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Over the weekend the temperature dropped down into the low 60’s, which was pure heaven after a hot and steamy southern summer. Of course, it drizzled all through my son’s t-ball game. He didn’t care one bit but the fans were a little damp (and cold) at the end of the game.
Here he is in all of his not-caring-about-the-rain glory.
I’ve begun a teeny bit of fall decorating around the house. {Have you?}
I’ve been drawing some inspiration from a few of the photos below. Even if you love the summer heat and all that those hot summer days bring {flip flops, beach visits & iced tea}, these photos just may make you appreciate the impending arrival of autumn.
Dreamy feathers with sterling flatwear and and vintage blue glass.
From Country Living
I own a small collection of vintage brown transferware. I love using the pieces I have at this time of year.
From Country Living
Are you beginning to see any acorns around your property? This is such a lovely idea and it looks so delicate with the velvet ribon.
From Better Homes and Gardens
Speaking of Country Living, I found this grapefruit vinaigrette recipe on their site and I plan to serve it with some Butter lettuce, red onion and just a sprinkle of toasted pecans and pomegranate seeds. I’ll share the photos later in the week.
I picked up a couple of organic red grapefruits from last week’s shopping trip to Whole Foods.
I used some fresh thyme as per the recipe, but I think you could easily easily use dried thyme. Just reduce the quantity. And if you’d like another quick citrus vinaigrette, visit this post.
Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tsp honey
1/4 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Method
Pour the grapefruit juice into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer juice for about 10 minutes or until reduce by half. Cool.
In a clean jar, add the next 6 ingredients. Add reduced grapefruit juice and olive oil. Secure lid and then shake vigorously.
Yield: 1 cup
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Allison-
The high tomorrow is supposed to be 56! It dipped down around there for a few days last week. No fall decor here yet, my husband and I debate about when to put it up every year, I’m sure it will be done in the next few weeks. The acorns are beautiful and would look great with some pine cones. A great and simple decoration is using those fake pumpkins and adding flowers. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve used to decorate for fall.
Karen
Gosh, he’s so cute……and so serious! It was a bit uncomfortable watching the game, but wouldn’t have missed it.
Love the fall ideas. I even save all the Fall and Christmas Country Living magazines from past years. I never tire of Fall! My wreath is ready to be hung on the front door (as soon as it’s freshly painted). I think it’s time for a trip to Michael’s to see what I can add to my “Fall decor collection.”
The grapefruit vinaigrette looks delicious and would be a nice change from the usual.
Oh yes, so serious about t-ball. I think he wishes he could play at least 2 games a week like his big brother. I may have to change up my fall wreath for this year. I’d love to make one, if possible. I think that may be one of the simpler craft projects to tackle this fall.
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