We're off to shoot the holiday special for HGTV, but in the meantime, here's a taste of fall from the farm. Check out how tall our sunflowers grew this year!
The vintage pitcher is one of my favorites this time of year—pewter with a beautiful, burnished patina. See you in a few days, everyone!
They lent the perfect amount of shade for all those summer meals on the porch. And now that the weather upstate has turned chill and the leaves begun to change, I thought I'd do a quick, casual arrangement in all the colors of the season, hoping to inspire your inner florist.
I love your sunflower post. I am a sunflower aficianado having spent various parts of my life in Kansas and France. Those sunflowers look particularly beautiful against the color of your house. I did a post on Sept. 14 "Soft air/Golden sight", you might enjoy.
Posted by: Carole | October 05, 2009 at 01:20 PM
HGTV how wonderful Eddie...
Your flowers sure did well !!!
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy :) | October 02, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Perfect! Simply perfect!
Posted by: Wendy | October 02, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Eddie...I've already pulled up all of my summer flowers. You make me sorry I didn't leave them in the ground longer. Be sure and save the sunflowers for the birds. ♥Rosemary
Posted by: Content in a Cottage | October 02, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Oh, sunflowers, I love them in wild gardens, gating the entrance to fairies and autumn fantasy....
It's so good to see these things, right?
Posted by: Victoria Zlotkowski | October 02, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Your sunflowers are so pretty! I did a post just now that I think you will like... check it out!
Posted by: room service ~ decorating 101 | October 02, 2009 at 12:30 PM
these are beautiful! now I think I need some for my pewter pitcher ... will have to check the farmers' market this weekend (and make a mental note to plant some next year).
Posted by: Jennifer | October 01, 2009 at 05:06 PM
P.S. Just saw the pictures from the farm in Lonny Mag. A-freaking-mazing. If you ever need a house sitter....:)
Posted by: Jenn | October 01, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Sunflowers are the Kansas State Flower. I love that pewter vase, It is glowing with reflections. Tomorrow I will have a new post and a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Posted by: Karena | October 01, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I am thinking this...Your farm should be and will be on my BUCKET LIST! Nothing would be better than to hang with you and Jaithen for a bit. I know I would be busting with inspiration. Your farm is simply, lovely!
Posted by: Kimberly | October 01, 2009 at 09:22 AM
the porch look fab, hope all is going well in CT.
XOXOXO
Posted by: Shandell's | October 01, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I love sunflowers, and keep meaning to try growing some one day. They look gorgeous in your pitcher.
Posted by: Tammy518 | October 01, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Now that is what autumn looks like! And I love the shingled exterior of your home.
Posted by: Jenn | September 30, 2009 at 11:53 PM
I love the colors and height of your sunflowers -- perfect for the farmhouse. You make magic happen.
You guys must be delirious with your rapidly rising stardom. I'm sooooo very happy for you!!! Can't wait to see the shows!
xoxo
Evy
Posted by: Evelyn Weiss | September 30, 2009 at 09:38 PM
That is beautiful Eddie! Love the pitcher...
annie
Posted by: Firefly Hill | September 30, 2009 at 07:29 PM
Beautiful...
Posted by: thomas | September 30, 2009 at 05:04 PM
* On a scale of 1-10, that first pic is a 20, Eddie!!! SIMPLY & PURELY STUNNING!!!
Aren't you GLAD y'all bought that most wonderful place???????
Best,
Linda in AZ *
Posted by: Linda in AZ * | September 30, 2009 at 04:20 PM
This makes me think I need to plant more flowers in my yard so I can make beautiful arrangements for my dinner parties! The sunflowers are gorgeous!
Posted by: Tish | September 30, 2009 at 03:10 PM
The sunflowers are great- Can't wait for our next dinner!
Posted by: The Devine Life | September 30, 2009 at 01:06 PM
gorgeous! I saw tons of them growing near the expressway last weekend here in Michigan - such voracious flowers they are!
Posted by: Jill | September 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Have a fantastic time shooting your special Eddie!
Posted by: Bri | September 30, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Unbelieveable. And the color tonalities of these are gorge... hang on to those seed for next year!
Posted by: The Blushing Hostess | September 30, 2009 at 08:58 AM
What a beautiful arrangement!
Posted by: Design Esquire | September 30, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Great colors (and a gorgeous pitcher)! I know you have greatly enjoyed them.
Have a fabulous trip. Looking forward to your upcoming specials.
~Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee | September 30, 2009 at 07:59 AM
fall perfection!! love the pewter.
i'd forgotten you guys had those gorgeous cedar shakes like the house in my neighborhood I covet!!! beautiful. have fun this week!!! byeeeee
xoxoxox
Posted by: Lauren Liess | September 30, 2009 at 07:50 AM
I wonder if those little sunflower seeds would grow like that here, or if they just knew that they were living at your house and said>"We really must grow, cause we are gonna be in pictures"-
Good luck to you, (not that you need any) You will be fab!
pve
Posted by: pve | September 30, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Gorgeous Eddie... I think these deeper coloured sunflowers are so much prettier than the buttercup yellow ones in France.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | September 30, 2009 at 12:55 AM