Friday's Feature: dede etsy shop

Dear Reader,

Accent pillows are such a fabulous way to brighten up a room and to give a fresh appearance to a space.  (Oh how my husband appreciates the times when I redecorate a room with new pillows rather than a paint job!)  I particularly enjoy tucking pillows in spaces where there are lots of hard surfaces - by the bench at the front door or on a side chair in the corner of our dining room.  What an easy means of softening and giving personality! 

The shop that I am featuring this week specializes in making beautiful pillows, rich with lovely textures and charming color palettes and themes.  Below I have highlighted three examples of the great finds you will discover in the dede etsy shop.  Enjoy!

Sincerely,
Abi

French Rose Pillow in Oatmeal and Robin Egg Blue Linen

Burlap Linen Nest Pillow

Green Hydrangea Bloom Pillow on Dusty Blue Linen

Apple Picking

Dear Reader,

My son and I have gone apple picking twice this year with my mother-in-law.  It's becoming an annual tradition (maybe it already is?), and I think it's one of my favorite signals of fall.  I am usually a Golden Delicious girl, loving the versatility of this variety.  This year, though, I really started liking the Empire apple.  I think we've picked about 40 lbs. of apples this year, and the amazing news is that there are probably only 8 apples remaining!  More next year.

Sincerely,
Abi

On the Menu: Pumpkin Bread

Dear Reader,

This is another tried and true recipe from a close family friend (and my first babysitter as a child!)  Enjoy!

Sincerely,
Abi

P.S. I've never tried substituting applesauce for some of the oil in this recipe, but I think that would work out fine.  (This is a once a year treat recipe for us!)

Inspiring Words...

"There are three things I've learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and The Great Pumpkin."

- Linus on It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

[OK, not really inspiring, but a fun quote in celebration of Autumn and Halloween.  Trick or treat.  Sincerely,  Abi]