tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post210601112755343855..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Some happy fall-ish thingsDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7573495237402662952017-09-18T18:30:38.259-04:002017-09-18T18:30:38.259-04:00Your home is absolutely lovely. I never thought of...Your home is absolutely lovely. I never thought of using coconut milk for pudding. Sounds delicious! Your yard work looks wonderful. I am sure it is a lot of work, but it looks great. Mrs. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-71312985587198290922017-09-18T15:24:55.673-04:002017-09-18T15:24:55.673-04:00You sound like you are so busy with the outside of...You sound like you are so busy with the outside of your house with taking care of the land and new deck. Having a house is a lot of work but everything will look so nice. I too love the fall with decorating the inside and outside of the house baking and good meals. Take care.<br />JulieJulie's Creative Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356593535311926517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-8824260417972622262017-09-17T05:19:45.359-04:002017-09-17T05:19:45.359-04:00Love. Love. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13011067316930086192017-09-16T12:36:49.275-04:002017-09-16T12:36:49.275-04:00Deborah, this post is beautiful and inspirational ...Deborah, this post is beautiful and inspirational and truly is a metaphor for life. Pruning in our lives can be so much more painful than pruning in our gardens--although your poison ivy may disprove that! But oh, the benefits of letting more light in!<br /><br />Your new yard space is so exciting and having a new view must be too. And yes, spring bulbs will be wonderful there!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12578359731241612432017-09-15T19:24:57.899-04:002017-09-15T19:24:57.899-04:00Openness and a feeling of spaciousness come from d...Openness and a feeling of spaciousness come from decluttering physically, mentally, and spiritually. The verse fragment "you have set my feet in a spacious place" came to mind as I read your post. <br />Sounds like you are enjoying the first days of fall, apart from the poison ivy that I hope eases soon.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-74950922909941019092017-09-15T14:30:02.689-04:002017-09-15T14:30:02.689-04:00You must be very excited to be getting some clear ...You must be very excited to be getting some clear space and a new deck. Can't wait to see what the end result will be! I enjoy the fall fairs etc and there are a few good ones not to far out of the way. Cute purse ;)<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-71591736230973014912017-09-15T10:24:12.648-04:002017-09-15T10:24:12.648-04:00Love that you get some new notebooks and sharpened...Love that you get some new notebooks and sharpened pencils in September! Such a freshness and hope to that! Your back yard transformation looks amazing. After all the rain we've had this summer everything has gone nuts here --- and crab grass rules. Have a nice weekend!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54360810420167234172017-09-14T22:48:14.415-04:002017-09-14T22:48:14.415-04:00Dear Deborah,
I envy your energy in taking on th...Dear Deborah, <br /><br />I envy your energy in taking on the outdoors. When we moved to a small development in downtown Haddonfield, NJ, 14 years ago next month, I was only too happy to let the Association take care of the outside. I had had enough of dealing with the outside of our large home and lot. Of course, now that I am on the Board of the Association, I'm still dealing with "outside" matters for the entire community. Funny how things work out. <br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54156652193713290082017-09-14T18:24:07.126-04:002017-09-14T18:24:07.126-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Lovely photo for fall and it will...Dearest Deborah,<br />Lovely photo for fall and it will best suit your region I guess.<br />Here, after Irma passed over it is back to calm, blue skies and back to high 80s!<br />We biked yesterday and today and loved it. Only sad to see the line men still out, repairing the power lines. So many families here in GA still without power.<br />We were very lucky with only 8 hours out and 2 days without Internet/TV. Cut off from the world - literally.<br />Our friends in Florida are fine, at least in Miami (not even a power outage!) and in Venice but from Lakeland I've not yet heard back. They might be still without power...