August 24, 2009

A Lot Happy...A Little Crazy

Good morning everyone....hope your weekend was lovely and productive or relaxing! Here are a couple of teases about my Fall decorating. Gee, I feel cooler already. Ha!



I love the colors of Fall.....the lushness of the hues just make my heart sing!



I will try very hard on Tuesday and Wednesday to send out reminders about the Rooster Party....I will do my best. We have a lot of blogs signed up and it should be a wonderful time. Again, my thanks to ALL of you for your participation and your kindness in helping me spread the word. You all are amazing! I will see you on Friday and I am so excited to see your Roosters!!!!!
~*~
~ Barb ~

53 comments:

jennifer said...

This morning when I put my kids on the bus it was actually cool outside! I was THRILLED - it has been a hot summer in South Alabama.

Love the sneak peek pictures of your fall decorating items.

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Barb my favorite time of the year is fall...just love seeing all forest up here change its colors...Gilr I have all my fall stuff sitting in my guest room just waiting for me ha ha!!I need to stop blogging long enough to get it out...duh I can't do both ha ha!! May you have a great day my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Becky K. said...

You are a tease. I can't wait to see all of it.

It is an interesting day at Hospitality Lane...but hopefully soon I can decorate for Fall.

Becky K.

Stacey said...

How fun! I'm not quite ready for that yet...but you will get me in the mood.

You don't have to remind me about the Rooster party. I'll be there.

Judy said...

I love your fall decorations. I'm waiting until labor day weekend but I have cheated and put a couple of things out. I love fall!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Very Pretty! Weather was beautiful here this weekend. I am not participating in the rooster party because I don't have any, but looking forward to seeing everyone else's.

Anne Fannie said...

I am so looking forward to fall and putting out my fall decorations. I usually wait till Labor Day weekend to do that but now you got me all excited about putting them out early. It still is hot here, in the upper 90s so I still don't have that fall feeling yet.
All my Roosters in the kitchen are very anxious they can't wait till Friday.
~Ann

common ground said...

I'm READY for FALL! By this time of year I'm DONE with summer! Ready to find some pumpkins!
Debra

Dawn said...

I'm gearing up for a rooster photo shoot today. Have to look our best for the party!
Dawn

Theresa said...

Ahhhh Fall, Fall, beautiful Fall:) I feel cooler too!

Shelia said...

Everything's so pretty, Barb! Can't wait to see more.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Melissa Miller said...

Oh Barb how wonderful! I'm so happy I could inspire you in some small way. I feel honored.
Aren't the precious signs just too cute? I can't
wait to see where you display it. Show us!

Love all your pretty Fall goodies! I'm going to go and set up my decor' and take some photos for the rooster party. Yay!

~Blessings my friend, ~Melissa :)

Sarah said...

You have me eager to see your fall look. I love the fall season and all its holidays and wonderful earthy colors. So hot here in TX that its difficult to think about it though. Thanks for sharing.

I am definitely planning to participate in the Show Us Your Roosters Party on Friday. My Blue Roosters are spotlighted today for Blue Monday. Hope you get a chance to stop by for a visit to see my Blue Rooster Parade. I decided to make each of my posts this week part of the celebration. Look for more in Outdoor Wednesday, Tablescape Thursday, and Pink Saturday ~ Hyacinth

http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/

Terri and Bob said...

I am excited to show you my rooster!!

I am having a good day, too!

Blondie's Journal said...

Barb,

You really are working hard on your fall decor. I can really see how much you enjoy fall, I guess I haven't realized how hot it does get down in Florida. We have had a very cool summer and it doesn't seem right that it is coming to an end...

You also sound so happy and lighthearted! It is almost contagious.

I will try to post tonight. Please come by and let me know when you will have Mr. Linkey up.

Big hugs to you!

xoxo
Jane

ceekay said...

Your decorations look so pretty. I am anxious to see the rooster party....I didn't join cuz you have so many, but I hope to visit some! Have a good week!

Rebecca said...

Looking forward to peeking in on your party, B! Sorry I have no roosters...they flew the coop! :(

Love to you...excited for you!

