The end of autumn and other things
Autumn weather is finally here. Just in time to wind things down and move towards Advent. Rumor has it there will be a freeze tonight. I gathered up what could be the last of the pumpkins and zinnias, and I am anxious for Sweet Man to get home from his trip to L.A. so he can get the wood stove up and burning. I love coming home on a cold, crisp, dark night and seeing smoke coming out of the chimney. One of those little things that reminds me of the miracle that is Preservation Acres and our life here.
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I have been trying to Hygge it up with lots of cozy blankets, slow food, and candles. Also, extra-cozy clutter. Is that part of Hygge? That’s a thing right? I love that Christmas decor is in all my favorite local shops, but I just can’t start decorating until after Thanksgiving, so up went the Grateful banner instead.
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Miles performed his last march as part of the JR High marching band. Next year he will be in SR high and life will move from #thursdaynightlights to #fridaynightlights. We are now solidly a band family and part of a band family community, which is such a gift. Who knew that our way into community here would be through our kids?
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October was an intense month for traveling, speaking and consulting, not to mention all things band (tournament month baby!) My last travel until mid-December was this past weekend in Memphis, which meant I could drive and hit my favorite spots such as Ikea and the Pottery Barn/Williams-Sonoma outlets. This meant I was able to eat my beloved Ikea meatballs and look for inspiration for our bathroom remodels (coming Spring 2019!)
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This is the tub I shamelessly climbed into to test. It is not an Ikea tub (they don’t make those – yet) but it is one I have looked out several times. I wanted to make sure that my not-tiny self would fit. And guess what? I did 
