Article: Have a Great Fall

[Sara Noel]

Summer memories are lingering in the back of our minds, but Fall or Autumn (whichever you prefer) is, in its own right, beginning to show off - with bright colors, harvest aromas, and that wonderfully exhilerating chill in the morning hours and that quilt-hugging breeze in the evening. Apples are the ambassadors for
Fall: Quick Fall Dip:
1 pkg. (8 ozs.) cream cheese, room temperature, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped, red/golden delicious apples, orange juice
Blend together all ingredients except apples and orange juice.
Wash and slice apples, leaving the skin on. Dip in orange juice. Drain well. Arrange in a circle around your bowl of apple dip. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Quilts are not just to be used as bed covers. Enjoy them in other rooms in your home as well. Use a light padded one as a table
covering or on the back of a rocking chair or occasional chair.
Place them within easy reach near a fireplace or sofa, so family or guests can curl up and enjoy a crisp evening. Use them where your bookcases are as a good book, comfortable chair, and a cozy quilt go hand in hand. Fleece throws and blankets work well too.
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Use raffia or fall ribbon as curtain tie-backs or to add a bit of color at the end of curtain or drapery rods. Scatter felt or silk autumn leaves in all the wonderful colors on tables, or shelves. Cut out a pattern from some leaves you find in your back yard and then transfer to felt or colorful fall material. Sew or glue onto potholders and place-mats. Add some flannel between two
leaves, sew together and use as hot pads, or coasters for drinks.
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Near entryways and especially back doors that everyone uses - place some colorful fleece scarves in orange, yellow, and purple. Cut from a piece of fleece and cut a fringe at the ends - remember fleece does not ravel so don't be afraid to cut. Everyone walking out will have a great scarf for a bit of added
warmth. Place in a basket or box that you have decorated with fall foliage/colors, and designs.
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Have Fun this Fall and let your imagination, creativity and enthusiasm create wonderful accents for home, and the great outdoors. ENJOY!
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 September Arleen has written numerous books and articles on the simple/rustic lifestyle. For a free newsletter visit: http://www.arleenssite.com Enjoy Today!
It's our "Present" from God!

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