.


You can just sit your chair in the water and read your book......

  Come on "Nanny Chrissy", let's go in the water...


"The OCEAN, not the pool"

What's your choice?  Ocean or pool?  Just curious.  Oh, we picked up some great Sea Shells, Sand Dollars and Star Fish. (At the "OCEAN").


Chrissy

Monday, April 16, 2012

Springtime in Virginia


Well, the Woodworker Man and I arrived in Virginia to visit with Son and Family, and were welcomed to a beautiful springtime season.  The trees are almost in full bloom and the flowers are flourishing.  The smell of lilacs is certainly in the air.  That is one tree I truly miss in the south....too hot in Hilton Head for those trees to survive so I'll enjoy them while we are visiting.  I always remember back in New York, I would pick a bunch and put them in our bedroom, so when I would wake up in the middle of the night, the lilacs would soothe me back to sleep.  (Of course I would occassionanly find an ant in my bed).

We are staying here for an undetermined amount of time.  We want to spend quality time with everyone while we are here.  Woodworker has some work to do here and we certainly want to be here for Gavin's 7th birthday.  He is the oldest son of our son and his beautiful wife.  They are planning a camping night party for him, complete with homemade tents and a movie being projected on the back of the house.  I won't giveaway all the secrets, but let me tell you our dear daughter-in-law throws one incredible party.  She is a wedding planner and is so inspired for every event.  Can't wait to share the pics in a few weeks.

Meanwhile here are a few pics near our son's house in Virginia while taking a little hike.