The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Cool, Crisp Autumn Days

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Cool, Crisp Autumn Days

Our flowerbeds are loving this cool, crisp autumn air! The rain has passed and it is overcast, but you can still appreciate the beauty of Fall.

7 comments:

Rikkij said...: Audrey-looks lovely, but I feel I've been in rain for weeks. could use some sun. ~rick; October 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM
audrey said...: Yes, Rick, sun would be nice. It is trying to peak out of the clouds today here in the Roanoke Valley. One day soon!
Have a great weekend.; October 17, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful...Beautiful.... Our flowers are gone & we have snow!! Today, Saturday, we have "snizzle" (combo of snow & drizzle)...
Have a Great Day!
Love,
Marilyn; October 17, 2009 at 2:59 PM
audrey said...: Marilyn, I want snow ~ but not until Christmas!! Nothing like a white Christmas. Being from Ohio, I miss those snowy days. Until then, I am blessed to have this wonderful weather here in the Roanoke Valley and able to enjoy many of the flowers into November and beyond.; October 17, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: I am a bit GREEN with envy (in a good way!) that you still have such luscious flower color in your yard! Ours is gone....shot...just the trees now turning and starting their show, which is winderful too.
Your lantana is beautiful; I've not had it for years. And my dad used to breed geraniums, when he had retired and was ill. He had the most spectacular ones......would give them to everyone in the neighborhood.
Good memories with these photo!

XXOO!!
Anne; October 18, 2009 at 8:27 AM
audrey said...: Our Lantana did very well this year and I had a wonderful assortment of colors. I am happy for you that the memories of your Dad include precious flowers, Anne.
I do appreciate that we still have color and beauty in the yard for a while longer. This time of year the grass is so green - I love it. Too hot in the summer and things are drier and not as vibrant.; October 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Amanda said...: beautiful flowers! love the pictures!; October 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM

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