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Thursday, November 09, 2017

The Colors and Scentsations Of Autumn

Whenever I think of my favorite season, Autumn, I immediately recall the earthy and sensual aromas of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. I also envision vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and gold -- similar to the colors you see in the above photograph of the Autumn centerpiece I made this year. However, with the exception of the two baby orange pumpkins and the yellow/orange gourd, all the other colors in this centerpiece are an imitation, created from silks that I purchased at A.C. MOORE Arts and Crafts.

Normally each year, I try to create my Autumn centerpiece using real foliage from outside, but this year I had a difficult time finding it. In fact, I would say that over the past 2-3 it's been getting more and more challenging because Autumn has become so brief and anti-climatic.

If I had to choose just one word to express what the foliage has been like this particular year in Philadelphia, it would be...Meh!

Which is why I made this centerpiece, so that I could be reminded of how Autumn used to be -- ABUNDANT, BOLD, BRIGHT and FIERY.

I think what I adore most about Autumn is how it seems to magnify all my senses; causing me to appreciate what I sometimes take for granted -- taste, sight, touch, smell, and sound.

I cherish being outdoors.

I love walking through Autumns leaves, hearing them crunch beneath my feet. I also love inhaling their scent...


Over the past several weeks, I was able to capture just a handful of photographs of our Autumn.

Please enjoy...


Independence Hall Park


One night while on my walk, I looked up and spotted these loft apartment windows glowing in yellow/gold. TOTALLY reminded me of Autumn color.




I noticed these colorful Autumn leaves in the cracks of the sidewalk.



A patch of Autumn leaves floating in a river rock pool at the Barnes Foundation.


I looked out my widow one early morning and watched the sun rise; giving the city a perfect Autumn amber glow.

As a special Autumn treat, I leave you with something to tickle your olfactories.
A Scratch and Sniff Spiced Latte...

*simply scratch the surface of this photograph and then place your nose against your screen and inhale the aroma.
Enjoy!

Wishing you spicy weekend, y'all!
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