Loving October

With the heat, barbecues, and fruit flavored cocktails now behind us, everyone’s focusing on the seasonal changes of fall. Neighbors have gone completely out with decorating their homes for Halloween, and as the weather has cooled, we’ve started getting the house and garden ready for winter at Heath. Repairing woodwork; window trim, replacing windows, and screens is a big job, but am glad the house is prepared to withstand frigid the weather.

During evening walks the sky produces a wonderous display of colors for everyone to enjoy, and if you’re lucky to have a clear view the October constellations can be breathtaking. 

My adorable two and half year-old niece enjoying an art class on a recent visit to Nemacolin in the southwestern mountains of Pennsylvania. I love Aria’s enthusiasm about her surroundings and life in general. 

These are a few crops from our garden that the deer did not ravage, a few tomatoes and a bit of yellow squash. The fresh taste are truly divine when planning an evening meal. We also have a batch of horseradish flourishing that will be added to stews or condiments.

The changing colors of the trees is always a gorgeous phenomenon to behold, and some nights while dinner cooks I enjoy relaxing for a few moments looking at the brilliant foliage from our window.

Stay stylish,
Kathleen

Mykonos: Island of the Winds

Mykonos located in the heart of the Cyclades is an island in the Aegean Sea. While exploring the narrowly paved streets you’ll see white-washed houses, restaurants, shops that sell local products along with boutiques. It has been 23 years since I was last in Mykonos, and vividly remembered the Windmills situated on the highest point of town overlooking the sea …… along with its many cats! The windmills also referred to as Kato Mill can be seen from every point of the town.

Lunch was at Eva’s Garden hidden in the heart of Mykonos; a family run restaurant. We ordered meze’s, salads and a few appetizers to share over a bottle of wine. These simple Mediterranean dishes created a most elegant meal.

Travel stylishly,
Kathleen