The Softer Side of Fall...

After dressing up my mantle

for Fall-O-Ween,

I still craved something a little softer...

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something a little girlie,

something with a little lace...

something in softer shades...

I spent this morning cleaning out the veggie garden,

gathering...

a few last carrots,

a small pile of acorn squash,

more cucumbers than I know what to do with...

and while I was gathering

I plucked some floral goodies too

for a new centerpiece...

a white pumpkin was set in the middle of the bounty...

Peegee Hydrangea,

a few Endless Summer Hydrangea

and the vivid purple berries

of the Beauty Berry...

It's a centerpiece with staying power,

since the Hydrangea are already almost dry...

we'll see how the berries hold up...

and

a curly bow on top,

just 'cause :-)

Today I am joining,

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

and

Metamorphosis Monday

Thanks for stopping by today....