Gathering Together in Watercolor

 "For man, Autumn is a time of Harvest, 

of Gathering Together. . . ."

 Edwin Way Teale       

The weather is changing. . . .

Cool nights and comfortable days. . . .

My thoughts naturally go to visions of Hearth and Home, 

of Harvest and Gathering,

of returning to a Simpler Time. . .

Every year I begin my gathering for the long winter months. . . .

Iron Pots for cooking in the fire. . . .

Handmade Brooms for sweeping the hearth

and dusting the ash off the pots. . . .

Vintage Tins for steaming puddings and breads. . . .

and for preparing those holiday goodies. . .

Wooden Bowls to hold---anything. . . .

Wooden Ware for mixing, tasting, and dipping. . . .

Handmade Rolling Pins for the baked goods. . . .

Gourds for crafting. . . .

Vintage Jugs for the cider. . . .

Redware, Crockery, and Blown Glass to set a rustic table. . . .

Wooden Spools for winding  rag rug strips. . . .

and to double as candle holders. . . . .

Vintage Baskets for storage and supplies. . . .

Yarn for needlework and crafting.

From my kitchen window, I watch the squirrels as they gather pecans, and I think how we're not so different from them. . . .Seems like every living thing feels the winter coming, , , ,
We are ALL busy. . . . Gathering Together. . . .

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"Watercolors" by The Farmer's Daughter and BeFunky.com