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Hello and happy Sunday.  First order of business is to announce the two lucky winners of the wonderful Neiman Marcus travel giveaways. Congratulations goes to-

#43 Peggy MaeBeen

and

#119 Alicia

Please contact me at [email protected] to claim your prize!

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 A very gloomy weekend here, but we needed the rain and the cooler temps are great for the mums to start opening! It’s been a low key weekend and just what I needed. We had dinner out with friends, got to see Deepwater Rising (very good and very intense) and enjoyed a great birthday celebration with a group of special friends.

So a special “shoutout” (  I can see my son cringing now at my use of the word) to D, V and C! A reminder to make sure to watch A Good Year, The Way,  The Namesake, Steel Magnolias and The Well Diggers Daughter (you will not be sorry)! And of course that goes to anyone who loves a quality movie with  substance and an authentic storytline!

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1 FALL AROUND HERE. My theme for fall this year is elegant but simple (used my Nikon camera for these pictures). Didn’t go crazy and since we have never had even one trick or treater, there is no need to go nuts with Halloween themed decor. But I let the two giant (almost 2 feet) white pumpkins make the statement along with pretty white mums which are just now starting to show color.

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I love the effect of white pumpkins against the green

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It is hard to belive that every one of these are fiberglass isn’t it! From my online statuary and planters, they are so wonderful and I can carry them right into the nursery if I want to (you should see the looks I get) like HOW can she be carrying that planter, lol.

Inside I so enjoy bringing out my gorgeous blue and white handpainted pumpkins from the original designer of them,  Karolyn of The Relished Roost. They look great everywhere and I move them around just for fun. So small signs that summer has ended and fall is upon us…….

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2. THE TILE APP. I have a friend who swears by this so I finally ordered it. I am,  in my family known as the one who always misplaces things, keys, my wallet, my phone, you name it…and in a big house it is extremely annoying to go up and up and down almost on a daily basis looking for something!

Tile app to the rescue, there is a reason this is voted constantly as the best way to locate your items. Can’t wait to get it and give it a try. Have you tried it? Click here to read about it

 

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Here is how it works-

https://youtu.be/pqDm3gZNZPM

3. INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST. Always one of my favorite parts about these Sunday posts, this week there is a heavy accent on fall, because fall inspiration abounds.So much to love and be in awe of…..

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4. A NEW BAG OBSESSION. If you know  me, you know of my love for handbags. I have a mini museum of them in my closet. The thing with me however is that I  keep my bags forever,  some of my really good bags I have owned for 10, 15 years. I take very good care of them and enjoy them today as much as I did the day I got them. So these bags from Valentino by Mario Valentino really got my attention, love each and every one!

Best part they are now more than half off! At Last Call an amazing resource for fantastic values on designer goods, spend more than $250 and you get 35% off! Be sure to use code SAVEMORE for the 35% off of any purchase over $250. I treated myself to a new fall bag…..the fact that these beauties are pebbled leather makes them ultra durable and these are all so classic!

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This bag is the one I got, I love the styling….very elegant. Click here to view

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Really like the crossbody above and love that color, been using crossbody’s a lot lately..so practical and love being hands free:) Click here

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And here is the same satchel as above but in a smaller size and in a rich army green and chestnut color, not a bad color in the bunch. Click here

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And I had to include this, I featured it about a month ago and bought it. LOVE it, it is now even lower so I got the navy version….a cashmere jacket/blazer for about $150….amazing deal. Think I will wear mine today:) Click here

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5. TWIN FARMS IN VERMONT. The perfect quintessential fall getaway which I think about come every fall. We were there years ago probably at least 8 or 9 years ago and it was quite memorable and charm overload. I can’t believe we haven’t been back since.

Nestled in the bucolic Vermont countryside.  Luxurious, individually decorated cottages dot the beautiful property along with a spa and award winning restaurant. It is pricey but everything is included. And let me tell you, during fall foliage season, it does not get better than this! I am brainstorming to see if we can carve out a few days to get back there in the next month or so…..a very special place! Click here to find out more.

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6.AN UNBELIEVABLE VOICE. I have come across this incredible young singer before, but was wowed with this latest video featuring uber talented Angelina Jordan. It was one I had to share.

It’s like an old soul trapped in this tiny 9 year old body…just amazing. Proof that you are born with it or you aren’t and this girl has soul indeed. She is equal parts Amy Winehouse and Ella Fitzgerald with a little bit of Nina Simone thrown in.

There are three songs here, you can fast forward to hear a bit of each just to see this little dynamo in action- EACH are worth hearing! Love them all but being a big Amy Winehouse fan the third might my fave.

7. SUNDAY’S SURVEY I am always preaching to anyone who will listen how technology has not only taken over our lives but robbed most people (particularly our youth) of learning the most basic primal communication skills. So…….I always say I wish there was a day a week or to go gentle, one day a month that was designated “technology free”.

Imagine, you cannot use your phones, iPads or computers for let’s say 12 hours. I guess in fairness it would be have to be a Sunday as I cannot imagine Wall Street coming to a screeching halt but imagine on any given Sunday, you cannot use any of these devices. Just when I think I can’t live without them, I remind myself that until  my oldest son was about 12, we did not have ANY of those things and got through life quite effectively!