<br />Oh, your back yard is the exact reason that Pieter decided last year to sell our adjacent property. At the age of eighty-eight it is way too much for having to deal with pruning, cutting up the lower branches for keeping the wood floor clean. And yes, I dread that poison oak and poison ivy! That will always find a way back and grows prolific while we struggle to keep our bought plants barely alive... <br />Ah, about the recipe not being as sweet as you're used to, as you mentioned in your comment. I've noticed that over the past 34 years that all my European desserts call for a lot less sugar or whatever sweetener, than here in the USA. Being a diabetic type 2, I only like to use the low glycemic index ones and I've never ever liked it that sweet. Pieter wouldn't mind to be FULLY American I guess, he's such a sweets lover and it can't be too sweet for him! <br />That coconut flour is a weird ingredient as it sucks up so much liquid and if you eat it, make sure your drink coffee or tea with it or it stays stuck inside your throat. That's my funny feeling about it, aside from its yummy taste! Almond flour is so much easier to handle.<br />Enjoy your cooler days, we're hoping to have a nice remainder of summer so we finally can make our trip to Hilton Head, SC for our biking. And another trip to Columbus, GA for biking the river trail and visiting finally (after 34 years!) Callaway Gardens and biking their trails.<br />We're back to choir practice and doing well. Initially it is tough for learning all new songs and memorizing text etc. But we're getting there and our group has grown. Now I'm on the 4th row up on the risers when we perform our Revue. So it is even more dangerous for me as to not fall off...<br />Sending you hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21661241637216915382017-09-14T17:38:17.567-04:002017-09-14T17:38:17.567-04:00Wow, what a lot of work! The yard and deck will lo...Wow, what a lot of work! The yard and deck will look beautiful when everything is completed! Sorry about the poison ivy. I haven't ever gotten it but I am terrified of it for sure! I had a friend who was at a bon fire with it all around and she ended up in the hospital because she inhaled it and it got inside her...I avoid it like the plague! I'll be interested to hear about your creams...never heard of that before! happy fall! the leaves are falling off the trees already...LindaLinda Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812556446959019991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-85643950462332837202017-09-14T00:19:14.168-04:002017-09-14T00:19:14.168-04:00Wow, that was a lot of brush to clear back! You re...Wow, that was a lot of brush to clear back! You really got a lot done, and it really has opened up your yard area! You will really enjoy the new view from your deck for sure :) Chocolate pudding - yum! I've never made it with coconut milk, but now I think I should give it a try. How fun to visit your town's celebration, and to come home with such a lovely purse, it is a beauty! Enjoy fall in all its glory :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37097048678056689422017-09-13T21:09:01.850-04:002017-09-13T21:09:01.850-04:00Wow, how impressive! Looks you have been working ...Wow, how impressive! Looks you have been working hard and it looks so good. And, a great analogy too! Lovely, lovely post!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86693120030812490572017-09-13T19:57:49.508-04:002017-09-13T19:57:49.508-04:00Hi there, Fall is definitely my favorite season a...Hi there, Fall is definitely my favorite season as well-all the smells, candles, decorations etc. <br />Your yard looks so good-amazing what trimming can do! One of our neighbors took out some dead Aspen and it makes a world of difference in the curb appeal.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55515113671006223962017-09-13T13:11:51.989-04:002017-09-13T13:11:51.989-04:00All that hard work will be worth all the effort. ...All that hard work will be worth all the effort. The decking and landscaping will look amazing, such stunning views. Hope you are not suffering too much from the poision iv.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-92069549363457413882017-09-13T11:42:19.229-04:002017-09-13T11:42:19.229-04:00Hi Deborah, Looks like lots going on at your house...Hi Deborah, Looks like lots going on at your house and the yard clearing is going to be beautiful. Already such a big difference!!The deck will be perfect to enjoy days outside and looking over the fruits of your labor. So sorry you got poison ivy. I had poison oak once and it was dreadful. Love your pretty new purse. The cream looks interesting. Anxious to here how it worked out. The mashed cauliflower looks delicious and a healthy alternative to potatoes. So sweet of you to give me a mention with your pumpkin. Thank you dear friend.