...September days are here,
With summer's best of weather,
And autumn's best of cheer.
~Helen Hunt Jackson
Last weekend I put the Autumn wreath on the front door.
It was an effort to get Autumn to make an appearance.
And guess what?!
It worked!
At least for one day.
Lows in the high 60s and a high today in the low 80s.
It may not sound like much to most of you, but to me, it was bliss!
I made a trip to Trader Joe's and came home with some goodies including these:
I made a trip to Trader Joe's and came home with some goodies including these:
Such pretty fall colors!
Mums, Protea and Eucalyptus.
They should last awhile (I hope).
I love Protea and I don't splurge on them too often.
They provided some playtime, too.
The produce bins were full of squash and cooking pumpkins.
I came home with these:
Delicata Squash
Small and cute!
Have any of you tried them?
The sweet girl who checked me out said she'd tried them and they were very good.
She put a little sea salt on them.
I'll let you know what I think.
At one dollar, I couldn't resist!
And, I liked that the label said Product of the USA.
After my trip to TJs I walked into my Village.
Had lunch.
Checked out the 2015 calendars at Half-Price Books and walked home.
Cubs baseball now and then football.
That's it for me.
Today I'm joining the lovely Judith for Mosaic Monday
and The Fabulous Fall Party.
Wishing YOU well and much joy!
"Delicious Autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it,
and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."
~George Eliot
I love delicato squash. I used it in a recipe just a couple of weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteSnap, that's an amazing mosaic you produced of that gorgeous flower. It sounds like an interesting trip to TJoe's. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried that squash - love the protea - we used to use them in the florist shop on occasion. Have a good week, Snap!
ReplyDeleteI love your Autumn wreath, it is so pretty. Trader Joe's is one of our favorite stores.. Grilled squash is yummy, how do you cook it? Great post, thanks for sharing. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful collages and reminders that autumn has arrived in some areas! Happy week -
ReplyDeleteLove your wreath . . .
ReplyDeleteIt gave me some ideas . . .
Now to . . ."get with it!"
I have not seen that squash around here yet...pretty wreath! :
ReplyDeleteI like your autumn wreath, very natural looking. Protea are nice in a bouquet and arrangements, but as you've noted they are expensive. What the heck, you only live once!
ReplyDeleteI've not seen this type of squash but you can't go wrong for the price, let us know how they taste.
Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Snap.
I am growing Delicata squash and it is yummy....it is cool here...high 60 and low 40....brrr!
ReplyDeletePretty post. I'm with you when it comes to Autumn, Snap. Love everything about it. Your wreath is the prettiest one I have ever seen. Deb
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath! Autumn colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying some fall temps here too. Pumpkins are on the front porch :)
ReplyDeleteAutumn is here with all its beauty.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely wreath! I haven't done a bit of decorating. We've had some cooler days, but I'm waiting for the 50s and 60s--my favorite!
ReplyDeleteIt's starting to feel autumnal here although our trees haven't really started to turn yet.
ReplyDeleteI lost you- so glad I found you again! Love your wreath- I want to make one with burlap like I have been seeing around the net, and if I don't hurry up it will be winter! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOne of the prettiest autumn wreaths I have seen ~ it looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again,Snap!
ReplyDeleteYour mosaic header is so lovely and the flowers too!!! Thank you for visiting. It was first time for me to try mosaic.
That squash looks funny.I am sure they are so sweet.I would love to taste them!!
Have a good new week.
Hi Snap, Just stopping by to say HI. How are you? Been to the zoo lately???
ReplyDeleteKeep some of that cooler-for-Texas weather going. We will be visiting family down there soon...
I have heard that the Delicata Squash is VERY good. I personally don't think I have had any....
Hugs,
Betsy
I can't bring myself to put fall out yet. But soon...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time for squash - autumn is a-comin'. Love the way you did the mosaic - like modern art - lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely wreath that is. It really says autumn. The colours are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week
The fall wreath has beautiful colors that put us in the mood for fall. Here in Colorado we have had our first frost already, putting an end to the vegetable garden, and we didn't even have to put out a wreath to invite Jack Frost to pay us a visit.
ReplyDeleteOh what a pretty wreath. The squash is really interesting!
ReplyDeleteI would love you to link at the Fabulous Fall Linky Party.
Come check me out. It is open through Sept.
http://myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/2014/09/fabulous-fall-linky-party.html
Thanks for linking at The Fabulous Fall Party. The party will go to the end of the month. Link any time!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
Sherry
I am still waiting to decorate for Fall. Your wreath is so pretty. So many possibilities to make with squash. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteSnap, I love that wreath!!!
ReplyDeleteNice wreath Snap. Love your squishy squash. xox
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is beautiful, and those flowers...love the photos. I wish the cooler weather would arrive out here but I think I have at least another month to go.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
ReplyDelete♥ ~Michele
The good thing about proteas is that they last a long time so that' makes the splurge worth it.your mention of the Village made me a little homesick.
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