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| Master conjuror of cats - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen |
Early last night we heard the owl calling in our garden. After a glorious weekend of sun and scent from the final garden blooms Autumn really is upon us. No more gentle happy chirping from the Swallows and House Martins. They are gone. We send them on their way with Hope that they make it there and back again. Our hearts soar when they arrive in Spring and a little bit of us goes with them on their long and dangerous journey. Life is uncertain and none of us can ever know if we will see them again. But we can always have Hope as they do.
The last dusky blooms on our favourite Clematis viticella "Purpurea plena elegans" and a beautiful web spun by a master weaver, the stripey garden spider. It's very small flowers look ancient and rose-like.
We always look forward to the russett glory of a Virgina Creeper on a wall.
It makes you long for patterned velvet throws, soft cushions and a soft mohair blanket in the misty hues of heather strewn moors in Scotland. Grab a good book and create a nest to wrap yourself in for the winter. I'm sure that in a previous life I hibernated.
Mrs Black and her Kitten are sleeping more and have become very affectionate. Less time hunting and playing outside when the weather turns.
There are still those swirling leaves to chase though.....
Dark moody jewels have a fire in them that can light winter. Three great loves of ours are crowns, purple and amethysts. This fabulous crown charm is currently on ebay with estate1920 who have some truly magical items for sale from time to time. It's remarkable and must have a wonderful history if only we knew! It is from the 1920's but I can imagine it having a life much further back in time. It's perfect for the watch chain of the White Rabbit, or hanging glittering from a long gilt belt on the waist of Elizabeth I. I so want this! But alas! It must go to someone else for this month we have the bills to pay. Sigh.
They say about this most desirable piece:
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHARM/FOB
CIRCA ~ 1920'S
METAL ~ STERLING SILVER GOLD PLATED (VERMEIL)
WEIGHT ~ 23.3 GRAMS
~ SIZE ~
NORTH TO SOUTH ~ 40.42 MM (1.591 INCHES)
EAST TO WEST ~ 32.45 MM (1.2775 INCHES)
11 GLASS COLORED AMETHYST STONES ~ APPROXIMATELY 80 CARATS TOTAL WEIGHT
ORIGINAL PATINA
CROWN SHAPE
PERFECT FOR A CHARM BRACELET, FOB, OR A PENDANT
Amethyst Charm on ebay
Hello:
ReplyDeleteHow wonderfully this post evokes the change of year and how, at the same time, largely through your images of the clematis, the cats, and the creeper, we are reminded of all our years in Herefordshire where we were so conscious of the passing of the different seasons. And yes, we too had the swallows annually nesting in the summerhouse.
A very poignant post. Whilst out shopping today the air was certainly cooler and you flet the need to come home to a warm cup of tea and to snuggle up on the sofa. It won't be long before a fire has to be lit. The nights are already getting darker sooner.
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I adore the you shone the spotlight on a hue that isn't always as commonly thought as being autumnal, yet which I fully agree is. Here's to a fall that is as beautiful as an amethyst for both of us.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
'Dark moody jewels have a fire in them that can light winter.'
ReplyDeleteI love the way you describe this. Saw you over at Britta and sapphire's blogs and was bewitched by your name and avatar so I had to come take a peek.
Beautifully written post. I enjoyed strolling through your words of summer's final blooms. Great graphics as well. The jeweled crown is amazing. Thanks for this sweet visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and the jewels are wonderful. Oh so cute the cats are.
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Darn those bills! :-) Oh summer is truly winding down - autumn is in the air - the nights are longer and the mornings have a touch of frost about them! Take care
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Dear Miranda,
ReplyDeleteall the enticements of autumn in one post - and the hint at a possible loss - as the swallows, too. We noticed their departure too.
Your jewels are so lovely! I see them as you describe them, magic.
The year as a cycle - the swallows will come back.
Beautiful post. The change of seasons and the surprises that brings. Dark moody jewels indeed! Love the purple.
ReplyDeleteAn atmospheric post, I can smell a whiff of bonfire smoke, and the crackle of leaves under foot. I had a virginia creeper at our previous house, but I was always up a ladder keeping it under control. If I didn't it would have been over the roof and down the other side. Turn my back on it for a moment and it seemed to grow!!! However, it's colours at this time of year, like yours, would have complimented your fine jewel.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures!! Love the amethyst art deco charm..
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post...I so enjoyed it! (Love your background too) Oh I adore your clematis!! I see knew shoots on ours as we career into spring...hail yesterday & a fire again tonight. Much love Catherine x0x0x0x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog. Thank you for visiting mine. I will be back to visit again.
ReplyDeleteYour blog has fragrance of Zen Buddhism teaching us transience of life - nothing lasts forever. The charm is so mysterious and elegant!
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Thank you for sharing . . . The changing of the seasons is a magical time.
ReplyDeleteHave a marvelous weekend, Connie :)
What a wondrful blog
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what delicious images....
ReplyDeleteon our nightly walks last winter we heard an owl high in the trees. i am waiting for him to come back this year ;)))
Thank you to everyone for the kind comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and to say hello. Greetings to you all and wishing all of you a lovely Autumn! Minerva x
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