Woodland Simplicity

My son gathered another basket of pinecones for me on Sunday.

He was so excited to bring them home for me after playing in the park.

I decided I would preserve them in a decorative way, rather than just putting them in a bowl.

I am fond of how it turn out, simple and sweet.

They hang by my front door so as to see them everyday coming and going.

I like his coon skin cap hanging next to them.
My son is obsessed with Moonrise Kingdom, I think an excellent movie for a little boy to love.

For another fall surprise, I went to the mailbox late last night and found a lovely little package awaiting me.

A certain New England blogger took a few moments to think of those of us that don't get  a fall here in the desert and sent an envelope of brightly colored REAL fall leaves!!!
It is the simple gestures that make the best surprises in life.
Something so simple and taken for granted by most made me smile and all those childhood memories of growing up around trees came rushing back.
I lit my warm candles and gazed at my new leaves that were sent with such care.
Thank you!!