Hello and Happy October to you!
Although I am listening to the air conditioner humming away outside the window, I know that it won't be long until it won't be necessary to run it anymore. I look forward to those crisp autumn days. Have they found their way to you yet?
On this first day of October, I found it a temporary distraction to spread a touch of fall decor around the house. That would be a distraction from the news stories covering the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. As you are probably aware, the western mountains of North Carolina were hit particularly hard. Through the years, Brett & I have visited the area several times. Fall was often a time we would schedule a short getaway into one of the small towns in the mountains. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed exploring the apple orchards and little pottery studios and art galleries along the way.
These past few days we have both been comparing videos we watch (in disbelief) of the devastation. It's hard to imagine the conditions so many people are dealing with right now. Not just in North Carolina, but South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia as well.
My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted by this.
Adding a touch of fall to the kitchen counter.
I have been looking for something to put on the kitchen island that was proportionate to it's size. I think this long dough bowl is the answer. I filled it with fall items I already owned. When Christmas rolls around I'll replace the gourds with greenery and maybe some candles.
A little spot by the window to enjoy those warm fall beverages.
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