On the Porch

I'm going to admit that I've been dragging my feet about posting any photos of the outside of the house, because I just haven't been able to get good ones. The front is heavily shaded and if it's overcast out, then just forget it. blah, boring, washed out. So we had some sunshine the other day, and I managed to get a few shots, but I'm warning you they are sort of lackluster. I did my best to dress them up a little for you. This little half park bench that I keep out here is my favorite pic.

I did bring out one of my Fall Pendleton wool throws to bring in a little color, and then added  some of that "worth it's weight in gold" bittersweet vine to the mix. I'm going to have to include bittersweet in every blog post I do this Fall, just to get my money's worth out of it!

I always have a hard time decorating the porch, so this year I invested in some vintage concrete urns that are painted white, for the mums. They are heavy little boogers, so hubby had to deal with them. But they do class it up a little, which always seems to be the issue.

Thank you PicMonkey for all your help!

I guess I just need about $200 worth 

of extra pumpkins sitting around out here.

 Maybe that would help.

That, or a personal visit from Martha Stewart.

Wonder how much she charges for house calls?

We're in for a freeze tonight so this will all have to be covered. I can usually keep my Boston ferns until the first of November, but it might not happen this year. I hate throwing them away until it's just too cold for them.

I'm really loving this plump one here in front.

white, with some green and orange veining.

And I think this one is called a Peanut Pumpkin,

see, what did I tell you about the photos?

OK, gotta round up those old sheets and blankets

so I can tuck these babies in for the night!

(click here for last year's porch pics)

Deck photos coming right up...

joining in for 

Seasonal Sundays at the Tablescaper

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Make it Pretty Monday at the Dedicated House

Cowgirl Up at Cedarhill Ranch

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Knick of Time

Primp

WOW at Savvy Southern Style

Welcome Home Wednesday at Vintage On A Dime

The Inspired Room

xoxo,

A Haute Halloween...part 2

 Last weekend I shared some photos with you from a visit to my friend Robin Gilmore's lovely turn of the century home all dressed for Halloween. Robin is the owner of Robin's Vintage Suitcase and Ms. Gilmore's, here in Springfield. If you haven't seen the first post, you can click here after you've enjoyed all this wonderful Autumn eye candy.

joining in for 

Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration #108 A Kitchen Remodel and Reveal

Hi Everyone and welcome to

  Vintage Inspiration

I hope you're having a great week, full of all the good things that Fall brings our way. This time of the year I have a hundred ideas in my head for changing up decor, a list of painting projects, and plans on enjoying all the goodness, sights, and aromas that revolve around Autumn. And by looking at all the links from last week, I know you all are feeling it too. 

I think many of us would find a kitchen remodel to be at the top of our Wish List in home improvements, but painting my cabinets and changing out some of the appliances is about as far as I've gotten. So, when I saw this amazing remodel I just had to daydream a little. 

The Complete Kitchen Remodel 

from Christie at Three Pixie Lane

The size and flow of this kitchen and dining area make it a wonderful place for friends and family to enjoy good food and conversation. Everything about Christie's home says warmth, family, and comfort; all put together with a lot of style.

The Fall touches with her unique vintage pieces,

 make it so inviting.

Staggered white cabinets, the wonderful island, and those great lantern fixtures are all elements that I really love. Oh, and I can't forget her amazing Farmhouse Sink!

Thanks Christie, for sharing your wonderful home with us!

Here are a few more fun links from last week...

Falling Leaves and a Rustic Carrier

from Kelly at Eclectically Vintage

Delusions of Grandeur Boudoir Doll Collection

Debbie's Wonderful Fall Porch
at Confessions of a Plate Addict

Painted Acorns over at Freddie and Petunia

A Throne for her Pumpkin from an Old Door

from  Deb at Lake Girl Paints

And a Fall Foyer Reveal 

from Leslie at Gwen Moss

Hope you'll join in today.
We're right in the middle of celebrating Fall,
so link up to three of your posts,
even posts from last year with your
 Fall DIY, decor, recipes, crafts.
Please have a link within your post to be featured.

...and then check out these other great Friday Parties

On a side note I had a sweet email asking about paint colors from my Living Room and Dining Room and by the time I found the info, I'd lost the email. so sorry. So here it is. Both Benjamin Moore, the Living Room is Sandstone Cove and the Dining Room is Lighthouse Landing. I hadn't forgotten, just misplaced the email.

alrighty then...
let's get on with the fun!