Today, the first day of Autumn : )

I  feel it creeping up in My excitement,the change of Season.Even as a child I loved each change but Fall was and has always been My favorite. Cooling air,falling leaves in the breeze.Us kids still playing outside till dinner.The excitement of school starting brought the fun of seeing friends again not living on My street and wondering who would be in My class. Buying new cloths with Mom and My older Sister at JC Penneys while trying to decide on the latest fashions. My parents being involved in the harvest festival. One Year they made a huge haunted house that everyone in school loved and I was so proud.I though loved the cake walk and the goldfish ball toss much more. Chilli  cheese and crackers, warm casseroles and cream soups.I miss My Mom as I remember back to when She was a young Woman.I tried to duplicate each of these memories when I became a young Mother.I thought I was doing a good job when I was young but times have changed so much now I don't know if my girls really feel the same love through blessed memories. I know how busy they all are in making their own memories.It seems to Me they don't carry those memories I hold so precious while they were growing up.I suppose the older You get and as Your life quiets down Your memories do become more precious.Oh My dear memories of growing up in the 50s and 60s  : ) Right now while welcoming Fall I could just go on and on  about Our family in days of long ago. Eeks ! I sound like an old Women and that's just life and how it works. I know, but it's actually happening to Me now. I was and am still blessed : ) I would love to hear about Your sweet memories of Autumn when You were growing up.                                  

 So to celebrate the first day of Fall, I decorated,arranging and rearranging after Maddie went home.

 I love My new white Fall teapot from Home Goods and the lenox owl also from Home Goods.In fact, I did much more shopping at Home Goods for Fall decor. this Year because I'm having company next weekend and I wanted to spruce up My old stash.

Oops tie is still on the lid.

I have more Fall teapots than I remembered,but even though I'm not hosting a dinner, I just felt like hauling it all out of storage.

Well that is a small tour of My set-up until after Thanksgiving. I am Thankful for so much.One little thing I've been working on for several Years is.... how to be at ease in My spirit with Holidays now that My daughters are older.Autumn blessings to all who visit and may Your spirit be at ease during Holidays. Denise

Amazing Grace played on Irish Tin Whistle

 Today is My 63rd birthday and  this is how I'm feeling right now.Grace has been given to Me. He called My name when I was an iddy biddy girl.How much more should I ever ask for. This I need to remind Myself daily Love Denise

Year long Mixed Media art class and giveaway spots are available.......YEAH !

Tamara Laporte is a mixed media artist and teacher. Her website is called Willowing Arts I'm hopeful and excited to win a spot  for this next Year 2016. I want to join this class so much,but will need to win it. There are many opportunities to win a spot or You can just buy a spot.  Join Me if You love mixed media art.I know there are many of You out there that love learning about art techniques for Your own art journals, ect. Jump on over to this dear generous teacher's website. She has a slew of talented teachers joining Her in this effort.
   Life Book 2016. YEAH ! It's going to be so much fun.          Blessings- Me