Autumn's Favorite Things

Fall has arrived! I noticed this morning, as I was watering my plants in the front, that the leaves are falling off of our little maple tree, that stands beside the mailbox.
I was born in the Fall, so I've always reasoned that it was my favorite season, because of that simple fact. Being an Idaho Girl, I am blessed to live in a part of the country, where we have all four seasons, so I have reasons to love all the them. But Fall is still my favorite!
I think it goes along with my personality the most. My idea of a dream day, is to be in something comfortable, and then snuggle up with a cozy quilt, a captivating book, and a hot mug of chai tea or coffee! Does that sound like something you can do in the Summer?
I will soon crawl under the stairs and drag out my boxes of Fall Decor, then I will set about dressing my house up for the season. I will make a trip to Wissell's Fruit Market for a batch of pumpkins, then I will go to Williamson's Orchards and get apples.
Next week, after celebrating Nikki's birthday, I will make Apple Sauce and Apple Butter. (that is, if I get my Salsa canned first)
There is something about this season that beckons me savor the simple, and create a atmosphere of calm in my home. All it takes is lighting a cinnamon candle, and the kids smile when they walk in the door...feeling that coziness in the air!
Walking into a fruit market, driving by an apple orchard, opening the door to Heritage Reflections, and smelling those 'good-enough-to-eat' candles...or just taking a walk on a gorgeous fall evening...all of that triggers my love and desire to welcome Fall with open arms!!

This is not my home, but I would live here in a heartbeat!

Nothing like a Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Front Porch

Taking a day trip to see the beauty in the mountains, by Idaho City!

Baking Pumpkin Streusel Muffins!

This would be a fun place to sit, but I wonder what that can is really used for??? Hmm?

God made us all very unique and different, just like these gourds! Look at that bumpy one!!

Serenity!

Can you smell it?

Psalms 34:8....Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!


**some photos are taken from freefotos.com, and some are from my personal collection.