Old Salem in Fall

I'm Lucky, I live close to Old Salem

It's a historical village that has a few shops, bakery, tavern, 

lots of cobblestone and interesting architecture.  

I go there for walks in the morning when it is quiet and no one is around.

There's a water pump fountain in the town square and lots of folks walking around dressed in period clothing that work there.

I especially like Old Salem in the fall when the air is crisp, the leaves are turning colors and they crunch under your feet.

I also Love to go The Cobblestone Farmer's Market held every Saturday, 

9am-noon, May through November 

for fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, flowers and whatnot.  

Everything is arranged so beautifully.

It gets even more picturesque when the leaves start to change in October.

I LOVE how the folks that live here decorate their front steps.

Around Halloween there's a Jack O'Lantern carving contest, then everyone displays their carved pumpkin by setting them on the fence that surrounds the town square.  

The ambiance is incredible in the evening
when they are all lit with candles!  

My birthday is in November and it has become 

a new tradition to go for a sunset walk around,

then eat dinner at the Tavern in Old Salem.

Here is a photo my daughter, Sarah
of Lostvestige
took of the Tavern on the evening of my birthday dinner last year.  

I Love the way the moon looks shining above.

I usually order the same thing every time I eat here, 

Moravian Chicken Pie!

And maybe a cocktail ~ Cheers!

Then there's warm gingerbread cake with lemon sauce for dessert to share.

I ♥ Old Salem!!!

Just wait until I blog about it for the holidays.

All the photos were either taken by me, my awesome sister, Mary Ann
or my Lovely daughter, Sarah.

Visit her blog, Lostvestige for more of her fabulous photos.

or Google!

O for the Love of Pumpkins

I absolutely Love it when I see pumpkins.

Aren't they gorgeous?

While out walking in Old Salem a few years ago we happened upon these delightful heirloom pumpkins decorating the front steps of this nifty old place.

In September we have a 

Fun Fall Tradition

 of taking a drive up to the Virginia/NC border {about an hour away} 

for pumpkin shopping at a darling country store.

Would you look at all those amazing Cucurbita!  

{That's the botanical name for pumpkins, squash and gourds}

My daughter Emily and our friend Alex look cute and Autumnal here don't they?

I love they way they have all the produce displayed.

To get up there we take the interstate past Pilot Mountain for a scenic drive.  Then we usually Lunch on cheeseburgers & fries at the Bluebird diner in Mt. Airy, the quaint town of Andy Griffith Fame, that ole tv show.

Then it's time to decorate with our pumpkins 

How about some darling spooky Krispy Kreme Donuts?

I Love all my vintage paper mache Jack o Lanterns!

Not very many people decorate the outside of their house for Halloween. Do you?  I Love Trick or Treating and want to lure those little beggars to my house so I can give them some candy and check out their little costumes.

Can't wait to watch this classic, get a proper fix of nostalgia

Don't these pumpkin scones look delectable?  I need to give this recipe a try!

Do you have a tradition involving pumpkins?

Here's What I'm Looking Forward to...

I absolutely Love Fall,

It's my Favorite season!

In September I like to start my Fall Decorating
by bringing out a few pumpkins from the attic 

and filling the glass candy dishes with seasonal goodies 

like candy corn and black licorice.

Next is taking out my growing collection of Fall themed kitchen dish towels {most from Target, don't ya know!}.  The bright orange colors, silly Jack O'lanterns, and spooky ghosts and skeletons amuse me while I do the everyday task of washing up.  As I fold up the summer dish towels to store for next year, I'm gratified that before you know it I'll be doing the same thing with my summer tank tops & shorts, then retrieving my T shirts, pants and especially my fav hoodie that is like an old friend that 'likes warm hugs'.

Changing out the soap dispensers in the kitchen & bathroom is a subtle festive change,  

Every time you wash your hands it smells yummy!

These all smell so good!

And so is adding a pumpkin spice candle or two ...or three 

from Bath & Body Works.  

These are all so pretty and they smell divine!
Why not light one up and add some ambiance to your evening!

Emily & I already got our first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season last week.  We had some time to kill in between her class and film club so we stopped in to Starbucks for some coffee to revive us.

Had to order our PSL on ice though because it was another 90 degree scorcher here in NC.  

Perhaps that is why I'm always so excited for Fall and that crisp cold refreshing air!

And how about a darling outfit for fall?

It's just perfect for Autumn Joy

What do you do in anticipation of fall?