Thursday, September 27, 2012

Fall is Here!!


Fall is definitely in the air.  The nights are getting cooler and the daytime temps are just in the 90's.  (You must remember all of the 110+ temperatures we had all summer.  90 is good for us!)

It doesn't look like we will have many pretty colored leaves this Fall.  John says it's because it's been so dry and we've been under drought conditions all summer.  The tree leaves have been mostly brown and burned up here all July and August.

But, thank goodness for artificial flowers and leaves. 


This old birdhouse planter has weathered many winters.  I bought it at a craft show many years ago but still enjoy it.

I tucked some artificial pumpkins in my flower bed with a couple of small pots of REAL mums.

The darling bench was a gift from one of my clients whose home I helped with.  On Christmas Eve, she and her husband came carrying this in.  I was so surprised.  She said she remembered that I loved it when we were out shopping and wanted to get it for me.

So, it sits out on my covered front porch and I decorate it for the seasons.

See that large white cast iron grate thing? It is sitting beside the birdhouse planter.  I got it at an Estate Sale and don't know what to do with it.  Any suggestions?  It's about four foot long and heavy, heavy, heavy.  I keep thinking I will have a sudden inspiration - but not yet.

I have been so blessed to have so many clients that I have worked with during my Interior Design days.  These people have all become dear friends - not just clients.  We all celebrate good times and not so good times.  I am blessed that the Lord put so many kind people in my path in that field.

After you work months and months with someone in their home - whether it's old or new - you do become part of their family. So, I am really thankful to have this extended family.  So many of them were so dear to me when we were going thru all that we did with Landen and they will be precious to me forever.

Till next time, Judy





15 comments:

  1. I think the greatest treasures are ones given from the heart of our friends. Love all your fall decor, Judy. xo's Pam

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  2. I think the fact that you are such a wonderful person is the reason you have so many great friends! Love your fall things!

    Cheery wave!
    Bev

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  3. I think the fact that you are such a wonderful person is the reason you have so many great friends! Love your fall things!

    Cheery wave!
    Bev

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  4. I love how you are decorating outside! I'm still hoping for some fall leaves here! Love your bench and how wonderful to have memories attached to it.

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  5. Just wanted to add that you are precious to me...
    Brenda

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  6. Our drought last fall brought the most amazing fall color we've had in SE Texas in a very long time. Of course, our fall colors here don't show up before November, sometimes even December. Last year it was December, so keep the faith. It may show up. It takes fall awhile to get to the southern parts. :)

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  7. I like the grate right where it is! It's really pretty. Can't wait to see what you picked up in Canton :) I hope you girls had a wonderful time!
    xo, Andrea

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  8. The bench is darling... what a thoughtful gift! Love your fall touches.

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  9. What a pretty fall wreath and bench. You left a sweet comment on my blog about my autumn vignette. I am a new blogger and your newest follower! I hope you will visit and consider following me back as well.

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  10. I can imagine that you enriched the lives of your clients, Judy, with your warmth and compassion. That bench is gorgeous!

    The iron piece might look lovely as part of your garden - propped against a tree? Or against an accent wall in your home?

    Thanks so much for joining in this week, my friend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  11. Glad your weather has "cooled off!"

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  12. You really have lived your life is such a way that you've made friends and helped a lot of people. I always enjoy spending time on your blog and want to put it in my blog favs! And yes...I love that the silk flowers and leaves are so natural looking now! It's nice to decorate for Fall with the pretty selections we have now! Hugs!

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  13. Love your fall decor... I've loved reading your blog and getting to know you.
    There is such a camaraderie among bloggers...we received such support with our grand baby too. It is nice to know you have made a difference and made new friends.

    ...have a wonderful week, Pat

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  14. The bench was such a sweet gift! Love the birdhouse planter, too, and all of your colorful fall decor!

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