Delicious Autumn!

Home in Historic Deerfield, Mass.

This morning when I sent a masked snow queen off to school, the day was dawning gray and wet and muted gold leaves were covering the sidewalk– I was reminded that THIS is the season that makes my heart sing. Autumn is what I dream of when we’re swimming in the heat of July. And Autumn in New England, well, is as good as it gets!

Hearth at “The Witch House” in Salem, Mass.

The photos I’ve placed here this morning are from my 2013 trip to New England. Robbie was just a little bundle in my sweater that I toted along wherever I went! I’m hoping this trip before he was born somehow created a love of history in him, from my heart to his!

Old burial ground in Salem, Mass

A beautiful home in Woodstock, VT

Around here, we are just starting to see the trees change. The heat of summer has been clinging on far too long, and so to have this rainy chilly morning is positively delicious. I’m shocked that we’ve reached the end of October— it flew by in a blur and I’m trying to force myself to slow down, to let some things go….to remember that I don’t have to do “ALL THE THINGS” when it seems to be my nature to want to.

Autumn is a mellowing season that makes me want to cuddle up and take in the world, yet somehow things seem to get so busy and we barrel towards the holiday season. I have to remind myself to be gentle with myself with all my grand plans….with a little one under foot, I’m not as quick, organized, or able to sit down and paint when I want to. And I gotta be ok with that, because well, what choice do I have? I need to take a cue from the season and mellow……

Gravestone at Marble Head, Mass Old Burial Point

A covered bridge and river in Vermont

And so, I will leave you today with these lovely images of my most favorite season in my most favorite place. Hope you have a wonderfully spooky Halloween and a blessed All Saints Day. Dont forget to download your free All Saints Day coloring page too! See the “Printables” section at the top of the blog.

Til next time!~
H

17 responses to “Delicious Autumn!”

Alyson (New England Living)

Aug 26, 2014 at 5:32 pm

Love it!! And this is bringing back so many great memories of last year with you!

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Suzanne

Aug 26, 2014 at 6:11 pm

That is my favorite house in Deerfield! Didn't they let you tour it?

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Heather

Aug 26, 2014 at 6:44 pm

I can just imagine us walking up and down those sidewalks together 😀 amazing memories!!!

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Heather

Aug 26, 2014 at 6:46 pm

We didnt do any tours in Deerfield, we just walked around….we got there late in the day (after we'd gone to the Tasha Museum and the Yankee Candle Village) and everything was closing up as we arrived. Still, it was wonderful!

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Winnie Nielsen

Aug 26, 2014 at 7:07 pm

I love that quote from George Eliot! And I am totally with you that September 1 marks the sweet and delicious entrance of Fall! Your house photo today from Deerfield is lovely and it sure does make one want to go inside and visit awhile. I am imagining there is a faint smell of woodsmoke from the fireplace still lingering. Or perhaps a recent small fire to take the chill off the air on a rainy day? A slice of Pumpkin Pie with hot tea or coffee would be delightful inside!!

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Nellie

Aug 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

That house just seems to be inviting us to come inside. I'd even bring pie enough for all of us!:-)

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Sharon Calvert

Aug 26, 2014 at 7:45 pm

Thinking this must be Tasha Tuesday when I saw the house … will definitely be back Thursday! Not so autumnal here along Alabama's Gulf coast, but the day will surely come 🙂

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Danzel @Silver Shoes and Rabbit Holes

Aug 26, 2014 at 9:58 pm

I am with you – soooo ready for fall! It's too bleepin' hot outside! Beautiful house, and I agree, it would be the perfect autumn dwelling.

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Jeannine

Aug 26, 2014 at 11:55 pm

I'd love to know your favorite spooky stories!!!! Autumn is simply the best season!

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Karen Martinsen

Aug 27, 2014 at 12:56 pm

Thanks for sharing!I think Fall is in everyone's hearts – it brings with it such wonderful aromas that trigger memories.BlessingsKaren

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pattianne70

Aug 27, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Autumn is the best- the colors, the coziness, the candlelight, the chilliness after the heat of summer….I can't wait!

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Jennifer

Aug 27, 2014 at 3:56 pm

Agreed so very much, September is Autumn! Being so far north here, early to mid-September is when our leaves are at their most bright and vibrant before falling, by early October and especially Halloween our trees are bare. While it doesn't really work with the happy vibrant depiction of Halloween in Disney films, it certainly reminds me of the Sleepy Hollow type of Halloween, bare trees, whipping winds, very dark!

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Kate at Wonderful Life Farm

Aug 29, 2014 at 3:00 pm

LOVE your blog! Thanks so much for entering my blog give-away! I'm very grateful, because now I've found your delightful blog and shop!And I recognized the house in your header image instantly! Historic Deerfield is one of my favorite places, and never prettier than in the autumn.

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Winnie Nielsen

Oct 30, 2015 at 5:45 pm

Enjoy your wonderful Fall day with leaves and cool rain!!! We are roaring up to 85 today and it feels weird looking at the calendar and feeling like summer again. Your photos are glorious of beautiful New England. It continues to inspire me every Fall season.Happy Halloween to you as well!!

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BumbleBeeLane

Oct 30, 2015 at 5:59 pm

Beautiful Autumn! I've been trying to tell myself the same it can't always all get done.There's always tomorrow…smile…~♥Amy

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Cathy

Oct 31, 2015 at 10:38 pm

Wonderful photographs, Heather, and I enjoyed your musings about Autumn. My October was too full for my liking, but I was able to snatch the kind of moments you write about. We may have another week of color, but soon all the leaves will be off the trees.

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Barbara Shores ~ Village Folk Art

Nov 3, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Hi Audrey, enjoyed your art work. I too love the fall, but I find winter snow falls to be entrancing. Love the beauty of new fallen snow. These are rare occurrences here in So Cal high deserts but they do happen. Enjoy the day with Peace for all,Barb

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