Friday, September 9, 2011

~favorite smell of fall


the cool crisp morning air
 has brought the desire to smell
 the flavors of fall
~~~~~~~


I'm slowly putting things in place
that remind us of fall,
so the joy of baking & welcoming
friends and family
will be made special in the weeks to come.

~~~~
AHHH, the smells this time of year
hickory wood burning
hot chocolate
&
hazelnut = my favorite
~~~
just to name a few
~~~


I placed Community Coffee Hazelnut Beans
in the large hurricane lantern & then added the
hazelnut candle.
  Such a wonderful smell is filling our home,
makes for a Simple Pleasure.
 (shhh - husband don't really love the smell like I do)


Our oldest is coming to visit,
so I'll not be at the computer too much.
Joining these next week.

Mosaic Monday

Project Simple Pleasures2 

Hope you have a great week!
Thinking of those who are hurting
 from the fires & floodwaters.
Karen



20 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is my favorite time of the year. Your decorations look lovely. Hoping you have a wonderful visit. Mildred

Becca Bertotti said...

This is beautiful, Karen! I love white pumpkins, and I can only imagine how wonderful your kitchen smells with coffe beans in your hurricane! Love it! And, thank you for your sweet note about my painted pumpkins! I look forward to seeing what you do with your chalk paint! Becca (your newest follower)

S. Etole said...

Such cozy scenes as we head into autumn. Like the idea of putting coffee bean in a hurricane lamp.

Lori said...

Yummy, I am changing out the scented candles too! Love the color of that one in the beans. Community coffee the best!

Dorothy said...

Beautiful post and I can almost smell the Hazelnut, which is MY favorite, too! I just LOVE this time of year!

Ruth Hiebert said...

I too am looking forward to cooler days and being able to bake again.I can almost smell how good your home smells.

mountain mama said...

i feel at home~ :)

Debbie said...

If that candle nestled in the coffee beans has a pumpkin smell, you just nailed my two favorites in one shot. I love it, and I love the smell of autumn. To me, there is nothing quite like it.

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

This is so pretty, Karen, and it looks like it smells sooo yummy! I just may give this a try. I love a good smelling house and certain aroma's can make it even more cozy to me. Enjoy your visit with the oldest.

Unknown said...

Oh, I can almost smell that. What a great idea for the coffee beans -- I'll have to copy that -- posting to Pintrest so I'll not forget :)

Enjoy your visit :)

Blessings!
Gail

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

I do love the smells and sights of fall but since it is so hot here, it's hard to even think that it could be that time of year. Enjoy your weekend. Tammy

Ingmarie We said...

Lovely photos and a stunning mosaic. Have a nice week.

Kim, USA said...

I can guess the smell of fall the pumpkin!! ^_^ Happy Monday!

Mosaic Monday

Mary @ Framed and Tagged said...

I love your idea and I am going to the store right now! Your centerpiece is beautiful! I love Fall, especially this year. It has been so hot and dry down here in Texas, I just hope it ends soon.


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Have a wonderful day!!

Veronica said...

Lovely idea! Enjoy the visit with your eldest!

Veronica

Nikki (Sarah) said...

I love the cozy smells of fall...have a great time with your oldest.

Kay K said...

Your decorations are lovely !!!

Kathleen said...

Your autumn decor is beautiful, I love the hurricane lanterns, the water droplet effect is so attractive. Fabulous photos too. I always love the lighting/colour in your photos.

Lynn said...

Love your candle and the white pumpkins. I rarely decorate for Fall here on the Gulf Coast, or at least not until Nov when we actually feel a cool breeze once in awhile. I just visit all the yummy blogs with their decorations and if I am lucky go North for a time to enjoy "Real" Fall as I remmeber it. Am Yankee at heart, always. Enjoy the vist from your oldest. Blessings,
Lynn

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

I'm so ready for my favorite season to arrive!