loudly and clearly signals the end of summer...
the days are shorter
the flowers fade
Cooler temperatures
salty ocean breezes
foggy mists shroud the garden
petals fall
plants change colour
leaves begin to fall from the trees
Jude The Obscure has put on such an amazing show this summer!
I cannot remember a year when our roses have performed so well.
There have been many hours invested in dead heading
which encourages repeat flushes of flowers
the effort has definitely paid off...
We may even enjoy blooms well into the fall.
I've noticed many spider webs in the garden
which also signal that Fall is coming soon.
My energy and enthusiasm in the garden is waning...
the
new
season
changes our focus
moving hobbies indoors
instead of outside.
A general tidy up is happening...
in the garden and soon the closet!
The wardrobe swap out was accomplished this weekend.
It didn't take long
(there are not many clothes)
the bed gets covered with spring and summer clothes
waiting to go downstairs to the guest room closet.
Many garments are worn all year long...
denim, jeans, dresses
quite a few tops span the seasons
with the addition of a vest or cardigan.
The fall and winter wear is brought upstairs
then I scrutinize the condition of the items
donating the pieces are tired or lack lustre.
(I filled a bag!)
Noting items that I need to replace...
I've already purchased Eileen Fisher black pants
a pair of Ralph Lauren tweedy skinny pants.
Last month new lingerie was purchased.
I like to put my sandals away
bring out my boots and loafers.
I always give them a polish before wearing them
and
clean and polish the summer shoes
ready for storage until another season.
The handbags get a treatment too...
This neutral polish works with all of my leather accessories.
The strap on my watch is looking quite worn so I may have to replace it soon.
It is going on 4 or 5 years old so that is not a surprise.
This ESQ watch is so old I cannot remember what year I purchased it...
I do know that my parents gave me some money one Christmas when the children were small.
I shopped the sales after the holidays and bought it for half price.
It has kept good time all these years...
the style is classic
which makes it so versatile.
The limelight hydrangeas are the current stars of the Humble Bungalow Garden.
They have been so happy in the warm summer sunshine...
I must remember to pick some to bring inside to dry.
Soon they will crisp up, fade and dry to the colour of straw.
Their shape will hold up through most of the fall and winter
giving the garden some interest
until they will be cut down in the early Spring.
How is your garden shaping up?
Have you swapped out your clothes for a new season yet?
Have you perused the September issues of Vogue, Elle or Bazaar?
Do you want to buy some new pieces for Fall?
Have you seen anything in the shops that might tempt you?
I'd love to hear from you!
Well I must close for now and get some chores done around here.
Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Garden.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
