I can’t believe it, here we are, at the end of August already and all I can say is, tick-tock, how did we get here so soon, and OH GOODIE!
MUSICA! 
I have been suffering from this hot and sticky August that seemingly will not end . . . I’m ready to move on! Love the quote, “There are only two seasons, Autumn, and waiting for Autumn!” Fits me to a T, especially right this moment. And then, a couple of days ago, at the top of my suffering, I accidentally did a happy thing . . . 
I opened up my Autumn Book, just to take a look. As I turned the pages a thrill went through my heart, and I realized, it’s almost here! My favorite time of year!
So I went and got some sunflowers . . . and cut marigolds from the garden for little vases . . . because
It perked me right up! Changed everything! Sweaters are coming! Leaves! Crisp air! Corn Pudding! Makes me almost want to go on a diet. That’s how perky I feel! (“Almost” being the operative word, I am not done with toast and peanut butter yet!)
I know, not everyone looks forward to cold weather, but I love having a reason to heat up the oven and bake something! And in my 
glee, I planned the rest of the year: first a long breezy, colorful autumn (and can we 
have a normal Halloween? Why not? Everyone wears masks anyway!👺 That will cheer everyone up! The kids will be thrilled!), leaves blowing through the woods on our walk, crisp salt air off the water, quilts airing in the breeze, more cozy covers on the bed, church bells ringing and boat whistles blowing, and then a short, cozy, snow-white winter around the fireplace, with a new Christmas book and a new puzzle to do during the winter, which will be SO short I’ll have to hurry! And then, an early burst of the most flowery spring ever ~ in a brand new world filled with fresh beginnings! Covid gone, children going to school, everyone back to work, Easter egg hunts! Kitchen table Tea with girlfriends, with new remembrance, respect, and deep gratitude …
While all these nice thoughts were brewing in my head … My cups arrived on the kitchen porch!!! I’ve been waiting! I hope you got yours too … if not, you should soon. We had a little slow-down at the PO, so if you ordered one, and don’t have it yet, it’s definitely on the way!❤️
And then there’s this happy thing. Joe is outside building us a 12′ picnic table, in two pieces, one 8′ and one 4′ … so we can have a party of six for dinner, a couple at each end, and one in the middle for starry September evenings! Just planned our first one for this Friday Night!👏 I’m cooking! Joe’s grilling! Keeping our sunny-sides up.💖
Now what’s this you may be asking. It’s a surprise! Another unexpected book! It will be called Distilled Genius, Wisdom of the World, Words to Live By, (or something like that) and contain my forty-year collection of brilliant quotes from the ages, gathered into categories as I have them here in my Studio, such as Courage, Tea, Gratitude, Gardens, Happiness, all onto pages like these . . .
. . . whole genius sections about Love, Dreams, Time, Girlfriends, Cooking, Creativity, Earth, Fairy Tales, Beauty . . . so on and so on… Look how cute it’s going to be! I have about 40 pages done so far. I’ve been asked to do this for years, and I do think it needs to be here for the future! Everything that has ever mattered has been beautifully said by someone whose attestment has teeth,
from Marcus Aurelius, to Mark Twain, Black Elk, Rumi, Langston Hughes, C.S. Eliot, Churchill, and the Bible, to Louisa May Alcott, Toni Morrison, Shakespeare, Dickens, Anne Frank, Lincoln, and so many more … plus, plenty from that prolific genius, Anon… and lots from people with less familiar names, whose smart, funny, wise, and touching words inspire curiosity, and open whole new worlds that lie beyond them. I’ve always read quote books like novels! I hope this book will be finished for that wonderful spring I’ve been thinking about. More hope in a time of need. May have to be two books, might even be three, still waiting to see! I know, I have next year’s calendars to do, and my wonderful book, Enchanted to work on, and lots of blog posts and Zoom events and dinners to cook, and Joe and Jack, and the House of Creativity, and all those other ideas, but here I am, Girls, 73, and there is still so very much I want to do!
Some of you will remember that I did my very first Zoom Webinar last week. First I had to learn how to do a Power Point slide show. That about killed me. But at the last moment, it sunk in, and I found out just how easy it is to do. All about pushing the right buttons. Then I had to write about the photos, ⬆️ that’s me reading over old diaries to make sure I had the details right ~ it was a Calgon Zoom Party, took us far, far away, back to the English Countryside!
And THEN, there was a week of daily Zoom practice with the encouragement of Andrea, the wonderful person who had extended the invitation for me to speak. We got to know each other pretty well! She was very patient!
