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Monday, November 24, 2008

Nanny, Nanny, Boo Boo and one last look at Fall Flowers

Is anyone still looking for their Thanksgiving turkey? I found one!
When we moved into our new home two years ago, our youngest daughter was still living at home. She came running into the kitchen one morning yelling, "Mom come quick!!" This is what was peering into her bathroom window. We have a walkout basement so this was at ground level. We could not get over how he was just peeking in the window like nobody's business. We officially called him the "Peepin' Tom". We kept hearing a funny noise coming from the next room and there was yet another Tom peeking in that window. He was HUGE but I didn't get his picture.
Yesterday my husband and I watched a flock of about 15 out in the woods behind us. They must be on the run! As excited as I am for the approaching Christmas season, there is a part of me that hates to give up the deep fall colors, full of richness and warmth.
I will be finishing up my grocery shopping today for our Thanksgiving meal and figuring out my table settings. Good bye Fall,
.........until next year.........

17 comments:

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

How cute.. a "peeping tom".. We had about 20 of them on the west side of the house last week. A few years ago I got my husband a turkey feeder and they come up by the droves to eat the crushed corn..we have not had one come this close though..I love all your fall decor... it will be sad to say goodbye to it for yet another year won't it? But I love decorating for Christmas. I'm so glad you found me.. I'll put you on my list of stops each day.:-)
hugs ~lynne~

Pug1 said...

Lovely floral arrangements!! I love the fall colors too...sniff, sniff..but then again I also like the idea of a winter wonderland! CHEERS! Michele

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

I too hate to see the end of fall, but winter has its beauty too I suppose. Your peeping tom is massive!!! Hope you day is a good one, Chrissy

Anonymous said...

Hi Donna! I'm so sorry it took me this long to visit your blog!!! Thank you for your comment on my dumpster dive find!!! I'm terrible about checkin my e-mail posts first so I sometimes miss a good thing!lol I love your floral arrangements and I agree you should teach HGTV faux is okay!!!lol I use them all the time! love your furniture and I don't think anything could be wrong whatever you decide on the pretty little side chair you found at auction. Can't wait to see what you do! I've entered you on my list so I can find you again!lol Happy Thanksgiving - Sincerely, Jeannette

Cathy said...

LOL!! The arrangements are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Your arrangements are stunning! Love the Peeping Tom! Happy Holidays!

Gone said...

Cute story!!!

I still am looking for my turkey...gotta go shopping tomorrow or Wednesday!!

Kristens Creations said...

Hi Donna, my husband would have gone running for his gun! LOL! Your fall arrangements are really pretty. It is a shame we have to put them up. I just put mine up in the attic, no room in the closet.

Thanks for stopping by and your nice compliments!! Kristen

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Loved your peeping tom story! Your fall arrangements are beautiful. I bet you will have some gorgeous Christmas ones too. Can't wait. laurie

Meadowsweet Days said...

Hi Donna,
So nice to meet you too! Thanks for visiting my blog!
It's always great to meet another floral designer!

Carol

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Yes, they do make a turkey/deer feeder. I believe I got this one thru Sportsmans Guide catalog.. But dh just told me you might be able to find one at Cabelo's not sure if I spelled that right..lol
It runs on 3 "huge" batteries. They are so much fun to watch them come up at the same time each day. It spins out ever so often and it's on the ground for them to just eat and eat. Keep me posted, I hope you locate one for your hubby. hugs ~lynne~

nikkicrumpet said...

Hey Donna! It's so nice to meet you. I'm really glad you stopped by my blog. I love the picture of your peeping Tom..how funny is that. We get a lot of wild turkeys around here...but I've never had one peer in my windows! I absolutely adore your floral arrangements...they are so luxurious and elegant! Wow!

Bo said...

I'm glad you thought to take a picture of your peepin' Tom... and your floral arrangements are stunning! Happy Thanksgiving! Bo

Carol said...

I love your arrangements. I have such a tiny little house. Makes me want to decorate! I love fall colors too! Thanks for letting me see one last look at their beauty. Carol

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Hi, Donna, thanks for stopping by. Yep, you guessed it, I did come home empty handed. I have to be really particular about what I bring home these days, there's just no more room.

Happy Thanksgiving!

DESIGN BY CATHLEEN said...

Hi Donna,

So Glad to hear you enjoyed my Blog, Of course the Red leather doesn't have to be masculine! LOL, especially with one of your beautiful arrangements! I enjoyed your blog too, :-) and Love the peeping Tom!
I'll be back!

LillyB said...

Your arrangements are beautiful! I will admit I am a serial killer when it comes to live plants but I can keep a fake one alive much longer ??? I love these arrangements! Your peeping Tom is adorable!