Monday, October 1, 2012

What I Love About Fall & Introducing Fall Favorites Fridays

Have I mentioned I like fall?  Maybe just a few times. :)

Source: BHG

Today I'm linking up to The Inspired Room and sharing what I love about fall. 

In addition, I'm starting a fall series of posts that I will publish every Friday until Thanksgiving. I'm calling it Fall Favorites Fridays.  I will add new links to the bottom of this post as new posts are added.

Until then, here are 20 little things I love about the season:









1.  The hope of cooler weather (I do live in Texas after all, it is just now cooling off)
2.  Garage sales (garage sales are big here in the fall!)
3.  Pie (pumpkin, pecan, butterscotch -- my mouth is watering just thinking about them!)
4.  Changing leaves
5.  Acorns
6.  Bittersweet (oh, how I miss this stuff!)
7.  Pumpkins and gourds
8.  Foods with pumpkin in them
9.  Blankets on the bed -- good sleeping weather!
10.  Fires in the fire pit
11.  Fall-themed crafts
12.  Kids/Halloween
13.  Thanksgiving
14.  Food (soups, Thanksgiving favorites)
15.  The start of school
16.  Fall-scented candles
17.  The crisp air
18.  Honeycrisp apples
19.  Fall festivals
20.  The pumpkin patch
 
To see previous fall posts click the following links (or you can click on the pictures in the right sidebar):
 
Fall Tablescape for Two
Decorating Outdoors
Fall Mantle
Five Simple Fall Decorating Ideas
 
 
Check out Fall Favorites Fridays starting Friday, October 5.   Each Friday I'll share a favorite fall craft, recipe, inspiration...whatever comes to mind. 


If you're joining me from The Inspired Room, I will update this page with links to new posts every Friday and they will also be posted on my home page.  I hope you'll stop by!

Fall Favorites Friday links:
#1 Making a Fall Wreath
#2 Super Cute Halloween Ideas
#3 Best Ever Banana Pumpkin Bread Recipe
#4 Yummy and Fun Ideas for Using Pecans
#5 Gratitude
#6:  10 Tips for Creating a Thanksgiving Table
#7:  Family Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
 
 
 
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17 comments:

  1. Our Fine HouseOctober 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    I'm looking forward to the cooler weather as well! It's been so hot here in California lately. It's time for some crisp, fall air! Stopping by from The Inspired Room.

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 6:23 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! I hope you get some cooler weather soon - today we finally have a crisp morning..61 degrees. :)

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  • Debbie BoothOctober 1, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    I'm from California too. We live in the mountains above Palm Springs and it was 107 today. So I am really looking forward to cooler weather.
    I'm your newest follower!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      Thanks for following, Debbie! I thought we had it bad in the high 90s but you win! Here's to hoping you get some cooler temperatures real soon. We are finally going to have a more fall-like day with an expected high of 78. I'll try to send it your way. :)

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  • LuisaOctober 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Honeycrisp apples are my favorite!!

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      Mine too!

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  • Diane | An Extraordinary DayOctober 1, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Blankets on the bed. :D Feels so good to snuggle under a pile....with a cat snuggled in to my side.
    Happy Fall!

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 7:26 AM

      I agree (with the cat too)!

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  • JanMary @ www.janmary.comOctober 2, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Those pies sound delicious!

    What is bittersweet?

    Quite a few on your list we don't have in Ireland but I wish we did!

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      Bittersweet is a vine that doesn't grow here in Texas but does in the northern United States (where I'm from). It has orange berries in the fall and many people make flower arrangements, wreaths and such with it. It looks so wonderful in the fall. Here's a link with a picture http://www.djroger.com/bittersweet%20FAQ.htm

      So happy to have you visiting my blog from Ireland! Now I'm going to check out yours! :)

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  • mywarminghouse.comOctober 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Julie - My kids are attending college in Texas. I'm learning about the joys of cooler weather in your part of the country! Enjoyed your list!

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM

      Texans are as anxious to have cool weather in the fall as northerners are to see spring after the winter! :) Hope your kids are enjoying the great state of Texas!

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  • CandyOctober 2, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Julie,
    I've just found your blog and lovin it. I really enjoyed the post about your experience with Miss Mustardseed's paint. Your tricycle red table turned out gorgeous. So, Im now following you. Gonna keep up with what you're doin here. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com. THANKS, Candy

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    1. JulieOctober 2, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you, that is so sweet! I appreciate you following me. Looked at your blog too and love what you do! How great to have your own antique shop!

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  • Lorrie OrrOctober 2, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    I hope things are starting to cool down for you. We're still having tons of sunshine (on Vancouver Island) but the nights are getting chillier. Lovely to pull a blanket up. Your list is wonderful.

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  • AngieOctober 3, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    This is such a great idea! Fall Favorite Fridays sounds awesome. I love to look at Fall inspiration.

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  • GLENDA CHILDERSOctober 8, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Butterscotch pie ... yum.

    I am a wee bit late to the party but glad to link up.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Link#89

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