Don’t you think? I am just not a high maintenance kind of gal! I am so easily pleased with the little things in life.
Here are some of my for the “FALL OF IT ALL”
simple pleasures…
Spiced Pumpkin foaming hand soap from TJ Maxx! My whole family loves it and because it foams, it lasts a long time. I keep it at the kitchen sink.
Some seasonal veggies!!
These are butternut squash and tomorrow I will be turning them into…CREAMY SQUASH SOUP!! Doesn’t that sound delish?? I’ll post the recipe if it comes out YUMMY!!
And we will be eating it out of these ADORABLE rooster soup mugs from Ross…$3.99 each!! These just make me smile!!
Candles….glowing, warm, flickering, aromatic WONDERFULNESS!!
The jar candle is “Pumpkin Cookies” and I bought it at Kirkland’s for $6.99!! No reason to spend the money on Yankee candles! These burn great and smell just as lovely for 1/3 of the price of a Yankee.
Saving money…always a GOOD THING!!
To get the most burn time you just have to keep the wick trimmed, and after you snuff it out, gently push any wax lining the jar down so it can melt. It’s that easy!! And EVERYONE who comes to my house LOVES this scent!
And of course, those of you who have been with me for awhile know that somewhere in this post there would be a bird!! Here is my birdy on a leaf candy dish!!!
Too, too, too cute!! Somehow my guests always gravitate to greet this little guy!! Hmmm…wonder why???
Today I am thanking God for all of the simple pleasures that make me smile and bring joy to my days!!
You guessed it!! That includes you, my friends!!
Have a joyful, praise-filled Sunday!!
Love n hugs!!!
Becky
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Love this post Becky! I so love all the wonderful smells that are all about Fall. The candles, soups, baking, etc. It's all so wonderful. I had the candles going today while making a big pot of soup. Tomorrow I'll have to make apple crisp or something just so there is some cinnamony, bakey smell going on. And who wouldn't love a birdy candy dish with chocolate in it? FAB!
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend is going well dear. It's pretty darn good here. And the knitting is getting done on the sweater. That's even more FAB!!!
Hugs to you!!!
Karfee
What a nice joyful post and so inviting for all things pumpkin (and I have been having the gratest urge to make pumpkin pies, so you're spurring me on, Becky!). I am happiest when I find great deals on things so you warmed my heart with your special things.
ReplyDeletePls remember to pray for peace in a special way today on world peace day.
blessings and hugs,
marcy
Hi Becky,
ReplyDeleteWell again I am discovering more ways we are kindred spirits, haha. I too LOVE the fall smells and have also discovered the candles at Kirkland's and have a pumpkin cookies candle on my kitchen counter. I LOVE the smell. That was a good tip on pushing down the wax though and I can't wait to try that out. I am going to look for that foaming soap though as it sounds wonderful. I've got roosters everywhere and have seen those bowls which I might have bought had I not already had a cupboard full of rooster dishes, haha...I don't have a sweet birdie on a candy dish (so darling) but I do have a glass container with pumpkins on top full of candy corn. I couldn't agree more...the simple pleasures are the best, and friends make our world a better place to be. Have a wonderful Sunday...Many blessings to you, Debbie
you know, becky, i never noticed the "bird" thing. i should have! i'll be watching now, though :).
ReplyDeletei never took any photography classes (unless you count the crime scenes photography class i took 35 years ago so i could process crime scenes - whole different focus there - lol!) i just go out and shoot and practice and read photography blogs :). www.iheartfaces.com is a really helpful one. so is mcpactions.com/blog
have a great week! love you!
aww i bet it smells so good in your house right now! i'll be right over :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, Becky! I think is a gentle reminder to us all to stop and smell the roses along our way!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Love this post, Becky! I am always taking pleasure in little things, too. I think that blogging has made me even more aware.
ReplyDeleteLoved all of these goodies...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi girlie,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I missed you yesterday.....you read my mind........we were sitting on the porch and yes we did have breakfast out there!
Am I enjoying the weather you ask??? Well, I think I have died and gone to heaven! lol
We went for a nice 45 min. walk outside last night, it was sheer delight!
We finished all the wall in the shower. Yeah!
Just have to do the floor. Are we excited??
You bet your sweet booties!
I loved your post, my sentiments exactly,
I love all those simple lil pleasures, they
make a home a delightful place to be, and that is a good thing, a very good thing!
Yea, I loved that lil moth, I loved the color
and the markings, and that I found out what kind of tree we have too!! Isn't that a hoot!
Well, hope you are enjoying your Sunday.
Ours has been refreshing and wonderful so far.
I am about the take a nappy poo!
Talk with you tomorrow or maybe later today.
Love ya, Nellie
So fun, love all your fall things. We had a wonderful Sunday, so glad you did too!
ReplyDeleteValerie
I COULD JUST SMELL ALL THE GOODIES BY READING YOUR BLOG AND LOOKING AT THE PICTURES!!!
ReplyDeleteAND I'LL TELL YOU WHY YOU ARE NOT HIGH MAINTENANCE!!!! YOU ARE ONE BUSY ACTIVE GAL!!!
KEEP SHINING AND ENJOYING ALL OF GOD'S SIMPLE AND WONDERFUL BLESSINGS. YOU'RE A SIMPLY WONDERFUL BLESSING TO ME. HAPPY AUTUMN!
LOVE,
LIESA
These are beautiful picks...I bet your home is so warm and cozy!!
ReplyDeleteI always light candles, at home and at work. Right now I like cinnamon, ginger and cardamom or green apple.
ReplyDeleteGracie at http://mylittleplace.blog.com
Hi Becky, Great post! I love celebrating the simple pleasure of Fall too. I get my pumpkin candles at WalMart! I hope the soup turns out well and tastes delicious in the rooster mugs!
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty! I love the candle wick hint! Thanks. Never knew that!
ReplyDeleteThe bird looks cute inviting people to have some candy! Hope you're having a great day and the weather is nice. It's going to be beautiful up here this week!
Loved all the fall decor and the candles-so much like me..lol. Big hugs to you today, prayers and blessings as well.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
Oh, I love your simple pleasures!! I too love little things. Those rooster bowls are adorable!!! I really wish I could get my family to eat Creamy Squash soup - but I did make them your potato soup recipe and every one loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Christine