We ended up doing the same program two days in a row, because the Zoom Room had gotten so full. I knew lots of you were there, because I got pictures! This one above is from our Girlfriend Mary Brehm! She has sweet peas!
This one came from Karen England and her Kitty . . . so fun to be in everyone’s houses!
This one is from Trahlyta! I got so many wonderful photos from you guys! Thank you! The program lasted about an hour and 15 minutes. I know some of you wanted to join in, but could not ~ so, as promised, here’s a link so you can see it yourself on Youtube. In the beginning, it’s just me staring at the screen, watching the names of attendees scrolling by really fast … such a fun thing to see, so many I recognized. I wish that part showed so you could read them too … but instead you just have to watch me staring at them and saying them out loud. Might want to skip that part!
IN THE MEANTIME. Guess what? There are going to be more Zoom parties. In the column on the right of this Blog
you’ll see EVENTS. Here is the Link for it, but you can get there yourself when you need to check back for new event dates. I’m about to add more, so watch for them so you can register and receive an invitation to join.
The next one will be a Sunday Afternoon Christmas Tea Party 
presented by the wonderful people at Titcombs Bookshop, just over the water on the Cape, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm EST on September 20 ~ BYO Tea because you’re all invited to my first virtual book event for my new Home for Christmas book! Here’s where you can sign up! If you don’t know how to do Zoom, you can Google “Youtube how to use Zoom” and they will show you. It’s just a matter of which buttons to push ~ it’s easy. When you sign up, they will send you an invitation to our zoom party … which will have a link for you to click on the day of the event. Put it on your calendar!
One flower stands out on Martha’s Vineyard, it’s the hydrangea… they are everywhere! Drive up and down the streets and that’s what you see. We moved these from another part of the garden last year, and I’m so glad we did. Aren’t they romantic? They’re just starting to turn pale pink, something they do in the fall . . . and now we can see them from the kitchen windows from this dear old house I have loved for so long.💞
We’re still going on our walk everyday … joy of life.
It’s been very warm . . . sometimes we have to cut our way through the air, it’s so thick . . . but it’s nothing like what our California Girlfriends are suffering. We pray for them every day. You too, Girlfriends in Iowa, we know about that crazy storm that shot through your state. And now, 11′ storm surges in Louisiana.😢 🙏 2020 is some kind of year!⚡️ We were spared the other night, we were told to hunker down and expect one-inch hail ~ it got very dark out there, but it never came! Thank God. Deep breath, ahhhhhh. Remembering how much we have to be grateful for.
The woods are still green as Sherwood Forest, but every so often there are tell-tale signs that change is on the way with bright spots like this one!
And now, look, I had to show you this sweet letter I got from someone writing about our DamPanic, Go. Be. Love. postcards! Made my day!
Dear Susan, Several weeks ago I purchased a package of your “Go. Be. Love” postcards and sent them to a number of friends. Oh, my gosh! I send lots of cards and notes and have never received so many oohs and ahhs over a card I sent. My dear friends loved the postcard and just showered me with compliments and thanks. You deserve all of the credit. You created the perfect greeting to send during this pandemic and I am so grateful to be a longtime fan and follower and saw them in your online shop. Stay safe and well. Sincerely, Marge
Just in cases YOU might need to be “showered with compliments and thanks” I thought I would share this!
And the New Pumpkin Go. Be. Love. postcards came in too …
I had this pumpkin postcard printed in honor of what our Great Grandmothers did for us only a hundred years ago this August 18th!💖 Joe carved that Halloween pumpkin a few years back for our front window ~ I thought it would be a good way to celebrate those brave and determined women, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and best friends (and men too), who put themselves out there in a very big way for US! We should never take it for granted … they went through some very difficult and dangerous years, to make it happen!👏
Yes, Jack . . .
And one more thing . . .
In case YOU too need something sweet and homey to inspire you with my wind-in-the-trees formula for cozy, Kellee just put my Autumn book up at 25% off until midnight on Labor Day! You probably already have it, but maybe not, and maybe you need a gift for a friend!🍂
And for you?
Time for a good Giveaway, don’t you agree? I think this is the perfect place to thank all of you for sticking with us through thick and 
thin and dampanic too, for me and for Kellee and Sheri, your kindness has meant the world to us over the years, going to work is a gift because of you, but especially these last months, you have no idea what a positive force you are. All you have to do is read the comments to know what lovely kindred spirits visit here. No matter where in the world you are, we have so much in common, I’m very proud of us.💖 Thank you.
