Lights...

Sorry that I haven't posted anything here for several weeks, but you know how it goes.  I really don't have anything earth shattering to share today, but I am quite happy with my Christmas decorations.  I've been in this house eleven years and never really had any lights much to speak of.  TD said putting up lights is easy and he told me what to buy and he would put them up, take them down and store them away.  Can't argue with that, right?  So here's what we (he) did in two hours this weekend...

and another view...

and a close up of this...

and last but certainly not  least...

my contribution, a tree limb from the yard wound with some colored lights. 

Well, that's it for now.  Who knows what I might add, now that I'm motivated.

My furniture is here...

TD and I went and picked out furniture and a new TV for the studio last week and everything was delivered and hooked up yesterday...

If you think it looks familiar, there is a good reason.  Even so, after TD and I had walked about the showroom for quite some time testing out different items, we found ourselves sitting on a loveseat and sofa talking about things and we realized...hey, this is really comfortable.  So, I guess that if you really like something, getting the same thing in a slightly different color is ok.

There will be other things to post later, but I did want you to see this addition to the addition.

Talk soon.

Leaf Peeping

Well, it's certainly the truth when I say I don't have to  go far for some fantastic fall colors...

This was taken from my front yard...can't believe it??? here's my car to prove it...

Can you believe how beautiful that sky is?  We were supposed to have high winds and rain last night, but the leaves survived.

Here's another view from the tree-house, as one of my bloggy friends always says about the porch...

As you see, fall color is all around me.  It's one of the things I love about this part of the world.  The change of seasons is always spectacular.  I can hardly wait until everything is covered by snow.  I have several new friends that are not only confident driving in the snow, they apparently are just waiting for a reason to show off their skills.  Me, I'm the reason.  Let's go check on Susan!  They say that now, but will they actually do it?  We'll see,  as I'm told we just might be able to really test them this winter.  Looking forward to it.

Until then, I'm filling my days with fun things like crocheting and teaching myself to play the piano.  My friend, (henceforth we'll call him TD) is supposed to go with me to pick out a new TV for the studio and maybe test out some comfy sofas also.  This is coming from a person who hates to shop, so here's hoping that he can keep up with me and my retail endeavors.

I'll close today by giving you one more view of my woods...

Seriously, this looks like a mountain retreat doesn't it?  I am loving it and never mind when I have to "stay home" for long periods of time. Who would?

Well, we'll talk soon.  Take care and enjoy the fall colors!