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    This, That and the Other

    10/19/2012 · by Tricia

    Little girl sitting in the leaves.
    Hello, lovely people. I hope all is well in your corner of the world.
     
    Not much going on here, I’ve been busy with a little of this and a little of that. Much of my life, at the moment, seems to be focused on fall and all its happenings…like a lot of you, I’m sure.
     
    The leaves here have already changed color and many of them are now carpeting the ground, fulfilling their new purpose…a form of exercise and play. The other day, as more leaves dropped all around us, we raked a bunch of them up into a big pile and had a lot of fun jumping in them. My little girl would pick up an armful, toss them into the air and they’d float down landing on her head…she’d just laugh and laugh. I mostly just worked the rake and the camera, enjoying her happiness.
    Colorful autumn leaves
    As the seasons’ change and the weather gets crisp it makes a person want to bake more, don’t you think? That’s kind of how I’ve been feeling anyway.
     
    Last week, I kept thinking about how good something with pumpkin sounded, but since I was a bit undecided on what that something might be, I made a spice cake instead. Topped with some cinnamon, cream cheese frosting, and a handful of pecans, it was yummy, just like I’d hoped.
     
    So good, that I threw part of it in the garbage so that I wouldn’t eat it all.
    Little pumpkin with long stem.
    Speaking of food, I have a funny story for you.
     
    The other evening, while my kids were at church, I decided to pass the time by lounging around on the couch, watching The Voice, and gobbling down some crackers. So after a little me time, I finally head back to church and while I’m there I go into the bathroom, look in the mirror, and discover that I’ve been strolling around the building with a big cracker stuck to the front of my shirt!  Good heavens, I’m so lame.
     
    Well anyway, I guess I should go and figure out my kids’ Halloween costumes now…a witch and a hippie are their selections. The witch is coming together pretty good…the hippie, not so much.
     
    Have a great weekend!
     
    xo
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    1. elizabeth says

      October 19, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      That cake looks so yummy! The fall photos are beautiful. The cracker story…well, thanks for the chuckle. Kind of reminds me when I wore one of those stick on size tags on the leg of my jeans all day long.

    2. Cozy Little House says

      October 19, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      The leaves in your neck of the woods are so lovely. I don't have any around here (in my yard) that I can photograph. And I can't walk well enough to get the neighbors. That dessert looked delectable!
      Brenda

    3. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

      October 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      The fall foliage you captured is stunning! Wish we had color like that around here. Oh, how many times I've been in public and looked in the mirror later to discover food stuck to my clothes or teeth! Or toilet paper trailing off my shoe… I'm a dork and have come to accept that. ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. Blondie's Journal says

      October 19, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Your daughter is precious, I like this age! Don't worry about eating the cake…raking leaves burns a lot of calories! Funny story about the cracker. I am notorious for spilling things on my clothes. My hubby says I don't eat close enough to my plate. I need to tuck a napkin in my collar! lol! Your cream cheese frosting looks SO good. Do you have a recipe? I just use the canned stuff which is awful!

      XO,
      Jane

    5. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

      October 19, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      What a beautiful post~ love your photos of your daughter and the cracker story is too funny!! Sounds like something I would totally do!! ๐Ÿ™‚ xoxox

    6. Kรคranรฅn says

      October 19, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Wonderful autumn photos!!

    7. Al says

      October 19, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      Lovely photos! That cake looks delicious…. can you share the recipe with us? Always love to visit your blog, it makes me smile. Have a wonderful weekend.

    8. Alice says

      October 19, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      The cake sounds yummy, and I can't believe you trashed part of it!!!! That's cake murder!

      Thanks for sharing your lovely photos and the chuckle inducing story about the cracker stuck on your shirt. Believe me, you are not alone in that kind of embarrassment.

      Have a wonderful weekend!

    9. Vibeke Sรฆther Svenningsen says

      October 19, 2012 at 6:14 pm

      I just love this pictures:))Autumn is a wonderful time!
      Lots of hugs from Vibeke in Norway:)

    10. Keeping it Cozy says

      October 19, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      You've captured fall so beautifully, Tricia. Yes, I love to bake more than ever as the days get cooler and spice cake is one of my favorites. The pictures of your daughter playing in the leaves are just adorable… my girls have been spending a lot of time each afternoon raking and messing up piles. ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a wonderful weekend!

