Friday 28 August 2015

Ready for Change...

The days of Summer are starting to fade, not that they ever really got started here.  It has been a poor Summer and already my thoughts are starting to turn to Autumn.  There are signs all around of the changing seasons already, so some preparation is needed.  The back field was covered in grazing geese earlier in the week a sure sign that Autumn is close.  By the time I had collected my camera they had disappeared it was a stunning sight believe me. 

Already thoughts are turning to lighting the stove, so the coal scuttle has been filled and more coal ordered.

 
The log basket has been replenished and logs ordered.
 

 
Jams/pickles and preserves have been made and stored away for the coming months.  Not as much as usual but enough for the two of us and a little hamper for my parents.  Blackberries are plentiful at the moment so we are picking them on a daily basis and now have several bags in the freezer for delicious Autumnal puddings.  Any picked over the weekend I intend to make jam.
 
I have been busy making a few wreaths to change the décor slightly, giving a more seasonal look.  I will change cushions and add layers as the season progress's.
 
The wreaths are made with natural twine bound over a straw wreath and embellished with flowers and leaves created out of Harris Tweed.  Harris Tweed is one of my favourite mediums, I love the romance of it been woven in a weaving shed on the beautiful Western Isles.  I dream of one day living there, hopefully one day soon....
 




 
The beautiful colours of the tweed are reminiscent of the flora and fauna of the Islands and create an eye catching décor addition. 
 
The second one I made reminds of the growling sea surrounding the Isles on a typical stormy day. 
 

 
More work is needed in the garden for the change of season and a wardrobe sort out is definitely required.  I still have a few things on the list for searching out at the car boot sales, such as books and jigsaw puzzles but in the main I am ready. 
 
How is your seasonal changeover going?
 
See you soon.
 
 
 


21 comments:

  1. your wreaths are beautiful xxx
    spring has sprung here in Africa and with it has come summer weather! very soon the boys will be splashing in the pool.

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  2. Beautiful wreaths. Time is flying and I can't believe Autumn is nearly here. Your getting organised posts are always inspiring, I need to get some lists going and get myself organised.

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  3. You are well prepared for the darker months ahead! Your wreaths are lovely.

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  4. Ready for Autumn ! Summer is still with us, We have 30cº today...
    Lovely wreaths...
    Have a shiny weekend !
    Anna

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  5. Happy weekend, my friend! Ah, Autumn is in the air. This morning it's chilly and has me wearing a cozy sweater :) Your wreath is delightful and the flowers are lovely. Hugs to you!

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  6. Our season really doesn't change until mid-October. We are still in the midst of summer storms and oppressive heat.

    On Tuesday it is very likely we will have our first hurricane to hit us in over 10 years. It's batten-down-the-hatches time here.

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  7. Pretty wreaths! Looks like I better start moving and get ready for the festive season.

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  8. I really like your wreaths. It's definitely feeling much less like summer right now, not that I mind as it's been such a rainy one that I'm ready for Autumn now :-)

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  9. the first oranges and reds are creeping into the hedgerows , so depressing , summer barely arrived this year

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  10. You're cosying up already and I can just imagine the warmth from your lovely stove!
    The wreaths with tweed are beautiful!

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  11. We've had a very long dry Summer and before that -- it's rather dried up looking here. We are expecting rain later today and for the first time I can't wait for it. We're off to the state fair today! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  12. The evenings have been smelling of autumn here (Kent, UK) for a couple of weeks now. I miss the south-west where autumn comes much later, but I don't miss it for all its extra rain! Well done on being so organised and I love your wreaths :-)

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  13. You are definitely getting into autumn mode! I must start to think about it I suppose! xx

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  14. I am not quite ready to fall decorations yet but it won't be long and I will be! Love it...my favorite season :) Have a great weekend!

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  15. Although I have sensed the change of seasons here in the Pacific Northwest, you are way ahead of me in preparing for Fall. I have been doing some sorting and culling out of this and that, and I rearranged the front porch chairs and am at least thinking of the Autumn decorations I want to display :)

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  16. I love the change of the seasons, and I love fall. Fall colors are so pretty. I am looking forward to having a fire in the fireplace on cold evenings. I didn't lite even one fire last winter. Your wreath is pretty.

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  17. A few leaves are turning here. The evenings are a little cooler. Not sure what I need in fall clothes. Need to weed out or decide to wear what I have til end of fall. Your wreaths are nice and I like the fabrics used as the bow. What Western Isles do you write of? Have a good weekend.

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    1. The Western Isles of Scotland, my favourites Isle of Lewis and Harris.

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  18. Oh my goodness that wreath is so beautiful. Autumn is a log way away from us here in Florida, but we do have a tropical storm heading this way so that should be interesting.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  19. Pretty wreaths! I love getting ready for the fall. We're still pretty warm here in North Texas, but by October it'll start to cool off.

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  20. I love those Harris tweed flowers, very pretty. All your preparations sound very cozy. It is chilly here now, but next week will be very hot again. I haven't thought much about prepping for cold weather yet. But fall is my favorite time of year. Looking forward to it!

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