October

Who does not love the brilliant color of fall leaves, the sound of them crunching under one's feet, even the disarray  they bring to our once perfectly manicured lawns.I know that there is a part of me that wishes I could take a trip to any of the New England States to enjoy fall at its finest.

And yet there is a little voice inside me saying asking that fall lasts along time because I am not sure I am ready to close the doors and hibernate yet.

So dinner at our house on these cool October nights, has to provide a warn fuzzy feeling that says "Come on in, we are so glad you are here"!

I choose Hydrangea for the centerpiece because I love them,  my garden abounds in them, and they are still as beautiful as they were in the heat of the summer months, just different colors!

I have no doubt that many of you share my feeling but I would love to know what else you use as a centerpiece.

I used the silver pumpkins on this table because I wanted to make it a little more dressy.

And boy am I glad saw the new commercials for Marshall's. Maybe you have seen, the actress, Jessica St. Clair, urging all "the ladies" to buy their designer clothes at Marshall's. I followed her advise but as soon as I walked in the store, I headed straight to home goods! For me home goods at Marshall's  and other stores like it, TJ Max's, and Home Goods, is like a visit to a candy shop. I never know what they are going to have and how I am going to chose! 

Only this time I had no trouble making a decision, it was the silver pumpkins.I soon as I spotted them, I knew they would make very seasonal candle holders.It would be nice if you would share a treasure  you found when shopping at Marshall's . Some one might tell Jessica about Marshall's housewares. She might have a whole new group of shoppers!