The day was glorious and with just the slightest cool breeze. A real gift for November.
Most of us think of porch sitting when the weather is summery hot... but I am so fond of going outdoors to sit on my swing or rocker when I can "see my breath" and there is a light coating of morning frost on the ground.
Most of us think of porch sitting when the weather is summery hot... but I am so fond of going outdoors to sit on my swing or rocker when I can "see my breath" and there is a light coating of morning frost on the ground.
Can you see my old sweet cat Baby in the image above? He has a floppy ear and a squinty eye... lots of character!
To keep the chill away when I am porch sitting, I recently purchased these incredible "car rugs". The throws are 100 % Scottish wool... thick and very durable... AND warm!
The pattern they wear is my husband's family Buchanan tartan. We chose the antique version of this tartan because the colors are so fall like.
I so well remember the beautiful tartans and wools, as a child growing up in Scotland and England. There is something so magical about these throws, they evoke a flurry of childhood memories.
A very well-used basket is filled with pumpins, gourds and vines. The colorful squashes work well with the tartan.
Come wrap up in a tartan... Let's have a strong cup of coffee and a little chat!
Hi Yvonne...
ReplyDeleteOhhh...I would love to join you on that beautiful porch of yours, dear friend! As long as you don't mind sharing that pretty tartan blanket! Hehe! I do believe that we could find much to chat about over a strong cup of coffee...which by the way...is my beverage of choice! Everything looks sooo beautiful! Not to mention that lovely country scenery that you have to look at as well! Thank you for sharing it with us today, dear friend!
Yvonne, I didn't know that you lived in Scotland and England as a child! Simply fabulous!!! What wonderful memories you must have. I hope that my note is finding you well, dear friend! Have a wonderful day! I'm heading over to this sweet giveaway that you and Andrea are hosting...thank you!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
Beautiful porch setting. Because I won the generous gift from Mikasa, I will sit this giveaway out. I, too, come from Scottish heritage on my father's side. A Wallace, I am! I gave our daughters some beautiful tartan scarves one Christmas. I wish that I had ordered one for myself! To find high quality tartans is a challenge in the states or at least it was for me. I think the supplier that I found was in Charlotte, NC.
ReplyDeleteBeckie in Brentwood, TN
I love tartan anything Yvonne but especially throws and especially this time of year. Your porch looks like a very relaxing place to sit, reflect and take refuge under that blanket on these cool Autumn days.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for just the right one for an upcoming tablescape. When I really need one I can't find the perfect one! argh! ;-)
Hope your back is better!
Nancy
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ReplyDeleteTartan added even more beauty to your already amazing Porch..
ReplyDeleteYvonne, your tartan is so pretty there on the porch! Tartans are something I collect, in lap blanket size; as our weather is cooling down here it's soon time to get them out!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty warm comforting place to reflect~
ReplyDeleteWhen asked what my favourite colour is I reply 'plaid' because I cannot resist a plaid woollen blanket or throw. I have many Welsh ones, including traditional Welsh tapestry ones woven on traditional looms near where I live. I also have some from Iceland wool (apparently some of the strongest staple of wool in the world)
ReplyDeleteI love your arrangement of gourds, pumpkins, and that beautiful Scottish throw on your porch. Two things very near and dear to me, throws and pumpkins! Yeah! They shout autumn!
I want to sit out there with you and a cup of coffee! My maiden name is Cunningham and our plaid is red and black...supposedly a violent clan. I want to look for a throw blanket like yours!
ReplyDeleteI would dearly love to join you on your porch. What a beautiful photo with gorgeous fall colors. I love the chair and blanket! Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have "found you" again, Yvonne! I love those colors for Fall and that is when I am most fond of sitting out on the porch swing, too...not so much on the hot, humid days of Summer. Gorgeous post! and....I love your old squinty eyed "baby"...xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYou have such a gift at making even every day comforts beautiful and inviting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo! The tartan throw is perfect for autumn. I am very partial to tartans too.
ReplyDeleteToday was perfect day for porch sitting, sunny and crisp!
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks lovely! I just had my new door painted red, so I have red tartans out there, I won't have to do much for Christmas, LOL.
Ok, I have to go look how to enter the give away, as I would love a chance.
BEAUTIFUL Yvonne! These pics belong in a BHG magazine! I LOVE that basket you have beside the rocker and how it is beautifully filled! Martina
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tartan. I love that you wove vine in your pumpkin basket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, inviting porch setting! I'd love to stop by and bring an extra cup of hot chocolate with me...
ReplyDeleteMy heritage includes the McCoys, so tartans hold a special place in my heart, as well.
