Simple Things

'Tis a gift to be simple,
'Tis a gift to be free,
'Tis a gift to come down
Where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves
In the place that's right
'Twill be in the valley
Of love and delight.

~ Nineteenth-Century Shaker Hymn

Just stopping in to share a few simple things from home...

The leaves on the trees in front of our house are just beginning to turn red. With the sun shining through they look golden here, but the color is actually a deep red.

The trees surrounding the local elementary school are also turning red and look so pretty as you walk (or drive) past.










Outside Charley is getting his winter coat and heading for some food as he avoids some fallen leaves, twigs and other tree parts from the wind last evening. He was originally a neighbor cat or a stray, but he's been living at our house for over a year now. He spends most of his time sleeping in a chair on the deck :)













Inside, the antique cider press is once again decorated (simply) for autumn. I love antiques, and this is my favorite.
















And finally, Miss Kitty enjoys some reflective time on a favorite chair and polar fleece, while resting her head on a green fish pillow :)