Dare I say that means we have to TALK to each other lol. Imagine…would you go for it if ever such a thing was proposed? I would be the first in line….and would drag my kids and husband with me screaming in protest of course! How about you?

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I always enjoy taking the pulse of my readers with these mini polls every week…so thanks for chiming in with your two cents. Anything get your attention here? As always thank you for making me a part of your Sunday, wishing you a great day and a wonderful end to your week! Until next time…..

besttina

PS Two days left to enter the drawing for the gorgeous silver giveaway, click here to find out how

A NEW CONTEST-

PPS Going to officially annoucne a new contest but you can say you read it here first, it’s time for the Enchanted Fall Love contest! As the temps start to drop and the leaves begin to fall, capture those special moments that best capture the essence of autumn!

Whether its your decorated pumpkins, flower arrangements, front door fallscape,your darling kids playing in fall leaves,  whatever…as long as it has to do with fall and you think it’s a winning shot, plesae send it in!

  • There is a cap of 70 pictures, so once 70 are received the contest is closed.
  • Accepting submissions as of today through Oct. 19th
  • Up to 2 pictures per person (please be sure they are not copied from internet and not of same exact thing)
  • Please email your winning shot(s) to [email protected] and on subject line put “Enchanted Fall Love” or “contest” (get lots of email so need to separate those)
  • You will get an acknowledgement email stating that we have received your pictures
  • The winner will win one of these amazing statuary fiberglass pumpkins in their color choice-

 

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Good morning, dear Tina. First of all, your home looks stunning! Love your use of the white pumpkins. Karolyn’s pumpkins look fabulous inside. Twin Farms in Vermont looks positively dreamy. If I checked in, I would never check out! Another round of Instagram photos. Have a wonderful week and stay dry.

Tina, your porch looks gorgeous! What a wonderful Fall welcome for your guests! The colors of white mums and pumpkins against the greenery make such a beautiful statement! I hope that you have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Your home looks beautiful for Fall. Love the simple white color on the pumpkins and flowers. I am doing my portico now . Last year I bought 2 gigantic pumpkins. Those are so heavy that once they were in my car I had to wait until the gardener came to lift them up our stairs. He almost ran. Not doing that again. Found some large faux ones but not as big. Happy Fall!

Wow! Angelina Jorden blew me away. Unbelievable, that she has such a mature voice. Like you said, an old soul.
I love my iPad but am a firm believer that my phone is for my convenience, so it stays off most of the time. It is distressing to see the young constantly on their phones, instead of talking and horsing around with the friend beside them or that couple in a restaurant, each on their phone. Sad, really.
Love your restrained fall decorating. Where did you find those big resin pumpkins?

Your planters are so pretty with the white pumpkins! I’m going all whites this year instead of my usual orangey Cinderella pumpkins:) The white and green is gorgeous together. Enjoy your Sunday!

Thank you for introducing us to Angelina Jordan–what an old soul. Love the blue/white painted pumpkins–people are so creative.
We have a summer home on the North Fork and we do not have a TV, etc. When our grandkids visit they go into” electronic withdrawal”. I tell them to take a deep breath and exhale. They love it out there–we play board games, fly kites, fish off our dock, make old fashion pot-holders, string beads, read, etc. All the things we did as kids. In no time, they forgot about anything electronic!! HAPPY FALL!

Tina..the front of your house is absolutely exquisite!!!!It is so original …. stunning!!!! I have never seen a white pumpkin….. Love the clothing..Purchased the gray blazer..Your blog is a virtual vacation!

Blown away by that little girls voice, I have just spent the last 30 minutes watching videos of her singing. What an amazing talent !! The front of your home is always stunning Tina, love what ever you do. Lovely to see you mention two of my Australian favourites accounts on Instagram -Botticelli House and Sprout gallery.

Tina your front door is SO BEAUTIFUL. I am doing mine this week and think I need to copy haha! Very inspirational and the blue/white pumpkins are so unique and pretty.

That little Angelina is amazing, what a gift she has. I think I “need” one of those wonderful satchel bags from Valentino,they are all so beautiful.

Love your Seven on Sunday and so look forward to reading each and every post you send:-)

You may just get your first trick or treater this year, Tina – may take a detour. Your home looks fabulous and I love the white pumpkins!! Happy Monday!

Tina,
I could spend hours and hours here, down the enchanted rabbit hole so full of goodness and much better than watching any political debate or fighting match!
Thanks for alway including me artwork and for sharing so much.
You have so much energy, can you bottle it up and put it in your shop. I’ll order a case.
xo
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I love the photos of Twin Farms. There is nothing more beautiful than Mother Nature! I’ve seen the ads for Tile but never really understood how it worked until I watched this video. I think I will get these for everyone’s stockings this year! My problem with committing to a technology free day is that, with kids and grandkids who live far away, I rely on things like texts and face time to stay connected. A day without technology is a day without my little munchkins!

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