Cozy Things To Welcome Autumn

With Fall's arrival this past week I found myself doing cozy things.

The last gladiolas of summer begged to be picked.

The cooler days made us hungry for cornbread baked in an iron skillet. (Somehow it tastes better done this way.)

Spent more time in the studio because the evenings are arriving earlier.  

Afternoon walks provided lots of treasures to gather.

These will be fun to sketch.

The wildflowers this time of the year are lovely to cut and dry.  They make delightful arrangements to hang or display in baskets.  

Lastly a pleasant book to read before bedtime makes a good ending to a day.

These were some of the cozy things I did to welcome autumn.

Maybe you will share yours too.

Take care and have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"...the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old."  Matt:14:52 b (NIV)

 

Moms

To all the Moms today - wishing you a blessed Mother's Day.


Hugs

Debbie

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother."  From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."  John 19:26-27 (NIV)

Thoughts from the Hedgerow

The hedgerow is a good place to gather one's thoughts.

Life can be similar in appearance.

There may be much to entangle.

Thorny brambles reach out and cling...they cause pain...

so does stinging nettle.

It is in the act of "looking up" that one becomes free.












                                                                                 

Free to see spots of joy in the midst of briers...

beauty to replace the sting...

and abundance to cover the hurt!

Sweet friends do we not all have a "hedgerow"?

I know I do.

May we all find the path that sets us free.

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."  John 8:36 (NIV)

Hugs from the Hedgerow
Debbie

August's Treasures

Here are some of August's Treasures.

 Morning Sky

Rose of Sharon
A Hummingbird favorite! 

Color Changes

Joe Pie Weed - Goldenrod - Iron weed
Great trio!

Morning Glories & Veggies Galore!

   There are the sweet sounds of the Crickets chirping and the locust song...

Foggy mornings and warm sunny afternoons. 

These are but a few of August's treasures.

Hope you enjoyed them.

Hugs Debbie   

Cooler Nights and Shorter Days

Those cooler nights and shorter days are reminding me the annuals will soon need to be brought indoors....

that my little friend  will  be finding a warmer spot to huddle...

gathering wildflowers will  be exchanged for finding the perfect fallen leaves...

and there will be more time spent in the studio.

By the way I think Shelby doesn't need a reminder.   She is certainly prepared for those cooler nights and shorter days.

Hope all of you are getting ready too.

Many Hugs!

Debbie

Remembering

                         


                   I am remembering  9-11.    May God bless all those who lost loved ones that sad day.
                              Please take a moment to look up with me.   Thank You!

The Garden

 Let me welcome you to the garden.  Hope you will enjoy a spring stroll.

These brilliant daylilies are just beginning to open.

 

The Star of Bethlehem does so much to brighten a shady spot.

 

 Blue and white columbine tumble down a leaf strewn bank.        

Pink Bleeding Heart dance so delicately upon their perch.

 

Perfume from the lilacs scent the air.

 

It was so nice you took a few moments to visit the garden.  

Thank you for stopping by.   Have a blessed evening!