REMEMBERING SPRING FINALIST !

I am a finalist for the remembering spring photo challenge ! This is very exciting because this is my first time as a finalist in any contest.

This is the photo.

             

 
 I would be so pleased if you would vote for me, the "polls'' are open until the 29th,
so just click the button and vote for me or your favorite.
I'm hoping you are enjoying your day.

AUTUMNS WINDS

What is it about autumn that makes warm feelings surge through me,
thoughts of walks through the newly painted nature, being chased by the chill in the air but unwilling to be hurried on by it. Lovely colors that seemingly imitate those found in the sun. fireside evenings filled with warmth and enjoyment. quiet rainy days. All of these come to my mind when thinking of autumn, and all of these things make me treasure fall and its warm colors and flavors. I have relished in autumn, as I do every year and yet I seem to never tire of it.
But there is one thing I love in particular that I just had to write about today.
As I write this I'm looking out the window facing me, the sky is filled with beautiful violet grey clouds for certain a storm is on its way, the branches on the tree in our back yard is being tossed on the wind. Can you guess what it is I'm writing about ? Wind, wonderful wind, that unseen thing that tickles you softly and gives you the feelings of wings to fly, wind that mischievous child that doesn't mind tangling your hair or causing one to shiver. I love watching the wind though unseen on its own  giving us clues to it being here, like the way it catches the falling leaves scattering them here and there, bring colors of autumn to every corner of the street on which I live. The way the branches of the trees get caught within its grasp and move as if in a graceful dance moving to and fro. Can't you see it swirling twisting flowing everywhere all around us, the most beautiful invisible gift we have, WIND the word in its self inspires within me a sense of awe and mystery, its probably because I can't see it that I have a relentless fascination with the wind. If only I could capture the great sense of feelings I get when imagining its beauty, is that possible ? Perhaps that will be my great task, thats something to ponder on isn't it.
I hope you are enjoying your autumn, I would love to know your favorite thing about autumn or perhaps you have some fascination with something nature related, I would love to hear about it.
        Blessings

Magic

There's magic all around us, surrounding us everywhere.
It swirls and flows throughout time, carried on the air.
Perhaps you cannot see it but does that mean its not there ?
As children we could dream we saw the world through those wondering eyes
We felt and touched that magic never thinking to ask why.
We played there in its midst and gave no thought to the impossibilities
that with that mystery does persist.
As we grew could we not see that we were slowly losing the ability to dream ?
Did we grieve the loss of that which we could no longer see ?
We let that magic slowly slip away until it was all but a faded memory.
Can you see the magic that surounds us, though the mind says it is not there
can you still sense it flowing here and there.
Or does your mind say no to the impossible world in which we live and refuse to admit that life is full of magic no matter where you choose to look.
Look around you and see the mystery we call life and the many wonders it does bring,
and remember no matter who you are you can still DREAM.

Remembering Spring Photo Challenge

I am entering the Essence Of Eve Photo Challenge, its Remembering Spring, ah yes spring that wonderful season that comes after winter and before summer. I wasn't sure I could enter but found these hidden away in my photobucket account. You can still enter until the twentieth of october if you are interested in entering you can read the rules here.
                  These are my two entries

                   This one above is of the blossoming leaves, I'm always amazed by new life.

                                        Wild Roses taken by the beach.
                                         Isn't Gods creation glorious ?








Hoping you are enjoying your week 

Joining here 

I hope you too have some old forgotten spring photos to enter.

Autumn Tea.

 I have my sweater on, my trusted boots all laced and and a wide grin gracing my face, what is it that I a smiling about ?   I am joining The Old fashioned Girl and Grace in her lovely garden for a walk through the orchard I love the idea of gathering together to celebrate autumn and every thing we love and enjoy about the season. One such gathering going on until the twenty third of october is a spot of tea, a lovely link up if you love anything and everything about tea. Think of it as a tea party online from blog to lovely blog.
you can add your link, or just come along and see what others have to share just click here

Tea lovely tea, delicate dried leaves steeped in hot water poured from a beautiful pot, lovely china, silver spoons ah a moment to relax and be fully drawn in letting your senses awake in the aromatic scents of the lovely leaves take in a breath and and savor the fleeting moment of peace.

I don't understand why we americans don't have afternoon tea the english do and many other countries still enjoy a cup, but for us it has become a morning drink that has long been in the shadows of coffee and other coffee drinks, its a shame, tea is really a lost treasure.
I remember tea parties well, though it has been some time sense I have actually had a real tea party, ah time flies it seems only yesterday my sister and I were lulling away lovely hours in the sun under a favorite tree laughing and playing we were high born english ladies having our afternoon tea. But here I am now having a fall tea party with all of you ! Come and join me
                                                        THE TABLE 
I have set up a little table out side on a crisp autumn day, and have lain a lovely white or linen piece of cloth over the table, and spread some colored leaves from my yard across the table like a table runner of nature, my center piece is a bunch of home made paper flower, you can find the how to HERE

 

   aren't these cute ? I just had to post these, there party favors or place cards with a lovely flavored tea inside what a nice idea . I am placing these on my table also.

and for decorations, a felt autumn leaf garland, so cute  

 REFRESHMENTS

At my table I'm placing

Griddle scones recipe here these look really simple and delicious 

Walnut cake with caramel whipped cream recipe here next time I make a cake I'm making this one 

And lastly Ina Garten's Cranberry Harvest Muffins recipe here I have tried these and can say they are scrumptious, my whole family really enjoys them every time we make them. 

TEA

And now to the tea, any kind is just fine whether you take black or herbal tea.            

I really love Earl grey or english breakfast, both have a subtle hint of orange and other spices, served with a drop of cream and a bit of sugar its the best afternoon relaxer so that is what I am placing at my table . But I have to say you can have any kind of refreshment especially sense its autumn, why not have mulled cider served with cinnamon sticks and star anise?  that would be a lovely way to celebrate autumn. I know its not tea but its so darn good and one only drinks it in the autumn, so serve both.  

I hope you come along and enjoy an autumn tea on your blog too,  just remember to ask