Now that the daytime high temperature in my area is supposed to be 84 instead of 104, I was wondering...
Is it too soon to think about Autumn?
Is it too soon to dig out a wreath form and a couple of packages of unbleached coffee filters that I purchased at The Dollar Store and marvel at how beautiful they look in the sunlight, on the kitchen table, in the early morning?
Is it too soon to make a burlap bow, dip some Dollar Store leaves in wax and add some pine cones that I gathered while walking in the park?
Gee, you know!? I don't think so. Well, Okay. It might be just a little too soon.
How about Christmas...
Is it too soon to think about Christmas?
xo,
Note: The shot above was my haul from a trip to Jo-Ann Fabrics yesterday. I'm working on hand made items for the Vintage Market in just over a month and Barn Sale in October. So, you see, it's actually not too early...at least not for me. The part of Autumn that involves sending my son back to college...well, there will NEVER be a time that I'm ready for that!
I love the wreath. It is so pretty. Where is the Vintage Market located?
ReplyDeleteHi,In case you didn't see the below: The Vintage Market, Harvest 2012 is September 7 & 8 and Nellie's Barn Sale is October 12 & 13. Both events are in Roscoe, IL, just north of Rockford, about 90 minutes from the Chicago suburbs. If you're in the area, or if you can make a day trip, it's worth the travel and there are several other wonderful places to shop in the area.
DeleteGorgeous!!! It's still a little too early for this Floridian to think about autumn, but I'm loving your wreath! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! If Illinois winters weren't so brutal, I've got to admit that Autumn would be my favorite season...for now, however, Spring has my vote (at least until I move somewhere a bit more temperate) ;)
DeleteYour wreath is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brandi!
DeleteI wish autumn was here, i so tired of the 112 degrees in Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh! It's been really hot here this summer, 40+ days over 90 and a dozen or so at or above 100 but I can't imagine how hot it must be in Oklahoma! Cooler weather's coming!
DeleteI was going to say it's too soon until I saw that you were actually making items for my barn sale...now it's okay. To answer the readers questions...Nellie's Barn Sale is October 12 & 13 and The Vintage Market, Harvest 2012 is September 7 & 8. Both events are in Roscoe, IL, just north of Rockford, about 90 minutes from the Chicago suburbs. They are both fabulous shows--great day out with the girls!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's to early! :) lol. Your wreathe is so pretty! I love it! How did you attach the coffee filters? Or did you just stream them together? Hope you have a wonderful week and happy Monday! Hugs, Holly
ReplyDeleteHi Holly! I twisted the centers and then hot glued them to a flat wreath form (the ones that look like they're made of sawdust). Great to hear from you! xo, Kimberly
DeleteI LOVE how this turned out! I'm usually impressed with the coffee filter wreaths, but this one is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, It clearly is NOT too early to think about Christmas. I have had more repins on Pinterest for Christmas projects than anything else this past week. I painted a snowman chair a few weeks ago and I'm working on sleds and ice skates (among other things Christmasy). So, you're right on time!
Thanks Beth! I was in HobLob the other day and heard two women lamenting the fact that the holiday stuff was out. Little do they know that those of us who create the items that they (hopefully) purchase for the holidays ARE actually started NOW...ah well. I just smiled, shook my head and grabbed some clear ornaments! :)
Deleteohmygosh, you're making me laugh!!! I'm SO with you, I've been inching my way around the house replacing some of the lighter florals and colors. I've dug out all my old Fall magazines and I'm dreaming of the cooler days! go for it!!!
ReplyDeleteWell hello, my kindred girlfriend! Great minds! I saw your fabric...it's swoon worthy! Oooh, I forgot my magazines! Most of it will wait until Labor day as I'm doing flowers for a wedding reception and have one son going back to college but I AM doing "just a little". It's nice to hear from you! xo
Deleteack! c'mon!! YES it's too early!! I posted about FROZEN YOGURT TODAY!!! IT"S STILL SUMMER!!!
ReplyDeletebut your wreath is fantastic . .. as usual.
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Hello, girlfriend. We're in full-on "going back to school, setting up a college apartment and preparing for a vintage market and barn sale" mode here. I'm afraid that summer's time is fleeting. I'm loving days under 90 degrees and feeling like there's still "plenty of time" but I'm afraid that my calender says otherwise! I'm headed over to "your place" now.... xo
DeleteI'm all ready for Fall but I have to admit this summer has been better than last year's. Still, I'm ready for Fall decor (and hopefully cooler weather!) - Fall really is my most fav time of year. As for Christmas, ahhhh, another fav time of year. Love your wreath! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteToo soon here. We are still hot, hot, HOT! Our temps will stay nice and warm on through October (we camped last Thanksgiving weekend!). So, sometimes it is hard to get in Fall mode.
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath - may have to try that.
tina
I love Autumn but it is less enchanting with the thought of Winter following on its heels. I don't like winter one little bit. Christmas I love but not winter. I'd take warm fall weather all the way through till Spring if I could!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! Chicago winters are awful! I'm really good until about January 15th...after that, not-so-much...until about the last week of March when we start getting a few nice days. The only good thing about February in Chicago is that it's a SHORT month!
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