I'm Mad for Plaid in the Sunroom

Ahhhh, magazine inspiration.

 Here are a few magazine photos

that have given me some ideas

for my winter sunroom.

Toile and tartan plaid, what a great

combination...

and love that green wicker.

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Americana and the fresh scent of greens.

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Plaid throws and twig furniture,

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Pillows, baskets, suitcases, and thermoses.

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Great for fall into winter

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Even as a mailbox or Christmas card holder.

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Cozy and comfortable, warm and inviting.

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These are just a few of the elements

 that have inspired my sunroom this winter.

Quilts and blankets to cuddle in...

And a lantern for a warm winter glow.

My picnic tin and the table my Daddy built for me.

Transferware and toile speak the same language to me.

Now, let's pour a cup of Theresa's spiced tea...

While the sun streams in.

Cozy vintage wool throws...

can keep you comfy and warm...

While you're inspired for some bird watching.

More Shiny Brites in boxes...

and vintage lights for stringing.

An old birdcage and paperwhites...

With a basket full of plaid.

White stoneware pitcher with holly from the yard...

And a lunchbox, a cooler, and vintage thermoses.

Here are some labels on the tartan throws.

If it's not Scottish...

(said with an accent)

Well, then it must be Faribo from Minnesoooota...

Or Pendleton, from Oregon!

I'm joining in at Hooked on Houses for

the Holiday House Tour.

Click above to join the party!

Have a great weekend...

stay cozy and warm!

Debra

Thanksgiving?, no wait... Christmas?

I think that I'm having symptoms of something that's going around. Are you feelin' it? Confusion, dizziness, listlessness, sweaty-ness, hyperactivity? Yes, you are? You feel "torn" and undecided? A little like Jim Carrey in the movie "Me, Myself and Irene"? ...yes, I'm talking schizophrenia here. Multiple personality disorder.
I'm talking, do I decorate for Christmas early, so I can enjoy it for a little longer, or do I stay true to my traditionalist roots and just hunker down and wait for Thanksgiving to be celebrated in a proper manner?
Ooohhh, I'm just having the worst time trying to decide!

The happy side says, "yes, go on, you know you don't have enough time after Thanksgiving and you are always in a rush." The unhappy side says. "What are you thinking? You have some wonderful vintage Turkeys and Thanksgiving decor. You've never done this before. Snap out of it!!!!"

So to try to alleviate the indecision and tug of war, I have decided to make a little compromise, just a smidgen of a compromise. I'm removing the colorful fall foliage, all the bright neon orange (I love it, but I'm ready to move on) and I'm adding in some faux evergreen, pine cones and hydrangeas. I'm on the edge, but trying to be sensitive to my love of this special holiday, Thanksgiving.

(image Martha Stewart Living)

Why, oh why, couldn't our founding fathers and government officials have realized that the last week in November is just too late for us decor people. Men, they just don't think of these important concepts!!

So I'm working toward making the transition a little easier. Usually I spend a week trying to change it all up, only to be exhausted and cranky, with a million boxes and a big mess. I'm trying to ease into it, so when November 29th gets here (when the kids go back to St. Louis) I can at least have a little "jump" on things!

I will keep the hydrangeas and the winter greenery,

 and just change out the white pumpkins

 for something more Christmas-y.

(more on this little tree later)

Living room mantle with a few vintage turkeys

and new evergreen topiaries bagged in burlap.

(my new "favorite thing")

Now tell me, how could I not give these cute fellas their "moment"?

The turkeys will probably be replaced

with a few of my Christmas churches,

and I will add some tiny twinkle lights.

Sunroom wreath that is my new header photo

Like I have said, the sunroom is the first place

in the house that feels the change of season.

Favorite quilt without the pillow

(usually, there is a cat attached)

Little vintage partridge

Kitchen centerpiece is still filled with fall pumpkins,

 but when November 29 gets here...

...out they go, with a hurricane glass,

 candle, and some holly berries replacing it.

OK, now I'm feeling better that I have opened

 up about my decorating dilemma.

But, I'm still feeling a little like Jim...

Have a great day!

Debra

p.s. No disrespect to the mental health community or anyone suffering from this problem, just a little levity here.

p.p.s. If you haven't seen the previous post on the Christmas Open House at Inspirational Home, be sure and scroll down. I will have more photos of this great store for "White Wednesday"

Fall Nesting on White Wednesday

Metal Motel Chairs...I can still remember sitting on them in my grandparents yard. I'd pull one close to where my grandmother was working in the garden, for a rest. I remember how the metal would scorch my little legs because my sunsuit offered no protection... a long, long time ago.

I found this one a couple of years ago. It had been white,

so it received a coat of white spray paint.

But I soon found that nothing was stopping the rust from peeking out.

I'm quite fond of that rust right now... shows the age of it.

Speaking of age...I'm trying hard to not let the "rust"

on my exterior change who I am. I want to enjoy life

and be the woman that still feels young,

vibrant, energized and happy. Contentment from the inside,

that doesn't depend on outward circumstances.

That's what I'm striving for.

Just thought I'd share a little from my heart today.

God has to be the author of that.

I can't work it up by myself.

This is a white squash I found over the weekend. He's real.

Great rusty patina, don't you think?

My fascination with Angel Vine this year has caused me to accumulate several.

This one resides in a vintage white McCoy flowerpot...

on a vintage mesh metal flea market side table.

This is a market basket filled with a dried gourd from last year

and a faux painted pumpkin.

Vintage flowerpots and white sprinkler are ready for baby mums.

I'm participating in two parties again today.

Melissa over at The Inspired Roomis hosting "Fall Nesting Week"

to help get us "in the mood" for fall.

And Kathleen at Faded Charm is hosting our wonderful White Wednesday!

Please be sure and click on the links for more fun!



Yeah, It's Fall, Y'all!!!

Debra