Happy Thursday, sweet friends. Our weather has been glorious the last few days with beautiful sunlight, blue skies, and perfect temperatures…autumn at its best!
“There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2 ESV
There is no place we would rather be than our home in the Appalachian Foothills. As we get older, this hillside gets sweeter and sweeter. Reminiscing a couple of days ago, I looked back through the archives and collected a few photos that I hope you will enjoy that I simply call ‘autumn at home’!
The Sunshine Cottage offers an inviting place to relax, read, and take an afternoon nap. Biscotti and hot chocolate are delicious on a cool autumn afternoon!
My first blooming pumpkin in the fall of 2018!
Pumpkins and mums decorated the patio a few falls ago when my RM came home with a truckload of both!
Our split rail fence, behind the picnic area, was a resting place for a copper kettle filled with foraged goldenrods! They are prolific in our area and they just happen to be my Renaissance Man’s favorite wildflower!
Beautiful early morning light casts a warm glow over the garden and patio table!
A plaid pumpkin with feathers and three velvet pumpkins were placed on a riser for a November autumn vignette in the cottage!
Autumn Fire sedum continues to be beautiful this fall!
This blooming pumpkin included feathers!
The Sunshine Cottage’s first fall was 2020!
A sweet little spot in the garden!
An Autumn arrangement with flowers from our garden, even a few dahlias!
We even stacked a couple of pumpkins in an old churn!
One of my favorite florals was an apple-themed one a few weeks ago!
Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!
I have moved this little garden bench all over the garden and it has served many purposes including a place for pumpkins to sit!
One more blooming pumpkin!
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
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Life and Linda
Your garden and all of your flower arrangements are an inspiration!
Good Morning Pam! Such loveliness! I love all your fall vignettes, pumpkins and gorgeous bouquets!
Autumn at your home is quite beautiful! It was such a delight to have us for your Autumn tour. Thank you!
Thanks so much for every visit, Nancy 🍂🧡🍁
Beautiful way to start my day. Thank you
You and RM are a true team…he buys the pumpkins and flowers and you arrange them.
You are so sweet, Gail! Thank you 🍁🧡🍂
A beautiful round up of Autumn at its finest Pam! Love all the pumpkins (blooming and plain!) and mums. We’ve had some beautiful fall weather this week with cool, crisp air and sunny blue skies. We could use some rain though. Happy Thursday! 🍂🧡
Thank you, Mary. We need rain badly. Enjoy the weekend! 🍁🧡🍂
Beautiful pictures of Autumn!
Thanks so much, Pamela 🍁🧡🍂
Lovely! I often go back to look at fall photos too, some years are just more glorious in color. Pumpkin patches and a chilly morning are wonderful beginnings to autumn days.
Thanks so much! 🍁🧡🍂
Your arrangements are so lovely, Pam — they always are. But I think in autumn, you take the cake. The blooms are always wonderful and the pumpkins such a beautiful design element — natural, colorful and fun. I always love seeing this!
Thanks so much, Jeanie for your sweet comments 🍁🧡🍂
Happy Thursday. Ahhh beautiful as always. Loving the fall up here in Illinois. Trees are turning and it is so pretty. Have a wonderful day today. Hugs. Kris
Thank you, Kris. I am so glad you are having a wonderful fall 🍁🧡🍂
Dear Pam, I love love love how your sweet homestead in the Appalachians has blessed us too! I can imagine how the reminiscing brings sweet memories (and new ones in the making). Do you know that when I dream of places to go, I dream of visiting you? It’s true! I’d LOVE to sit at your cottage, sip tea, and talk about the blessings of life all while viewing the beauty you create all around! THANK YOU for sharing the loveliness of your world with us! God bless you! And RM! I love you dearly! 💛
Karla, we would love
for you to visit. We could sit for hours and talk about God’s blessings. Love and hugs ♥️🤗🙏🏻
Love the blooming pumpkins but the early morning light on your garden is my favorite.
Thank you, Alice 🍁🧡🍂
So inviting and gloriously beautiful. Love your blooming pumpkins!
Thanks so much, Cindie 🍁🧡🍂
I loved this post Pam, so much Fall eye candy! I love that Butch is a big pumpkin lover too, I love seeing them everywhere! HHjr brought home a huge mum and pumpkins last week, I was so excited because I hadn’t bought any yet. Your photos are so pretty, such a wonderful Autumn vignette round up. This weather has been so nice, I am loving it!
Jenna
Thank you, Jenna. How thoughtful of HHjr to bring home pumpkins and a huge mum. The weather has been so nice, enjoy 🍁🧡🍂
What a lovely roundup Pam. The early morning pic of the garden is especially pretty. I’m actually enjoying fall so much this year even though it is so dry. I don’t think many of us has had enough rain the past month or so. Fall is my favorite season. After the hot summer, it’s so nice to be able to relax on the porch. Your Sunshine Cottage porch looks so relaxing. The apple bouquet is indeed beautiful as are your blooming pumpkins! Enjoy your day. Clara ❤️
Thanks so much, Clara. I am loving fall, but we desperately need rain. Happy Weekend ♥️
So beautiful Pam! Thank you for all the beauty you provide your readers.