So we’ll start here . . . 3 cups, 3 winners! As you know, these cups are mostly sold out now, but we saved these to surprise someone(s) ~ I hope one of them is YOU! Just leave a comment right at the bottom of this post, click on the teeny grey letters that say “comments,” leave a few words, and you will be automatically entered for the drawing . . . I’ll let you know who won in the next post, then I’ll send an email to the winners, who can write back with their mailing address, and voila, your cups will be on the way, either for you to keep, or perhaps to give away as a Christmas gift! And more . . .
Shipping from the printer is still on schedule for August 26th, which means we will probably have to wait until the day after Labor Day, September 8 to get HOME FOR CHRISTMAS delivered to the Studio! So, 3 more winners in this next drawing ~ and for each, a signed copy of my new book, hot off the press! If you’ve already ordered it, then Boom! You’ll have another one to giveaway! A little bit of “pay it forward.”💞
Leave a comment as suggested above … and now we will have six winners! Makes my day!
Okay dear ones, that’s all she wrote for today! I hope you’re giving yourself those hugs I talked about at the Zoom Party. They do help, and you do deserve them.❤️ Petty-pet hugs are good too! XOXOXO
Excited for Zoom #2! and it will be ALL CHRISTMAS!
Always puts a smile on my face to read your newsletter! Bless you!
Hi Susan,
The anticipation of Autumn is just delightful, I adore everything about it, the leaves and if one has not seen a New England foliage it is stunning. The crisp air and apples to be picked and pies to be made oh my the recipes are endless, and pumpkins you most definitely have to have all different sizes and shapes perhaps one for every room. New England, this summer season has really had many days of high temperatures with humidity, so I am looking forward to the Fall. Your new book on all your quotes and sayings, it will be awesome to have all the sayings in one book to have, I look forward to when it comes out. I will see if I can get on the link to view the recent zoom. I love the one picture of the sweet peas that someone posted it reminds me of my friend in England who grows them every year and sends me photos of them, such a gorgeous flower. Thanks so much for sending us all your posts, they are so wonderful to read. Stay well.
Sea Coast Linda
Sorry if this is duplicate! I love seeing your posts show up in my mailbox. Thanks for the dat brightener!
Fall treats! Caramel apples, apple cider, the first Pot roast Sunday dinner and planting More Daffodil bulbs for the Spring!
Great to see your post today. A real pick me up moment 🤗.
Lindy
Susan, thank you for the lovely zoom luncheon! I have also always felt close to Beatrix Potter and I share the same birthday as her. After the luncheon I had to watch my copy of Miss Potter. Thanks again.
Tick Tock! Fall is coming..the leaves are scattered across our lawn in lower Michigan. It has been a hot dry summer. Looking forward to a beautiful Fall! Excited about the new books! Thanks for a chance to win!!!
Susan, reading your blog always makes me smile. And I’ve started buying a set of mugs for my soon to be daughter in law who fell in love with my mugs! Can’t wait to surprise her (Feb 13, 2021 wedding). Stay safe and be well.
Joanie Woodard
Thank you for all the inspiration as always Susan!
I’ve had your Summer book out for awhile now but yes time to switch to Autumn! 😊🍂
Hi Susan..What is it about Autumn that makes it so Lovely, so Rich? All the Seasons have their share of Joys and Habits and Pleasures but aaahhh Fall…and WHY is it so Darn Short !
I peeked at the Calendars, So Fun as usual…loved the Zoom and Thank You for planning more ..Things like this make the dampanic bearable, because otherwise I would never had the chance to ‘see you in person’…❤️🎶
Susan what a delight to win anything in your collection. Always look forward to your work. Happy Fall!🤗
I always smile when I read your newsletter! Bless you!
Dear Susan, thank you for your post, they truly give me something to look forward to. Have been with you since the beginning, have all of your books, some signed, Love them all.!!! Please keep them coming, coming season is my favourite too!
Love the idea of the book of quotes! I also love Autumn and wish it was coming soon. But, unfortunately, Autumn is nowhere NEAR coming to Southeast Louisiana – until October at least, maybe November. It IS my favorite season, though!
Fall is my favorite season too! My birth season!
And I loved the webinar, Susan! I felt like I was right there in England with you. Thank you for learning all that techie stuff just for us.💕
Hugs from South Carolina
I find your blog so uplifting, and reading it brings a quietness to my soul. Thanks so much!!
I am always ready for the next season but there is something about Fall especially October that feels so content. Take care.
Susan, Thank you for your post, always so refreshing to read. Hydrangea’s one of my favs, & here in Northern California I pick them, they drink what water they want them they dry. Nice & crunchy, full of color too. . . . . . . Takes me all the way to Thanksgiving. Hugs to you, stay well my friend.
