T stands for ...Trees

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Well, it's autumn in New England, and that means trees...
Beautiful, glorious color...
Where does that road lead? But first did I mention the weather?
This is late October, right?
Going back old school, with one of my favorite groups and songs...you make my dreams come true...an outside temperature of 82 degrees! Wow, perfect  dream weather for the extended season of...
Apple picking!
Another favorite tradition, and we thought we might have been too late, but luckily no, still plenty on the trees for picking, apple cider donuts at the farm stand, and a pumpkin for future carving...
That's what I'm talking about!
In the meantime, lots of baking...Sunday, Apple Turnovers,  Apple Cinnamon Scones, and on Monday a Apple cobbler...
Recipe from King Arthur flour...yum
In no time, we may be tired of apples and apple treats, but enjoying them now...

Breakfast... and a reminder of some of the Best days ever, apple picking!
Once the baking was finished, time for some card making and coordinating envelope..
candy corn card for PTE
mmm...making me think candy...
hitching a ride to the candy store...
Wishing the gang at Bluebeard and Elizabeth  a happy Tday...
and a little pumpkin love!

Comments

  1. Valerie-JaelOctober 24, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Lovel post! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  2. KarenOctober 24, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    Can't imagine than anyone would tire of apples with those kind of baked goods available! The trees driving across Massachusetts several weeks ago appeared to be at their peak, and were certainly more beautiful than anything we've seen in New York or on our drive to Chicago. Sadly, it rained both ways, and I never found a good spot for a photograph.

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  3. LorraineOctober 24, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Love the pumpkins and autumn colours

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  4. Linda KunsmanOctober 24, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    what a delightful post full of joy! Love hall and Oates too- and that was a perfect song playing while enjoying a gorgeous sunny, warm day. I've been making apple baked goods too- had to take a break from pumpkin:):) Wonderful Halloween card and envie. Happy T day!

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  5. DianneOctober 24, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    Wonderful photos! I've been making applesauce, from my parents apple tree, along with apple crisp, apple bread, and even apple crisp pizza (with croissant crust) Love your cute shaker card too! maybe we should exchange mail art some time...happy T day!

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  6. kathyinozarksOctober 24, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    Loved your post-and all that yummy baking is me hungry now lol Love your pumpkin too Happy T Day Kathy

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  7. Divers and SundryOctober 24, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    Autumn has been slow in coming, but I love the change of seasons even when it's slow in coming :) Your photos are wonderful! Happy T Tuesday

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  8. MeggymayOctober 24, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    A great post to read, wonderful photos, the changing colours of the trees were beautiful. I liked the look of the delicious things you have been making as well.
    Happy T day wishes
    Yvonne xx

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  9. Let's Art JournalOctober 24, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    What a apple scrumptious post - I love it! How wonderful to go apple picking and I remember having apple cider donuts when we went to the Cornish Apple Festival in Maine, they were so so yummy 😁. Your bakes look so delish too, I would love some of those apple treats with my cuppa this T Day, thank you! Please would you be so kind to send me the apple cinnamon scone recipe - I have loads of apples here to use up and they look so delicious 😁. Your candy corn card and envelope is amazing and would be perfect for a number of blog challenges if you want to enter, especially Moo Mania & More and also the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - check out the links on my blog if you are interested, I really hope to see you there 😁. Those hearts are adorable, I'm sending you pumpkin love too and wishing you a very Happy T Day my friend! J 😊

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  10. My name is Erika.October 24, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    We've had the most gorgeous fall. I am loving this weather. And apple treats. I made an apple pie. Yum. Hopefully you'll stay dry tomorrow and don't have any apple picking plans. :) happy T day. Hugs-Erika

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  11. Bleubeard and ElizabethOctober 24, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Sorry I was late visiting. I thought I had been by to see you and CJ, but now realize I missed BOTH of you before I had to rush out the door today.

    I adore the photos of the pumpkin you got at the farm stand. And talk about apples. You got more apples in more photos than I've seen since possibly forever! And I love the idea of apple cider donuts, too. And of course, I will gladly take a little pumpkin love.

    Thanks for sharing your apple picking and pumpkin picking, as well as your apple bakes with us, as well as your best day ever mug for T this Tuesday. Once again, I apologize for missing you this morning.

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  12. johannaOctober 25, 2017 at 12:43 AM

    i envy you for all These apples! almost no apples here, the late frost this spring killed all the blossoms - the apple farmers are really having a hard year. i love all These apple treats, can get enough of apple cake & co.
    have a great week!

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  13. CJ KennedyOctober 25, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    I'm just loving this weather. More days in the sunroom. Best Day Ever!. The only thing that could be better, apple treats! Stay dry, today

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  14. Eileen The Artful CrafterOctober 25, 2017 at 2:40 PM

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  15. Eileen The Artful CrafterOctober 25, 2017 at 2:43 PM

    What a fun post, Nan. I love apple desserts from pie to strudel to cobbler, as well as apple jelly and syrup. Enjoy your fall bounty!

    Happy T-Day!! Hugs, Eileen

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  16. HonoréNovember 2, 2017 at 4:56 AM

    I could use a bit of some sweet apple treat this AM with my tea...enjoyed your tasty and colorful weekend excursion.
    Cheers~

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