I feel fall coming on...

some autumn yard and garden clean-up and possibly a Sunday d.i.y. project.  Today was the first day here in the Philly area that I had to wear a jacket and it was the perfect cool and breezy morning for a cappuccino and pumpkin scone on the way to work...a wonderful friday treat.

photo by gangakinarewala

We are renting out our 'old' house until it sells (the renters move in next weekend) so we'll spend some time tomorrow morning getting the yard and garden all tidy for their arrival.  I will be sad to say goodbye to my summery tomato plants, but I think their time has officially ended.

photo by Sikario

Fall is a great time for some deep-cleaning around the house and for seasonal projects.  I like this fall chore checklist by Organized Home.  Honestly, I NEVER get through an entire list like that.  I would have to take a week off of work!  But it's a good reminder of some of the important items to take care of.  Here's another good checklist by This Old House.  And before winter officially arrives, why not try out this home energy saving checklist by Lowe's.

Remember this chair?  Well instead of the Joel Dewberry fabric I was considering, I decided to go with Amy Butler's Lotus fabric in Yellow Full Moon from purl soho.  And it arrived today!  Once I get it covered, we can stop calling it the 'bird poo' chair.  (they are actually paint drips, not poo)

Have a great weekend!

Comments

[Bethany]

I am laughing at your name of "bird poo chair"!!!!! And of course, I LOVE the fabric you chose to cover it with! The gingko photo is beautiful...I thought you'd taken it at first. And I had thought you did sell your old house. I'm glad you could find renters. Thanks for the house links too... I guess it is that time. Hope you have a great weekend, and thanks for your comments today... for some reason you already seem like an old friend to me!

[Bhavna]

psst...the first photo - I love the name of the flickr photographer..'Ganga-Kinare-Wala' is an hindi phrase and means 'the one who lives on the bank of river ganges'...
:-)

[Sonciary Honnoll (Dabbieri Blog)]

Thanks for the check lists! I'm going to see what I still need to do. :)

PS: I just love Fall.

[clutter clearing]

Take half a day to go through your house with an eye to remove things you don't need or use. The results will free up valuable space. Items in good condition can be donated to charities or given away on Freecycle (see resources). Recycle (see resources) what you can and the rest is probably destined for the landfill.