I love Autumn too! Your mums remind me that I need to get to the nursery to buy my own in just that orangy color - it says FALL so much better than yellow or pink, doesn't it? ::Jill

My crepe myrtle is very skimpy with the flowers, so it's a treat to see yours! They're beautiful. ::Jill

I wish I could day trip through a french lavender field! ::Jill

I like the Eiffel Tower, you, and the armchair. I'm guess I'm not much help, but they all say "this is a lovely, interesting blog, come stay awhile"! And I'm wishing I could take those little dice pieces out of the old banner photo - they'd be a nice addition to my own small collection of tiny vintage dice! ::Jill

Happy Birthday dear Annie! You are forever young! xo ::Jill

That is really exciting! What a lovely party it must have been. I think Colin Firth makes a better Darcy, though! :) xo Jill

I'm as ready as can be! Merry Christmas to you Corey! ::Jill

Oh Corey, I'm so sorry to hear that! Yours is the third nasty fall I've heard about in 24 hours! I do hope you heal quickly. ::Jill

The roses are beautiful! Just perfect for a celebration such as this. happy PS! ::Jill

Happy Birthday Annie, from California. I've so enjoyed reading about the delicious recipes you share with Corey, and the bits and pieces from your life. My grandmother lived to 99 years - I wish you many more lovely days filled with life's simple pleasures. ::Jill

My dream house pretty much matches yours. Just add a lovely English garden on one side and a potager on the other and it would be pure bliss! ::Jill

Absolutely gorgeous! Happy Easter to you and your family! xo Jill

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10. Just tell brother Mathew to shut his eyes and turn his back. I think he's in the minority! ::Jill

Oh I am! Especially at the photo of the charming neighborhood - that sort of thing always makes me smile! ::Jill

It's still summer here too - the weather goes back and forth, back and forth. I sure wish Autumn would take control! But how nice of you to have an end-of-summer giveaway! xo Jill

I have the bug! Just yesterday, while my husband was driving, I saw a broken table on the side of a busy road and my head swiveled so fast I practically broke my neck trying to see it better. Before I had a chance to say a word, and without even looking to see what I had seen, Will said NO. He doesn't have the bug.

I adore your centerpiece! I love our country's history too - and I also have Philadelphia on my list! We've visited Washington DC, Mt Vernon, Williamsburg and Gettysburg, but there's still more to do. One day! ::Jill