Oh Susan, thank you for such a cheery, hopeful post. The world feels so topsy-turvy right now… it’s lovely to read your homey blog. Thank you. xoxo
I am anxiously awaiting the YouTube version of your zoom chat as it continues to not let me view! Something to look forward to! I guess the one thing we can all say about 2020 is that we’ve improved on our technological skills. Who would’ve thought we’d be zooming?! I’m grateful for the opportunities to stay connected. Thanks, Susan, for always being such a bright spot! XXO
I’m with you that autumn is the most wonderful season . I’m so ready for log sleeves and socks . Take care. Thank for your uplifting post.
i haven’t written in forever…so many changes in my life…but today i slowed down and read your post and it was fresh air and a delight to my soul! thank you!
I love to read your positive take on the world.
The new picnic table Joe is making is brilliant. Enjoy your company.
I’m off to get out my ‘Autumn’ cookbook.
Looking forward to checking for my mail 📬everyday. So happy the mug I ordered, is on the way.
Well, like you I am ready for Autumn! Just when I have had enough of the summer here comes the cooler weather. A time to rest from all the yard work and gardening. I’m ready for hot toddy’s by the fire and relaxing with the dogs, they to love to stretch out in front of the fire. The colors of Fall are magnificent as each day brings about changes to the many trees around here. Enjoy the beauty Susan and thanks for all you do.
Having hydrangeas in the garden is wonderful. Being able to see them from inside the house is a bonus! I love all of them in fall when they fade to antique colors. I am also looking forward to the end of sweltering weather. I love it when cool days return to the Cape. I enjoyed your Zoom talk and have signed up for the virtual tea. What a fun idea.
I’m looking forward to the Autumn Book and cooler weather! Thanks for a lovely post.
Beautiful posting, just what I needed to bring me some peace and help me stop worrying for a dear family member battling cancer in this Covid times. Love your illustrations and that Christmas cup is so pretty! Never been to Martha’s Vineyard, thank you for sharring your little piece of heaven.
Autumn is also my favorite season! Love the colors and change in weather!
I really enjoy your cookbooks and your more personal books. I’m rereading Martha’s Vineyard, Isle Of Dreams right now. Thank you so much
Even though it’s hotter than a cast iron skillet left on high here in the Midwest, I made breakfast garden chili in the slow cooker to do its magic overnight, because you talked about Autumn! And your power-packed schedule…well, let’s just say it gave me the inspirational push I needed to finish editing my children’s book and hit the “submit” button. No more excuses. Feeling grateful.
Beautiful posting, just what I needed to bring me some peace and help me stop worrying for a dear family member battling cancer in this Covid times. Love your illustrations and that Christmas cup is so pretty! Never been to Martha’s Vineyard, thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven.
Dear Susan, Loved the Zoom! Thanks so much. Looking forward to the next one.
Loved watching the Zoom event! That was a first for me! And a first of actually seeing you talk! I share your love for autumn, and I can’t wait. We here in MN are in the middle of yet another week long heat advisory! I’m soooo ready for everything fall!
Thanks for the generous giveaway, good luck to everyone, and looking forward to the new quote book!! That will be exciting!!
I was one of the lucky 500 participants in your phenomenal first ever ZOOM meeting. It happened to fall on my birthday and was the BEST present EVER. I curled up on my couch and was in HEAVEN ❤️‼️
Thank you Susan 😘
🎂🎉👏🎊😘
Hi, I also am so looking forward to Autumn and hopefully cooler temps here in SoCal. I held off ordering the “Home for Christmas” book but knew eventually I had to have it. Since my birthday is this month, I’m treating myself and toying with the idea of also purchasing the Christmas cup. The quote on the back speaks to my soul. Maybe I’ll put a little hint in my husband’s ear :-).. Thanks for all your inspiring, lovely tweets and blogs.
Sharon from SoCal
Oh, Sharon, if the quote on the Santa cup speaks to your soul, don’t wait for your husband to buy you the Santa cup. It is FABulous! Don’t miss out again. I love mine. (Must warn you that Santa is a bit lonely without a Mrs. Susan Claus cup!!)
Cheers and I hope you enjoy a new Santa cup soon…whoever buys it for you!!
Oh FayE, you tipped me over the edge 😉 I almost cried reading your comment and then I ordered a Santa mug for both me and my husband as well as a Little Things cup for my niece who lost her mother last year (my sister). And I’m excited to get them all ! Thanks for the push.
