Happy Halloween!!

I am so glad that this Halloween I am at home and have electricity!  Last Halloween I was living in a hotel because of Hurricane Sandy.  Boo!

Staple Street

In a very remote area of Tribeca is Staple Street -- an interesting neighborhood worth going back to explore.

Free Cooper

Celebrating the last few days of Banksy's 'Better Out Than In' artist's residency on the streets of New York!  Hopefully this is a real Banksy -- it looks like it is.

More Banksy

Only a few more days of Banksy's residency on the streets of New York - this portrayal of the Twin Towers is at the intersection of  Jay and Staple Streets.

You Complete Me

Another Banksy - this one on West 24th Street near 6th Avenue -- 'You Complete Me'.  After several days it has been 'enhanced' - but at least it's still there.

Banksy

Banksy - an artist from the UK is having a month-long series of art projects in New York City.  I was lucky enough to catch the "Grim Reaper" at the corner of Houston and Elizabeth Streets tonight!  I also think I caught a glimpse of the artist.

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy always changes into the most beautiful colors in the fall.  If you are collecting leaves - make sure not to pick any up!

United Nations

According to my calendar - today is United Nation's Day -- I guess that's why the flags are flying on this lovely autumn day!

Yellow

Vibrant yellow Maple leaves brighten the day - a bit chillier today - our extended warm autumn days seem to be over.

A Classic

A beautiful Federal style antique in the quaint village of Southport.  Looking lovely on an October day!

Blues

It's nice to see some blue summer-like colors in a sunny garden on Willow Street -- in October!

Country Roads

The beauty of autumn -- walking down a country road.

Under The Bridge

The Stone Barns Farm is such a magical place - especially in the fall - I just had to go back and visit again!

Maple Leaves

Maple leaves - always the first to fall - are always the most beautiful colors!

Fall Garden

My favorite stairway in Bell Island - in the colors of fall.

Leaves

Certain trees have begun to change into their vibrant autumn colors - though there is still a lot of green. 

SoHo

A walk through SoHo on an October day.  I think the cast-iron architecture is so elegant!

Cows

The fields of Stone Barns were filled with many groups of adorable cows - a photogenic brown cow poses for me!

Perfect Autumn Day

A beautiful autumn day in a perfectly beautiful setting - the carriage trails of the Rockefeller Preserve adjacent to the Stone Barns Center.

Stone Barns

Stone Barns Center in Pocantico Hills, NY is an amazing place.  A beautiful working farm and miles of walking trails in the idyllic rolling hills of the lower Hudson Valley.

Gilbertie's

Gilbertie's Herb Garden - all dressed up for the season - there's even a black cat!!

Old New England

One of my favorite houses - a classic New England farmhouse on Valley Forge Road.  Imagine the history that has taken place while it has stood there for over 200 years!

Fall Weather

I think the weather has turned - fall seems to be here to stay.  Just think - one week ago I was swimming!

In A Meadow

The leaves are just barely beginning to change colors in a lovely meadow in Weston.  How wonderful to take a hike on a sunny autumn morning.

A Grey Day

A study in grey on the beach - on a grey Monday.

Rainy Sunday

A foggy morning gave way to a cool and rainy Sunday afternoon - a good day to curl up on the couch and get caught up with the New York Times.

Keeping Watch

A Black-Crowned Night Heron keeps watch at low tide in Saugatuck Shores.

Spectacular Sunset

Today's weather alternated between tropical downpours and warm sunshine --  the day ended with an amazing golden sunset over Weston.

'Aug-tober'

It's been so warm this week - I heard a local weatherman call this month Augtober.  Another nice day to take a swim at the beach -- October swimming!!

Swimming

80 degrees and sunny - swimming at Burying Hill Beach in October!

October

The beautiful summer-like weather continues this week -- and it's October!