Won’t You Join Me At the Table?

Happy Saturday at the table this morning. Coffee cup in hand. Cool weather just outside the door.

Do you have plans for a glorious Saturday?

I’m headed out to find pumpkins today for a project to share with you all.

I’m a little late to the party of adding pumpkins to my porch.

Sharing finds at the table this morning first!

There’s so many great finds to share with you at the table this week.

This recipe stopped me in my tracks when my friend, Missy, shared it! Seriously! You can find her recipe for it here. Ready in 15 minutes. Yes, please.

I love this idea for keeping dried oranges vibrant. You can find my friend at Stone Gable’s post here. I love that she also has other ideas for using them.

If you are a vintage decorator? Robyn is your girl. A blogging mentor for me, she always inspires me in her decorating and life. Fall inspiration from her found here. I could watch her set a beautiful table as often as she creates them!

I’ve been on a hunt for some brown transferware to add to our table this fall for gathering. Liz always inspires me with hers.

My friend shared this House and Garden home that is not what you’d expect in fall decorating…but, oh, so lovely. The UK always draws you in to cozy and inviting.

This week at the table?

Well, this week has been more “readying for fall”.

When the weather is gorgeous, crisp air and cooler temperatures? I’m thinking on all that is best to be done outside.

FINALLY, the reformation of two beautiful four drawer antique chests began. I was hopeful to simply refinish them.

But, even Joy at Lamon Antiques ,where I purchased them, told me she felt certain that they would have to be painted. After sanding, sadly, she was right.

Be watching for the finished results.

Now, so many decisions on paint is the next to be made.

The darker Bobo hydrangeas have once again been added with faux pumpkins and pinecones to the wooden container on the screened porch.

More recipes happened in the kitchen.

This week? I was inspired to create a pumpkin pasta from someone who came across my feed. My husband suffers from food allergies and gluten sensitivity…so why not give that pumpkin pasta a new gluten free version? I’ll be sharing that one soon!

I have several pumpkin recipes that I have been working to make my own this week. Tweaking always happens!

My husband loves my roasted tomato sauce, which was again made this week. I think the cooler temperatures will wipe out the rest of the tomato season…which always makes me sad.

Aren’t the colors of those tomatoes gorgeous?!

Tomato plants were covered during potential frost nights…but, even though they are loaded with green tomatoes, the wonderful season of tomatoes is truly coming to an end.

Soup Season!

The cooler temperatures here ushered in the official launch of soup season. While my husband enjoyed beef stew I had added to the freezer, my menu needed French Onion soup. A fast and easy version was created and shared this week. If you love French Onion soup, hope you will give this one a try.

If you love caramelized onions, a great crockpot recipe for those is included in that post.

Do you need more soups in your life?

If, so?

I’m your friend.

Here are a few of my favorites that may make their appearance for those with feet under my table next week…

• Loaded potato soup

• Tomato Basil Soup

Sharing my favorite sweet potato chili in the October VUE magazine this month.

This recipe was shared this week with guests who had their feet under my table.

TIP: Just leave out the pasta to make it gluten free.

Do you love chowders?

One of my friends shared many from several of my friends in one post. Thanks, Stacy! I think I’ll need to try them all.

Don’t they look amazing?

Hope this week finds you filled with conversations and activities that bring warmth and enrichment to your life.

I’m seeking those, as well.

So very thankful that you have joined me here. I never take your time or engagement for granted. Always truly grateful for your support and comments.

Happy Saturday, friends,