Fall Leaves

Fall is my favorite time of year.  I love the crispness of the air, wearing a sweater and walking through the piles of gold, red and yellow leaves.  I delay raking leaves all fall, (not because I'm lazy)  because I enjoy the rich colors.  This print is from a painting by Mary Emily Eaton (1873-1961) a famous English botanical artist whose works are in the permanent collection of the National Geographic Society, the New York Botanical Garden, and the Smithsonian Institution.

The Colors of Fall

I love the rich vibrant colors of fall ~~ the flaming red maples, white barked birch and deep yellow poplar become a glorious backdrop as the trees and bushes begin their slow sleep in preparation for winter. It's a beautiful time to take a walk. The air is crisp and I wear a favorite sweater. It's time to think about knitting! More sweaters, hats and mitts in time for winter, which, I know is just around the corner.