Welcome Fall and Apartment Therapy

Now, that I have said 'goodbye' to my beloved summer, I can welcome fall!

What a nice surprise to find a feature at Apartment Therapy of the tree house!  As excited as I was, my husband was even more excited!   Thanks Katie at Apartment Therapy!

A Rustic Tree House Getaway
Three Pixie Lane

Summer is just about to come to a close, but we hope you don't mind if we slip in one more outdoor space. This beautiful tree house absolutely made our jaws drop. Plus it looks so cozy with its plaid bunting, army blanket pillow, and comfy reading nook that we think it would be the perfect spot to snuggle up with a mug of hot cocoa and watch the leaves change colors this Fall.

Christie of Three Pixie Lane wrote that her husband and children started working on this tree house last summer as a way to spend time together. The finished project is completely stunning and has so many sweet details that we don't know where to start. See that chalkboard? It's a secret door that leads out onto a hidden deck. And the "Lake" pillow? Christie made that from her grandfather's old army blanket. She even made the cage pendant light! Christie, who doesn't consider herself to be a particularly crafty person (ha!), posted plenty of beautiful pictures of the details over at Three Pixie Lane, so be sure to head over to check it out.

A reader told me about the feature and when I went looking I found another feature of my daughter's bedroom here!  Thanks Apartment Therapy!  What a nice surprise!

(Images: Christie/Three Pixie Lane)

• Katie Steuernagle
• September 16, 2011 09:00AM

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Swedish Stuff and Gift Ideas

What vintage loving girl wouldn't love this? And it works, too!  I found this adorable functional scale at Hobby Lobby for just under $20 (get 40% off with coupon this week.)  It is also available in a larger scale.  You could add some fruit or some Christmas cookies to the little bowl to give a more personal touch.   The ribbon looks decidedly Swedish and came from Michaels.  A red and white Christmas is so simple and lovely.  It would look great to wrap gifts with this ribbon and brown craft paper.

These little journals have a Scandinavian look also.  I found them in the dollar bin at Michaels.  These make great gifts for children with a pretty pen or set of pencils to encourage writing.  They are also the perfect size to fit in a Bible to keep a prayer list.  In the dollar bin, you can also find some nice plaid journals!

It seems I have jumped from summer in my last post to Christmas and completely skipped fall!  It's not true...I just like to do my shopping early.  Usually in August I make a list and by September I have a plan.  I am not very organized, so don't let this fool you!  But, for us unorganized moms, a plan in place offers freedom for the holidays!  My family does not like a frazzled mom for Christmas!

Other benefits of shopping early are better prices, things in stock and time to return without all the crowds!

How about you?  Do you start shopping for Christmas early?

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Before I say 'Hello' to Fall...

Goodbye Summer...

...the beach

...and the waves.

Goodbye familiar park swing...

...and one million pictures smiling at the sun.

Strawberry pickin'...

...and fishing off the pier.

Goodbye birds...

...and summertime friends.

So long treasure hunts...

...and digging for worms.

Goodbye little fish...

...and reflections on the lake.

See ya' tubing...

...and skiing at dusk.

 

Farewell picnics at the park...

...and new friends we made.

Oh, those summertime treats...so long.

 Goodbye swinging over the Edisto beneath the mossy trees...

 ...and kayaking for miles and miles.

Goodbye five years old.

 Goodbye soccer field.
 
 See you later lemonade stand...

Another year of childhood...

 
...goodbye.

 Goodbye eight years old...

 ...and goodbye nine years old.

Until next time...

 

...when we meet again!


I wrote a similar post last year {here}  and loosely based it on the book, "Goodnight Moon"...a favorite of ours.  It is always bittersweet to say 'goodbye' to summer...with it goes another year.  Spending that time with my children is the most precious gift.  Watching the world spin and unfold through their eyes is the greatest joy!

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~ Celia Thaxter

Now, I can welcome Fall! 

How about you?  Is it hard to say 'goodbye' to summer?

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My Work Space...A Shed





I edited a previous post to participate in the Roomspiration Party.  To see more of this 'Shabby Chic Shed' click {here.}

My husband built this little shed to house all my projects, garden supplies, baskets and decorating paraphernalia!  I also love to hang all my children's art work.  It has actually become a nice little retreat.  I like that I can start a project and leave it 'out of site' for a while.  I am a bit of a procrastinator, which drives my husband crazy!  He is Mr. Neat and this was a great compromise!

I can't wait to see all the 'Craft Rooms!'  Be sure to check them out!

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