Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Inspiration in the Woods


The fall season is the most inspirational for my creativity. While summer is a beautiful season of brilliant greens and and beautiful blues, I am more inspired by the golden hues of fall. There's nothing like a walk in the woods to awaken new ideas in my soul!


Have you ever walked along the trail and imagined yourself to be a fairy creature, only a few inches tall? From that vantage point, the woods are a treasure trove of inspirations! Autumn leaves which may appear just brown on the trail before you, cobwebs strung between dried stalks may appear to be a mere white film, even those dry stalk themselves look flat and wan standing there where they once bore flowers.


But look closer at these intricacies and you will see brilliance. Veins of color bursting forth on the surface of dead leaves, drops of dew like natural jewels clinging to the weaves of a cobweb, gold glitter like fairy-dust gleaming on the surface of dried stalks. Each of these details natural, adornments of nature herself.


When I walk through the woods, inspiration takes hold on me and I create something new soon after. Have you seen a wedding veil with jewels in its white fluff, or golden hues in the stems of a white flower? Have you seen fairy wreaths wrapped with gold leaves and tiny gems like drops of dew?

This is where I get my ideas...how about you?

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Apple Crisp: A Fall Delight

My favorite treat in the fall is apple crisp. It's harvestime flavors and just the right blend if sweet and tart make it a great comfort food. I made my first batch of these season just after the start of fall last week, and it was a big hit with my husband.


Interested in the recipe I use? I'll be sharing it soon! My recipe was handed down from my mom and I love making it because it reminds me of home. So glad to hear that the next time I come home for a visit, she's going to make a batch just for me!