Enjoy the Fall!

Be prepared for the first chill by setting your fireplace with logs for a cold evening.  If you don't have a fireplace, light some candles instead. Check out your recipe cards for a favorite hearty stew or casserole and plan to dish that up for your family.  Indulge in a nice bottle of red wine to serve with it. Offer soup for lunch with warm crusty rolls. my favorite is my Minestrone!  

Make a batch of pancake batter when cooking the evening meal, pop it in the fridge for a quick start in the morning.

Set you lamps on a timer to come on as the daylight fades, so your home is welcoming when you get home in the evening.

Rope Lighting

The Last Big Job For The Fall! Organizing The Garden, Patio and Deck!

We are fortunate here in South Carolina that we don't have to batten down the hatches when the seasons change, (except for hurricanes, that is!) but we do need some moderate cleaning up of our outside living spaces.  For example, our grill was rarely covered during the summer months, now it's time to hose that baby down and cover our BBQ, we will still use it but not as often. Check the condition of your BBQ utensils, are they a little worn? Hint, hint for your Christmas List!


Pool floats and toys need to be put away, and summer accessories stored away to make room for table top fire bowls and seasonal candles.  In fact, anything exposed to the elements should be stored in the dry space, such as the garage or a shed.  This will reduce the amount of cleaning and power washing we will have in the spring.  If you have a sheltered area on your patio you may be able to leave some items outside, and enjoy your garden year round.