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Monday, September 13, 2010

AUTUMN/FALL WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TO CALL IT....IT'S MY FAVORITE SEASON OF ALL.


I thought I would share some of the decorations that are up but probably will be tweaked before October...lol

This is the kitchen counter where I sometimes blog as well.  I've had that glass pumpkin for over 10 years and the top broke last year with packing it up.  so this year my daughter suggested I use the apothecary jar top.  Nice to see her design potential..lol
The scarecrow guy was my grandmothers, I love to have pieces that belonged to her in my home.  
The chalkboard I made myself my spray painting the bottom of a mismatched wood puzzle black. Ta da instant chalkboard.


My kitchen glass trio....I emptied out my garlic and onions for some chestnuts and orange slices..yummy!


This is the bottom of our fireplace...I love this little candle holder, dont remember where I got it but its old.


A toile tray that I spray painted black (duh..i know) and some acrylic acorns on a wooden tray set from Thailand.  This all sits on my ottoman which is draped with a burlap feed bag.

This is a side table in the living room...amber vase villed with brown rice and vanilla candle.

Vignette on the mantle....ceramic pumpkins and a glass cylinder filled with mixed beans.

Left view of mantle, burlap banner runs across...working on hiding that equipment soon.

Right side of mantle...

New wooden lamps with old candle and pumpkin.  The decanter is filled with oats and tied with rustic twine.

My newly created cloche inspired by Marty in the kitchen hutch.


My spooky dining room vignette....branches from the local park spray painted black....candle holder is actually an empty can of beans sprayed black.


I love to decorate for the REAL home and the REAL family.   I use items like rice, dry beans, oats, vegetable cans, formula cans and make my own home accessories.  It may not be everyones taste but I like it just fine.







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Linking this up to Cottage and Vine
http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/

14 comments:

  1. Your fall decorations are all so lovely. I love how you have grouped your items together for such lovely vignettes. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  2. I'm in love with your back splash! Love your fall decor!

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  3. Tell your daughter that she had her thinking cap on for her suggestion to use an alternate lid for your pumpkin! You're using a nice addition of color to all your vignettes.
    So glad fall is here- it's my favorite time of the year. :-)
    Sue

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  4. Very pretty decorations! Visiting from the Fall Festival.

    -FringeGirl

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  5. Great suggestion from your daughter.

    I love all the fall touches you have throughout your home.

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  6. it's my fave too!

    it is always so fun to start getting all the fall decor out & tweak it here & there. your home is looking good.

    thanks for linking up!

    kellie

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  7. Beautiful job Melanie! Love all your fall decor! I like the idea of black cans too! :)

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  8. Looks like you're ready for fall-enjoy!

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  9. Oh I do love them all. I really love that you use beans and the oatmeal is so clever and looks fabulous. You do have some beautiful displays. Thanks so much for joining the party. Very creative and such wonderful inspiration. Hugs, Marty

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  10. I just love the season of fall and seeing how others decorate. You have some great ideas and lovely cloches. Char

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  11. I think that it is neat that you honor your family by treasuring their items and using them in your home. I also like the thought of using natural items to enhance your vignettes. Thank you for sharing your charming ideas. Cherry Kay

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  12. Looks like fall has landed in a pretty way at your home!

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  13. Your fall decor looks great. Love the idea of spray painting branches....I may try this on the front porch. I really like the acorns/chestnuts too.

    Happy Fall!

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  14. A lady after my heart. I love that so many things from nature in your home.


    Thanks for joining the party!

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