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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fall Vignettes

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I find it difficult to decorate for Fall when it is still 94 degrees out, but I couldn’t resist starting since I am so eager for it to arrive this year.  I decided to start in our dining area and changed out the tabletop display on the chest I have in here. 

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I took away most of it and added in this chalkboard, which was part of a set from Décor Steals.  I hung a small wreath/candle ring over the handle portion and just wrote Welcome Fall {there wasn’t enough room to add “thank God you’re here, it’s been a horrible Summer”!} on it.

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I added my GW tureen find with another wreath type piece sitting on the platter and encircling the bottom of the tureen.  Super simple ways to add Fall in!

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Some pumpkins from Becky at Timewashed added in and my simple Fall tabletop is done.  This is my third year buying pumpkins from Becky and I love the different designs she comes up with every year.

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I then moved over to the table and removed this more Summery centerpiece.

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I added in a toile table runner that I had made a year or so ago for our dining room table at our old house.  Then I just added a pedestal tray with a pumpkin and leafy candle ring as a centerpiece.

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I also removed my white ruffled slips from the chairs.

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I couldn’t leave the ceiling fixture all plain, so I picked up a leaf garland at Michael’s and just draped it around.

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Some pinecones made it into the teacups over on the French chest, along with a couple more pumpkins from Becky at Timewashed.

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More pumpkins from Becky filled up the pedestal birdcage/cloche on the kitchen counter.

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In the living room, I added a few small faux pumpkins to the mantel. 

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Some more pine cone filler to the wood tote on the coffee table.

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By the front door, I changed out my faux lilacs for some faux Fall flowers in the tote.

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And one of Kristen’s swags for my birdcage right around the corner from this hall tree.

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Except for adding in some real pumpkins in October, that’s it for me for Fall!

Linking up with

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

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36 comments:

  1. What a fantastic job! Weather or not, fall has arrived at your house!

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  2. Kathy, this is lovely! I'm with you, it's so hard to decorate for Fall when it's so hot! Your chalkboard is adorable! I love your tea cups too. Lots of pretty Fall vignettes!

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  3. Oh Kathy, I don't even know where to begin! Your Fall vignettes are all absolutely beautiful...I love it all!! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful fall inspiration...I just may have to steal a few ideas from you. Enjoy your day my friend, Gail

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  4. I hear ya! It's been in the 90s here too but I am going to put a few things out today. This year I'm decorating in neutral tones.

    xoxo

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  5. every little fall detail looks amazing. you always do such great displays. Never overdone- just enough and just right.

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  6. It looks like fall has arrived at your house, Kathy! Everything looks colorful and pretty. The tote bag filled with flowers is SO cute!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. I love all your Fall touches! I'm a new follower and am going to do some pinning!

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  8. Love all of your fall decorations. The pumpkins are so cute! It is finally cooling off here, but the rain is not letting up!

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  9. Kathy, love the tea cups in the tower. You have gone all out. I am decorating in wee tiny steps. xo, olive

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  10. Really pretty touches! I can't believe it's 94 degrees there still. Ouch! It's been in the 70s here and I love it!

    J

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  11. Wow, you really went to town! It's all I can do to do my fall decorating in increments. Figure I'll be done just about the time it's time to decorate for Christmas! Yours are beautiful.

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  12. Kathy, I am loving all of your fall accents!! You've got me motivated to get in my dining room and get busy! All of your touches are just perfect!

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  13. You've gotten a lot done! Your first fall there, isn't it?
    Brenda

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  14. Kathy, you have a special touch! I love everything - I must get or make some fabric pumpkins yours are all so pretty
    Rhonda

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  15. You did a beautiful job. Everything looks so festive and inviting. Love the transferware. Very pretty.

    Cynthia

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  16. So pretty Kathy! I love those soft pumpkins! I keep meaning to make some every year but never have time. Also love the soup tureen and the wreath on the lampshade

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  17. Can't pick a fave. Nice job, Kathy. It's feeling fall-like here today. We're in the low 60's.

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  18. So pretty, Kathy! Your brown transferware is gorgeous. I really loved how your little table came out too, will have to try that technique sometime! Great inspiration :)
    xo, Andrea

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  19. Love your fall decor...you've been very busy..looks great

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  20. Kathy, Everything looks beautiful and I adore the cute pumpkins.

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  21. Love all of the fall accents you added. I agree, it is hard to get into the fall spirit when it is still so warm out. We are finally cooling off here in Colorado so it is starting to feel like fall. YAY to that!

    ~Shanon

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  22. Your Fall decor is wonderful, Kathy! You have such great details! There is so much to love and you are a great inspiration! I'm just not finished yet due to the heat; however it's cooler than it usually is this time of year! I may be using or adapting some of your ideas!

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  23. you have been a busy bee! love it!

    m ^..^

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  24. Kathy...so many beautiful creations for Fall....you have really made your home feel like a wonderful crisp Fall day....!

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  25. Great decorating, Kathy. I know what you mean about the temps. It's close to 100 here too. I am so ready for fall. Those velvet pumpkins are so adorable and I love the brown transferware with the pinecones. So inviting for fall!

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  26. Beautiful Fall decorating ideas!!

    Thanks so much for your visit!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  27. Kathy,

    It looks amazing! Seriously! I love the leaves in the chandelier! And the pine cone under the cloche! You always have the best ideas!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  28. Gorgeous Fall decor Miss Kathy! You've inspired me to GET GOING! Finally cooled off here in Oklahoma!

    xoRebecca

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  29. LOVE all your Fall goodies, and yes, we have the same grape tureen. Marty has the same one too! that transferware cup really sets the mood! xo

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  30. Your home definitely looks ready for Fall. I really like that big white tureen! It's all so pretty :)

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  31. I just "favorited" Timewashed on Etsy because of your post! Those pumpkins are adorable, and she has such cute items in the shop!

    I haven't started decorating for fall yet. It's just now getting cool, so maybe that will inspire me to get busy. :)

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  32. Love a love a love!~ Such pretty vignettes Kathy. Yes, keeping it simple for the same reason...I love Halloween and will probably be doing some fun stuff then.

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  33. I hear you about the "hot" fall decor. :) But your home looks fabulous! I love the chicken wire cloches.

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  34. kathy, your home looks lovely all "falled" up:) i esp. love the tote of flowers! your bamboo floors look amazing, too!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy