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A productive weekend

November 13, 2011 by Barb 15 Comments

I’m  a wee bit late to the “Shades of Autumn” party. But that’s OK. I’ve had quite the productive weekend. It started with a whirlwind cleanup of my house on Friday night. I had craft projects strewn from the kitchen to the basement. I think my hubby was horrified . . . I put away my autumn decorations. I organized two basement storage areas and vacuumed! I went through my Christmas stuff and decided what stays and what goes. I made Nuts and Bolts (recipe to come later). I finished up several blog and Creative Team projects.Then I went outside and disposed of all the frozen pumpkins and plants on my veranda, fashioned my winter pots out of branches, etc. and swept away all the leaves. Ahhh, I was feeling pretty good and relaxed so I went in and grabbed my camera to see what brown things I could capture (not hard this time of year). For this moss photo I was laying down on the “forest” floor on top of rotting logs and leaves, craning my neck sideways and hoping for the best! Don’t you just love these little brown sprouts?

these giant leaves are falling off of a Tower Poplar we planted quite a few years ago – fascinating . . .

the slow demise of our gargantuan puffballs

our shoreline

Today I plan to wash windows even though we’ve had a skiff of snow – it’s now or never I suppose. I may even work on some crafts now that my house is in order. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend too.

Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge

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Comments

  1. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Wonderful photos. I like all the brown tones and the details of fugacity.
    Have a nice Sunday, Barb.

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    wow! you are a whirling dervish! come to my house, will you?!

    these are beautiful shots!

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  3. Deanna says

    November 13, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Oh wow, can I borrow some of your energy?? Doesn’t it feel great when you accomplish so much, I just love that feeling. Love your brown shots, especially the moss growing on the logs. There is something a little magical about growing moss. Slow down, won’t you, your making us look bad. (KIDDING!!)

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  4. Ms. Becky says

    November 13, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    you’re way more productive than I! but you’ve inspired me to clean and organize the spare room today. the Packers don’t play so I’m free to be productive like you, and that’s a good thing. love your shots of brown. happy Sunday to you Barb.

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  5. Besoterio says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Hi Barb. You’re rockin and rollin’ so now it’s time for me to do it too. On my second cup of coffee. Have a great day.

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  6. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    November 13, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Now you are really making me feel guilty about my lazy weekend! Not. Haah!

    Your photos are wonderful — love how you got down to ground level to take them. :)

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  7. Helene says

    November 14, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Awesome photos! And we must have been on the same wave length this weekend – I chased my vacuum, polished kitchen cabinets, raked leaves, etc. Now on to the ironing. Enjoy the week ahead. And, again, wonderful photos!

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  8. missing moments says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Wow … come here, will you!

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  9. Nadege, says

    November 14, 2011 at 3:27 am

    A lovely collection for ‘shades of autumn’.

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  10. karren says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:09 am

    These are all great! A reminder that beautiy is everywhere!

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  11. deb duty says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:41 am

    You really have been busy! I love your close up macros. The first one is my favorite!

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  12. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Those gargantuan puffballs are out of this world! And I love that first shot!
    Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. I hope you’ll be back again on Friday for our new theme, white. Have a great day!

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  13. alicia says

    November 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    That puffball has captivated me. Interesting. And so stunning!

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  14. barefoot mama says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Stunning! You can feel a respect for nature in your photos! I love them all!

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  15. Faith says

    November 18, 2011 at 5:02 am

    LOVE this set! especially the moss sprouts. We had the same thing at our house a few years ago. SO much fun to photograph.

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