Last night was Autumn Fest in the Heights. That means neighbors, friends, and total strangers were invited into three houses in the neighborhood to visit with each other, partake of food and drink, and tour the interiors of the homes on the circuit. Although rain threated to put a damper on the event five days in advance, by Saturday the forecast had changed to showers predicted to be out of the area by noon. The predictions were correct and it was a beautiful evening to take a carriage ride from house to house. My house was the second stop on the tour. Preparations started months in advance with planning meetings. Fall decorations set the mood. Tablescapes provided colorful backdrops for what was to come. Pumpkins turned pink where the décor demanded it. The silver was polished... to reflect the candlelight. And even the hydrangeas dropped their baby blues and pinks for hues to compliment the décor. ...