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DeVaudrey18
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
57 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 13 2016 : 7:34:08 PM
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We are smack dab in the middle of summer, but I have a terrible itch to get started on my Fall decorating. Am I rushing it? lol I keep thinking coffee and muffins, everyone else is talking sweet tea and ice cream! :D
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2016 : 8:22:11 PM
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Jessica! I am SO with you! One of my favorite sayings is, "There are two times a year: Autumn, and WAITING for Autumn!" :) I never have a problem with coffee and muffins... Last week I made homemade blueberry muffins, and my son has been begging me to make pumpkin muffins ever since! I'm really looking forward to fall... But, for now, I'm as content as possible with summer. 'Just countin' the days 'til the leaves turn! Hang tight, sister - it will be here before you know it! THEN will come the snow! LOL! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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DeVaudrey18
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2016 : 9:08:13 PM
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oh no no you just keep those snow thoughts lol! much too soon to think beyond the leaves! lol it seems like the older I get, the more beautiful Fall is.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7264 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7264 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 02:13:18 AM
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Jessica and Nina, I'm in the mood for fall year round...pumpkins and stuffed scarecrows stay out year round in my home. For years I have been dragging my fall things out in August, but this year I may start later this month or today.
Yes, today by changing out the yellow hose & bird house front door wreath for the yellow grapevine and sunflowers one. By Sept it will all be done. Of course it's not complete until the arrival of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn for the porch. These days I do most of my seasonal decorating on the front porch with a little bit here and there in the house.
I know it's early but wouldn't a handful of candy corn and a glass of apple cider taste good as we dream of cooler days and the coming of all the beautiful fall colors.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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rachelbee
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Rachel
Carmel
IN
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 06:48:11 AM
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I'm excited for fall, now that I've had my first year of my perennial bed I am anxious to make some changes! There were a few plants I didn't realize would get so high, and others that I thought would grow faster, so I'm going to space them out a little better once they are done for the year.
I'm also working on a cold frame for some fall and winter gardening, so that'll be exciting.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7539 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7539 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 11:10:45 AM
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Fall? Already? Ha ha I love fall but I just can't manage to put fall decorations up tell September. Foods and smells are a different story. I wouldn't mind a pumpkin spice candle in the near future. For me, July decorations last a bit longer then for others because we have the 24th of July, Pioneer Day. You just can't start fall before the holiday. I think I'm enjoying my nice warm weather way to much right now!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13721 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13721 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 11:57:13 AM
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I love fall too, but will hold off on decorating a while. I usually change to "apple décor" in September, during our apple harvest and then change to fall in October.
Right now I have my beach themed decorations out. That mostly consists of a good sized seashell collection, samples of sand from different beaches I've walked and several beach/ocean photographs I've taken on our travels.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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DeVaudrey18
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 1:28:36 PM
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Sara--I am the same way with my Santa Claus. :) They stay on a shelf with some of my other things until Christmas, but I love the Santa's!!
Ceejay--your beach themed decor sounds adorable! I bet it is so relaxing!!
Krista-- Pioneer Day? I wish they did that here!! They do many of the fruit festivals. We just finished the strawberry festival. Super yummy and fun!
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J'ai valu,vaux et Vaudrai |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6727 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 1:35:47 PM
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WooHooo!!! Farmgirls with Fall on the mind too. It has been so stinkin hot here the past few weeks and I am DONE with all this heat and humidity!! We are currently visiting family in Virginia and it is hot and humid here like Florida. Sigh. At least here in Charlottesville, I can see the Blue Ridge Mts and apples trees have little tiny green apples growing away. Proof positive that Fall will be coming because the apples are growing! Lol!! Simple math!!
Like Ceejay in do apple themes in August and then pull out the rest come September. Lately, I've been doing some fall crafting and a knitting project to be ready. Jessica, if you decorate,post a photo so we can all enjoy!! Mini, I love that two seasons of the year approach!! Works for me!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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rachelbee
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Rachel
Carmel
IN
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 1:59:09 PM
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You ladies have inspired me. There's a little alcove in our entryway that holds an antique radio and on top of it a pot I made in ceramics class in high school. I think that would be the perfect spot to hold some little seasonal decorations to greet people as they walk in.
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2016 : 8:32:30 PM
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Fall is creeping up on me too! I bought some owl shaped silicone molds today to use for some soaps! They will be scented with autumn spiced pumpkin!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3512 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3512 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2016 : 10:55:39 AM
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I can't wait for Fall. Gosh this heat is so hard on the garden and me. I am ready for fall smells, decorations, food, and all the cool it brings. Betty your soaps sound so wonderful.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13721 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13721 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7539 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7539 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2016 : 11:52:17 AM
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Jessica- yes it is so much fun! We have days leading up to the 24th full of rodeos. We do more fireworks and parades. So many fun things going on. It's considered a state holiday and many people get the day off.
Krista |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3512 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3512 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2016 : 07:58:18 AM
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Krista ...sure does sound fun.
