mundane=monumental

We need deliberately to call to mind the joys of our journey.

 Perhaps we should try to write down the blessings of one day.

We might begin; we could never end;

 there are not pens or paper enough in all the world.

George A. Buttrick

-the heart & soul longs to be filled

A grateful heart is one that finds

the countless blessings of God

in the seemingly mundane everyday life.

-anoymous

~~~

mundane:concerned with the

 practical details of everyday life

~~~

Our Lord & Creator specializes in the details-

little things - joy givers - ones that bring smiles

He's offering to fill with the mundane.

~~~

201. boys of fall wearing pink fuzzy wristbands & socks for a cause
202. new great grandmothers holding bundles of joy

203. leaves of beauty coming to rest in chairs of rest

Redefining mundane with His definition.

204. guitar strumming by the fireside

205. hands joined in Sunday morning worship

206. hot cider warming the hands through the cup

the journey is not one of joy

when naming & numbering stops

allowing Him to fill us
erasing the bitterness

easing the heartache

and letting the mundane

become the monumental

Opening the eyes to gratitude
and filling the heart with His joy!

~november's beginnings

learning a different pace of life

~~~

enjoying the sweetness of slowing

not hurrying through life,

taking the back roads

adds a whole different meaning

to living life to it's fullest

and the most wonderful surprises can be waiting

around the bend of the road

take the extra moments to turn the engine off

and explore up close

those surprises you are given

beauty can be found

trials, heartaches are beauty being developed

requiring our attention to be turned toward

the Source of our strength, the Lord.

He makes all things beautiful in His time.

"Lord, please show me every day

as You're teaching me Your way,

that You do just what You say

in Your time."

words: Diane Ball 1941

~may your November beginnings

be slow and focused upon

having thankful hearts.

Karen

~arrival of Autumn

~said the owl to the scarecrow,

"there is no doubt,

 be careful with whooooom you hang out!"

 -J. Brown

~~~

loving this time of year

cooler temps ~ the vibrant colors ~ comforts of home

Welcome

Mr. Rooster rests on the bar and seen promptly

when entering the back door.

~back door guests are the best

this grouping on the kitchen cabinet

is convenient for serving from the bar

whether buffet style or dessert

~ the entry and entertainment center groupings

have been shared on a earlier post

hope you don't mind me sharing them again

~love the pencil texture I have added on this one

my mother-in-law painted the lovely card

with the sunflower and I framed it

~the picture below is just a "snip-it"

 of what I must accomplish

this next week

Linking to the following:

 

~Nestled together

The combining of wildlife with fall decor

 makes a beautiful combination.

I positioned the pheasants on top of a crystal cake stand

 and added the fall stems along with the pumpkins & gourds

to create a great nesting spot.

This grouping sits on top of the TV Cabinet.

The ceramic columns add the height needed

and can be used in many different groupings

and seasons.

 

(having fun by adding a burlap texture to this photo)

You may delay, but time will not.

  ~Benjamin Franklin

Joining the others at

 Tabletop Tuesday.

   

~fall in the foyer

the reflecting colors seen as the light penetrates the bowl

reminds me of stained glass windows

~~~

ran some errands yesterday in town

and visited with a sweet friend

in her gift shop & purchased

this beautiful bowl and easel

the foyer table was the most suitable place

for the light to reflect all the colors

I do believe this new purchase may be

used year round.

fall leaves, caladium leaves,

and I do believe I see some holly leaves....

bringing the beauty of fall into our home

O O O

“How beautifully leaves grow old.

 How full of light and color are their last days.”

John Burroughs

autumn - season of harvest

It is the summer's great last heat,

It is the fall's first chill:  They meet.

         -Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

~Autumn has caught us in our summer wear. - Phillip Larkin

~time of gathering~

the last of the corn pulled for the squirrels

~banana peppers are found in what remains

 of the summer garden

~beauty still hanging and thriving on the corn stalks

~the guarantee

temperatures are dropping

days are getting shorter

nights are getting longer

and the spider lilies "are blooming"

the sure sign that fall is upon us

~preparing the small fall and winter garden

green onions are already in the ground

How can you tell fall is in the air?

Have a great weekend,

Karen

~fruit of the labor

Enjoying the fruit of my labor, (for a day).

The girls at the Hair Salon asked if I would
 "trick up" something

for the front door of the salon.

This morning after digging through boxes of fall decorations

and adding burlap ribbon from a recent purchase,

this is the end result.

I will be delivering it tomorrow.

Hope they enjoy!

~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

 

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