Rebecca

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

I'm really eager for fall this year. I am every year actually (it's my favorite season!) but I didn't do much fall decorating last year so I am really psyched for it this year.

Looking forwrad to the rooster party & have my post ready...fun, fun!

Mary said...

I just love Byers Carolers...I have several that I put out at Christmas, and have been thinking of getting more to celebrate the other seasons. Yours two are very pretty...love their little faces and outfits...they look so at home on your shelf! I'm still holding on to summer, at least one more week...we're heading into the 90's this week, so no fall for us yet!
Have a wonderful week...see you for the rooster party in a few days!
Mary

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hi Barb, thanks for swinging in. I always enjoy your visits and sweet comments. Spent the day in the hospital , Mr. P had more tests run. While walking out I window shopped the gift shop, they had the prettiest blue rooster. Now, that's one I don't have...lol And I was a good girl and didn't get it..lol.. Looking forward to Friday..hugs ~lynne~

Joyce said...

Of course I go a bit over board when it comes to decos for Halloween but I can't take out those Fall colors yet since I need to really hold onto Summer for as long as I can:)
Joyce

Cathy said...

Barb~
Thanks so much for the warm welcome back!!! I have missed you and your sweet spirit!!!

I love that you have your fall decor out already...I think I am going to do the same...you have inspired me!!! I can't wait to see the rest...your tease is wonderful!!!

I am so looking forward to Friday!!! See you there!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!
XOXO
Cathy

Bearly Sane said...

Am I the only one looking forward to spring? SIGH! Oh I do love that pumpkin soup tourine Barb...keep the decorating coming, it's lovely.
Looking forward to Friday (Friday in Oz - Thursday for you) :)
Hugs,
Sandi

Darlene said...

Oh, I already love seeing your touches of Fall. I am so ready for some cooler weather here. I don't have many roosters but the ones I have are chomping at the bit and ready to show off on Friday!!!! It's going to be fun!!

Joy said...

Goodness, I really need to start my fall decorating soon. Yours are lovely. Makes me anxious for fall to get here.

Tanza said...

Well hello Barb,
This looks beautiful !! I LoVe Fall and Spring .. Your decorations look lovely, and soo warm..I will come see your roosters, I will !! hahaha.. sounds like fun to me !! Hope your day was wonderful !!
hugs and love to you !!
~tea~xo

Eileen said...

It's still very warm by us (our Summer was very late in getting started though so I don't mind a bit!), but your pretty blog is putting me more in the mood for Fall now!
All the best,
Eileen
PS ~ 'Hope you have a wonderful Rooster party!

Artgalcrafts said...

Hi Barb
Your Fall dces look great.
love the colours, but funnily enough in this part of the world we are just going into Spring Sep 1st. is Spring Downunder,(Australia) Southern Hemisphere.
But I can appreciate your beautiful colours.
We have had a very,! very,! mild Winter, and in the last few weeks it has been more like Summer with the beaches crowded, believe it or not.
Looking forward to the Rooster party Have no idea what you mean to do . Hope I am around.
Have a great day
Love
ElizabethXX

Ginger said...

I love the fall colors and the carollers.

Jeanne said...

Hi Barb, thanks for your visit today. I won't forget Friday's rooster event. I will have fun with it. Fall decorating will be a joy this year. today I purchased some pretty fall leaves at a thrift store. My hubby saw this bag of leaves and he asked me what it was. Leaves, of course dear. He thinks I am silly but what does he know about decorating? Nada!!! LOL>

Hugs...Jeanne

Kitty Valerie said...

Your pictures are just adorable!!!
I love brownish colors :)
Regards from South American winter,
Val

Gina said...

Oh Barb, I LOVE your pictures and can't wait to see more. I started this past weekend putting a few things out (thanks to you). This is my favorite time of year too.

Sandy aka Doris the Great said...

Beautiful decorating! Winter lasts so long here in NS and summer so short that I'm hesitant to begin to decorate for fall yet; I usually wait until the first week of October in time for Canadian thanksgiving.

I'm already for Friday's rooster party! My roosters are preening as we speak!