💖💖💖FayE is one of our treasures!😘
YAY…HIP-HIP HORRAY! I am SO glad that you will have the Santa cup in your cupboard SOON. Gave me goosebumps that you threw caution to the wind and bought TWO. Truly, cannot tell you how happy I am for you.
You know what I do sometimes? I order something… tell my husband that I have done some shopping for him…and like my 2021 calendars…they’ve arrived already and went unopened into his hands to be hidden for Christmas morning! He knows I love Susan’s work and is thrilled to give me what I want. SO, even though he didn’t “actually” buy the gift, his name is on the package he wrapped and we are both thrilled.
Also, makes me “little-girl-Christmas” because I can’t wait to actually open the calendars. Sometimes I actually forget that I gave him something to put away and am SURPRISED when I open it. One time he gave me a terrific piece and I was shocked that he’d thought of it…he reminded me that I actually bought it. I laughed so hard!! Santa works magic in crazy ways.
Cheers to you and a special tea-cup clink from me to you.
(Sorry that your sister is no longer with you. Wonderful that your niece has a very nice aunt.)
LOL, I recognize that exact thing. I sometimes put things for ME under the tree from Santa, and I am beyond THRILLED when I open them!!!🤣
The cups arrived and they’re wonderful ! Now I’m thinking I’ll wrap up both santa cups with cocoa packets inside and tags to me and my husband from “Santa” and be surprised with him at who could have brought them. Fun to think about Christmas surprises since it’s about 115 deg today and i’m wilting. Haven’t decided yet if my niece will get her cup for Christmas or for her birthday in January. But don’t think I can wait that long. Also, I can’t wait to tell everybody the story of how you convinced me to get the cups at a time I was feeling a bit low. I’m not usually impulsive but so glad i got these. No regrets. Now looking forward to receiving the Home for Christmas book shortly. Wishing you an early happy holiday season. And Cheers !
A forever follower…..each season is welcomed as are your posts …oh but Autumn is the finest and favored! Thank you for the blessings.
Susan thank you for always being a bright light in the world. Loved the last zoom call, I’ll have to sign up for this one too.
Loved your Zoom presentation last week and have also registered for the Tea! Thank you!
I love hearing about your adventures on the island. My family comes from Massachusetts, but I was born & always lived in California – not too far from your place. I love everything about the East Coast. When my daughter was 13 she went for a family visit with my parents and what she said to me was “Oh mom, you would love it here”. I have been a few times for visits and do love it everytime.
My friend and I met you years back signing books at Madonna Inn. I would love to win a mug or book for her as she just had hip surgery and could use some extra love.
Susan, I am SOOO excited about your “Quotes” book(s) – I can’t wait to see them and enjoy them! And I agree, Autumn is the best season of all – I have always loved the fall time of year. I will look into joining your Zoom meetings – they sound great!
Thank you for the great Zoom last week. I, like you am looking forward to Autumn, my favorite season. It has just been too hot and dry in Ohio.
A little song I sing:
Tick tock, tick tock
Merry little click clock, click clock
High above me on the shelf
Merrily ticking to itself
Tick tock, tick tock
I am so excited that you’re doing another giveaway! I would be over-the-moon thrilled to win one of your mugs.
It’s been hot and humid here in Illinois, too but…I’m loving it! My favorite season is summer and I don’t want it to end. I’m actually sad that fall is just around the corner.
I’m really looking forward to your book of quotes. One of my favorite things about your books are the quotes scattered throughout. I’m a quote lover…I collect them in little books of my own where I write them down. 🙂
Stay well and safe, Susan, Joe and Jack!
xoxo
I’ve been finding lone colored leaves, too! And trying to ignore the heat. Come on, autumn!
I love your books and illustrations. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Susan- the zoom party was great!! What a thrill it was to be in YOUR kitchen. I have ordered your new book and can hardly wait. Thanks for all the love and hope sent our way. We need it , especially now. Your pictures are divine, and I always appreciate your quotes and paintings. Just beautiful. Peace and love✌🏽️
Linda
I get such pleasure by drinking my morning coffee from my “God save the Queen” mug each morning. It would be so nice for my DH to have a Susan Branch mug also!
You make my day when I see your blog in my email! And now a giveaway! Woohoo!
