- I love wreaths and I make new wreaths for every season. This year I made a tansy wreath. We have tons of tansy growing in our ditches and even though it is classified as a noxious weed – I love it! It’s so bright and cheery and it dries quite nicely (and smells sweet too).
- I made another very different kind of wreath to put inside for my autumn decorating (soon to be revealed) (I love it).
- I love autumn. OK, I said it. As soon as September 1st rolls around, I roll out the carpet for fall. It feels like a new beginning to me – even more than a new year.
- I love to get up early – excited to start a new, creative day.
- Oh, and I love decorative birdhouses – I’m amassing quite a collection . . . I saw a red one the other day at the Country Pumpkin and I wanted it but I didn’t get it. I’m trying not to buy things impulsively. I’ve become a slave to the “if you don’t get it now – it’ might not be there later”. Well, this may be true but I’m experimenting to see if my world falls apart if I don’t get something. I am going to go back next week and look at it. If it’s still there and it’s still calling my name- I may get it.
We are heading into our September long weekend. Looks like the weather is going to be quite nice. We have some work that needs to be done around the yard, but I’m guessing that we are going to be spending some time out on the lake too. I’m also hoping to make some loaves from the zucchini we got last weekend at the U-Pick. That’s another thing I love – fall baking.
Have a happy, happy weekend everyone!
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Texture on photo:
stampedright1 by Kim Klassen
stampedright1 by Kim Klassen
oh Barb, I love your wreath….. i used to make them all the time… :( in fact i still have a 40 grapevines hanging in my garage rafters…. (someday)…. yours takes my breath away…can’t wait to see the indoor one!!
have you ever made zucchini chocolate cake? my aunt made it all the time…it’s soooooo GOOD… too GOOD… :) there’s sour cream in it and it’s so moist and chocolatey… my fav cake.:) oh and chocolate chips….
have a beautiful long weekend…… xo, Kim
Barb, I feel the same way about Autumn. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who doesn’t consider Spring or Summer my favorite time of year. Honestly, Autumn and Winter are my favorites. Something about the crisp air and cooler temps just refreshes my soul.
love love your wreath! you must video a how to….and is that rosemary in a crock I see? (we make zucchini bread and add chocolate chips) thanks for visiting my blog.
Ahh, another fun Friday to enjoy your reveals..love the wreath, I sure wish tansy would grow wild here…we have to purchase ours at the nurserys. Can hardly wait for your fall presentation.
Barb so talented I love your wreath such gorgeous Autumn colours I have to say Autumn is my favourite season my Fibro usually is better and I love those crisp blue sky mornings. Never had Zucchini ( we call them Courgettes in UK) bread but I’m thinking of breakfast muffins and banana bread mmmmmm….
Sounds like the perfect September weekend! And when are you posting your Tansy Wreath?…it’s too gorgeous not to…
Jo
It’s lovely, Barb!
Have a nice weekend:)
Your post is filled with the tease of autumn…I love it. What a gorgeous wreath! Thanks so much for sharing both your thoughts and your lovely photograph.
i like tansy, too. i remember squishing each bud as a kid. don’t see it here.
I love your wreath – the block of strong colour is fabulous. I love autumn too – all the beautiful colours and fresh crisp mornings.
What a beautiful wreath! You are so talented. Fall is my favorite time of the year also. I even named my daughter Autumn because I love it so much. Glad you will have good weather for the Labor Day weekend.
It is a little old, but I LOVE your wreath. I am anxious for fall cooking, but I am trying to remember to enjoy where I am at BBQ.
I agree bring on fall. I would keep it autumn all year long if possible. Awesome wreath!
So pretty!
Oh, I so love your blog. Great 5 facts. I think they’re wonderful! My dad used to build & paint birdhouses… such a memory of him. You’re so talented & creative!
Talent deluxe…love your wreath and love your facts…I wish I didn’t have to work to spend all my time creative! Very inspiring.
Denise in Akron, Ohio from BTS and BL
Great post. I will have to look for that Tansy
i have never made a wreath in my life and i am seriously impressed by anyone who can do it (including you)
September does seem like a time of new beginnings–school, cooler temperatures, saying good-bye to the garden. The thing I do miss are the long days of summer.
Love your beautiful wreath. You are a woman of many talents!
I bet your home is just BEAUTIFUL, it would be so fun to see!
I love Fall too:)