Smell The Roses

We all see these flowers every year and there is a big chance you have seen them everywhere, from your granny's to your neighbors. But they really are to beautiful just to pass by and not give the proper attention they deserve. So, if you get a chance, stop by the ones you come across, even if just for a second. You'll be glad you did.

Fall Foliage

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~Love how nature is so color coordinated~

With the fist day of fall officially behind us we are off to a great start to the season. Beautiful rainy days followed by periods of bright sun and warmth add up really make fall, fall. The leaves are changing to their pretty colors and the fall flowers are in full bloom. Last year I primarily focused on the changing leaves (and who doesn't?) because their color is so captivating and are only around for a short period of time that it is hard to focus on anything else, as seen here and here. But, this past weekend my mom, sister and I went for a walk at a local rail trail and there we found some awesome autumn flowers and plants that seem to get way overlooked. I had no idea that some flowers/plants cam out only during this time of year, except for the beloved mum. I am so glad we got the chance to take in these flowers that I normally would over look and not even notice.

~Such a delicate flowering seed plant, and so pretty~

~Not sure if these are edible but very pleasing to the eye~

~These berries had such a great brilliancy about them~

The bees keep on buzzin~

~The cutest yellow bell flowers. Almost missed them completely~

Flowered Ivy

The signs of fall are all around. School is in full swing, leaves are just starting to get a touch of red and gold and stores are starting to carry Halloween and Christmas decorations. As much I love and look forward to all of these I have recently found another sign of fall that is going to be added to my list of things to look forward to. I had no  idea that ivy could sprout flowers. I always assumed it was just a weed/plant that just grew and clung to anything it could get its vines on. Although pretty in and of it self, when I saw ivy growing in our back yard and seen flowers in places I didn't know they could be, I was immediately giddy. Not only are the flowers sweet and simple but they come in two different colors! Pink and blue on the same ivy plant. Oh man this made my day. Since this is the first time I had ever seen anything like this I grabbed my camera and snapped away.Maybe these flowers come out all year and I am just now seeing them but since they came out only a week or so ago I'm assuming they only happen at the start of fall and sticking to it. I hope you get the chance to see this awesome natural wonder and get as giddy as I did.