It’s October 12th and I’m off to Tyler, Texas for their annual (and much-celebrated) Rose Festival. This rose lover has been counting the days. And by the time I return, fall in New England should be making itself known. This is my favorite time of the year and it can’t come soon enough.
Which is why I couldn’t resist reflecting back on past fall decorations…
from the front door…
to autumn tabletops…
to a very memorable fall luncheon in a private ballroom.
And of course, the Parterre Bench makes a cameo appearance!
Frankly, I’m enjoying this inspiration from past years, for as soon as I arrive back home I’ll need to be putting the finishing touches on my Fall decorations.
Given the 2 storms in one week, and just Mother Nature’s arbitrary personality, we’ll never know what to expect for Fall 2021, so all the more reason to treasure these existing images!
Beautiful fall photos…hope to get up there at Thanksgiving! Enjoy the Rose Festival!
Hope you make it up also, John! And the Rose Festival was beyond fabulous (hence my late replies to this blog) xB
Perfection
You are so very talented. I can’t choose a favorite but the branches and leaves that arch over the front door really stands out to me! If only I had your touch! Enjoy Tejas and Happy Fall!
My dear Bettie,
You brought fall to me! Living here in FL I miss the colors and all your beautiful decorations makes me remember my house and and trees in CT.
enjoy your trip to Texas!
I hope we can get together soon.
Sending much love,
Cecile
Yes, Connecticut is so beautiful in any season, but somehow doesn’t hold the same charm for me after you departed…
The Rose Festival was AB FAB, do not miss a chance to attend! Hoping to make a get together work next year!! xxB
Thank you, that was an effort, given the scarcity of colored leaves last year…
The Rose Festival was AB FAB!!! Have you ever been ? xB
Lovely, graceful, inspirational -I always enjoy my “eye candy” dessert by reading this blog.
I know those Texans are going to enjoy your “messing with them!”
Those Texans were DIVINE> I came home with my head in the clouds, can’t wait to share on a blog…SOON! xxB
Oh it’s all beautiful Bettie! I can’t wait for more photos when you get back – I’ve always wanted to see New England in the fall for real. Maybe next year! 🙂
Have a great trip!
Hang on, Barbara, my Fall ’21 post is coming out next week, the 28th!! Xb
Beautiful! Looking forward to your Fall photos. Hello Texas…enjoy!
Pictures coming out next week, the 28th!! Thanks, Nancy xB
You will love Tyler! My uncle was a doctor in Tyler for almost 50 years. Both of my cousins were in Rose Festival. I tell people “Texas is not really the South, but Tyler is!” Enjoy~
Perfect quote, Nancy! I adored every minute and was awestruck by the beauty of the costumes themed to “Secrets of the Garden.”
I’m working on a post now! xB