Storm prep, tea-lover style

By the time this post appears online, Georgia is expected to be deluged with rain and increasing winds from Hurricane Irma, so I would appreciate prayers for our safety (and ongoing electricity!) during this storm. I do have my stovetop teakettle ready because our gas stove can still heat water in the event of a power outage. Saturday, though, was a beautiful, sunny day, and while I was out shopping, I came across a new magazine I wanted to share with you, Celebrating Everyday Life by Country Sampler. Now I don't believe I've ever purchased Country Sampler because my own decorating style is more traditional and void of any rustic touches, but this issue wasn't what I'd consider "country" at all!

For one thing, I give them points for creating what is actually a *pretty* Halloween-type display that could easily be tweaked for lots of fall occasions, with its whimsical color palette and the miniature pumpkins strewn about.
There are some yummy-sounding recipes to try (Pumpkin Soup, Chocolate Orange Babka Loaf), and I was quite smitten by this red transferware Christmas tablescape too.
The magazine features a lifestyle expert I've never heard of before, Jennifer Carroll (do you know this name?), but I sure like her styling as seen in this magazine. If you like to pick up new magazines each fall and Christmas, this is a great one to add!