Autumn's Glory is Fading ...

Today marks the finale of the Nurture Photography photo challenge with Rebecca of Bumbles & Light and Kristi of Live and Love Outloud. We started the challenge with green ... when there was but a hint of autumn to be found. Then, slowly as each week passed a new color was introduced and Nature began showing her brilliance. Now, as we close this challenge, much of the color as faded, trees are mostly bare and the days are shorter and colder. Autumn is winding down and Winter is beginning to set in. I've enjoyed this challenge and love seeing what Autumn looks like to so many others in this country and around the world. 

And here are my photos ... I've introduced a few new ones as well as included a few of my favorites from the past few weeks. 





























"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."  -Stanley Horowitz

Happy fall to all of you! 
xo, 
tish

Raegan

Isn't she a beauty? This gorgeous 2-year-old lives out-of-state but comes to town with her parents on occasion to visit grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. She was the subject of my very first photo shoot ever! You can see how much she's grown in a year's time.

The shoot almost didn't happen as their time was limited and the morning we planned to shoot was rainy. But after her nap, the rain stopped and we were able to meet for an hour at a local pumpkin patch. There was so much for her to see and I had so much fun following (sometimes running) after her and documenting her exploration as well as reconnecting with mom and dad. I even captured a few shots of them ... they are expecting a new little one in December!! Yay, a new addition to this beautiful family!





























Hoping your week is going well. 
xo, 
tish

Artificial Carvable Pumpkins

So ... I'm not so much a crafty kind of gal. Its not that I don't like crafting, I just can't seem to sit down and accomplish much and ... I'll let you in on a secret - I'm a bit too impatient. I tried sewing when I was younger, but found that just when I thought I was moving right along, I made a mistake and had to rip it all out and start over. Blek! Same thing with knitting. My aunt tried to teach my sister and I - my sister picked right up on it, but me, I had to keep ripping out and starting over. (My sister can craft anything from nothing!! She's amazing.)    

I've found so many cool ideas, but never do anything with them. I've pinned all sorts of DIY projects to my Bright Ideas board on Pinterest, but I don't think I've done one of them. So ... when I found these cute little artificial carvable pumpkins at Jo-Ann Fabrics, I knew I'd found the perfect little DIY project for me. QUICK & EASY!! :) Here's what I did: 











And that's it! It probably took a total of 20 minutes and I have a cute little pumpkin I can use from year-to-year. Give it a try! 

xo, 
tish

Orange

I've been running a little short on time this week. We are planning my sister's engagement party (which is coming up next weekend), we've been wrapping up my oldest daughter's regular season soccer with three night games this week (they are conference champs and will be heading to playoffs in the next week or so!), I've had THREE photo shoots in the past week (yay!) all while trying to keep up with regular chores at home. So ... all that to say, I am short on time and will be short on words this week. 

I spent a few minutes outside yesterday, mostly shooting the fall decor from my front porch. The gorgeous shades and tones of ORANGE speak for themselves. I will mention though, I bought the berry picking basket below at our local market for $0.50! Isn't it so cute? 























Joining in with Kristy of Live and Love Outloud and Rebecca of Bumbles & Light for their Nurture Photography Autumn Challenge. The linkups are just brimming with amazing fall photos, so head on over if you are looking for some fall inspiration. I'm also linking up with Favorite Photo Friday with Lisa over at The Long Road to China. Be sure to stop in and check out everyone's favorites from the past week. 

Have an awesome weekend!
xo,
tish