Well, Susan, Autumn is my least favorite season. I’m not a fan of Fall colors or holidays, especially. But, I love your expressions of your love for Fall. Fall in CA is usually very hot and I seem to stay inside a lot. I miss Spring when I can be outside in the garden. I have loved your work forever and I always planned to go up to your shop in San Luis Obispo. When I finally was able to go, you had closed your shop. But, I am loving your blog and am looking forward to your book(s) of quotes. I read quotes and cannot put them down until, I have read all. Thank you so much for your positive attitude and beautiful descriptions of what you see. You have a calming and inspiring effect on me.
I love reading your beautiful notes to us; makes me have heart in these odd times. Thank you for staying your course; makes the earth revolve more smoothly.
Susan,
I sat with my best friend in a gazebo in CT in a beautiful park setting having a wonderful picnic as we called in to hear your Zoom event. We had been looking forward to seeing you since it had been announced. Your presentation was So enjoyable with your gorgeous photographs. Where did you learn to take such beautiful pictures? It is obvious that you enjoy capturing the moment!
It was a special hour! You really learned a lot about technology to pull that off …and we are so glad you did! We hope you have more gatherings (it is such a nice respite)!
We are really looking forward to our annual trip to MV in September. We certainly enjoy your updates year long! Thank you for all you do to add happiness and hope into our lives. We appreciate it 💜🙏🏻
As always your blog always serves as a welcome break from “life” here in Sacramento. Just got my Bluebird cup and can’t wait to use it!
Loved spending time with you at the Zoom party and look forward to the two new books!!
Hi Susan,
Can’t wait to get my copy of Home for Christmas!!! So excited and was so excited to see this post today!!!
Best,
Jonna
Thank you Susan for a wonderful post and I thoroughly enjoyed watching your first zoom session. I remember last fall, I was just reading about your autumn adventures and suddenly we quickly have come full circle. Where did the year go? I see you have been quite busy with your books, calendars and I am looking forward to reading them very soon. Give Jack a loving pet for me and hugs to you.
Love to give your beautiful cups to my daughter and DIL!
Dear friend,
Oh, goody! You are still well, and hanging in there. I have been “expectulating you for hours!” LOL. That’s my fav quote, from Little Women; I use it when my patience for waiting and waiting is wearing thin. My husband hears it about once a month when I feel like I have been waiting for him forever. I am glad to know your secret surprise for the “girlfriends” finally! It’s a scathingly brilliant idea!! More waiting, hum-m-m, see how you are? 👍❤️💕🤪. Hello to Joe and Jack! God bless and stay safe and sane.—- dezi
A day brighter!! I am so tired of being stuck in the house and the area that I live around – I want to travel and see new scenery but no ! – my husband has a really sore foot so no walking and Covid has ruined travel plans so I am making do – I made peach jam yesterday and a fresh peach pie this morning at 7 am , read a book this afternoon and now I reading your wonderful blog!! Inspiring!!
So glad you recorded the zoom event! I can’t wait to curl up with my kitty on my lap (he shares it with my laptop) and a glass of iced tea to watch! Thank you so much for all of the inspiration!
Hi Susan! Thank you for another wonderful post! You always lift my spirits. I also love Autumn and look forward to reading your Autumn book again! Thank you for always bringing so much happiness to us. Marilyn
Your posts always make me smile and feel good! And so does Jack’s expressive face…would love to know what he’s thinking! I’m so excited at the thought of a book of your favorite quotes written and beautifully illustrated in your unique and beautiful way! Can’t wait for it!
Thank you for all the joy you bring….so needed, especially at this time.
Linda Ann
Hello Susan: I do love seeing your blogs and pictures and photos and scenery. One day I will visit your island and see firsthand the water and beautiful homes. You are an inspiration.
Your words were in my heart and mind!!! Thank you!!! Come quick fall… we need you!!!! Thank for your give aways too. So thoughtful and special. Blessings to you sweet lady!
I have all the same wishes for an enchanting fall that takes us right through the seasons into a very new, and yet old and familiar year in 2021. And yes, please let’s don’t miss Halloween! There will be a full moon on Oct. 31, so it is deserving of all the best ghost and goblin visits to our front doors. Fall brings to mind times as a young girl gathering Bittersweet vines with berries with my mom and sister. Such lovely times. Wishing you, Joe, and Jack all the best these days.
I love my morning tea in ‘our’ cups…you’ve reminded me to get out my ‘Autumn’ book and enjoy it again along with a cup of tea tomorrow morning! Thank you and may many blessings come your way. 🙂
Loved 💕 your Zoom party! Cheerful and inspirational! Looking forward to your new book(s) too!
So happy the new cups are on the way. I ordered one of the Little Things cups and have been so anxious to get it. Also, can’t wait for the new quote book(s), I adore your collection of quotes. Stay well.
