Raindrops and Seedlings

Good morning, and happy Wednesday!
Today in the Seattle area it is raining and pouring, and by every means it is officially autumn - which is all right with me, as I do have a wonderful green and white umbrella to keep me dry. My window has been speckled with quite a few raindrops this afternoon and it makes me want to get all cuddled up with a nice cup of silver needle tea.

Another reason the season change is official is because of the beautiful plants that are going to seed! I have made it a point to do some collecting, and I have been finding so many! On every walk, I find at least 3 new pods, kernels, or pits, and my collection is growing quite nicely. I have never actually looked this closely, but the details are delicately fascinating. My boy is also sending me some acorns and other things from California, and I can’t wait to add them to my gatherings!

It’s also interesting how a lot of shapes repeat in different plants.

Each day, I am finding that I love autumn more and more. Between wool coats, boots, umbrellas, and seeds, the new season is a very nice change. Oh! And before I forget, since I’m speaking of fall, I will give a sneak peek for tomorrow’s post. This is a small part of a new watercolor painting I am doing:

Enjoy the day!!