Can You Drink a Pumpkin?

I have finally joined the fan club. Yes, I have left behind my summer favorite, the Green Tea Frappicino, and have totally fallen in love with the Pumpkin Latte from Starbucks.

I'm not a Starbucks coffee junkie, because it's a little strong for me. I like coffee in my flavored creamer. You heard me right. Oh, I love coffee, but just about a 1-1 ratio coffee to milk, or creamer as the case may be. (oh, and don't forget the Splenda) I'm a fan of Hazelnut Sugar Free. Now, I'm an addict with that concoction.

So I just wanted to prove to Cindy that I had taken my maiden voyage. Here ya go... another reason to totally love fall!

Hope all you Texas gals can get some cool weather so you can enjoy this!

Debra

Jenny

I was just getting to know her. She left such sweet comments. She had just started her blog a few months ago, just like me. Her last post was White Wednesday, on which I left a comment. Read this post please, it speaks as to who she is. Recently she fell and broke her foot. I was checking in on her, because like all of us, she has a family, with kids, and a job... a life with responsibilities.

I received a message from her good friend Lydia at Lydia oh Lydia Art last night. If you knew Jenny from Vignettes Etc. please go visit her friend Lydia, who will direct you to Jenny's blog.

I could not just sit here today and say nothing. All of us in the blogging community have made friends. We may not have met them, spoken on the phone, or would even know them in a crowd, but there is a quiet unspoken bond we have.

I am praying for her family and friends. She will be missed.

God please protect and sustain those she left behind.

Debra

Fall Nesting with a Pumpkin Topiary

This week I have been participating in "Fall Nesting Week" with The Inspired Room. We are sharing our fall decor, projects, and ideas, to gather some fall inspiration.

These faux pumpkin topiaries have been in the magazines the last few years, so last year I thought I would try it out with an old urn I had found. This urn weighs a ton and about sent my husband to the hospital trying to load it into the car. I decorate it seasonally, and my fall motif is my favorite.


I didn't glue it because I wanted easy storage, but I did cut out the bottom of the pumpkins, so they would sit easier and more secure on the one underneath. That's it! I've seen some lighted and carved which are also wonderful, this one is pretty plain, but I tried to dress it up with varied pumpkin colors and some ivy and fall berry garland. I think it makes a somewhat elegant fall statement for my entry hall.

Be sure and go on over to see Melissa at The Inspired Room,

and all the other participants for Fall Nesting Week.

Have a Great Holiday Weekend!

Debra