A perfect fall day with Jennifer of Belclaire House!

Good Tuesday morning to you! Here today for another installment of " A perfect fall day" with one of my favorite bloggers, one who infuses a fun playful sense of humor with a healthy dose of self deprecation that is so endearing, and her fair share of fabulous taste! She keeps me going back for more. Besides how can I not feel a bond with her since we both share an insane love for all things blue and white:)

Stylish Jennifer just moved into her dream home (big congrats on that) and is settling in as we speak...my heart goes out to her, I know full well how utterly exhausting it is to move but Jennifer I assure you it is  worth every sore muscle, every aching muscle, every hour of stress and super sore feet every package of cookies and bags of chips eaten out of stress! I was so happy to get her take on a perfect fall day, one that she is probably wishing she could take right about now:) This day spoke to me on many counts.....we could be great fall friends! If you are not a visitor already of Belclaire House, please stop over to visit, I assure you that you will most definitely make it a regular habit. Enough of me, lets join Jennifer on her perfect fall day.......

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One word that comes to mind when I think of fall……Football! (I'm a huge Missouri Tigers fan)

One of the most wonderful things about fall is.......the crisp air, something about it energizes me 

(okay fine, the fall TV lineup is pretty wonderful, too) 

My favorite fall color is………

hmmmm,  even though fall is my favorite season, I'm not a huge fan of traditional fall colors in my home (like reds, oranges, burgundies and browns, although I love them on the trees outside).  I guess it's more about texture and layers for me in the fall - more blankets and pillows and heavier fabrics as I prepare for winter (but still in my blue and white color scheme).  This fall I predict I use a lot of navy, dark green and blush colors.

Perfect spot for a book and a pumpkin spice latte via the now book

On a perfect fall day, I would wake up at ………10 a.m.  (okay that's never going to happen) ... 9ish?

To the sound of…………bacon sizzling and my husband, Kip, telling our two-year-old, Edward, to please hush because "it's very important not to wake up Mommy because she works so hard all week to entertain you and prepare three perfect meals each day all while looking beautiful and skinny."

me Donna Reed

The view from my window looks something like this………We usually cannot keep up with the pace of the falling leaves much to my son Edward's delight.

The ideal fall weather could be described this way.........Sunny and not too cold.  Light sweater weather, if you will. 

My ideal morning activity would be………I'd always rather be sleeping, but if that's not an option than taking a walk around the neighborhood. 

This is a fall outfit you might see me in………

via Snubnose

At least that's what I look like in my head when I have on leggings and a sweater with my hair in a ponytail.  I'm sure I've never looked that chic.

A favorite product (beauty or otherwise) I like to use as the weather gets nippier…………My slow cooker! At least twice a week! 

For a fall breakfast I would indulge in………Extra coffee.  I never eat breakfast.  I know, it's bad. 

My favorite daytime activity in the fall is…………playing outside with my 2 year-old, going to a pumpkin patch or baking some yummy pumpkin treat 

Here's whats on my plate for lunch.......Probably Crock-pot leftovers from the night before or my Grandma's Casserole, which is basically goulash.  I love to make a big casserole for lunch and then eat it for the next three days. 

Around 3pm you might find me…………………Getting out of the house for a walk because Edward and the dog are driving me crazy.  They love it and I find it soothing.  It's sort of the last thing I do before I'm ready to pass the baton to my husband when he gets home.  Here's a photo from my favorite stretch of my walk

An afternoon "pick me up" snack might just be........Cracker Barrel White Cheddar Cheese and Triscuits, or, let's be honest, another cup of coffee.

For dinner you might find this cooking on the stove...............Spaghetti, my ultimate comfort food. 

The perfect way to end a perfect fall day would be………………A glass of red wine, my new favorite is Patz & Hall 2010 Jenkins Ranch, and a good TV show to watch while I snuggle on the couch with my husband. We love a good TV show, quality programming like The Bachelor.  

  Awesome Jennifer! Anyone who considers red wine, spaghetti and  the guilty pleasure of reality TV part of their perfect day is an instant friend of mine:)  Love it, thanks for injecting your fun spirit and light hearted humor....makes you  so real and like so much fun, my kind of girl!  And how cute is little Edward, cutest pumpkin in the patch! Thanks for letting us all tag along on your perfect fall day and I am going to have to try Patz and Hall in your honor of course! Be sure to pop over to Belclaire House where beautiful things are always happening, click here. Thank you all for stopping in and wishing you a perfect fall day too!

A perfect fall day with Debra of Acquired Objects

Good morning...happy to be here with another wonderful blogging friend, Debra of Acquired Objects.  Lucky Debra lives on a beautiful picturesque large piece of property in the idyllic countryside of New Hampshire. She gets to no doubt,  experience fall at its finest as to me, there is no prettier place to celebrate fall than in the pastoral New England landscape.  Debra  has fabulous very refined taste...no surprise given her business of dealing with gorgeous antique textiles, throws and pillows. Her company, Oreillers is worth the click over if not to just drool and I do mean drool!

Think Fortuny and luscious 16th, 17th and 18th century textiles...I know I know, lucky lady! She is also a kind hearted, funny, taste maker whose blog Acquired Objects is a favorite to many of us bloggers and with good reason. Whether she is posting on the restoration of her fabulous barn/artists studio or gabbing about a favorite design theme or even posting about the feast she put together for her husbands birthday...... one sure thing is that its worth reading about. I am always fascinated by what Debra has to say. So I was super thrilled that she joined me here today to tell us all about her perfect fall day and it is as perfect as I had suspected it would be! Welcome Debra.......take it away!

