Sunday, October 17, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Amen for Autumn



I used to mourn the dying of the light in autumn -- the way that each day was just a little shorter than the preceding one. Instead this year, I'm celebrating our lives drawing inward to hearth and home. I'm loving the little things this season -- beautiful bits and pieces gleaned from nature, sitting down with my family to a warm meal as the day ends, enjoying a good book with a woolen blanket draped across my lap.

This season, I am grateful for butternut squash soup and cool, crisp days. I'm grateful for the blue sky overhead and crunchy leaves underfoot. I'm grateful for misty mornings and apple picking and the sound of the squirrels as they scurry through the underbrush. And as always, I'm grateful for the many blessings I've been given.

Amen for autumn.

Now let's have some mosaic fun! Here are the instructions:
1. Publish your Mosaic Monday post.
2. Once it is published, click on the title of the post. This will lead you to the static link for your post. The static link is the page with only that post on it. Copy the url from your browser at the top of the page.
3. Paste the url into the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
4. Type your name in the appropriate inlinkz box in this post.
5. Click on "Enter."
6. Please link back to this Mosaic Monday post so that your readers can find other wonderful mosaics.
That's all there is to it! It's always a good idea to then check and see if your link is working. If you have any questions, feel free to email me: mrcarroll(at)optonline.

60 comments:

  1. Mary, I love the deep burgundies in your post ... the books, the berries, the wonderful plate ... very pleasing Autumn colors.

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  2. Lovely post and mosaic, Mary! I also have many things I am grateful for. Many simple things.

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  3. Your mosaic is just beautiful Mary! Amen Indeed...I love this time of year...

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  4. Ok...how do you make you shots look like they are from a BBC period piece? It is so cool an makes me want to type my comment with an English accent, or at least say things like "shan't" and "piffle"! ;}

    Pip,pip!

    m ^..^

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  5. Your autumn photos have been just wonderful--such rich color. Truly, in the times that we are living in, it's even more important to stop and take note of life around us and all we are thankful to have and experience. Have a good week!

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  6. Beautiful pictures Mary...you have such an artists eye!

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  7. Your photographs are such beautiful still lives, Mary. They speak volumes in their simplicity. You really have an artist's eye.
    ♥ Pat

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  8. Mary,

    As always your photography is exquisite. Your style is wonderful. I am trying.....
    Carol

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  9. Gorgeous mosaic, with different textures and feels to it!

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  10. Beautiful mosaic and post, Mary. I always welcome Autumn. I have for as long as I can remember. But I do know what you mean about the dying light.

    Thank you for hosting.

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  11. Great post! I love the crunchy leaves, what a great sound on a cool autumn day! Gorgeous mosaic!

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  12. Hi Mary! Oh, what pretty Fallen photos you're sharing!!
    Thanks again for coming to my kitchen party!!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Isn't it funny how some years we feel different than others? I loved Autumn last year and really embraced it. This year I feel sadness, like I just don't want to let go of summer, let go of another year of my life.

    I'm glad you are enjoying the season Mary. It does make for some beautiful views and wonderful sleeping.

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  14. Love the sentiment and the images~ "drawing inward to hearth & home"! Amen for Autumn is right :-)

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  15. Your images are very "antique." Really lovely! Cathy

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  16. That tree - takes my breath away.

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  17. love that golden tree!

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  18. Love this mosaic Mary. The tree looks like it's part of a very old and cracked oil painting.
    Judith

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  19. Now you have me dreaming of squash soup, a good book, and a wool blanket across my lap. Such comforts of the season! Beautiful mosaics, Mary, love the colors (a few surprising ones) and the textures...

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  20. Not to mention to smell of Autumn! I love the dry, nutty smell of the earth. My husband and I light candles and enjoy each last spot of daylight - no matter what the season.

    Beautiful mosaic!

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  21. Oh, I really love that old tree...got a real soft spot for them...

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  22. Interesting to see the beautiful autumn photographs - as we move into spring.

    I hope you will notice the blue sky and sunshine behind the tree in my MM.

    I also added some flood photos.

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  23. Thanks for hosting. I especially love the books photo!

