A Taste of Fall | Pumpkin Swirl Bread

What says fall more than pumpkin? In my opinion, nothing. I mixed up a loaf of Pumpkin Swirl Bread yesterday as part of my weekly baking. It will be eaten at breakfast, a snack, and maybe, even dessert.

See that dreamy, creamy ribbon of cream cheese? It's delightful. The bread is moist and heavy. Just the way I like it. I'm not a coffee drinker, but for those of you who are, I would venture to say that this would be a welcome little treat with a steaming cup of java. Or hot tea. I like it with a glass of milk.

Apple pie is another fall favorite and it was a part of my weekly baking yesterday too. Typically, one thinks of apple pie as dessert but a particular girl in our house chose to have it as breakfast this morning. I guess that's ok. Starbucks and other places make a fortune on selling breakfast pastries so why isn't it ok to do that at home too?

Vintage Linens

Last weekend we went to see my folks. Mom wanted help cleaning out her clothes closet. She also wanted the linen closets done but time didn't permit so it's on the list for the next trip.

I don't know how the subject came up but I happened to mention that I love vintage linens. She sent me home with these dishtowels.

Aren't they great? She thinks she bought them at a local bazaar years ago. Can you imagine the time that went into these? Not only are they embroidered...

...but they also have crocheted edging. No two are the same. Each crocheted edge is different, even on the same towel.

I love the colors. They're so cute that I'm even considering purchasing a coordinating fabric for a backing and making pillows out of them. I think they'd be darling in a guest room.