    11. Lara says

      October 19, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      Beautiful rich color photos!!! My daughter would love to have played in those leaves I'll bet. ๐Ÿ™‚ OH goodness that spice cakes looks delicious… I would of helped you eat that up! ha ha ๐Ÿ™‚ Once when I was in my early twenties, I walked out of a bar bathroom with TP streaming from the bottom of my shoe… Pretty humiliating. Take care and happy Friday!
      Hugs,
      Lara

    12. Pam says

      October 19, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      I'm making pumpkin spice cookies this afternoon – Duncan Hines in a bag though. Glad your daughter had fun playing in the leaves. Some of my best Fall memories are jumping in leaf piles for hours on end.

    13. Blueberry says

      October 19, 2012 at 7:07 pm

      Your posts are always eyecandy for me!:)

    14. Ellie says

      October 19, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      This is a beautiful time of year isn't it – I love all of those lovely warm colours.
      Your spice cake looks so tasty – I would never have been able to through any of it in the bin though.
      Beautiful pictures as usual ๐Ÿ™‚

    15. Deborah says

      October 19, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Tricia!
      Autumn is marvelous! I love all the colour here and the playfulness.
      Your daughter is so sweet, and I can remember days playing in the leaves a long, long time ago. ๐Ÿ™‚
      I love to bake in this season too…its comfy, cozy time time of year and it just calls out for good food! Lol
      That cake looks great!
      Thats hilarious about the cracker too!
      Hey… it just prooves how very real and sweet you are!
      Hugs!!!

      Deborah xoxo

    16. Silvina Soave says

      October 19, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Preciosas todas las fotografรญas!! Hermosos colores. Feliz fin de semana!

    17. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

      October 19, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      Lovely images of our beautiful autumn and your adorable daughter. Not to mention the cake which is where many of my baked goods end up. It's just the two of us now and I'm the bakery eater, so you know how that story goes!

      Our youngest daughter was a hippie in 6th grade. I added some triangle pieces in the bottom seams of a pair of jeans to make bell bottoms. We found a hippie looking peasant blouse and a crocheted long vest from the vintage clothing store in our small town. Small wire framed glasses, big hoop earings, and a beaded band around her forehead brought the look together. Oh, yes, a peace sign medallion and suede moccasins completed the costume. It's the style that was quite popular when I was growing up. :@

    18. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com says

      October 19, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      My daughter is asking me why I'm laughing…HA it's because you are so funny! So something I would do. Love all your photos. So gorgeous. Have a great weekend. xoxo

    19. Susan says

      October 20, 2012 at 12:47 am

      Great photos, Tricia – love them.

      Would you mind telling me where you got the cute gingham spoons – I've seen them and polka dot ones on a few blogs, but haven't found a source – they are adorable!

    20. La Vie Quotidienne says

      October 20, 2012 at 12:55 am

      Lovely, lovely, lovely…and that Cake ~ goodness it looks so yummy. Your daughter is adorable, it must be so much fun to take her picture.

    21. June says

      October 20, 2012 at 2:46 am

      I not laughing at you Tricia :0 but that sounds like something I would do. I love when people are kind enough to point things like that out instead of letting me run amok embarrassing myself.

      Your daughter is a darling and your photos are breath-taking. They always are. SO beautiful!
      sending hugs…

    22. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

      October 20, 2012 at 4:46 am

      That cracker story is so funny, Tricia! Lovely post…such a wonderful fall day in photos! Your little girl is adorable…

    23. Donna Heber says

      October 20, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Lovely autumn photos! I hope you will stop by for a visit.

    24. Alabaster Rose Lifestyle says

      October 20, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      That is too funny Tricia, it sounds like something that would happen to me! ๐Ÿ™‚
      Your photos are stunning as usual and that spice cake looks gorgeous!!
      Can you please share the recipe? I would be so grateful!
      Hope you have a beautiful weekend.
      Sincerely,
      Melinda

    25. Linda R says

      October 21, 2012 at 2:52 am

      What a wonderful post. I just love all your fall photos. I just love this time of year, Don't you. Hope you are having a happy weekend.

      Hugs~

    26. Evelyn S. says

      October 21, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      Your outdoor images are as beautiful as your indoor ones, Tricia! I love your table "setting," and that cute pumpkin! (I tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks yesterday because the advertisements make it look so good. It WAS good…but I don't want to know how many calories were in that 16 oz drink!)

    27. Lisa Gordon says

      October 22, 2012 at 12:38 am

      Your photographs are beautiful, Tricia.
      It looks like you are having a wonderful fall.
      Spice cake sure sounds good at this time of year.
      Pumpkin is my favorite though. If it's got pumpkin in it, I'm in!! Luckily, I am the only one in my household who like it, so it's all mine!!!
      xo.

