Pumpkin in the Garden
Melissa over at ‘Inspired Room’ is hosting a wonderful ‘Fall Nesting’ event this week 2-5th Sept and I thought I’d join in.
Nothing says Autumn to me more than blankets, snuggling and candles! Here in the UK it’s pretty much going to be gray and dull for the next few months, so it’s essential to brighten up your home. I think this is why the Scandinavian look has been so embraced here, light and bright are such a break from dark wintry weather.
Fall nesting is such a good idea, I love preparing for the winter. Paul and Lily know when it’s coming as I break out the flannel duvet covers, blankets and hot water bottles and clean like mad for winter as we can’t open the windows as much to get fresh air in.
Lily and I have a favourite blanket which was crochet by my mother in law, it’s huge and we snuggled under it to read and watch TV and it comes out every winter. This winter it will be invaluable as utilities have shot up in price in the UK so I suspect we’ll be snuggling under it a lot!
Blankie on Lily's bed
Here is our winter sideboard.
Simple Sideboard
Unfortunately pumpkins won’t be out in the shops here until Mid October, so I’m having to make do with orange roses.
Fair Trade Roses
Hydrangeas from my garden.
Vintage Colours
And a big bowl of apples from the tree.
Discovery Apples
Tomorrow I’ll be posting my gallery wall….
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Oh how I wish I had planted some pumpkins this year. Your fruit makes a beautiful display.
Thanks for joining in on Fall Nesting Week! SO much fall goodness being shared, it really gets me inspired to enjoy fall! It can slip by so fast, yet it is my favorite season!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Happy nesting,
Melissa
Melissa thanks for hosting the event and inspiring us all to join in – I’m having a great time
x
Jackie – thanks for the sweet comment x
Such beautiful flowers and fruits! I bought fall colored roses this week also
. Natural elements are the most lovely I think!
Blessings,
Stacey
I love orange roses…they are so charming and perfectly “fall” looking! And I can’t imagine being able to plant pumpkins, how great! With my non-green thumb, I just know they would never make it to fruition, though.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Carrie
Love all your introduction of rich colors! …and the crocheted quilt looks so cozy!
~Rhonda
I hope our apples survive the birds this year- glad to see yours did-
Thanks for sharing.
My pumpkins (sprouts) were eaten by my chickens! Bummer! I hope to have more next year!
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Your fall touches are perfect! I love a natural feel. The afghan that your mother in law made captured my heart! It reminds me of cool evenings snuggling with my own family.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Everything is so pretty – the roses, hydrangeas, all of it – just lovely!
Thanks for all your lovely comments, I’m so pleased you liked what I’ve done. Liz xx
Wow! I had not realized how gorgeous produce could be. Thanks for the inspiration to eat better and live better.
Your mother-in-law’s blanket is so lovely! I envy anyone who can crochet…I just never got the hang of it and I love it so much.
We don’t have pumpkins here in Ohio yet either! I love that cozy blanket and the touches of fall are wonderful
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Flowers are such a special touch during this season. The crocheted blanket brings back memories!