Monday 20 September 2021

Two-thirds of the Way Through

Regarding my Saturday post about the auction and that WWII sign I would have loved to own? It sold for £420!! Needless to say it wasn't me that bought it.

 As usual September is whizzing by, it's always a good month when I seem to get re-energised to do things. I'm sure it's a hangover from all the years when it was time for the 3 children to go back to school and I'd be home alone again with a chance to get things done and the harvesting and storing for winter urge re-appears.

A late in the year but first-of-the-year spot - Small Copper on the Coreopsis in the front garden last week.

 "Widespread and common" according to my Butterfly book, that's as maybe, but only if you are in the right place at the right moment!

I thought it was time to get the Autumn seasonal bits on display. No Mantel-piece so they are going to go on top of the bookshelves.


 The top of the bookshelves isn't as long as the Clay Cottage mantel-piece, so just a few autumnal bits - I like how it looks.
The only new thing is the plate and plate stand. You'll guess the plate came from a boot-sale for 50p and I sent for the plate stand from amazon so I can display those gorgeous Summer and Winter Villeroy and Boch plates that I found in August. It's the 5th year for the Autumn leaf swag - it's lasting well.The mushrooms on the right were a gift, the acorn  was made by one of the children when they were at Middle School in the late 80's, the other wooden mushroom thing and the jug from boot sales a few years ago. I've got some Halloween related bits to swap in for late October. 
 
The village yard/garage sales at Finningham didn't yield any treasures except these 4 books for £1.

 
 It turns out we have yard sales here in the village next Sunday - no mention of it in the Parish Magazine and I wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't seen a poster on the notice board by the postbox but I'm taking my entry fee to the school today to get included on the map.(It's a Friends of the Primary School Fundraiser) I've written a sign for out the front and will haul all my unwanted stuff out of the garage and see what I can get rid off. It's mostly things that got brought here and are now not needed.
 
I've brought in the last of the big orange dahlias to enjoy them close up this week. Not many

 flowers left to bring in now. There were no Asters and Sedums here, I've planted both but it will take a long while for them to produce enough flowers to bring any indoors.

The Launch of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night was a good programme. Lovely to see everyone so enthusiastic to get going and hopefully no painful to watch dancers although the way Dan Walker was 'moving' in the group dance he might be out sooner than later! But it's good to know my Saturday nights will be entertaining right through 'til Christmas. 

Back Tomorrow
Sue

 

 

27 comments:

  1. I have high hopes for Dan on Strictly! That sign is brilliant but what a price! Hope it goes somewhere that it can be seen and enjoyed by many.

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    1. I'm not sure about your hopes for Dan! we shall see

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  2. I love your Autumn display. You always do such nice seasonal arrangements. Your orange dahlias are beautiful too. I hope your new week starts out well for you!

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  3. How lovely to see your Autumnal display out. They always took lovely.
    I felt the same about Strictly - it was a lovely feel good couple of hours' viewing and I am really looking forward to the competition. There wasn't one contestant I took an immediate 'dislike' (you know what I mean) to although I had to work at Tilly Ramsey because I don't like her dad!! Poor girl.
    xx

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    1. I don't really do ornaments and nik-naks but the seasonal stuff is OK because I can dust and put away and then get out something different. I've managed to avoid ever watching any Gordon Ramsey programmes!

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  4. That is a great idea to have a village 'yard sale' to raise funds for village facilities/school. I hope you achieve a satisfactory clear out too.

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    1. It's got more popular this year. Hope the weather is fine next Sunday

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  5. I love your mantle and I am going to look at mine for the window sill I have lots of mushrooms that I made in pottery several years ago.
    We had an event in the village hall a cream tea a money raiser for a young child with cancer, I did not do the tea but did buy for some raffle tickets and some millionaires shortcake - delicious.
    Hazel 🌈🌈

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    1. Hope the fundraiser made lots for the child in your village

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  6. I think this need to prepare must be in our genes from our early ancestors especially once they settled. Just made one batch of marmalade, yum!

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    1. I got a tin of cheats orange marmalade - going to add a tine of pineapple for a change

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  7. Lovely Autumn display and I especially like the little jug. Those four little books are just my kind of books I am sure they will be an interesting read.

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    1. The larger of the books is bits for the WI magazine going back years - lots of good information - I might use some of the older ads on the blog - they are quite funny now

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  8. Love your Autumn display and those Dahlias are beautiful.

    It would be great if our little town had a yard sale, we also have loads of stuff that should never have come with us, the pitfall of leaving Alan to do a good section of the packing 🤣🤣

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    1. The display makes me smile and I like finding little bits to change it round

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  9. I'm especially fond of both the beautiful plates and mushrooms. I always get sad when I pick the last of the flowers.

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    1. Hopefully once the Sedums and Asters grow I shall have some October flowers to bring in

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  10. I put my Autumn decor out a few days ago too. I let my daughter pick from the things I have to go to her home so I am trimming my pile of decorations a little each year. It makes me feel good when she selects something and then displays it in her home.
    Good luck with your yard sale!

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    1. Thank you - just hope the weather is good for Sunday

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  11. What a lovely idea to have your Autumn display.

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    1. I don't have many things standing around because I don't like dusting! But I don't mind this little display and will change it around often

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  12. I am not ready for autumn, but love your little bookcase bits. It does set the stage for things to come.

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    1. It's turned quite Autumnal here in the last few days with misty mornings and leaves falling.

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  13. Your Autumn display is lovely. I've never seen a Small Copper butterfly. The flowers in your garden do a good job attracting lovely butterflies. I've also collected a few boxes of items I am not using. It's all in storage until I find a way to sell or donate everything. Your upcoming village yard sale is timed well.

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    1. The village yard sale is at just the right time but I'm worried that it's not been well publicized although as I'm on one of the through roads of the village people should find my stuff easily

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