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One word that comes to mind when I think of fall…… aging! My birthday's in late summer but everyone thinks it's fall since it's the middle of September. 

One of the most wonderful things about fall is.......cooler temperatures so I can wear my big cozy sweaters. Have you ever worn cashmere pants? You should try them I love them!

My favorite fall color is…………sapphire, that rich ocean deep blue.

 

On a perfect fall day, I would wake up at ………four but then again that's a normal time for me I simply wake up. I love being up early when the world is quiet and I get to watch the day wake up.

To the sound of…………birds and the scent of pine in the air.

The view from my window looks something like this......

The ideal fall weather could be described this way.........cool and crisp in the morning with warm Indian summer temperatures in the afternoon.

My ideal morning activity would be……….hiking Dylan dog of course! 

This is a fall outfit you might see me in………….

A favorite product (beauty or otherwise) I like to use as the weather gets nippier…………Decleor Aromessence Neroli from Paris. This stuff is amazing and as the temperatures get colder this serum protects my skin from the elements and hydrates my skin.   

For a fall breakfast I would indulge in………French Toast and bacon! 

My favorite daytime activity in the fall is…………Being stuck inside all day is not my thing so getting to enjoy any time outside with Dylan is perfect, when he's upright. 

Here's what's on my plate for lunch.......I keep it very light for lunch since I don't want to get sleepy in the middle of the day. Anything with avocado gets my vote! 

Around 3pm you might find me…………………with my head in the frig looking for one of these for a pick me up! It only has 100 calories so it isn't bad for you.

  

An afternoon "pick me up" snack might just be........almonds or nuts because I can eat them at my desk.  

For dinner you might find this cooking on the   stove............Anything with pasta. Pasta is great because you can toss in any leftover veggies you may have or simply toss it with garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese and you have a tasty simple meal.  

The perfect way to end a perfect fall day would be………………With my men in front of a fire with a glass of wine!  

Can you see why I am a fan along with so many others? Love her style, her day is absolute perfection in my mind. And a happy belated birthday to you Debra, my son also shares a September birthday as well.  I am all about cozy sweaters, roaring fires, pasta dinners and hikes in the fabulous foliage must be such a thrill! Lucky Dylan. Being a fellow Starbucks fan..I can attest to the healing powers of  that "energy in a bottle"! Thanks so much for an inside peek into your perfect day, if you want to pop over to Acquired Objects to say hi...please do, click here to visit Debra. Thank you Debra and thanks to all of you for stopping in.......so how does this tie in with your perfect day?

A perfect fall day with Alison of The Polohouse....

Good Tuesday morning to you! I am delighted to be here with yet another fabulously talented blogger, say hello to Alison of The Polohouse. If you don't know of her blog, you must visit...must!!  Alison has superb taste in all she does and I truly anticipate her new posts like a kid waiting for a candy fix. I love her style and chic effortless attention to details. Her own home is magazine worthy perfect, right out of a Ralph Lauren ad. Once you see it you will know what I am talking about. 

If you are like me and never tire of looking at a beautifully done home, then for no other reason do visit The Polohouse!  The format is slightly different today but when I saw what a stunning job she did....I can't imagine it being any more perfect. Her descriptions make me want to jump in the car and head to the country!! So sit back relax and allow yourself to transport your mind, body and soul with Alison on her perfect fall day........

When my sweet friend, 
Tina,

asked me to take create   
a guest posting on what

fall
means to me,
 I hardly had to think about it.

It's one of my favorite seasons. 

I love the changing of

the leaves and cannot imagine

living somewhere that I might

miss that someday.

Growing up in the 

rolling hills of Pennsylvania,

I spent many  "Sunday drives"

with my parents or grandparents

heading off to view 

nature's explosion of color 

in October. 

A wonderful family tradition.

A

B

Here is a small list 
of some of the reasons

why I love the Fall!

C

The changing of the leaves.

D

Friday night 

 football games.

Sweater weather 

and plaid blankets.

E

Hot mulled apple cider

and iced pumpkin cookies.

F

G

Fall decor.

H

Bonfires and smores.

I

Pumpkin patches.

Those are a few of

my favorite fall things!
How about you?

Thanks so much 

for allowing me to

take part 

in your Fall guest posts,

Tina! 

I am honored to be here today.

xoxox~

Alison

PLEASE NOTE:

Photos taken and marked by letters

 are from Pinterest .

All others were taken at the Polohouse.

Simply beautiful, Alison. This post single handedly could make any "fall skeptic" an instant believer and convert! Yes to mulled apple cider, Friday night football games, beautiful pumpkin patches, warm fuzzy blankets and idyllic road trips through falls magic. Absolutely stunning! And those charming jockey pictures are taken from Alison's gorgeous home. Definitely click on over to say hello to Alison  and explore her fabulous blog.......you will be glad you did! Click here.  Thanks Alison and to all of you for stopping in. Wishing every one of you a perfect fall day too:)

PS That picture above with the small stone building surrounded by pumpkins is otherworldly beautiful, a definite keeper....gorgeous!!