Of all of the exotic animals there, she loved the domestic goats the best. Hahaha! We probably just should have taken her to a neighboring farm! I'm sure she liked them the best because we could feed them goat food. {I really liked them, too}
My favorite part was the Butterfly exhibit. We walked into a small habitat and there were thousands of Costa Rican butterflies flying all around. They were every color and pattern you can imagine. Some even landed on us. It was pretty magical. When one of the big, beautiful, blue ones landed on my hip, Ella pointed at it and talked to it in her sweet little voice.
Anyhow, as much as I have enjoyed the summer, I am looking very forward to the Fall. I love Autumn crispness, wearing layers, hot cocoa, the fall colors, and so much more.
So, here are the last of my summer vignettes to say a proper farewell to summer.
My sister in law was nice enough to let me steal a bunch of her hydrangeas. They are so full and beautiful, and one of my favorite flowers.
I hope you have enjoyed your summer. And, to my friends who have had hard summers, I hope the beautiful parts of summer have given you a bit of joy and comfort.
I hope you enjoy your weekend!
jaime ♥ raising up rubies
Hi Kristen! i found you on live. laugh. rowe's fcbk page 🙂 and i have to say how cute is this place?! and your baby girl is so sweet 🙂 been browsing around for a bit, love your style, it's a lot like mine! stop by anytime ♥ loves to you...
Brandy~GreyLaneHome
Pretty pretty!!! Your vignettes are always picture perfect. I can't believe that summer is already leaving us. I feel so funny pulling out my Fall decor. It's still so hot here.
Laura Rahel
New follower! Love the hydrangeas 🙂
Lisa Farmer Designs
Your tribute to summer's final days is so pretty and features some of my favorite things, hydrangeas, lemonade and music. Have a happy day!!!Lisa
Bronwyn
Lovely! You vignette is the perfect ode to the end of summer! I really like how you laid the sheet music on the table runner. Very pretty.
Emily Netz
Your dining room is lovely! I can't wait to see what you do for fall! I have always struggled with decorating for fall...I don't know why! I'm jealous of those hydrangeas. I didn't even get blooms on mine this year...darn Oklahoma heat! 😉
Shannon @ aka design
I am also one of 'those' people too - fall for September and October, but on November 1st the Christmas tree goes up! Fortunately I live in Canada and Thanksgiving for us is in October! 😉 lovely summer vignette, btw.
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home
I am one of "those people" too!!! (are we surprised that we have something else in common???)
Your dining room is beautiful and I loved reading your zoo story. Glad you had some fun family time!
Emily's Mum
Would you believe I had frost on my car this morning Kristin. Even we don't normally have that in August. Have loved your summer moods but Autumn ( or Fall as you say) is my favourite season. can't wait. Have a good weekend too.
Leslie
I can't agree with you more about loving the fall and all of those cozy things! I'm taking down summer decor over the next few days, too. I always like to put up the fall around mid-September, when the temps drop a little bit more! Love the sheet music on your table, btw!
Blessings,
Leslie
Audrey Blanchard
Love your summer vignette, and LOVE those hydrangeas! I am SO looking forward to fall though! It is by far my fav season! I need to get my little one to the zoo! 🙂 glad you and the hubbs could enjoy some time there with your sweet little angel!
shaggysheephome
Im excited about fall as well. Your house is so lovely and has that summer feeling, I bet with little work you can set a great fall mood. Cant wait to see the transfiguration!
Sheila
Hello there!
I am loving the hydrangeas and btw...I own that pitcher too. Everyone has such a hard time with it because it rest at an angle. I am trying to get into the mood to get my Halloween/Fall stuff out as well...to, too hot still lol Well I hope you have a great Friday!!
Smiles,
Sheila