Eric’s parents are so sweet. Every fall, they send us a package full of harvest goodies, and we love it so much, especially since fall isn’t exactly the same around here. Eric’s dad collected these leaves and acorns for us, and I cannot get over how pretty they are. The big ones are so cute (like little faces wearing huge furry hats!), and the striations on the small ones are gorgeous. I immediately wanted to make a necklace out of them, but I don’t think my beading needle is a match for them! There are lots of them, though, so I will definitely be displaying them in pretty bowls around the house in the meantime.
They also sent us all these pretty gourds! Eric took several pictures of my gleeful face as we took them out of the box one by one. Every single one of them is so darling! And every single thing in the box is so special because it came from a place that is so close to our hearts. Happy fall, indeed!
What a beautiful fall array! Are the big things under the leaves gumballs? And oh, those gourds! The one in the 6:00 spot captured my heart!
Those are acorns from a Bur Oak. I had to do a little searching because the deer were eating them as fast as they hit the ground.
Thank you for telling us what they are. They are so lovely!
That one’s my favorite too
Cameron, perhaps you know someone with a DeWalt drill and an assortment of bits.
Hahaha, yes indeed, the someone I know who has such a drill did offer its services to me! He said he thought it would work if we had a vise to hold the acorns still, and I told him I just happen to have a C-clamp. Match made in heaven!
I love a girl with her own tools!
I really think I need a farm in my life.
The CSA box is not enough! More gourds for all!
I agree! More gourds for all!
Such beautiful photos of fall wonders! Those furry acorns are magical. And it’s even better that it all came from your sweet family. What a lovely way to decorate this beloved season!
Thank you so much! It was a very sweet surprise indeed! We have all these lovely reminders of fall in bright blue bowls we brought back from Istanbul