Wednesday, October 2, 2013

My Home For Fall

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I feel like I’m a little late to the Fall decorating party, but I just can’t bring myself to do it when it is still so hot and humid out.  With some really nice days recently, I decided it was time to head to the attic and get my Fall and Halloween bins down.  Here are some pictures of how I decorated our home for Fall this year.

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I found the floral basket on the front door at a yard sale last week.  It was perfect timing since I was looking for something for the door.

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I used my cut-out cream pumpkin that was an estate sale find a few weeks ago with one of those larger size candle rings and my cake pedestal on our dining table.  Something simple and easy enough to slide out of the way when we are eating dinner.

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I brought my wood tote back out for the living room coffee table and filled it with some florals that I had taken apart from an urn that had broken when we moved. 

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I added in a couple of white dollar store pumpkins and this Peter Rabbit book {yard sale find} whose colors seemed to work with it.

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Two little white pumpkins are the only additions to my mantel this year.

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Some scrap garland leaves are enough to sit them on and say Fall in this area.

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Back over near the dining area I put some small pinecones in a teacup with my “Fall” label.  I did this last year, too, and I like the simplicity of it. This year I added a metal leaf embellishment that had come on a candle.

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On the counter coming into the kitchen, I just filled a tall apothecary jar with more pinecones and a tag that says “Gratitude”.

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That’s just enough for me this year.  I find I like to keep things simpler the older I get!

26 comments:

Thecreativeme23 said...

I love that you stopped with just subtle touches...and that you didn't over-decorate your mantle...and as for being late to the fall decorating party...I think some blogger really push the seasons trying to be first to get their ideas out there...I for one feel pressured into decorating early just to compete..thanks for showing me that is not necessary!

Sonny G said...



it all looks great Kathy.
I especially love tool box arrangment.
I've done nothing for fall as yet so I need to hurry up if I'm going to decorate for it at all..

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Looks great Kathy!

Anonymous said...

Great finds and ideas! I love the cards on the teacup and apothecary jar! The tiny pumpkins on top of your candlesticks are a a perfect addition to your mantel! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I love it all, just the perfect amount and not overdone. Beautiful vignettes. I went really simple too. Hugs, Marty

An Oasis in the Desert said...

I really like the tool caddy vignette -- who knew those would become so popular?

Unknown said...

dear kathy, simple touches make a real difference and you did a real great job!!!! ciao
Sofia

Olive said...

Hi Kathy, I love the pocket wreath on the door and your white pumpkin. I am keeping it simple with two white pumpkins inside and the front of the house mum'd up. xo, olive

Unknown said...

Kathy everything looks beautiful! It is so cozy and warm. It is hot and humid here today, can't wait for those cool fall days!!!!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Love the basket on your front door. I actually just started decorating today for fall. I usually wait until October 1 and leave things up until the day after Thanksgiving, when Christmas starts.

Junkchiccottage said...

Ohhhhh Kathy I love every picture. What great and pretty fall vignettes. Gorgeous.
Kris

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, your Autumn home is gorgeous. Love all your special touches. I am finding I enjoy less is more too.
Have a nice weekend.
Hugs!

Cynthia said...

Kathy I never tire of seeing your home, creations and outstanding finds. Love that pumpkin!

Cynthia

JP said...

Everything is beautiful, Kathy...enjoy it all!
JP

Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest said...

I like it all, Kathy, especially that little leaf embellishment on your tea cup display...so often it's the little things that add the finishing touch. I'm with you on fall decorating...I'm just now getting into the feeling of fall because I just haven't been ready. We had so many clear and beatiful days in September I wasn't ready to give in to fall. I'm getting there! ~Zuni

Anonymous said...

I love your floral basket! It looks beautiful, and the cut out pumpkin is adorable.

Kathy

This N That said...

Love the white cut out pumpkin...

Gail said...

Kathy, I agree with you...the older I get I am finding that I am doing less too! You fall touches here and there are beautiful. I love the basket on your front door. Hugs, Gail

farmhouse-story said...

it's all very pretty, kathy:) love the door basket, and the paper tags!

Marianne said...

Beautiful fall decor, Kathy!

Tea in the Library said...

You summed up exactly how I am feeling. It's in the mid 80's here. Just not in the mood for fall decorating.

Okio B Designs said...

Love all of your fall touches - especially that cut out pumpkin!

Jeanine

The Polka Dot Closet said...

That pumpkin was a great find!! I know, I have not started fall decorating, heck I can't even get the air conditioner to shut off here in Orlando...Just no motivating!

Carol

Brandi said...

I love your simple fall touches throughout your home.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Very pretty Kathy! Love the door basket and all your fall touches!

Unknown said...

Hi Kathy, I love the White Scrolly pumpkin!! Everything look great!
Faye @ The Shabby Cottage Home

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