Life is not, for most of us, a pageant of splendor, but is made up of many small things, rather like an old fashioned piecework quilt. No two people have the same, but we all have our own, whether it be listening to Beethoven's fifth with a beloved friend, or seeing a neighbor at the back door with a basket of white dahlias. Or after a long, hard day, having the family say, "That was a good supper."
- GLADYS TABER
In no particular order, here are six things that inspired me this week.
As soon as I saw there was a new Brambly Hedge book in the works, I pre-ordered my copy immediately! This is a lovely companion to the series, and a must if you love these books as much as a I do!
"A behind-the-scenes look at the miniature world of the hedgerow – with never-seen-before stories, sketches and archive content, perfect for fans young and old!
Immerse yourself in the world of the hedgerow in this collection of unpublished artwork, photos and never-see-before content from the creator of the beloved Brambly Hedge stories.
Spanning the seasons and all of Jill Barklem's hedgerow stories, discover all the research and intricate detail which underpinned her creative process, learn how these mice live and work in harmony with their environment, and watch the world of the hedgerow take shape through behind-the-scenes drawings from Jill’s own sketchbooks."
And speaking of Brambly Hedge, I've shared these links before because they are so lovely and so much fun for children (and adults, too!) that I always find them worth sharing again and again.
There was a Brambly Hedge TV series on BBC some years ago, and you can find the episodes now on You Tube. I've linked the Autumn Story episode above, but you can easily find others as well.
If you've never read the book and don't want to purchase it, there are several read-aloud's on You Tube, as well, I particularly liked this one from the The Cozy Bookish Cottage!
The same vlogger, Indoora World, has also created a two hour compilation of cozy autumn baking and crafting! A feast for the eyes and the imagination!
4. My Favorite Seasonal Movies - With Honors
We kicked off Seasonal Movie Sundays in our house this past weekend. The selections for September share a bit of an academic theme, and with began with one of my favorites, With Honors, and you can watch it for free on Tubi!
With Honors is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Alek Keshishian. It stars Brendan Fraser as a Harvard University student who finds himself at the mercy of the demands of a homeless man (Joe Pesci) when he holds his senior thesis paper hostage. Moira Kelly, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Hamilton, and Gore Vidal also star. You can learn more about the movie, here. This movie is rated PG-13, but you may feel that even 13 is a bit too young for some of the subject content. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to guide you from Kids In Mind. We didn't watch this with our girls until they were older.
I'm slowly building our winter pantry, and on the list this week is Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter, one of my favorites! This recipe is simply the best.
6. Fall Is Here! Nostalgic 1940's Vintage Autumn Music
I just love these vintage autumn playlists! If music from the 40's isn't your vibe, a quick search on You Tube or Spotify should provide you something more to your liking.
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