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  24. Mary dear, your mosiac is splendid, gripping, moving, and warming..with Fall details to be savored and enjoyed. Being it is my favorite time of year, your kind words for Autumn were an added joy.
    I never tire of what you do and when I get over here I wonder that I don't get here more often.
    Simply a treat with every visit and I thank you for that.
    Mona

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  25. Oh, Mary...my favorite time of the year is winter. I love everything about it..(now that I am not working anymore and don't have to drive on ice and snow :)

    Your mosaics are lovely.

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  26. I haven't collected my thoughts for a while to join in a Mosaic Monday and I had forgotten how wonderful your photos are. Hope your week is grand!

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  27. Lovely post. It's always inspiring to hear what people are thankful for.

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  28. Sorry I didn't participate this week. I just wanted to say how much I love your simple mosaic. You make fall look even more beautiful.

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  29. What a lovely sentiment, Mary. And your photos are beautiful and so Fallish!

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  30. Amen for Autumn... my sentiments too! Lovely photos. I like the cozier, more restful, more family time, shorter days. Sweet visiting this evening! :)

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  31. It is a bittersweet time. The end of one season and the beginning of another. I look that kind of climate. Not always cold or always too hot. Beautiful mosaic.
    QMM

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  32. That should say I love that kind of climate.LOL
    QMM

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  33. If these photos don't reflect the beauty of this season, I don't know what could. This is the most stunning piece I've seen in a long time. ~ Sarah

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  34. Mary, love the Autumn colors in your mosaic, the picture on the bottom right is beautiful!

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  35. there is certainly much to be grateful for. Thankyou again for your beautiful photos and words.

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  36. Stunning images as ever, Mary. That tree looks like it's a painting...

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  37. Morning Mary, Autumn is a wonderful time of year and makes one appreciate everything on this earth.
    Your mosaics are exquisite, I am still trying to understand textures and layering, without much success.Have a great week, Jackie in Surrey, UK.

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  38. I completely adore these photos, Mary. They speak volumes on their own and together it's a complete novel of autumn beauty. Thanks for sharing these! xo – g

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  39. Beautiful shots Mary! I love fall it's all about home and hearth-enjoy:@)

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  40. I second that Mary. I think you have got it right.

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  41. Beautiful! I love the simplicity of the red berries on the vintage tray. Have a great week! La

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  42. Beautiful images! I love the books and the tree, especially.

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  43. Lovely pictures! I love the oak(?) tree.

    -Mary

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  44. I have always loved the mosaic effect. Would love to jump in but I don't know how to do mosaics yet. I will figure it out and join soon. Ginger

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  45. And I am grateful to have such inspiring photos and words to learn by...Lovely dear Mary!

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  46. Each season has so much to offer... Your beautiful photos are one of them!

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  47. Always a treat to stop by. Have a great week. xxx


    www.everydayiwalkwithyou.blogspot.com

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  48. Beautiful! Gives one a perfect fall feeling. MB

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  49. Beautiful post. I love the books. But then, i love books books books.

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  50. i love autumn - it's my favorite...i think...until spring comes back anyway

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  51. There's nothing like enchanting autumn ... my favorite season of all.

    I'd love you to link up with my new series Simple Pleasures some Thursday.

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  52. Hi Mary,

    Your mosaic is just beautiful...I have finally managed to create one too and link up! Yay! However, I forgot to link back to you but I am going to do it right now...sorry about that! I hope you have a great week...

    xo,

    annie

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  53. Your mosaic is beautiful and perfect with your words. I love fall and everything that goes with it...except that it gets dark by 4:00 pm. That is a real struggle for me.

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  54. Hi Mary!
    Wow, these Mondays sure roll around faster and faster.

    The colors in your mosaic are delectable! so rich and yummy.

    I used to love autumn, then began to dislike it when I had kids -- hated summer's end and back to school. Now, I've decided to embrace it and all its glories. Well, pretty much.

    :-) Cass

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  55. Happy Monday Mary ;) Love the worn books and plaid and deep colors in your photos. Thanks as always for hosting and have wonderful week.
    Fondly, Roberta

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  56. Wow!!! I love your photos!! I am now your newest follower:)

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  57. Welcome, Happy Homemaker!

    Thanks, everyone! Happy Autumn!

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  58. Oh, it's just happy beauty! I love the associations that you bring us in your mosaics!

    Love, Me

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  59. I love your picture of the grosgrain ribbon on the old books, Mary. So beautiful. Thank you for your lovely mosaics!

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