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Each season seems to have its own list of treasures from which we derive great pleasure. That list can vary but there are common truths about a season that most are in agreement on. I’m sure that’s why certain seasons appeal to some and not to others.
{This is my first picture collage, the large image on the left is from Greet, Belgian Pearls – this is an exceptional post and if you’ve never visited Belgian Pearls, I think you’ll be hooked. I apologize about the other 2. I was so excited to create the collage I failed to write down the source, but I believe they were from tumblr, Debby at Inspired Design has the best tumblr site [That Inspirational Girl] and I probably captured the pictures from there.}
My perspective is slightly different than say those who experience extreme cold in winter or loss of an otherwise lush landscape in fall because (and trust me, I’m not bragging here) I live in Southern California where a change in season is subtle, to the point of being nearly non-existent.
We locals take the changes where we can find them, cool nights, warm days during the month of October, the drop of leaves on certain trees i.e. liquid amber, sycamore and birch, in November and a medley of other thing’s that delight my senses and confirm fall’s arrival for me.
…my apologies to Julie at eab designs, I believe I obtained this image from another site other than Julie’s. Visit her site for some lovely ideas.
Wishing you the best this season has to offer. Hope you are in the midst of turkey day planning.
♥ Karen
Linda @ A Toile Tale said:
I am sooooo doing my happy dance to see TWO of my photos on this great post!!!! I am so excited and thrilled! Thank you so much. Man! You put me in great company with these beautiful photos. The irony is that I have pinned almost every single one of them! (I’m still not over that first one by Belgian Pearls! That sends me into orbit every time I look at it!) BTW, after I posted that photo of mine with the cream colored wreath hanging on my garage entry door, I noticed that someone crashed the photo. Do you see a Daddy-Long-Legs on the left side of the picture?
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Karen B. said:
Hi Linda,
I’m so happy you saw the post. Your home and style are so inspirational and I’m thrilled to have found your site. Ha, I hadn’t noticed the daddy log legs in the image before! lol. We have those guys out here too and they can turn up in the darndest places.
Don’t you just love this time of year? 🙂
Karen
Phyllis Higgerson said:
Hi Karen, Lots of inspiring ideas here! Love the collage. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving – it must be gorgeus where you are!
All best,
Phyllis
Karen B. said:
Phyllis,
Thanks, you too. Mother Nature can’t make up her mind out here in the west. It’s consistently cool at night but it could be 80 degrees the next day…I’m not complaining but I do love a beautiful, crisp fall day. Is that too much to ask? 🙂
Karen
Victoria Elizabeth Barnes said:
I’m skipping fall this year. Seriously. My schedule is allowing me to decorate for one holiday only. So I’m actually going to get my Christmas decorations out this weekend.
I will say this for a blog—aside from sucking up my every spare minute, it does force me to think ahead… if I actually get around to getting anything up outside this weekend, my neighbors will think I am one of those crazy annoying people who put their Christmas decorations up the day after Halloween. I think I need a lawn-sign-disclaimer that says—I AM A BLOGGER. I do not actually WANT to put my Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving.
Your photos are lovely, as always!!
Karen B. said:
Ha,ha,ha~ Victoria, I have to laugh. Every time I do anything remotely creative I think, ‘oh, I better take a picture, it could be a blog topic’!
In light of the speed of time I wanted to pull out Christmas decorations the weekend of Thanksgiving, Mr. B. looked at me as if I was nuts…or maybe that look was a knowing look! 🙂 In any event, hope you have fun decorating for the big day.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Karen
trouverlesoleil said:
Hi Karen,
This TG has really crept up on me quickly! I am have just immediate family ~thankfully, however I am still scheduled to work for a few hours on Wednesday so it will be hectic. I’ve yet to sit down and start planning. These are lovely pictures 🙂
xx
leslie
Karen B. said:
Hi Leslie,
I agree, the time has flown and with the wedding focus the other things really creep up. Fortunately, K & S (the bride and groom to be) are hosting Thanksgiving at their house. I only have to bring a few items.
Enjoy your day with family/friends and I wish you the best. 🙂
Karen
debra phillips @ 5th and state said:
oh, much to pin here!
thanks for today’s great inspiration
debra
Karen B. said:
Hi Debra,
I do love this time of year!
I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for so much this year, not the least of which is the lovely blog friends I’ve made and their kindness.
Karen
Loi Thai said:
Gorgeous, Karen! I love this time of year. We are definitely feeling a change in the air in DC….quite chilly. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Cheers,
Loi
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Loi. Happy to hear your weather is giving your area a bit of fall crisp air.
Same to you and yours, have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Karen
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
Inspiration galore here! I think I’m going to re-do my front door decorations based on some of the photos. Loved the beautiful tablescapes too! It’s given me some good ideas for something new this Thanksgiving.
Linda
Karen B. said:
Linda,
Happy to provide some inspiration, or rather, some of the fabulously talented bloggers whose images I shared! 🙂
Karen
Gretchen said:
Gorgeous pictures! I especially liked the collage, the tiered table display with the tin risers and the clever use of corn cobs as a vase. It makes me happy to know that there are so many talented people out there sharing their creative designs!
Karen B. said:
Hi Gretchen,
It’s easy to get excited for the season with clever people giving us great ideas. I really thought the corn was a cute idea for creating a festive vase of sorts.
xo,
Karen
debbylee said:
I LOVE Belgian Pearls. She is a sweetie too! I was reading your post and all of a sudden saw my name and a shout out to my Tumblr! How great are you? I LOVE tumblr. So addicted to it. So much incredible inspiration to be found over there. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. xo
Karen B. said:
Hi Debby,
I don’t know Greet but she seems so genuine from reading her blog and comments on other sites. I would love to visit Belgium some day.
Seriously, your tumblr is my absolute favorite. You find the best images and there isn’t one that I don’t love!
Have a great weekend.
xo,
Karen
julie ~ eab designs said:
Thank you for including my pumpkin and hydrangea urns here. As there was no source listed, I thought your readers might like the link for the tips I listed on how to keep the arrangement fresh looking through the season. Happy Thanksgiving! http://eabdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/pumpkin-topiary.html
Karen B. said:
Julie,
I am so sorry about this, I believe I captured the image from another site and just failed to catch the link. I’ve corrected this on my post and am heading over to your site. I loved your idea of hydrangea and pumpkin. I’m glad you caught my mess up.
Karen