Falling for Fall

Fall is my favorite time of the year! Well, at least for the moment. Spring's a close second; sometimes front-runner. Oh, and not to forget snowy Winter: snowmen, hot chocolate, and cookies! Well, maybe Summertime, and the beauty of the beach!

I've been spending my meager moments of free time decorating the house. I love the holidays, and decorating proves to be an outlet for me. Kind of a cleansing of my mind. It takes me away from the busyness of my daily routine, and allows me to drift somewhere far from the moment.

My thoughts, of late, have been centered around writing my first book. A novel of sorts. My head is filled with ideas, and I'm afraid if I don't start letting some of them free, my brain is going to explode! I've established a topic, and think it will be something that many women can relate to: trudging through the emotional aftermath of broken relationships. How we deal with our feelings in the moment, months following the loss, and the years after-the-fact, when the old feelings resurface; haunt our hearts.

I'm not sure whether or not I'll be able to publish the book though. It might have to be one of those post-humous deals. It depends! It will depend upon the content and way in which it relates to me, personally. If I can keep it at an arm's length, you'll see my name on it now. Otherwise, I'll become a ghost writer, or contemplate allowing the release upon my passing.

Curious? Good! Maybe I'll post a piece from my manuscript. Better get writing, now that my decorating is done!

Decorations and Decorating

This post may wind up being a little bit lengthy, but I've got to talk about two of my favorite things: decorating and decorations. Valentines Day is coming quickly, and I'm glad for one reason only. I get to pull out some decorations. J and I don't 'celebrate' V Day, but it's still fun to bring some loooove into our home. I'm not sure whether the boys even notice my decorations anymore, but that's okay too. So, let me share a few of my favorites with you!

The tulips are by-far my absolute favorite. I found some a couple of years ago in Costco that lasted for an entire month (at least). They came in a glass vase - one dozen - and were very reasonable in price. They were really cool. The bulbs were visible on the bottom, and you could see the roots... in a pretty way of course (trust me!).

This is a picture of my kitchen mantle. It's still a work in progress. We painted recently, and I'm still trying to figure out what I want up there.

My final thought for this evening. I need some help decorating. I'd like to make window treatments for the room adjacent to my kitchen. It's not a formal living room, and it's not our family room. I guess it's something in between! Check out the picture below and send me a comment or suggestion if you would. I think I want drapes, but more decorative than functional. Maybe a cornice above? I just ordered some fabric swatches from Calico Corner. Hopefully you guys can help me make a decision on the style and colors. I'll post more pictures soon. Oh, and I want to do a simple valance in the kitchen too. Help!