Thank you, Dianne. I hope you are doing well dear one!
always so fun to sift through our snapshots and revisit the ones that made us smile.
Yes, it is. Happy Weekend, Linda!
la hermosura del otoño ha llegado a tu casa…que belleza!! Me encanta el otoño, sus colores son maravillosos. Para mí es la estación mas bella del año.
Estoy bien…bueno casi bien…pero puedo hacer mi vida normal. El inconveniente es que la casa de Madrid hay que visitarla con cierta frecuencia por que las casas cerradas se deterioran. No pienso venderla…mi casa me gusta mucho y no soy capaz de desprenderme de ella. Hay que ir de vez en cuando a darle un repaso.
Pero estoy bien y ya puedo seguir mi vida normalizada.
Un enorme abrazo !!!
Hola Dolores. Siempre es tan bueno saber de ti. Me alegro de que estés bien. El otoño es mi estación favorita, hace un clima perfecto. Sé que debe ser difícil tener que revisar tu casa y asegurarte de que todo esté bien. Por favor cuídate. Extraño saber de ti. Les mando abrazos.
Pam
Oh what beauty you create and share….Yesterday’s weather was sunny with warm breezes and I took
the time to sit on the veranda and be enveloped in it and to luxuriate in it’s comforting, sun-filled grace…a gift from the Lord. Your Autumn photos are such a treat and inspiration. The pumpkins and mums set the stage for Fall and your bouquets more than glorify the season. I think I’ll add some Autumn Fire to our sedum bed for next Fall…great color. In these days of concern, you and Butch
create a haven of peace to visit and find solace…Bless you.
Thank you, Mary! Your afternoon of bliss sounds lovely. Blessings, dear one 🍁🧡🍂
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful post. Enjoyed this is so much.
Thank you, Judy! I am so glad you enjoyed. 🍁🧡🍂
Love all of these photos! The early morning photo was truly breathtaking and ethereal. And I love, love the dahlia arrangement in the footed bowl. I’ve been seeing spectacular photos of the BlueRidge Parkway from two days ago, resplendent in fall color and covered with snow, all at the same time!
Thanks so much, Roxanne. I wish we were coming to Highlands this year! Happy Weekend 🍁🧡🍂
Wow Pam, all so beautiful! I really love the pumpkins in the cart and that beautiful image of it in the morning light! I love all the arrangements but especially the apple one. Liz
Thanks so much, Liz. Happy Autumn!
A beautiful post of Autumn colours & fun Pam 😊 I love your excitement for this season! And I agree home grows all the more sweeter with each passing year.
Blessings sweet friend, Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer 🍂🧡🍁
Pam, such lovely photos. Your garden and cottage are such a wonderful backdrop for all your amazing floral arrangements. Happy late October!!
Thank you, Debra for your sweet visit. Happy Sunday!
Happy Saturday, Pam! I am so sorry I am late visiting. Caroline had a few days off from college and was able to come home for a visit. I have been enjoying every minute! Your autumn at home post is like looking at a beautiful magazine. Each image evokes all of the feels of autumn. Every one of your arrangements and blooming pumpkins are gorgeous, and I always enjoy a visit to Sunshine Cottage. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my dear friend!
Shannon, you are never late sweet friend. I am so happy you had your precious Caroline home for a few days. Happy Sunday!
Indeed lovey, you have had many beautiful autumn moments in time!
Pam, your property is stunning any time of year, but the glow of autumn really appeals to me. My favorite season shines in many ways. Love the stacked pumpkins and the blooming pumpkins. Your arrangements are stellar! Happy Autumn!
Thanks so much, Sarah. I always appreciate your visits and sweet comments!
thanks for the memories Pam…they are all so beautiful. I think the Autumn season is spectacular in bursting colors and you have all my favorite shades of Fall. You have a special talent for creating spectacular vignettes. blessings my friend.
Thank you, my friend’
Pam, I love all your beautiful vignettes here! The pumpkins, floral displays, and mums all look so pretty in your gorgeous garden. I love the picture of the early morning light in the garden but all the photos are lovely. I know that Autumn is your favorite season and October is your favorite month and I hope you enjoy every last second of it. I agree with Kari about your talent for spectacular vignettes and thank you so much for sharing all this loveliness! Happy October my friend.
Thank you,my friend!
So beautiful, Pam! Such lovely photos of Autumn. You are so talented in so many ways. I’m happy to tell you this post will be featured tomorrow at Thursday Favorite Things. 🙂
Thanks so much, Pam. You are most kind!
The blooming pumpkins are such a genius idea! I have a nice big one in our front porch decor, and I am just thinking how pretty it would be if I cut out the top and added some fall silk flowers. I just may have to do that! You have the most wonderful, original ideas. I hope you are enjoying every moment of this fall season!
Cheryl, adding silk flowers would be a great way to enjoy! Put a small vase inside, so you won’t ruin the stems of your flowers.