I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it
all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
Henry David Thoreau
Here we are in the midst of October and the Girl Scout in me says I better start Christmas shopping. I picked up a few items this past week and need to pull out my holiday binder to start writing down my shopping and to do lists.
Meanwhile, all the fall decor filling the stores makes me happy. I love this time of year! Our temperatures are still summer-ish, however, and I can't wait until after Halloween when it'll be cooler and I can wear boots, scarves and jackets. Although I drink tea year round - but, you knew that! - it will be nice to clasp a warm cup in my hands on a chilly afternoon. I just became aware that I don't own any Halloween themed teacups. How did that happen? I spotted this charming handmade cup on etsy.
I like the vibrant orange web on the saucer and the crisp white porcelain teacup with dangling spiders....eeek!
And speaking of orange, have you bought pumpkins yet? Because of the heat we don't purchase pumpkins until the third week of October. I'm buying pumpkins from Trader Joe's this year as they are only $2.99 each! My sister lives in the mountains where it is much cooler and already has pumpkins displayed in her yard. Here is a photo of her Garden Witch~
My sister is quite crafty and likes making the outside of her home as festive as the inside. I wonder what the local bears think of 'Blanche'?
Look at all those leaves on the ground! The leaves are only beginning to turn color and drop in our neighborhood. I love walking through them and hearing them crunch underfoot.
Clothes make a statement.
Costumes tell a story.
Mason Cooley
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