OAKS

photo from an unknown internet source

Most of the Maples and other brightly colored trees have shed their leaves and are ready to retire for the year. The Oaks, however, are in their glory. Is it just me or are the trees becoming more glorious each year? The Oaks are like a tapestry of gorgeous colors...russet reds, chestnut browns, dijon mustard golds, dusty dark cranberries and today I saw a burnished orange that was spectacular. I wanted to take pictures, but I found that as I neared each tree, it was so many shades of autumn that I really couldn't capture its beauty, so I decided to leave ( ??) it to your imagination. Today was another autumn gift in the 60s. Each time we have a day like this I rejoice, as it may be the last one for many months, but oh, how I enjoy the warmth of the sun and the beauty of the colors of fall.

Hope you enjoyed your day as well.

Later,
Janet

COVETING

Yeah, I know it is wrong or certainly the word *covet* with it's Biblical connotations makes it seem wrong, but this time of year my thoughts turn to Autumn themed/ food related yearnings.

Here is what I have seen in the last couple of days that I covet:

The acorn shape...need I say more?

Please note: I don't use a tablecloth, but I adore this russet color

Magnolia leaves and Pheasant and Turkey ( what??) feathers


This could be the brown toile shower curtain I've been looking for...except for the price!

The color is called "Pommeterra", just perfect and I love the shape and the rustic feel of it.



So, what are you coveting?


Later,
Janet

All photos are from Williams Sonoma except wreath from Ballard Designs

THE CUTEST THING

picture from BHG

Is this not the cutest thing you have ever seen? I have a love/ hate relationship with acorns. Hate them in my yard ( and I have a lot of oak trees), but I love them in any decor item kind of way.

Later,

Janet