So good to hear from you Susan. I am so looking forward to the fall, my favorite time of year. I have noticed the leaves starting to turn and saw a single row of Canadian Geese fly by a couple of days ago. I’m a sweater girl too. Love your blog, cheers!
So lovely! Your Autumn book is one of my favorites too. I’m not quite ready just yet as I am enjoying every last bit of summer.
Love the blog as always and looking forward to more new books! Wob you! Lori M from Washington
So appreciate your posts! Enjoy your dinner party!
Dear Susan, my comments don’t show up anymore, but that’s ok. I’ve been a devoted reader of your blog for years, have most of your books (read your trilogy once a year), cups, paintings, I make your bookmarks, and always feel lifted up after I’ve read your posts. Thank you for being such a force for good in the world. Give Joe and Jack a hug, and one for yourself too. Stay safe, stay sane, stay healthy. We Will Get Through All Of This!! Hugs, Rosemary
Your beautiful art and heart-warming thoughts are so comforting during these crazy times. I love your blog. It makes me smile! I’ve been without a kitchen since March 1 because of a water leak. Bad timing! We are just in the process of putting it back together. Meanwhile, I have been sorting my cookbook collection and was comforted looking at your cookbooks that reminded me of a dear friend. She’s passed away but showed me your wonderful blog. Please keep doing your beautiful work!
Thank you for another inspiring post.
I have been reading your blog for a number of years now and always purchase your wall calendar as well as many of your books.
From one of your Canadian readers.
I enjoy everything you do. You are an inspiration to me. I enjoy your zoom you did a great job
Susan hi!
I am excited to be joining you with my BFF for the virtual Christmas Tea in September. As part of her bday present I got her your new Christmas book. We enjoyed meeting you and seeing your dear husband when you had an event in Woodstock, GA once a few years ago. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with all of us. We look forward to enjoying Sunday afternoon with you on Sept 20th!
Hello, Susan. So glad to hear from you. We here in Texas are still having hot weather. Can’t wait till the first really cool day when I can slip on a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt and make something out of your Autumn cook book. I’m looking forward to my cup I ordered and the Christmas book as well. Thank you for letting us in on your life. I look forward to your blog. Someday when this world is back on track I would love to meet you.
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, too! I’ve started to put out fall decor (slowly) in hopes that it will hasten Fall temperatures:)
I love your blog SO MUCH! It makes me happy to run away to Martha’s Vineyard via your words & pictures for awhile….I dream of going there IRL, as the kids say…
Did I miss something wonderful? Usually I read your blog so carefully, so savoringly- what is your book Enchanted??? Another something to look forward to!!
Thank you so much for for the encouragement, enthusiasm, and beauty. I loved the zoom party!!!! I look forward to more. I’ll have to get my Autunm Book out and get ready. Maybe I’ll get the Summer Book out again one more time. 😊 I’ll excited about the new books! There are things to look forward too! There is hope! Love you!!!!!
I get such a lift when I open my email and see a new blog from you. I’ve passed the secret on to friends who love reading it too!
Your Autumn cookbook (it’s really SO much more) has been a favorite for years. Thank you!
Whoever said “Autumn Leaves One Breathless” hit the nail on the head!
So happy to know I’m in good company reaching for my Autumn book! Thank you, as always, for a quick visit of loveliness!
Summer has been grand, but am ready for a season change!
One of the things I miss most since moving to FL is the loss of seasons. That one week we get in late January/early February when the oak trees quickly change colors, lose their leaves and a week later are green again. For someone who grew up in the Midwest, it is just strange! Your posts are a bright light in a year that has been anything but. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is we caught it very early and the team of doctors is sure it will be completely treatable and expect a positive outcome. I have been rereading your books and living through your adventures once again. Thank you so much for sharing so much of your lovely world with all of us. Can’t wait to experience Christmas through your eyes in the coming weeks. Thank you from a grateful heart.
Hi Susan,
I am with you on that. Fall is a fantastic season. There’s such amazing flavors to enjoy. Let’s dream together of apples, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. Also, I keep looking at my cozy clothes as of lately and remind myself that soon, soon it will be snuggle up in a hooded sweatshirt season again.
Thank you for creating this beautiful space!
Stay safe and well.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
I always look forward to receiving yr blog! I m so done with summer as well. Fall is my favorite season also! We live in Lake Arrowhead, CA….I know you are familiar with the area. It is totally gorgeous with fall color when the time comes. I already pulled out yr Autum cookbook about 3 weeks ago! Great recipes!
