Tuesday, September 7, 2010

White Wednesday in the Cupboard


Hi Everyone,
My "Holiday Cupboard" in our lower level family area recently received it's makeover for fall.
That's why I call it my "holiday cupboard".
 It's a place I love to decorate for whatever season it happens to be.





I'm posting over at the French Cupboard today,
at the Vintage Journal,
For Faded Charm's White Wednesday
so hit the link and come on over for a visit!

see ya there,
love ,
Debra

Fall Nesting



Today I thought I would share one of the ways that I get ready for Fall. One of the very first things that I do to get that inspiration for Fall is to change out my flower arrangements for the upcoming season. There are so many little hints in nature here in the Midwest that prepare us for the arrival of  Autumn. The air feels and smells different with the cooler temperatures, the light seems to change and take on a "slant" and a golden hue, and the tops of the trees now have a change in color.





I use this old wicker flower basket in my entry hall year round. This time of year I've added some fall leaves and berry stems to the dried hydrangeas that were there in August. I like to make a subtle transition in the seasons. Adding a little each day; changing one thing, then another.




In my Dining Room, I'm really enjoying seeing how "Fall" brightens up my French iron basket. I painted and wallpapered my Dining Room earlier in the summer. The cream and damask paper really reflect the warm colors of the fall leaves and flowers.




Bringing out the Brown Transferware is another sign that Fall is on it's way.



On the new "white" console table further into the entry that just had it's metamorphosis,
the iron urn now holds golden Aspen leaves.







And the front door's wreath is now a colorful blend of black eyed susans and sunflowers.







Bringing nature indoors with my decor in arrangements is just the start of the Fall Nesting Season for me. Sometimes when the weather is still warm (OK...hot!) we can get in the mood by just seeing what others are up to. We still have warm weather here, but usually in about 2 weeks we can start to think about sweaters and jeans again, yay!!


Please visit the Fall Nesting Party at the Inspired Room
for much more inspiration for Fall!



And I'm joining in at A Stroll Through Life with Marty for








Get your Fall On!!
So much more to come.

Have a great week everyone,
love,
Debra

Monday, September 6, 2010

Great Inspiration!


Honestly, I was amazed.
You all know how to make someone feel loved.
I was so happy to see so many of you turn out,
and comment on the first
Vintage Inspiration Friday



(image:  Country Living British Edition)


I met so many new people and visited some wonderful blogs,
Thank you for taking the time to link up to the party,
and for making my first time to host this, such a wonderful experience.

I hope you'll join in on a regular basis.
You all had some great inspiration out there!
Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

Have a great Monday!
Hope to see you all again next Thursday evening for Party Time.
Be Inspired!

love,
Debra

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