<br />Have a wonderful rest of the week and enjoy your new yard!! xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-4739544428573653302017-09-13T11:34:56.910-04:002017-09-13T11:34:56.910-04:00What a wonderful yard you have to enjoy! I bet you...What a wonderful yard you have to enjoy! I bet your new deck will bring many happy hours of bird, flower and little critter gazing! I know that taming the woods is a huge job, but it's sure to be worth it. Happy fall, Deborah!Rosie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12830009889096032701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-26845244341695467582017-09-13T10:03:52.389-04:002017-09-13T10:03:52.389-04:00Great post, Deborah. Your new deck and landscaping...Great post, Deborah. Your new deck and landscaping is going to be so nice...it really opened up that backyard of yours! I love the was you used the cutting back of the weeds and vines and related it to our lives...it certainly is true for me! And using coconut milk in chocolate pudding sounds divine! Hugs to you, sweet friend.♥ Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52756096466980558412017-09-13T09:06:34.026-04:002017-09-13T09:06:34.026-04:00You are going to have a new yard and pleasant view...You are going to have a new yard and pleasant view from your new deck, Deborah! My poor daughter was clearing out in their yard and got poison ivy, also. I've never had it, but Rich would get it, and all my kids, so I know how awful it is. <br />Your new purse is adorable! I look forward to your review on your new Mad Hippie products. Happy Fall, my friend!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-17826103253225577542017-09-13T07:52:55.037-04:002017-09-13T07:52:55.037-04:00Deborah, the backyard clearing looks amazing!! I c...Deborah, the backyard clearing looks amazing!! I can totally relate to and appreciate your analogy of the choking vines in life. So sorry for the poison ivy you've experienced. It is my gardening nemesis! I love your spirit that coincides with the season of fall, and look forward to seeing the final outcome of your deck/yard. Pretty birdbath and purse too!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-55073001382863085842017-09-13T01:09:31.012-04:002017-09-13T01:09:31.012-04:00Mad Hippie has won a ton of awards here in BC...it...Mad Hippie has won a ton of awards here in BC...it has rave reviews too so I hope you will share your opinions with us after you have had a chance to test the products.<br />Congrats on your cleaner eating and cutting down on the carbs...I am doing something very similar here too.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-36901254497616805292017-09-12T20:58:59.770-04:002017-09-12T20:58:59.770-04:00Over here on the far eastern tip of the South, we ...Over here on the far eastern tip of the South, we have had relative peace, and we are so thankful. We've had our share of harsh storms from the sea. So scary!<br />I also made chocolate pudding today! Quite yummy. Your festival sounds like fun. And look at your yard! You two really did beat back the verge, didn't you? I know what you mean about vines. I am convinced they are the evil "snakes" of the vegetative world. Just sinister. Some here on our pine trees were as thick as my wrist, when we moved here. Horrible! I do hope you put in some sweet understory flowers. You'll enjoy it from your deck.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20914863377219997252017-09-12T19:49:33.521-04:002017-09-12T19:49:33.521-04:00Looking forward to seeing your new and improved ba...Looking forward to seeing your new and improved backyard. The purse from the fall festival is super cute! I've also started to bring out my fall decor. Bring on autumn!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15482708522952511142017-09-12T16:28:28.115-04:002017-09-12T16:28:28.115-04:00You are so going to love your new deck and backyar...You are so going to love your new deck and backyard. How I'd love to do that here. Alas, I don't own it the forest behind me. It is certainly true that there can be too many trees. <br /><br />Sweet purse...<br /><br />Hope that poison ivy is soon out of your system. Nothing much more unpleasant.<br /><br />You have a nice harvest of herbs...<br /><br /><br />Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50580562382442259052017-09-12T16:07:05.832-04:002017-09-12T16:07:05.832-04:00Oh, Deborah, what a beautiful yard you're goin...Oh, Deborah, what a beautiful yard you're going to have! I adore trees and it will be lovely to have clumps of posies growing there next year where it was all cut back. I wish I could get as excited about Autumn as you and others do. I don't like the cold so naturally I prefer the warmer weather. We are also beach folks so once the summer ends, that is all over too. *sigh* Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I always love hearing from you!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-11255288684557925392017-09-12T16:05:22.356-04:002017-09-12T16:05:22.356-04:00We just came out from Irma, here in SE Ga. Not nea...We just came out from Irma, here in SE Ga. Not nearly as bad as Fl, or course, or even SW and NW Ga. Still, there are thousands without power. Thank God, we were blessed and didn't lose power this time (we did in Matthew). No damage, just a flooded pond from all the rain. Happy Fall!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375047719439206884noreply@blogger.com