Elise said...

Hello, I'm leaving you a comment to say just what a beautiful blog you have here. Such fascinating and interesting posts. And your pictures... just perfect ! Thank you for sharing all this - and best wishes to you...

Sandi@ My Yellow Door said...

Hi Barb,
I'm all ready for your rooster party and I'm looking forward to it! See you then! Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,
Sandi

Just a little something from Judy said...

I missed visiting the beautiful blogs I get to visit on a daily basis. I really like your new header picture!! It is one I just want to sit and look at. As for the Fall of the year...it is my very favorite and I enjoyed seeing you start the ball rolling. Just looking at your pictures helps me realize how soon it will be here.
As for the Rooster Party, I find myself looking forward to that also. It will surely help me to look at roosters differently than I did in the past.
Wishing you a Happy Monday!

Micki said...

I love the colours of fall too, and it is my favorite time of year.
Micki

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Still working on my Rooster Party! Yes, it takes me forever!

Thank you for stopping by and reminding and thank you so much for leaving the links up for at least a week!!! It also takes me forever to do the blog reading!

I hope that you have some time tomorrow to stop by and see my Beach Party that I am a part of with TheShabbyChicCottage. If you do get a chance, please, please let me know you were there, with a comment ;o)

Can't wait til Friday!

bj said...

Hi, darlin' girl...so sorry if I've missed stopping by. I was gone all of last week..a full week in the mountains of Colorado. Since getting home on Sat. night, busy, busy, busy..
Oh..your Rooster Party is THE talk of the town in Blogland. Everyone is so excited to show their favorite feathers!! Me, included. Your button is on almost every blog I visit and I smile every time I see it. I THOUGHT my post was finished but I keep remembering another rooster and have to add him in...*giggle....
hugs, bj

Lynn said...

OH! I Want To Play The Rooster Party, too!
We just got home from vacation so I just found out today.
Now what dod I do?

SmilingSally said...

Fall? Already? But, it's still August and in the 90s.

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Oh my goodness! Is fall just around the corner!! Fall is my favorite season with all the beautiful colors. I love the teaser presentation you gave us. I am getting that fall season feeling!! Love it! Getting my roosters ready! Hugs!

xinex said...

I don't know, Barb. Fall might be my fave season but I am kinda hoping for summer to linger cause I do not want to turn the pool heater on, trying to save on gas, you know. But I think we will have an early fall. I already noticed some change on the color of some leaves....Christine

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Oh...well...now that could drive someone like me crazy! :) I can't wait to see all of your goodies..AND your roosters! I can tell already that it's going to be adorable!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Love your start of Fall decor. Can't get in the mood here as it is still sweltering in TX!

Can't wait for the Rooster Party!!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Sandy@Copper~n~Things said...

Barb,
Thanks for the wonderful comments, and Thanks for reminding me about the Rooster Party. I have been taking pictures for the last couple of weeks but time has gotten away from me. I love your fall decorations, I don't feel so bad about having a few of mine up now.
Sandy

Sharing with Sherri said...

Hey there sweet Barb!

Thanks for the reminder about the Rooster Party! I've just about got my post all done! 175 blogs are gonna be at the party... WOWEE, I can't believe it!

I'm so ready for fall too!! Thanks for the sneak peak at your pretty fall decor! You're getting me all jazzed to get my fall stuff out now!!

toodle-loo!
Sherri:)

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Can't wait to see all of your fall goodies !

Domestic Witch said...

Thanks for the reminder!!

Cheryl said...

Thanks so much for the reminder! I may have to post mines earlier I can't wait to see all the beautiful roosters, and oh how I do Love fall!

jennifer said...

My post is saved and ready to go! Friday will be fun!

Rhondi said...

Hi Barb
Can I still get in on the party? I canpost first thing in the morning.
Rhondi

Barbara said...

Oh I love this Rooster Party, and I am with you Barb on the fall decor, I love mine, and will putting it up very soon too, Hugs and thanks for all the wonderful things I have seen here at your blog, I am kinda new to blogging, but sure love it, I have a couple regular web site, but the blog is where I love to be..