Touches of Fall

 

Is anyone else excited it is now September?  While it's still warm here.....and no rain...the evenings are darker.....and the overnight temps are cooler!   

A good time to share a few of my latest acquisitions.....the square salad/dessert plates I ordered arrived....they will look awesome on 8" black dinner plates for our Hallowe'en meal celebration in October.....

I used some of my Air Miles  for e vouchers to use on Bath & Body Works website.....since this adorable ghost candle holder was on sale 50% off.....I ordered it.......and it lights up!!

A few years back, Bath &Body Works carried dachshund air freshener containers to clip on your vehicle visor.  I purchased two at that time......for daughter & myself (we both still have them in our SUVs).  I wasn't aware til later my son-in-law wanted one for his vehicle!  Sadly, they sold out.....and never brought back in....

This one is on sale as well....and while not the same as the ones I had  previously ordered..... it is a close second!  (I also picked out four pods - as the freshener opens & you pop in a flat pod).   I plan to tuck it in a gift at Christmas....I almost settled for a football shaped one (as he referees & is a huge football fan).....until I saw this.....I think he will luv it!!

And Pottery Barn has done it again!!  I've been obsessing over these for weeks.....and they go & put them on sale!!  And yes.....I ordered a set!!   Adorable peek-a-boo cat mugs!!  It's like Pottery Barn knows me.....all to well.....

I've been seeing this ghost walking his/her dog.....all over the internet....Home Sense even had a couple very similar.  I came across this one on Amazon.....on sale.....I quickly ordered one!  In an extra large size....which is 10" in height.....it's arriving in a couple of days....

I have plenty of Hallowe'en pieces now (according to M.r Seventies).......it is my favourite time of year after all!

I came across a few treasures while out & about a number of days ago.....I intend to pick up a soap dispenser for the main bath....I'm leaning towards the pink ghost.  I'm pretty sure I have a pumpkin one for the kitchen.....

A couple of adorable mugs....for anything pumpkin spice flavoured....I'm crushing on the ghost dip set...

While these pumpkins are candles.....they would be awesome to use after the wax burned & cleaned out....

And how adorable is this little guy??  And those sneakers....too cute!!  Obsessed....a little....

These next pieces were brought to my attention....by my little grand daughter!  She & her Dad came across them while out running errands....and she finds them terribly scary!!  And I admit....they are pretty creepy.....as they move & make loud growling & screeches...

The wolf man......raises up very high.....and howls....loudly!!  Scared the b'jezuz out of me....I fully understand how a little one would be scared....

Now I did see one she might be okay with....and when it comes on sale....I will purchase it for her front yard...pretty sure she'd be okay with Bluey skeleton....

A quick chuckle on this piece....and the white pumpkins are a good size....

This large pumpkin is one of my favourites....

Even though the weather for the next week is anything but fall-like....I'm so ready!  Although it is nice we can still enjoy the pool & being outside.  We have our grand daughter for a day this week....and have a few fun things planned to do with her!  There is a "butterfly" house here....(yes real butterflies).....we intend to check it out....she & her grandfather came across a beautiful one while picking veggies in the garden!  And speaking of veggies.....the broccoli & corn will be ready this week!  

I had an eye appointment last week.....a few surprises!  The optometrist had planned to dilate my pupils....until he discovered I have fluid build up in my eyes....and cataracts starting  (nothing to be alarmed about this early).  For the fluid he prescribed drops....and a referral to the ophthalmologist to have my eyes scanned.  There is a brown patch on one eye he wants to investigate further..  

My lenses needed updating as well.....he highly recommended wearing sunglasses when outside or driving.  I'm not a fan of the magnetic sunglasses to place on your eyewear .....and switching to sunglasses all the time......requires more patience than I possess.   I ordered lenses that will transition to sunglasses.....and while you can choose from a variety of colours (when they darken).....I prefer the regular gray tone....

Be sure to join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays and https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ for Inspire Me Tuesday.....

And....before I forget....wishing everyone....

Til next time.....

 

New Canvas Arrived!!

I am obsessed!  It's even more awesome than in photos...and can be ordered framed or unframed...I chose the 20 x 24 size.....(it's available in various sizes) ......

I'm loving it so much so....that I ordered a second one.....(I plan to leave them hung year round).....with this one to be placed on the right side of the family room window..  I chose the same size & black frame....

Mr. Seventies spent a couple of days dismantling & rebuilding the pool deck steps....they were in need of replacement...

It's still in its ugly stage & the board appearing to prop up the railing was temporary. He won't stain everything until next year....(since the wood is pressure treated)....they are very sturdy & secure....

Since the patio cushions I ordered never arrived....(I'll try again next year)....I took advantage of the great weather, removed the current covers & laundered them.....

Other than being a bit flat there is nothing wrong with them....it would be nice to have a bit more padding for additional comfort....

We're still enjoying nice temperatures.....although it's getting darker earlier in the evenings....& the overnight temps are dipping lower.  Soon be time to close the pool for the year....Mr. Seventies still has the odd dip.   We've considered putting a heater on the pool.....to extend the swimming season.

It's not a priority for me.....I don't care how warm the water is if the air temperature isn't as warm!  I usually need hot, humid days to cool off....and we've had an awesome summer being able to enjoy the pool most days.  We only had a short three day cool down in July....and then we were back into hot weather.

Still no rain to speak of!  Burn ban is still in effect....so no evening fire pits.  My favourite activity is to snuggle up in a cozy sweater & enjoy a warm fire outside in the evenings.   But until we get some substantial rainfall....that won't be possible.....

Hard to believe it's the Labor Day long weekend!  School buses will be rolling next week! 

