A fairy flew in from the future today.
Over mountains
and oceans,
to get fall underway.
I welcomed her with sweet fruit and tea,
a few walnuts and flowers;
a fresh potpourri.
Outside a storm was brewing,
as the clouds took their place.
And the fairy fell asleep
atop my fall fireplace.
Happy Fall!!
Thanks for visiting!
All images: Poppy View
(Note: this post was first published last year,
and has been updated.)
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I have to say I do love the Faeries and you have a beautiful one visiting you today.
ReplyDeleteWhen you revealed the fairy in the photo above your fireplace, it actually made me smile. Your fairy looks very content on the mantel, surrounded by the treats you left for her. Those outdoor photos are spectacular, Poppy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet face on your fairy! (Did you notice that she was not exactly skinny! I did; and yet she's beautiful!) Poppy, those purple plums in that marvelous pink bowl! Inspired! As is your poetry that sings to us as we read it. Lovely again!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Poppy - love love love your Fall Mantel !!!
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She is a truly beautiful fairy and you were so right to bring nature into your mantel design to make her feel right at home.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about all she flew through to get to your home!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture the fairy. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Poppy, I love how you decorated your mantel for fall and how wonderful it is that the fairy flew in! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteJulie
Happy Fall Poppy...for me it's bittersweet and hate to see Summer leave, but Summer is a lady at times, and knows when the party is over...hoping for her cousin to show up and get treated to some Indian-Summer!!! Enjoy the weekend!
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ReplyDeleteI wish your Fall Fairy would fly over to visit here!
It is amazingly beautiful where you live.
Wishing you generous colour of fall Poppy. Always love a touch of poetry in your every post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Daffodils with me.
Have a good weekend my dear.
Aida
It doesn't happen often, but I am nearly speechless. Paradise.
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Your fairy has such a lovely way of bringing fall to you. Afraid our fairy wasn't as kind: Boom! Sunshine then stormy weather. Guess I need to leave her better treats next year. Thanks for the smile today.
ReplyDeleteIsn't is glorious! The fact that summer is leaving and Fall is coming!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it!
xo Kris
Yes, just one more day!! I have mixed emotions about it - summer was just gorgeous here in the northwest. I have high hopes for an indian summer.
ReplyDeletePoppy, I forgot to mention your mantel is beautiful!!
DeleteShe is lovely! We had a few warm days again ( not hot, just warm ) and today brings rain, sometimes heavy....of course heavy when I came out of the grocery store! :) and tomorrow it is to be fairly chilly, right on schedule! I think YOUR fairy waved her wand at my weather too :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely post and such a beautiful picture. She looks to be making herself right at home in your pretty house.
ReplyDeleteVery poetic and a perfect mantle for Autumn. I welcome the cooler weather though I hope the sun doesn't stay away !
ReplyDeleteLovely touches to welcome the fairy princess for fall! Looks beautiful. Your home is always warm and inviting, Poppy. Enjoy this first weekend of fall.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Loi
We can all use a sweet fairy looking out for us.
ReplyDeleteLove your fall look.
What a beautiful Fall fairy! I love all of your pretty autumn colors! Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeleteJust in case you don't see it, I left a response to you comment on my blog, Poppy. Thank you so much for your faithful visits! Bess
ReplyDeleteHow kind of the pretty fall fairy in her red finery to visit you. The mantle looks lovely the way you have it decorated for the new season.
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn Poppy.
Judith
The fall fairy has brought you beautiful Autumn colors. Lovely decorations and gorgeous images. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views! We were in Ithaca over the summer - wonderful part of the world :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful fairy. Did you stitch it?
ReplyDeleteYour fairy adventure was really fun and the fact she finally fell asleep on your mantel. Your artwork is wonderful and your part of the world stunning.
ReplyDeleteann
Your posts are just so beautiful! I can always count on you to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful fairy! She brings us Autumn and crisp, cool air!
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Claudia
I just discovered your beautiful blog via Cozy Little House, and I'm so glad I did! I love your photos (and your poetry), but I wish they had captions to tell me more about them.
ReplyDeleteSooo beautiful fairy fall! *:)
ReplyDeleteYour fairy is a wonderful centerpiece for your Autumn mantel. Such lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely fairy to welcome Autumn in your world and home. Love her frock! Thanks for sharing at my HOME. Blessings, Sandi
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThe bowl of plums is just so beautiful I could not take my eyes away.
ReplyDeleteThe bowl of plums is just so beautiful I could not take my eyes away.
ReplyDeleteTotally charming! I am glad that I could see this year's decor with the fruit and walnuts. Beauitful autumn fairy and a delightful story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork, Poppy - such a lovely post dedicated to welcoming fall. Loved it! W4vethuf
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous! I can see her hanging around till Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in for Fresh-Cut Friday!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
~Liz
Spring is my favorite, but I am trying to appreciate Fall. I really enjoy your photos.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie what a fun post! I loved the Fairy poor girl falling asleep on that mantle. It is a beautiful place for a quick nap! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Fall party! I love visiting you!
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