Well, technically, tomorrow (Saturday, September 22, 2012) is the first day of autumn. Let's just pretend for a moment, shall we? I adore fall and I want to get in every moment that I can!
I'm strolling through my pin collection today and sharing a few favorites with you. And I'd like to invite you to follow my Pinterest page. Just scroll down the right side bar and look for the section on "Follow". Please feel free to pin Homestead Revival photos; I just ask that you double check that they link back to my site. Thank you for being so kind! (I always try to do the same... sometimes I spend half an hour tracking back a photo to the original source!)
Let's get this party started...
This is one of my own photos... a favorite fall picture I took of a couple of my "girls". That's an apple tree in the background... don't you love it! Flowers in spring, fruit in summer, golden leaves in fall... lots of bang for my buck! Definitely plant some apple trees for your garden next year... bare root is best.
Speaking of apples....
Nothing says fall like apples and pumpkins. Here on the mountain, we grow lots! The view when driving back and forth to town is amazing... orchards dot the valleys with row upon row of apple trees, all for our autumn cooking and decorating.
Apples for apple crisp...
Imagine this wreath on your door!
A new twist on carmel apples? I think... YES!
Every porch needs some pumpkins...
You can always visit a pumpkin farm, but have you considered growing your own? They're lovely in the garden! Be sure to select the variety that will produce what you're wanting... there are pumpkins for carving, for baking, for unusual variety, and even different colored pumpkins.
Just because it's a bit cooler, doesn't mean you can't dine alfresco. An outdoor lunch in the fall is divine! And depending on your local climate, you could even host Thanksgiving outdoors.
A few well placed fall decorations are always nice. I like to use natural elements as much as possible.
And why not grace your table in the evening with the remains of the flowers. Mums are a great fall option along with some greenery.
Let the kids go on a leaf hunt and add some window art...
You really should reserve a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon to take a scenic drive and check out all the changing leaves! And if you don't mark it on your calendar, it probably won't happen. To hit your drive at it's peak, visit the
Fall Foliage Weather Map on The Weather Channel.
While you're out and about, autumn is a great opportunity to take advantage of lower rates on cabins and campgrounds, hotels, and rentals. Just take plenty of gloves, scarves, and hot chocolate so you can bundle up and take a hike! (
Top 10 Fall Foliage Destinations)
In all the hustle and bustle of fall, take some time to just sit... absorbing the season and changing nature around you...
after all... autumn does not last forever. Time is fleeting and winter anxiously awaits its own arrival...
I guess the fact that it seems too short makes me appreciate it all the more!
Speaking of apples....
This is a beautiful post . Your photos are wonderful as is your description of fall ! I to love fall the air is clear and fresh and the land is full of Orange , Reds and Yellows ! Have a wonderful weekend and first day of Fall !
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE these photos! Fall is my favorite season....
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful apples! There are no apples locally as all the orchards lost their crops due to an early spring and then a killing frost. But we did find one source who has a limited supply.... so we will be off to get apples tomorrow morning! Thank you for sharing all the lovely photos.... I simply love fall!!
ReplyDeleteHi there, O what a wonderful post-so many incredible photos! I am excited about the changing of the season and hope to get up to the mountains sometime soon to see the colors. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
I like the chickens at the top. the table set by the barn and the green mason jar vase. smile.
ReplyDeleteYour photos capture the oncoming season PERFECTLY !
ReplyDeleteSo glad I found your Blog. It is lovely.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos - what a blessing.
ReplyDeleteI have some of those same pictures on my pinterest Harvest board!;)
ReplyDeleteI love fall, too! It is my absolute favorite time of the year. So excited it's finally here! Thanks for all the great ideas :)
ReplyDeleteLovely inspiration photos and ideas for a glorious fall! Happy Fall to you and yours at Sweet Water Farm... Love all you do here to inspire the homesteading, homemaking community... You should write a book! :)
ReplyDeletePS. We've missed you at the Farmgirl Friday blog hop Amy! Please join us any time!
DeleteLove the post. To see fall in the PNW go look here. welcometothehenhous.blogspot.com It's beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fall photos! Even though it's still warm here, you make me want to decorate for fall! Enjoy, Amy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Definitely feeling a chill in the air and the start of fall where we are located! Thanks for sharing your inspirations!
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