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.

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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



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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

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

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  2. Becca BertottiSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    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)

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  3. S. EtoleSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:39 PM

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

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  4. LoriSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

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

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  5. DorothySeptember 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM

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

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  6. Ruth HiebertSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

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

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  7. mountain mamaSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    i feel at home~ :)

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  8. DebbieSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    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.

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  9. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    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.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    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

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    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

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  12. Ingmarie WeSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

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

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  13. Kim, USASeptember 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM

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

    Mosaic Monday

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  14. Mary @ Framed and TaggedSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    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.


    I'm your newest follower and would love for you to follow me.
    Have a wonderful day!!

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  15. VeronicaSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely idea! Enjoy the visit with your eldest!

    Veronica

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  16. Nikki (Sarah)September 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

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

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  17. Kay KSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your decorations are lovely !!!

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  18. KathleenSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    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.

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  19. LynnSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    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

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  20. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM

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

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