Welcome, Autumn!

Karina Manucharyan

Autumn is such a glorious time of year!

A season when the chilly air calls us

to snuggle into our sweaters while sipping our

favorite warm drinks from mugs.

Enjoy my selection of things that speak of autumn.

Crisp, cozy, autumn.

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall."

-Oscar Wilde

Alan Shapiro Photography

Curious Print Pattern

"Wild is the music of autumnal winds amongst the faded woods."

-William Wordsworth

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

-Albert Camus

"And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep 

and autumn was awakened." -Raquel Franco

"Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile."

-William Cullen Bryant

"How beautifully leaves grow old! How full of life and color are their last days!"

-John Burroughs

Want more?

October Gallery

Autumn Starts to Chill the Air...

Warm, Cozy Mittens- Upcycled by Second Season

During our recent day at the Fall Foliage Festival in Jim Thorpe, PA,

I met Susan Wise and her fabulous upcycled mittens!

Her business, Second Season, is all about giving new purpose to old sweaters.

Most of us know the song, "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music, right?

Well, it came right to mind when I saw all of these "...warm woolen mittens!"

Each pair is meticulously crafted from a gently-used sweater, then lined with fleece.

Just perfect to keep your hands toasty during cold winters!

Susan can also create "Memory Mittens" from a sweater you may have

that once belonged to a loved one. Such a nice keepsake to use and treasure!

Here's the Second Season
Website and Facebook page.

Sam Barsky's Hand-knitted Destination Sweaters

Sam Barsky has been getting tons of media attention lately

for his hand-knit sweaters that feature notable places across the globe.

No patterns necessary; Sam's designs are all freehand.

Each original sweater takes him about a month to complete,

then he travels to that spot and poses for a memorable photo.

What a fun hobby combined with a love for travel & adventure!

You can follow Sam on Facebook.


Images used with direct permission from Sam Barsky.