Hugs,
Pam
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteOh how I love frost on the pumpkins and seeing my breath in the early morning air! November is so satisfying after the scorching Summer...perfect for porch sitting. I'll take my coffee black and in a mug, please! I'll bring a "treat" for your kitty.
Fondly,
Pat
No wonder, you lived in Scotland and England as a child, how fabulous, you must have such incredible memmories, you must share sometime! I love that tartan and having some tea at your porch before it gets really cold, sooo delish and inviting. Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway chance. Always been a follower.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
What a wonderful and generous giveaway!! Love it and your porch truly looks like a pretty painting:)
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike, Yvonne. I brought our Nova Scotia tartan throw home from the cottage this past weekend to put out on my red Adirondack chair on the deck. Your tartan is gorgeous, and will be just perfect for a cool morning with a hot coffee!!
ReplyDeleteI love to sit out on the porch when it starts getting chilly! I love your tartan. I keep thinking I'm going to get one but never have.
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Yvonne, your rocker looks very nice accessorized with that lovely tartan throw. It must be lovely sitting there viewing the fall colors from the porch. Thanks for featuring the recipe from Cozy Home Scenes on Monday. I hope you enjoy making the meal.----- Shannon
ReplyDeleteDid you say coffee?! I am a coffee tramp and would do nearly anything for a cup of that delicious liquid black gold! Especially on that inviting porch. Love the color of the rocker. Did you paint that? What is the color?
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks so inviting on this crisp fall day! I'd love to join you for coffee...I hope we don't have to argue over who gets the tartan blanket!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great evening, Yvonne!
XO,
Jane
Since I don't drink coffee may I have a cup of warm cider, please?!!! I would join you in a second on the porch. The blanket is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where did you find it, in the correct plaid!!! The colors are breathtaking, perfect for Fall on the POrch! Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my table. I had alot of fun doing this one. See you tomorrow. Love, Pinky
ReplyDeletePS, ask me tomorrow what I bought yesterday!!!! I am so excited!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour porch is so welcoming. My mom has a tartan throw in amber and eggplant shades. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love plaid. Did you wear kilt skirts back in the day? The kind with the big pin to hold it together? I have a new one, taupe and chocolate. It isn't nearly as short as the ones I used to wear! Anyway, you took me back. I love your blanket, the colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt just looks so inviting - makes me want to make a cookie in tartan! Your kitty is so dear - don't you wish you could get them to pose in all the photos? Hope you can check out my newest post about tablescaping with my beloved cookies. You are my tablescape hero!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
Everything looks so lovely. And I lve the tartan, it reminds me of a wonderful trip to Scotland years ago.
ReplyDeleteLove anything tartan and your front porch looks like a perfect picture, so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHeck, I thought the giveaway was the Tartan. love it
ReplyDeletewhat clan is it?
yvonne
Your porch looks so inviting, Yvonne! We're having a cold snap now so it's too cold to sit outdoors even with a blanket.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your giveaway!
What a beautiful fall porch! I would love to win the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of stonegable, french basketeer, and metis linen.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I adore your tartan lap/car robes. I've see a couple down here in GA but they usually are pretty moth eaten. I love anything tartan. Great photo of the rocker with the tartan and basket.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, It must have been wonderful growing up in England and Scotland! I love those countries. And your husband's tartan is gorgeous--perfect for snuggling under on a crispy fall day. Linda
ReplyDeleteYvonne, this is perfect for the parade. Thank you for linking it up and joining in the fun. I'd love to have a stack of these tartan throws. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteI love this tartan and have two throws that cover my outdoor bench cushions at my back door in the fall. I love your Ancient Buchanan version with the blue in it even more!
So wonderful that you experienced living abroad when you were little!
Thanks so much for joining the Tartan Parade, Yvonne.
xox
Alison
Very pretty Yvonne, looks like a great way to spend the afternoon:@)
ReplyDeleteYour fall tartan post is perfect. Love that pretty throw.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, Your Buchanan is the perfect tartan for Fall..or any time. I'd love to sit and rock away in your vignette.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Babs
Yvonne, where did you get your throw? I just love it and what a great idea for the porch! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Your tartan is just lovely. You're right it has beautiful fall colors. It's the perfect accessory for your porch. I'm following you. Please come and follow me at Pinehurst Cottage and see us through the renovation of our vacation cottage. I'd love to get your input. I hope to see you. ~Amy
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the tartan throw - so cozy and fallish and comfy looking. Where did you get it? I need to find one for my porch too. :)
ReplyDeleteElisa
Hello my name is Gen,
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