September 17, 2009

Five (x3) for Friday: Autumn's at Our Doorstep

Summer's light still lingers,

Vintage Bamboo Flower Pin from avaguerecollection

Yet the lure of fall is nigh

Falling Leaves Dangling Earrings from ElementsOfSaffron

A hint of gold upon the leaves

Autumn Tree from beanepods

Lets us know that it's nearby.

Pumpkin Spice Wire-Wrapped Bracelet from DesertRainJewelry

In between, the heat of day

Maple Leaf Fabric Hair Clip from mizusugi

Gives way to chill of night

Shades of Autumn Vintage Earrings from RetroHeaven

We straddle seasons like a fence

Autumn Harvest Pendant from caughtredhanded

And wait for summer's flight

Playing in the Leaves from StoriesDivinations

The harvest gives its bounty

It Fell from a Tree Acorn Necklace from lulidesigns

Its yield so sweet and ripe

Autumn Posies from papertreats

I savor every flavor

Deep Autumn Antique Umbrellas from birdie1

And appreciate its life.

Let the Leaves Fall Vintage Dinner Set from jenscloset

Yet autumn's on our doorstep

Bountiful Harvest Bracelet from GlitzGlitter

And I welcome all its charms

Autumn Tree from molMolly

Its promise of rare beauty

Memories of Autumn Photograph by zuppaartista


I meet with open arms.

Drinking it in,

~Cath

PS Have you entered our Around the House challenge yet? You have until midnight on Monday to do so! Click here for all the inspiration and details you'll need to whip up something moxie fab! Have a GREAT weekend everyone!

29 comments:

jan farnworth said...

love all the great colors and the poem is just fablous. have a moxie fab day.

amyjk said...

did you write the poem? i love it!

JulieHRR said...

Mmmm good eye candy! Makes me happy! :) Thanks muchly, Cath!

Cath said...

I did write the poem, amyjk! I found it in my brain when I woke up this morning! I love mornings that start like that! :)

Thespa said...

I love the colors of fall. Fall is hands down my favorite time of the year. I love the colors, the cool breezy days, and the fact that Halloween is coming up is awesome too! I'm such a kid. Thanks Cath!

Tamikko said...

beautiful poem. beautiful colours. this makes me so thankful, this amazing season. I love every image, every piece of art. I love Autumn :)

Catherine Doucette said...

what a beautiful post...I so love autumn! Beautiful inspiration too :0)

Michelle (mla1111) said...

so beautiful! I am inspired to make a quilled paper flower like the Vintage Bamboo Flower Pin!

Summer Braxton said...

See what I mean when I say my fave part of this blog is Cath's words? Thanks for sharing your morning brain with us.... see, mine was saying, "Holy Crap, the baby's up already? Can I make it to the potty before she screams at full volume?"

Erika M. said...

Wow what inspiration today - love the poem!

Lisa said...

Bring on the cool weather and fab colors!

~kelly marie~ said...

Love that bamboo flower pin! Wow! I wish it was fall here. It's still 91 degrees!

Jessica said...

WOW!! Lovely poem!!! A crafter and a poet... Cath I think you are simply stunning :) Thanks for such lovely inspiration and the photos fit perfectly.

Chriss Blagrave said...

Beautiful images, so calming especially with your words. Love the acorn necklace and the vintagey feel it gives! Thanks for sharing.

ryannmarin said...

I just love all the different shades of orange on display! I have always thought red and turquoise were my favorite colors yet I seem to go through my orange buttons the fastest. Hrm... :) Have a great weekend!

Helen F. said...

Oh these colors are so gorgeous. Love the Bountiful Harvest Bracelet from Glitz Glitter ~ great poem too. Thank you for sharing :O)

Beth Norman said...

Orange, orange, orange. Ohhhh I love orange. There is something cozy about fall, and fall colours. I'm at my happiest in the fall.

Bree said...

Wow, that was a reminder, Its still 30 degrees Celsius here, and thats really hot for us, so Im not quite ready to change my summer door wreath to the fall one, or change my fruity scented candles to spice. But wow those were some beautiful pieces.

Kelley Eubanks said...

You too! :)

Ramona said...

The colors and items are alllll perfect! Beautiful poem. Beautiful fall season. Thank you.

Glitz Glitter said...

That was a lovely poem, Cath! Thanks so much for including my bracelet! It's an honor to be placed among such pretty things. Man, I just love fall.

Amy said...

I love that poem, so festive!! Plus I love the Vintage Bamboo Flower Pin - how beautiful is that - wonder if it can be made out of paper...hmmmm-something to try~plus that acorn necklace - delish! Thanks for sharing!

jen said...

What a wonderful poem-and love everything! Thank you so much for including my vintage dinnerware!

travelingmama said...

I love Fall too! I wish we saw it here in Morocco, but we are escaping to Paris soon so I will get my fill there!

Eveline said...

I just took a walk in the woods with my husband and our dog. The weather is super, no coats, the leaves are just starting to turn. I love fall.
Eveline.

Kelly said...

...*sigh*...autumn is my favorite time of year...the poem is beautiful... :-) ~k

Mary Ashby said...

What a BEAUTIFUL, calming post! Fantastic!

Danielle said...

These are gorgeous finds! I love all the inspiration you post!
Danielle

lulidesigns said...

Thank-you so much for including my acorn necklace in your post and along with your beautiful poem. Fall is definitely here! Thanks agian!