welcome, Spring!

Welcome, Spring!

I was hoping to have my first Spring post ready to share with you today, but I've been particularly busy this week with our Kindergartner and First Grader on a minimum day schedule, helping Charley with her first report and presentation (due tomorrow), as well as working on our youngest son's birthday cake and party details for this Saturday.

So when 'life" gets a little too busy, blogging takes a back burner until I have a little 'free' time again.

I have upwards of 10 posts in my cue just waiting for me to finish editing photos so that I can share them with you!

Upcoming posts . . . 

fun & easy Spring centerpiece
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a Spring-inspired table setting
ranunculus, green grass, & hand-blown brown eggs
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cucumber mint lemonade mocktail

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herb & chicken meatball soup

a Spring & Summer soup

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creamy leek potato soup

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Spring decor at home

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lemon honey cream ice box cake

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Spring-inspired rose water sugar cookies!

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asparagus & fontina Dutch baby

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planting new heirlooms in our garden!

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I thought I would share a few photos of the fresh flowers that I've been enjoying here at home over the last few weeks.

Welcome, Spring!

LET'S STAY in touch!

Simply Suzannes at Home

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early Fall crushes

There are certain times of year when I discover special and unique seasonal finds at the market and Farmer's Market . . . and Fall is my favorite time of year for discovering seasonal treasures.

I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite finds (crushes) over the last few weeks . . .

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casaba melon

canned Organic Pumpkin has arrived!

woven jute placemats

orange and burnt orange paper straws

long stem freckled pumpkins

Fall lilies

Caramel Apple Pie & Pumpkin Spice K-Cups! 
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Have you ever tried a casaba melon? Oh my heavens, they're delicious . . . juicy . . . and oh so sweet!

I spotted them at the Farmer's Market . . . and thought that their skin was quite unique. 

It wasn't until I sampled a piece that I couldn't buy one fast enough. That's what's so neat about Farmer's Markets . . . FREE samples of fruits, vegetables, and cookies/pastries and honey! 

  

Long stem freckled pumpkins!

There's something so incredibly charming about long stems on pumpkins. Their long, twisted, gnarled stems give them so much character . . . and I love that they look like you just picked them from a pumpkin patch.

Have you ever seen burnt orange lilies?

They're breath-taking, especially when  the sun shines on them.

I buy lots of sunflowers this time of year, but when I saw these . . . I was captivated by them.

I brought them home and paired them with a large bowl of long-stem freckled pumpkins.

Perhaps one of my favorite seasonal finds so far are these braided jute placemats.

I'm a big fan of jute. In fact, all the rugs and carpet runners in our home are made of jute. I think it's natural fibers like this one that add extra warmth to a home (smile). 

I think my new braided placemats cozy-up our dining room table . . . and I love it! 

Have you seen the new Fall seasonal Keurig flavors!?! Pumpkin Spice and Caramel Apple Pie!

Add a few tablespoons of Hazelnut Creamer to both and you have an over-the-top delicious hot drink to keep you warm during these cooler Fall mornings and evenings!

 

And for a little Fall fun . . . extra thick paper straws!

I found these darling straws at a local gift shoppe. I love their pattern and color. They're so festive . . . and go great in a pumpkin or apple pie shake!!

What are your early Fall favorites?

Here are a few more of mine, here.

LET'S STAY in touch!

Simply Suzannes at Home

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