An Autumn Sunday

The weather report says that temps are going to drop a bit and that is good news.

That means the hot days of summer are long gone. 

Autumn is the best season of all. 

In addition to being cooler, it's incredibly picturesque.

The burnt oranges and reds of the leaves on hundreds of trees makes a heart soar with delight.

With a blue sky, dotted with huge, puffy white clouds as a backdrop, there is intense beauty wherever one looks.

Then there are the pumpkins, gourds, and decorative stalks of corn on the roadside farm stands that look so appealing.

Here's a shout out to Sunday in autumn!   

May your own day be blessed to the hilt.

The Awesome Days of Autumn

Waking up to sunshine, blue skies, fluffy white clouds, cool temperatures and trees in a variety of colors such as gold, red, bright yellow, and some green, is like getting a fabulous gift on a daily basis.

The treasured autumn days fill a heart with deep gratitude for every little miracle.

Breathing in the fresh, cool air refreshes.

Seeing people out and about, enjoying the sunshine and utter beauty of the surroundings, is an added gift.

All around the apartment, decorations add to love of autumn, my favorite season.

The pretty wreath my daughter made hangs on the front door and says "Welcome" to anyone who wants to visit!

Pillows have been switched to burnt orange colors and funky fall themed pillow cases grace the arms of a sofa.

Every one of these special autumn days is deeply appreciated and celebrated by keeping a positive attitude and expressing plenty of thanks.

WHAT ARE YOU ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR TODAY?

Change on the Art "Gallery" Wall

For as long as memory serves, I have always loved getting greeting cards in the mail.

If such an attraction is genetic, then I qualify, because my late mother also adored cards.

The thing is, it has been impossible for me to throw many away.

Yup. That's right, I save them in stacks, according to each holiday, and wrap rubber bands around them.

Some people think that's bonkers but I don't care because I love saving them.

During the past six years, moving several times, there have been moments when I thought all the cards were lost forever.

But recently, while going through plastic bins, I found them again!

So down came the spring and summer paintings and scenes from the bathroom art gallery wall.

They have been replaced with greeting card fronts featuring autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!

I figured that would take care of the next two months.

It makes me happy to see the pretty scenes, plus, the gallery wall didn't cost a cent!

DO YOU DISCARD GREETING CARDS YOU HAVE RECEIVED?

The Ghoulies Are Already Here...

 

While running into a big box warehouse to buy batteries, it was impossible to not be rather mesmerized by a vast assortment of Halloween ghoulies and a gargantuan pumpkin.

Usually macabre figures are very unappealing and would not personally peak an interest to buy them. 

However, it's still fun to look. 

It's amazing that people spend oodles of money to buy some of these figures for their front yards. 

These are people who must really be into Halloween decor.

When seeing such displays, one wonders what stores do with holiday decor that does not sell.

Do they store them for future holidays?  Trash them?  What? Does anybody know?

After returning to the car, it was a relief to know that today it's still September and Halloween is still a month away.

The Dollhouse Is Ready for October and November

It's important to have hobbies that bring happiness and joy to the heart and mind.

One of mine is decorating a very old dollhouse that was built by a man, with love and creativity, for his daughter.

A yellowed newspaper article from the 1970s telling all about it, came with the purchase of the house at an estate sale.

After much discussion, my daughter bought the house, complete with adorable lamps throughout, for me.

It's great fun to change the decor of the brightly lighted house to match the season at hand.

Right now, it's October, including Halloween, and November. 

Touches of bright orange cover tables in the house and tiny, spooky decorations vie for the attention of bitsy pumpkins.

If you are looking for a fulfilling hobby that will keep you smiling, a dollhouse just might be in your future. 

I hope you enjoy the photos, taken at night, so they are a tad on the dark side.

DO YOU HAVE A HOBBY THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?