It's beginning to look a lot like fall around here.
The leaves are changing drastically by the day, and there is a definite chill in the air. It has only been in the forties this week so we have already started utilizing our pellet stove. It certainly keeps the house cozy and warm.
Joshua and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on Friday, October 1st, and since we just made the biggest purchase of our lives, we are trying to stick to a tight budget.
But that does not mean there is a lack of romance here.
We just have to go about it a little more creatively...
This year, Joshua suggested going out to dinner, but the day of, I decided to surprise him with a home cooked meal and a little autumn romance...
I found a box with some of my favorite items including antique lace and a crocheted runner, some vintage cameras and old glass bottles...
I went down in the {fully packed} basement to scrounge up some white sparkling lights to decorate the dining room and added a sheer lace curtain to the doorway...
Outside, I collected a bouquet of wild flowers...and some colorful leaves to scatter about the table...
I did notice a friend or two from outside decided to join us...but I made sure it was just Joshua and me come dinner time...
For dinner, we enjoyed penne pasta with feta turkey meatballs {a recipe I saw on the today show} and herbed mashed potatoes.
Joshua brought us home some wine and a beautiful fall bouquet filled with sunflowers and other lovely blooms.
We ate by candlelight ,and I read a few poems from an old book that I found...
It was a wonderful evening filled with romance, love and the beauty of fall...
Thanks to all of you who left us such wonderful anniversary wishes. I cherished each and every one.
Till next time...
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted by: kelly | October 05, 2010 at 01:47 PM
What a sweet way to spend your anniversary :) Ours is tomorrow and we are staying in too...its much more romantic and meaningful that way (and cheaper! ;)
How lovely that you got to start up your stove already....
As always, I adore your photographs.
XOX
Posted by: Lolo | October 05, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Lovely
Posted by: Rebecca | October 05, 2010 at 02:50 PM
We've often found the best anniversary celebration are the quiet ones at home. Yours looks like it was absolutely perfect, Alice.
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | October 05, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!! We usually celebrate with a day out and a picnic (our wedding anniversary is in May). Your Fall table was just perfect (and the pics too!). Even if I'd LOVE to see the whole room ;))) can't wait to see more of your amazing home, Alice!
Hugs,
Monicax.
Posted by: Monica | October 05, 2010 at 03:18 PM
Thanks so much Monica! The whole room leaves something {ahem...a lot} still to be desired...but I promise I will share when its ready ;) Have lots of work ahead of me!
Posted by: Alice W. | October 05, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Sounds like a simply sweet way to celebrate your anniversary:) And your table setting looks prettier than most tables at a restaurant!
Posted by: Leah C | October 05, 2010 at 03:54 PM
Gorgeous. Looks like the perfect anniversary. I cannot believe that you had time to pull this table and meal off with your renovations and recent move. ;)
Posted by: Shana | October 05, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Happy Anniversary! You did a stunning job decorating your dining table in the fall autumn theme. Love the opera glasses and sweet book. Perfect touches! Hope you guys enjoyed your romantic meal and evening! Smiles,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | October 05, 2010 at 08:24 PM
Some of best anniversaries have been spent at home with a home cooked meal and time to ourselves. Love your table scape!
Happy Autumn!
Posted by: Sheila R | October 05, 2010 at 10:00 PM
That sound like a lovely time.
I love the table settings.
Posted by: Googlover/keishua | October 06, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Alice, your 4th wedding anniversary celebration looked amazing. I love that you surprised your husband with a home cooked dinner instead of going out to eat. Cooking is such a labor of love. Your table setting is exquisite.
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | October 07, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Happy belated Anniversary! It looks like you spent it well.
xo*tricia
p.s. I love the world "love" written on the leaf. So sweet!!
Posted by: Tricia | October 07, 2010 at 12:48 PM
beautiful! i love the photos too.
Posted by: christina- floresdelsol | October 07, 2010 at 06:00 PM
This is really, really special Alice. Happy anniversary to you both!
Posted by: June | October 07, 2010 at 11:23 PM
What a sweet way to spend your anniversary... and in the comfort of your new home! I just love your photos Alice! These are especially beautiful. xoxo
Posted by: Heather Kowalski | October 09, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Congratulations Alice,
May you and Joshua have many many more happy anniversary. You made everything so special as I know you always do. I will be married for 32 years come October 21st and for us it has gotten better with each year.
Again Happy anniversary Alice and Joshua Oh and(Renoir)
Posted by: Debra | October 10, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Alice your ideas for your anniversary dinner were simplemente bellissima! All the little touches just added to the beauty of that night! Happy belated Anniversary to you & your amor. Besos, Rose
Posted by: Rose | October 11, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Your blog is beautiful, and your photography, amazing.
A very Happy Anniversary to you!
Posted by: Lisa | October 11, 2010 at 10:12 PM
How perfect! I bet your husband appreciated all the effort you put into your romantic dinner. It doesn't have to be expensive to be memorable.
Happy Belated Anniversary!
Posted by: Chatelaine | October 12, 2010 at 10:23 PM
oh this is dreamy!! love the style and the camera... :) love it so much...
i just linked to your party in my latest post. thought it was newsworthy!
jenny
Posted by: Jenny @ baileyandme2 | October 13, 2010 at 02:47 PM
Mr. Wonderful and I have been together now for 40 years, and you know what? We always celebrate simply, no "date night out", we may take a longer walk along a favorite beach, or visit the botanical gardens and tour slower than usual, holding hands. We cook something special at home, both sharing some part of the meal preparation. It's quiet, we may exchange cards, but at this point, no card can speak well enough about what it takes to stay together for 40 years, still loving, still committed to each other. We haven't exchanged anniversary gifts since... oh, I guess I don't remember when the last time was, and it doesn't matter much, we have everything we need, and some of our wants too....
Best wishes for many more anniversaries together. There is nothing more important you can accomplish with your life than to be the life partner to your beloved.
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault
Posted by: Eileen @ Star's Fault | October 21, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Awww, this is sooo sweet. Thans for sharing!
Posted by: mdmB | October 23, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Happy Anniversary Alice! I wish you many,many more years of bliss.
XO
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Posted by: janet bernasconi | October 24, 2010 at 12:40 AM
happy anniversary! *love on leaves* is a great idea!
Posted by: Janean | October 24, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Amazing photography you have here! Great blog. YOur photo's are so romantic!
Posted by: Harry Hilders | October 26, 2010 at 12:35 PM
It sounds wonderful and romantic. And we have the proof of how very lovely it was. Congratulations.
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