I went in for one of these... just because there is no better feeling than holding a Red Cup in your hands!

And then I saw this on the shelf!

so I snatched it up! Christmas Blend in the morning makes me even happier than a Red Cup!
and then I whipped out my Red card to pay...

and asked if I wanted one of these for free!!

So I went in for this

and got all of this!!!

And I finally got motivated to start Rebecca's memory board. The same one she has been begging me for for months! And I went at it freehand... (perhaps next time I'll use a ruler and be more precise!) But I'm pleased so far... just a little more to add... It's totally Lilly inspired. Can you see what I used with the swatches? She loves all things Lilly... I'm going to add a few more things, find some pictures of her friends, add one of my cartoons and wrap it up and put it under the tree!

This tree stands outside my bedroom window. I meant to take a picture of it with all the leaves still on it, but I was a day too late. I love looking out at that red barn. It makes me happy. It belongs to our neighbor, a retired orthopedic surgeon... we have no idea what's in there. I do know he has some grapes... I think he should turn it into a little winery... I've told him as much. I covet his house. I'll try to get a picture of it. I want to move there when I retire!

I don't know what these bushes are but they are gorgeous! I've never seen pink in the fall before! Our whole cul-de-sac is lined with these beautiful bushes. Tomorrow I'll get my shears and cut a few so I can enjoy them indoors!

This bright red maple tree belongs to another neighbor. The red is outstanding!

Here the trees (a town away) are only just starting to turn...

And another reason I love the fall! Starbucks' Thanksgiving Blend is out! Just one more month before my favorite Christmas Blend hits the shelves. (My nighttime and morning beverages!)

And... I even saw a Red Cup this morning! I'll have to go tomorrow to see if it's really true! Oh I love this time of year... the cooler temperatures... the heavy sweaters... the fires in the fireplace... the red cups... the falling leaves... and the holidays!!!

It's a busy time of year but I love it so!!

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