CJ....yes humidity is awful here. Dry is much better. Sure could use rain though.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2016 : 07:47:16 AM
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I'm very much finding my thoughts turning to fall!!!
Pretty soon I will be unable to resist the urge to pull out my favorite fall themed book and just endulge:
https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Heart-Home-10th-Anniversary/dp/0996044000/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468853029&sr=1-1&keywords=autumn+from+the+heart+of+the+home+by+susan+branch
With the heat as it is, I just haven't been able to bear lighting candles - even with the A/C on. I look forward to cooler temps for that! I will decorate for Fall at the end of August/beginning of September. It will still be hot then, probably, but I never can wait longer!
But that timeline lets us finish any vacations, get DS back to school and then coincides with the beginning of the HGP (Holiday Grand Plan). The first week of the plan is Front Porch Week so I clean that and when done, hang up my Fall wreath on the front door and work on other fall decor inside as well! :) |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6727 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2016 : 11:13:18 AM
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Jaime, I have Susan Branch's Autumn book too. It is a MUST Have for great ideas and recipes!!
So Jessica, did you pull out your Fall stuff and decorate? Did you make any muffins yet?
Sara, you know me, Candy Corn is an autumn must have! I've been working on a few fall themed swaps I signed up for this weekend and loving it. Even though it is hot and humid outside, I have been enjoying planning and making things for my swaps.
And.......the best news I have today is that when I checked at my local The Fresh Market, they expect their Fall Pumpkin Spice coffee to be here by the end of the month or the first of August!!!!!!!!!!!!! They make the best fall coffee and it is something I look forward to every year.
Hey did you all know that meteorologists consider September 1 as the beginning of the Fall season for weather patterns begin to change by that time. Even though we say Fall comes with the equinox on Sept. 21 or 22, the weather people have it start on the first of September. Works for me!!! That means, Farmgirls, only 43 days left until Fall!! Pumpkins stand by.......!!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7539 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7539 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2016 : 11:37:17 AM
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Winnie, that is such a cute fall bucket list! I'm sure I can check most of those off my list each year! The make and eat caramel apples has to be my favorite one!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6727 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2016 : 2:16:41 PM
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Today I decided to break out a few apple things as is was so hot and humid outside I wanted a change of scenery inside. These photos are from my living room hunt board where I like to put seasonal things. I kept the sunflowers as a sort of blend from summer to early apple season.
Anyone else losing restraint on waiting longer for bringing out fall related decorations?? LOL!!
I also put away my Summer americana items that have been up since May.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7264 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7264 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2016 : 2:45:42 PM
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Winnie your and mine decorating style are similar. I have areas in my home that are seasonal. For fall an extra pumpkin tucked here and some bittersweet there and I can transform the mood of a room without doing much. A garland of bittersweet hangs over the large mirror in my living room year round so I have a head start in that room.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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DeVaudrey18
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2016 : 10:19:30 PM
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Oh your decorating is beautiful, Winnie. I havent been able to get mine out yet as we had a fridge leak and oh what a mess. We just now got the repairmen to come out. Hopefully, soon. We moved into our new place last October so I havent decorated here for Fall yet, just for Christmas. I had started decorating with Prim but it seems like I can't pinpoint one decorating style. I think all fall all the time! lol
Beautiful pics!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4795 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4795 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2016 : 04:37:20 AM
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This has been a soul sucking, hot and humid summer for us here in the Chicago area. I am fondly looking forward to jeans, sweaters, and using the fireplace again! I can't wait to get my fall decorations out.
Dawn in IL
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses." Abraham Lincoln |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6727 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6727 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2016 : 05:06:39 AM
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Dawn, I sure appreciate the feeling of a soul-sucking hotter than usual summer this year! It seems we have been in the same dilemma in Florida. Most of July has been record heat which is different for us. Of course we are hot and humid down here in the South, but normally we don't have weeks of upper 90s with no rain as has happened a few times. While we won't see much chance of cooler drier days until sometime in October, I am hoping this hot summer is not a predictor of a long and scary hurricane season! The waters off the city of Cedar Key , on the Gulf of Mexico, are registering 88 degrees at the moment! This heat is not only awful for us humans, but it is life changing for the fragile ecosystems down here.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13721 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13721 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2016 : 07:30:48 AM
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Dawn and Winnie,
Has been very HOT here as well. We don't have the humidity for which I'm thankful, but anything over 85 for this high, dry climate is HOT, not normal and, as you say, "soul-sucking".
We did get cooler temps and some rain the weekend of July 4th but that lasted onlyabout 3 days. The last two evenings we've had some thundershowers, which brings some rain and cooler temps. It also brings wind, thunder and lightning which has caused lightning strike fires. We are now under fire ban again.
I'm thankful we don't live in hurricane country!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2016 : 1:29:35 PM
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Such beautiful fall colors in those pictures. I cannot wait for fall!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2016 : 7:48:42 PM
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I am looking forward to Fall also...I love decorating with all the beautiful colors...
Hugs!
Judy
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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Holidays: Fall Itch |
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