In the words of the wonderful Ann with an “e” Shirley, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
I always look forward to your posts, Susan. They never disappoint! ❤️
Thank you for bringing joy into my life and making me smile!
Thank you for your giveaways! Love your books!
This new blog came winging it’s way to my inbox on my birthday! What a lovely surprise! It has been hot and smoky in Colorado from all the wildfires both here and in California. I was looking at the list of the 10 biggest wildfires in Colorado…and they have all been since I moved here from England in 2000…global warming causing more drought conditions 😢😢. Meanwhile, my Mum in England was battling torrential rain and gale force winds and trying to stop the tarpaulin blowing off her camper (which she keeps in her garden). She’s 88 years young and out in the wind hanging on to the rope tethers for dear life!!
Hubby took me out for dinner for the first time since March and the Dam Panic. We sat outside on the restaurants patio and felt very brave. Luckily the evening weather was beautiful…nicely warm with a slight breeze and it was just lovely. After we got home we took a gentle stroll around the neighbourhood and talked about plans for the future, when we can travel again. Marthas Vineyard and the north east coast is top of my list. I cannot believe I’ve lived in the USA for 20 years and have hardly been anywhere yet!
I spent most of the day in my jammies, happily painting TWO watercolour landscapes today. No housework allowed on Birthdays 🙂 It was blissful. I was amused by a friend posting on social media to say that she had her first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season today…too early for me, I have to wait until Sept 1st 🤣.
Best wishes,
Lynda x
Dear sweet Susan,
Here I sit on the coast of Georgia wishing I was in the mountains of North Carolina! I was born and raised in eastern NC and now live on an island off the GA coast in a little red cottage built by my grandparents. My dear island has changed so much and has lost much of its charm to development and new people who do not see the simple beauty. Your email/blog is such a glorious gift to receive in this strange time. Yes, VOTE!!!!!!! Thank you for always finding the beauty in simple things! Stay safe! ❤️🌷🌻🌞🐱🌺🍁🎃🌝🏡
Susan, I just love all that you do. I think it is wonderful that you have these talents that you share with everyone. The cups are delightful and I can’t wait for your book. And the quotes book(s) will be super! Hang in there – Autumn is almost here. Joan
LOVE everything in this blog post as always Susan. Thank you for the link to the Zoom meeting. I was able to see you through that. I am so excited to hear about the book or three of your favorite quotes! I started a journal years ago cutting them out and saving from your calendars!! I read them often!! Autumn….don’t I wish!!! Was planning a trip to New England in the Fall but this damn pandemic put a stop to that. My heart is 💔 I guess I am stuck in hot Florida….we have had a very high heat index the last couple of days…104 to 112….ugh!! But thanks to you I can grab my Autumn book and turn the air down several degrees and snuggle in bed with my furbaby. Love you Susan 💗😊
Thank you for the Blog in my mailbox. Always a boost when happy mail comes in!
It never ceases to amaze me at how much you get done between newsletters! Wish I had that kind of energy, but I guess it’s all relative. I lived on the Vineyard in 1974 right out of highschool in NJ. Then eventually moved to Arroyo Grande, CA about 7 years later (stopped in Steamboat Springs, CO for a few… years). Enjoyed your shop in AG Village and became a lifelong fan. Love your wonderful books and the daily journal of which I have several filled with years’ events. Heartfelt thanks to you, Susan Branch!
Hi Susan, Looking forward to your book of quotes and the colorful illustrations. A win win for Christmas. Also anxious to use my oven for roasting some Fall veggies or one pan dinners and warming up my home. Great post as always. Thank you, Joanne
Oooh I hope I win, I hope I win!! Meanwhile, lovely new blog post. Hang in there and be safe.
You are blessed with the ability to share your soul in the most delightful way.
Am sad because I am not sure how to get your latest calendar.
..I stay at home, ..enjoy that. My daughter wants me safe, hence, no shopping.
I thank Jesus to have lived this long….will be 88 . Yay 🤗.
Hug from afar.
Sus
Ask your daughter how to get it! I know she will help you! You just go to the blog, http://www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/, click on shopping, and it’s right there.♥️
It has been really hot in Virginia too but fall is coming. I am so ready for the same reasons you are. So glad to see your post and looking forward to finding your new book on my door step. Can’t wait. Sure hope you have a happy week!!
Thank you for a lovely post. It came at the right time to brighten my day. It has been a month since I lost my father to Covid. It is hitting me hard. I know he is in a better place then we are right now. Plus he is with my mother again. So thank you
Oh Becky, I am so sorry. Such loss, no words. My heart is with you.💔