If you’re anything like me, Halloween is not just a fun one-night excursion, but a month-long affair (or longer). It’s more than scary costumes and eating a concerning amount of sugar, but a way to jumpstart the holidays and celebrate the Fall season. However, the segue from Fall décor to Halloween doesn’t have to be as extravagant. If you're looking to spruce up your porch for … [Read more...]
Fall Decor: The Hunt is On
We have almost made it, folks. Fall is in the air. Of course, it’s still hot but it wouldn’t be West Texas if we didn’t have 90-degree days lasting well into September. Abilene doesn't typically experience a cool, crisp autumn but rather a drawn-out end of summer. Autumn days grow shorter and the cool of the evening sneaks in a little sooner. Our summer hardened landscape … [Read more...]
Fall Decor and Plush Pumpkin
The Gracious Gatherings article in this issue of Scene was inspiring for me. I always love the idea of fall décor but I can never get my ish together in time to make it happen. But this year will be different! I’ve been on the lookout for more fall décor inspiration and here is what I’ve found. I love pumpkins, but I really don’t love pumpkin rot. It’s very hard to find a … [Read more...]