Stay safe until next time.....

Guest Bedroom Reveal & Last Visit To Wicker Emporium

Mr. Seventies finished painting the ceiling & walls in the guest bedroom...I had forgotten I had ordered the Euro shams to match the quilt I purchased through Pottery Barn.  In my defence....it was ordered last April....so when it arrived I was happy!

My happiness was short lived however......they mistakenly sent me two King size shams rather than Euro shams!  I will need to wait a bit longer for the right ones to arrive....(which will be in September).....I'm loving the navy blue on the walls! (darker here as I closed the shutters)....

In the meantime, I'm using shams I have on hand....I'm loving the canvas I picked up at Inspired Living for over the bed....

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I'm on the hunt for a small night table for the right side of the bed....I'll know it when I come across it....

I'm not certain if there are any other locations of Wicker Emporium across Canada....but our location has been sold......Prestige Home Decor has purchased it....

In its day it used to be an amazing store....I spent many a lunch hour browsing away at their then downtown location.  In later years, they moved their store....and sold more furniture pieces....(mainly from Thailand).   

Since I wasn't sure when Prestige will be moving in....

I stopped in one afternoon.....only to discover Prestige has not yet taken over the space....but I took a few minutes to browse around.....

They are not having a sale or anything....so most things were not on sale or clearance....disappointing....

These faux display pieces.....almost looked real!  

I think the lemonade could use a stir.....but it's acrylic!

I had a chuckle when I read this sign....but it just might be true....just sayin'.....

My little grand daughter told me of a local store she was in that had very, very scary Hallowe'en things.....so you know I had to check it out!  I can see how some pieces could scare a little one.....the wolf would rear up & howl when you walked by!!  I luv it!!

Sneak peek....after September 1st - the fall decorating will commence in My Seventies Split!!

Thanks so much for spending time with me today....Mr. Seventies is replacing a few pool deck boards today as it is forecast to be cloudy....and showers!!  (we need a good 2 day soaking not the odd sprinkle here and there)....

As much as I love summer (and I really do).....I'm ready for dark, broody skies, shorter evenings, crisper temperatures.....and fire pits!  ( we've been under a no burn order here for weeks).....

How about you?  You ready for some fall?  The "ber" months are my favourite!!

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesdays....

Until next time....

New Canvases!

Happy Thursday!!  A touch of early fall is in the air here....but temperatures are warming up again for the next days!  Anyone else ready for the "real" fall?  It can't be just me....

I found this amazing framed canvas on Etsy....and I had to have it!  I chose the 20"x28" size....with black frame....

It is due to ship next week....I've had great success in the past ordering on Etsy....so fingers crossed my luck continues!

This Christmas canvas I have in a frame....but it needs to be stretched.  I have an appointment at Michaels next week....to see what the cost would be to have them stretch & frame it...

Such an adorable little reindeer....but if it's too expensive to have Michael's do the work.....I may just leave it in the frame it is currently in....

We are hosting a family Hallowe'en meal & get together....likely we'll celebrate the weekend before Hallowe'en.   I picked up four black dinner plates at Home Sense....and ordered the following items on Amazon....crushing on these smaller plates....

These napkins and candles will be perfect....I'm on the hunt for napkin rings as well....

I thought about using flameless candles....but these ones caught my eye....pretty spooktacular!!

It's going to be a fun evening...I'm checking out some easy recipe ideas for snacks & munchies....chocolate pudding topped with crushed Oreo cookies & gummy worms will be a hit with grand daughter...

I visited Wicker Emporium last week....which has been purchased by one of my favourite shops Prestige....(they have amazing home decor & furniture).  I'm so excited they are opening up another store in this space....the transition has not taken place yet....but come back Monday & check out a few things I saw in the meantime!

Have an awesome weekend!  Til next time.....

Odds & Ends

It seems we have a break today in the hot weather....much cooler with a bit of a breeze from the north.  We still need rain....we had a shower last evening....but we are in desperate need of a good soaking....

I've asked our friend, neighbour & finish carpenter....(he keeps Mr. Seventies busy).....to add a wood mantle to our current brick mantle. Nothing fancy....no intricate millwork required....just a rustic, box type mantel that can be attached & fit over our existing brick mantle.    Something along these lines....(I pulled these off the internet).....inspiration photos...

 

A mantle deep enough so I can set items on it....our current brick mantle is not thick enough to hold much.   So he has an idea now of what I want....it is not a big job for him....I will need to pick a stain colour...that won't be difficult as I don't want anything dark....such as a mahogany.....

The Mud Pie ghost buckets have arrived!!  You can imagine my first thoughts when I retrieved this banged up box from the steps!!!  It had a story to tell.....

I was holding my breath.....but am happy to report both ghost buckets arrived safely!!  I'm so crushing on them....luv, luv, luv!!

I came across this adorable pumpkin tissue box cover....it's available on Amazon!  When I see items like this.....rather than order from some website I'm not familiar with.....I check Amazon!  And most times....I find it there...it's been shipped & on it's way....

An update to this Kate Spade crossbody bag I ordered on the Canadian outlet site!  It was a scam!!  From the phoney order confirmation emails.....to the so called "tracking" number from "China post".... as a reminder this was the crossbody I had ordered.....

It never arrived.  I'm relieved my bank reversed the full amount I was charged!  Just goes to show you can't believe online reviews either!!!

Lastly....the blue hydrangea  is blooming!!  We've been waiting years to see these blooms......and I couldn't resist picking a small bouquet...

A number of appointments to attend to this week...along with visiting a new to me optometrist next week! 

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Thanks so much for visiting with me today....I so appreciate you stopping by!

Til next time....