    28. Dear Lillie says

      October 22, 2012 at 4:40 am

      Love that first picture – she is so adorable! And I laughed about spice cake getting partly thrown in the trash because it was so good – I've done that many a time too to prevent myself from eating something all myself – haha!

    29. Angela says

      October 22, 2012 at 5:31 am

      Hi there, I just discovered your gorgeous blog. I loved your autumn images – it is Spring in my corner of the world but it's always lovely to see those stunning colours. Beautiful inspiration, thank you x

      Angela

    30. Tiffany says

      October 22, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Happy Fall…love the colors and the beautiful shots! Lucky at my house we have repeat costumes, no work for me!

      Tiffany

    31. Katherines Corner says

      October 22, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Beautiful photos Tiffany. Hoping your new week is just as sweet xo

    32. Between You and Me says

      October 22, 2012 at 11:46 pm

      beautiful, beautiful shots….
      what time of day did you shoot these in?
      the colors are sooooo crisp!

    33. BiancoAntico says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:58 am

      Very autumnal, and poetic…

      Viviana

    34. Natalia Glazacheva says

      October 23, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Hello, Tricia! Just found your cute blog and I`m absolutely impressed with your pictures! What camera do you use/ lens / mode? I`m trying to learn the manual mode, but my pics are worst. Very dark and I don`t like the colours. Glad I found you :o) Will put a link to your blog at my sidebar, so I will never miss your posts :o)
      Have a nice day
      hugs
      Natasha

    35. Maria Glazacheva says

      October 23, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      WOW Jolie fotos j'adore voussoirs avait du talant photografique! :O)
      Bonne semaine!
      xxx Maria xxx

    36. Mari Crea says

      October 24, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Nice fall images
      Hugs
      Mari

    37. Maison Beldecor says

      October 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Tricia,
      thanks so much for your kind words – your autumn photos are stunning and the cake looks really great.
      xo Bine

    38. Val says

      October 25, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      Tricia, I love these Fall images. I miss crisp leaves. Gorgeous colors.

    39. Tiffany says

      October 26, 2012 at 12:18 pm

      Florabella Cosmopolitan:)

      Tiffany

    40. michele says

      October 27, 2012 at 3:27 am

      such crunchy, scrumptious images to devour and prime us for the season.

      oh that i had your skillz and camera while in paris!

      this weekend is about organizing all the snaps.

      smiles to you.

      michele

    41. Pieces of Sunshine says

      October 27, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Beautifully chatty post, you make me feel like I can relate to "you" the person and not just sit here in awe of your decorating and photographic genius.

    42. federica says

      October 28, 2012 at 9:34 am

      So nice autumns colors! F.

    43. Privet and Holly says

      October 28, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      It was truly a
      stupendously
      beautiful fall,
      wasn't it? Since
      the rain came
      through, it has
      not been the same,
      but I'm still relishing
      this time before
      hats and gloves
      and big coats are
      the norm!!

      When I bake something
      that nummy, I usually
      freeze half, for later : )

      Hope you had a great
      weekend, Tricia!

      xo Suzanne

    44. Jeane M. says

      October 29, 2012 at 11:09 am

      I get clumsy at times just like you specially after eating someone offered to me :). The cake looks really yummy and little miss looking darling. Sweet week for you. Got my eye on your next posts.

    45. Miky says

      October 29, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      Beautiful post, beautiful picture!
      Miky
      My Blog – Passione Fotografica
      My Facebook Page

    46. aboutgarden says

      October 30, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      very beautiful photos… your little girl like a princess. Princess Autumn!!!!
      i love this season
      xo
      simonetta

    47. Kia says

      November 1, 2012 at 2:36 am

      Yum, that cake looks so yummy, Tricia! I can't believe you threw part of it in the garbage, call me next time, LOL! ;D
      Love all of those lovely warm autumn colors in your beautiful photos, glad you are having a stunning fall foliage. Colors are nice here too this year.
      Hope you are enjoying Halloween with your kids. Your daughter is precious, btw. ๐Ÿ™‚

      http://italiancozycorner.be/Blog/Blog2012/Oct12.php#121029

    48. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

      November 10, 2012 at 6:56 pm

      Hi Dear Tricia!

      Ahh, I have missed your wonderful posts! I am not always able to log onto blogger much these days, and when I do, I certainly enjoy coming to your page!!! Love the way the outfit came out – and your photos are just dazzling as always. I hope to become even half as talented as you when it comes to photography & styling one day. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Hugs,
      Jessie

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