Tired Puppy, er, Pumpkin

This pumpkin gets how I feel. Week 1 officially complete. Trying to resume life as we know it. 

Ok, it's not really that dramatic.

New England Adventures: Sharon Springs, NY

Not too many weekends ago, I ventured with some girlfriend's to rustic Sharon Springs, NY to see the Beekman Mansion where the lovely gents Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent live on their mansion/farm. We went after reading Josh's about the Beekman in book club. While we were there, we successfully spotted Josh, who made me swoon, Farmer John and Doug, proprietor of the American Hotel. 

We also went apple picking, sight-seeing, and we dined at the Black Cat Cafe. 

Pictures below.

American Hotel Porch

Decorative fall gourds

Welcome to the American!

Halloween House!

The trees looked fiery

i love the colors in this picture

Arestia in fall lighting

Fallen Apples

Sharon Apple Crate

A late summer hike

Before the weather started turning to chilly mornings & evenings, my man-friend and I picked a cooler day to hike Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. It claims to be the most hiked mountain in New England. The tempature was key. Had it been hotter, I would have been cranky, for sure.

It was lovely and I have a few photos to share.

A lovely view, indeed!

I'm so New England.