Saturday, September 13, 2014

I love a cold and rainy fall day!

I know you all are anxiously awaiting my vacation update post (ha ha) but you're going to have to wait until next week.  Today my mind is on all things fall!  It's a cold, rainy day here in NY and I've spent the afternoon decorating, drinking coffee, crocking chili, and baking cornbread.  Here's a quick glimpse of what I've been up to today.

Coffee in my new mug...
I was recently part of a mug swap and this is the beautiful mug my swap partner gave me.  It's so pretty and I swear my coffee tastes better in it!


DIY fall wreath...
I actually made something! I spent quite a bit of time today roaming around Michaels craft store and decided I would try to make my own wreath.  This is what I came up with.  I'm not really happy with how the F turned out, but other than that I'm fairly pleased.


Fall decorating...
I didn't go too crazy with my inside decorations, due in large part to the fact that an entire tote of fall decorations is lost in the abyss that is my basement.   But I think the items I did put up look pretty festive so I might just leave it as is.  Here are a few pics.  Sorry for the poor picture quality... my phone is acting up again.








Chili and corn muffins..
Great way to end the day!


I'll be honest.  I am loving this weather!  It's so nice to be cozied up under my favorite blanket writing this post.  I hope you all are having a cozy and relaxing weekend,  wherever you are and whatever your weather!

34 comments:

  1. I love everything fall. Chili and cornbread is perfect for the change in weather. Thanks for sharing your lovely day.
    Blessings,
    Shari

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great week!

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  2. Your decorations look great, and I love the wreath! I can't wait until it's blanket weather here. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle --- I'm glad you found us! :)

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    1. Oh, thank you so much!! It's my first DIY in quite a while!

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  3. Cute wreath! I'm always looking for wreath inspiration.

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party!

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  4. I did some Fall decorating this weekend as well. I'm still not ready to pull out the Halloween decorations, but I love the little peeks of Fall leaves and pumpkins around the house. Your decorations are cute!

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    1. Thank you! I couldn't resist putting some of the Halloween stuff up inside. I will wait until October for the outside Halloween decorations though!

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  5. Love your fall decorations and chili and cornbread on a chilly fall day is perfect. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  6. I love a rainy, fall day, too! You're decorations look great and the chili and corn muffins sound perfect! :) #mommymoments

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  7. Great post, I am now in the Fall Decorating Mood! Found you from #WhateverWednesday

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    1. Thanks! Fall decorating is so much fun! Thanks for checking out my blog!

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  8. Chili and cornbread-YUMMY! A perfect combination of comfort food for a rainy, fall day! Thank you so much for sharing on The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!

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    1. Comfort food is one of the best parts of fall! Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. oh girl...I am loving that mug!! I have never done a mug swap! I need to do that!

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    1. Definitely do one! They are so much fun. And you get an awesome mug!

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  10. Now I'm all ready to get my fall decorating on. Thanks so much for this post. I loved the way you used Chrysanthemums in your decorating -- they are my favorite fall flower.
    www.mommycrusader.com

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    1. Thank you so much! I have so much fun decorating for fall!

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  11. It's rainy here but still not cold. I'm craving soup! Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.

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    1. Thanks Jenna! Next on my list is brocolli cheddar soup!

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  12. We finally got some rain today...but not the cold temps. I happen to like just barely chili and that's as far as I go LOL. Love your wreath!!

    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. I used to hate chili but I found an awesome recipe that tastes more like spaghetti! Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. Very pretty decorations including the wreath!! Thanks so much for your visit!! I too LOVE Fall!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  14. I absolutely love the Fall. Probably because I was born in november. Your day sounds amazing. I miss Fall in NY. I'm in Florida where its still warm and not a seasonal change in sight.

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    1. Once November hits, I am going to be so jealous of YOUR weather!
      Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  15. Oh please post and link up your recipe for Chili & Corn muffins!! That sounds delicious! Thanks for linking to #AllAboutYou

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  16. I think you just described my perfect day...and reminded me that I am WAY behind on my Fall decorating!

    Thanks so much for sharing on #WhateverWednesday

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  17. I'm so jealous! It hardly feels like Fall out where I live. It's 90 degrees nearly every day! I cant wait for cold weather. Thanks for linking this up to the SHINE blog hop!

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  18. I love anything and everything fall! It will never be fall in Arizona I feel like... ;)
    Thanks for linking up at "Mommy Needs A Time-Out Thursdays"!
    -Joanna

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  19. Hey, Congratulations on being featured on Wake-Up Wednesday Linky Party.
    Check it out here- http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2014/09/it-that-time-of-year-wuw-linky-party.html

    -Tanya

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  20. You've inspired me!! Going to the pumpkin festival today and think I'll bring home some decorations!! Visited from the Weekends are fun blog hop!

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