Handmade Velvet Pumpkins and Blue Hydrangeas

I fell in love with velvet pumpkins the very first time I ever saw them.

They were these little golden ones

with the plastic stems,

that are displayed on the mantle.

I found these years ago and

I have always wanted

a few more, in

different colors of course!

So a friend of mine, my 

youngest daughter and I

started making them.

They were so beautiful

that we couldn't stop!

We made all colors and sizes!

(Ours have real pumpkin stems!)

I had to keep several of

my favorites,

and my friend was sweet

enough to share a few

that I just had to have to

go with the blue Hydrangeas

another dear friend gave me!

So for my Autumn tablescape

I used the two together and

it is quite beautiful!

I wanted to share before I put

everything away and start

decorating for Christmas.

I hope you all enjoyed them

as much as I have!

Blessings,

Nina

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

May GOD always bless you!

Autumn Farmhouse Porch

It's a beautiful Autumn day here in Georgia.  The sun is shining, but it's cold and windy.

I thought I had better share

my fall decorations before it's too late. 

Thursday Is Thanksgiving

and after that we all

will be moving full force 

into Christmas!

I love Christmas,

but I feel as though

Thanksgiving is rushed

by too quickly.

I think Fall gets shorter and

shorter every year.

There isn't near enough time

to enjoy the beautiful leaves,

or bonfires,

...or football! :)

I did keep deocorating

to a minimal this season.

And used what I already had,

except for the two

fresh pumpkins.

I'm pleased with how everything turned out.

And it does look different from

last year.

I will try to post the Inside

decorations before 

the weekend.

And share what me and my

youngest daughter 

have been into making.

Until then I wish you

Blessings,

Nina

Homemade Zuppa Tuscana

 I love this time of year, the leafs change to such beautiful shades of yellow, gold, orange,          and brown; it's time for bonfires, boots, sweaters and scarves... and soups and stews.

                  I love soups and stews!

 

 One of my favorite soups is Zuppa Tuscana.       

 It is so creamy, full of fresh ingredients and wonderful flavor.

I have yet to find anyone who doesn't love it. So, it is a real crowd pleaser.

I have promised serveral family members and friends that I would share the recipe that I use.

I found it on Pinterest, but I don't know who to give credit to.

I have found that it is best to double the recipe so that you can share or have leftovers for lunch the next day.

I hope you all enjoy!

Blessings,

Nina

Inspired Not To Give Up

   

                I haven't posted since April,

              and I have missed it like crazy!

After a lot of praying, then reading 

a post from Courtney 

on her blog, French Country Cottage,

I feel as though I should continue blogging.

(thank you Courtney!)

Spring and summer were very busy,

but enjoyable,

with my youngest and the

G-babies out of school.

We had loads of fun together...

Tea Parties

Tellus Museum

Bonfire Party

Playing Outside

Going for Walks 

Climbing Trees

Playing Basketball

and Baseball

Picnics

Also...

My two dear friends and I

have united in business and opened

a booth and boutique inside

a wonderful new shoppe in our

little town.

(Posting more about that soon!)

I have taken tons of photos,

and I promise to catch you all up

on everything.

Blessing,

Nina