Woo Hoo! I guess because I’m a September baby I LOVE fall. I always spend my fall money on seasonal decor. Last year I bought a LOT of realistic gourds and pumpkins. Slowly but surely they have been popping up all over my home…
Like in this iron centerpiece in the dining room. I left the vines on there from spring, tucked a few leaves here and there and topped with a mix of gourds and pumpkins. This screams fall bounty to me.
This morning as DH was putting out trash he said, “I am disturbed by the number of pumpkin spice latte containers in the trash this week. You have to find a substitute.” I told him that was why the house spelled like pumpkin spice and Starbucks. He wasn’t buying this as the end-all be all fix.
So as an experiment I brewed an espresso coffee blend. Added a touch of cinnamon, a touch of organic brown sugar and a swirl of whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon. Now don’t get me wrong – it was no pumpkin spice latte – but it was pretty tasty nonetheless.
Note: Black pepper often comes in the same looking container as cinnamon. I made this mistake again this morning. One of these days I’ll look before pouring. At least I noticed before tasting!
So now that it is officially fall and most of my decor is out and about, could someone please let the Arkansas weather know? It’s been HOT! I think we are getting a cool down over the weekend and I hope that trend continues!
How are you celebrating the first official day of fall?
~Southern Fried Gal
September 23, 2010
I just LOVE that centerpiece. It is beautiful and yes, it does scream fall!
Someone around here needs to let Mother Nature know fall has arrived. It’s in the 90′s…ugh. So ready for cooler temps.
Happy Fall Y’all!
September 23, 2010
Your centerpiece is gorgeous!!! It’s been in the 90s here too.
September 23, 2010
I’m in Texas so I feel your pain! It’s ok, though. I can still drink a hot pumpkin spice latte and pretend it’s cold outside
Now I need to go to Starbucks!!!
September 23, 2010
I love your fall centerpiece! I am in North Carolina and I am celebrating the first day of fall by trying to stay inside and stay cool! We have had way too many ninety degree days this summer. I am looking forward to cooler days. Carla
September 23, 2010
Love the centerpiece!!
I get that from Dh all the time about all the starbucks containers in the garbage what can I say? I’m an addict
Are You trying to invent a new pepper spice drink? Wonder if starbucks would go for it? hmm you could be rich : )
September 24, 2010
haha, pepper spice! I think I’d rather have pumpkin spice!
Love your decor, and YES ma’am, I’d like to order some cooler weather, myself!
Suzanne
September 24, 2010
Ooh! I love your centerpiece:) Very fallish and pretty. The latte looks delish.
Blessings,
Sandra
September 24, 2010
Happy Fall! It’s hot, hot, hot here, too!
I love your centerpiece!!
September 24, 2010
Very pretty! Your weather sounds like ours. I have yet to have my first pumpkin spice frappuccino of the season, but I cannot wait!
Thanks for visiting!!
September 24, 2010
Love, love, love the centerpiece! Gorgeous! Love it! I MUST try the pumpkin latte thing. My SIL loves them too.
Mike on Channel 4 said it was gonna rain and drop down to around 79 next week! YEA! I’m too excited for words!!