Cheddar and Blue

 

Good evening everyone! We had a few chilly nights last week and, inspired by blog friend QB's tales of ''three quilt nights'' in her northern NY home, I was so happy to get out all my October quilts.

Of course the days are hot and sunny, the nights here just cooler, not frosty--no flannel sheets yet. I love this NY weather guy, he makes me laugh--oh so true! Yes the  quilt inducing nights were what we call First False Fall.

You can also see the leaves don't change here---not anytime soon, that big green swath on the eastern coastline. Not that we have trees right here anyway, the ugly black spruces don't get pretty red leaves, so they.

QB was also kind enough to say she enjoys my seasonal decorating, so I primped around the cottage a bit. I only used things I have! Nothing new, shopped my closets and so on. If you're bored, scroll on by, okay.

                                                  

First up, Starry Eyed Jack greets everyone with a smile. 

Then around the open living space:

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My brown and pumpkin colored bowls on a little corner stand a friend found sidewalk surfing. I painted it my turquoise. Many years ago. A tad messy bec I had moved everything away from walls due to brick guys' jackhammering.

My room...

Still deck days, my sewing box and Whatnots.

Prim Jacks, will be working on the faces during October.

Mo is doing okay. He yearns for the AC though. He likes temps in 40s-50s best...or colder.

 

Have a great week!

love

lizzy

gone to the beach....

nature note: The oystercatchers are still here. They should leave on October 2, but in recent years are seen here thru November. I watch them form their family flocks and practice group flying in the late afternoons. In case you are not familiar w Oystercatchers [a somewhat endangered shorebird], link to Audubon page  Oystercatchers

Below is a dune swale. The basin has seasonal ponds that form, attracting migrating birds who are attracted by the food and water and serene quietude and safety.

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Unknown maker, from my  files: [Inspiration] Autumn Leaves