A little Fall color for a change...

Small changes in the Living Room have brought in the Fall color.

This is such a traditional and formal room that I try to just "tweak" it,

more than completely "re-doing" it.

My Pottery Barn urn that held large conch and nautilus shells on the coffee table

during the summer, has found a fat Cinderella pumpkin for the season.

Fall leaves, potpourri, and stone pumpkins now sit on my French inspired tray.

Along with a Lefton Chipmunk, some silver and vintage rhinestone jewelry.

My mantle doesn't see a lot of change, just Autumn bouquets

and a bittersweet wreath to replace the Summer colors.

My mantle isn't very deep, so when I happened to find these "half urns" at Goodwill last Spring I was really excited. They fit perfectly and then I just change out the florals for the season.

A recent addition to the Living Room is a wonderful handpainted piece of art by Dore, from Burlap Luxe. If you haven't met Dore, please go visit her gorgeous blog. She's a beautiful girl, inside and out, and has recently been shown in Romantic Homes Magazine. While you're there visit her Etsy Store, filled with other pieces of her art.

I'm linking with Marty today for Table Top Tuesday

And Kathleen from Faded Charm for White Wednesday.

Please go by and visit the other beautiful blogs for these parties.

Hope you're having a great week,

I'm trying to get back to the routine, after last week.

It was wonderful getting to see family all together,

even though it was a sad occasion.

hugs and blessings to you all,

Debra

Vintage Inspiration Friday #4

I've had this little vintage step ladder at my booth for awhile to use in a pinch.

If a piece of furniture sells, it takes up the slack until I can bring in something else.

But since I've been looking for ideas for my front porch

 I grabbed this the last time I was there,

and brought it home for a try out.

Here's my inspiration for the ladder display.

And while it didn't make it for the front porch,

I thought it was fun for the sunroom.

Love those corn husks and old crock jug in the book image.

Oooohhh, to have a front porch like this.

When I was growing up

 our old farmhouse had a large front and wrap around porch.

I'd love to have one now;

such great memories.

Here's the book that I'm having so much fun with!

 I really love me some black kitties...

well, I'm fond of any kitty,

but I've had about 4 "Blackies" in my life.

I know... can't say I'm the most original when it comes to names.

I just love black cat images.

 

And I had a great time at the local pumpkin stand as you can see...

more on the front steps.

If you remember, I will be having a monthly give away for the party goers.

So one more chance to win by joining in this weekend.

Hope you all are having fun decorating for Fall.

I found some urns for the front porch,

and it's now officially

"Wonder-Fall".

Pictures coming soon!

Hope you'll link up and share what's inspiring you this week!

Thank you so much for all the well wishes and prayers for my family

in the passing of my Father-in-law.

I appreciate each one of you!

love,

Debra