So yesterday, the first thing I saw on my bloglist was a sponsored group of bloggers with Christmas Trees. Please don't get me wrong, I understand all about advertising and sponsored posts, and being out front for the seasonal rush for products, sharing ideas and offers. And it's nothing personal, these are a great group of bloggers. But golly, I'm not ready to have anything Christmas shoved at me just yet. I like to eeeaaaase in to Christmas. I don't like to go "Cold Turkey" and leave out Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Nature Inspired Autumn Urn
I've had this Nature Inspired Autumn Urn in my head since last Spring, when I picked up a Victoria Magazine Special Edition, called Victoria Classic French Cottage . I'm hoping it will become a yearly publication, because it was filled with wonderful features of French and French Inspired Cottages. There was one particular image that completely captured my imagination, from an article called Living With The Past.
Labels:
antlers,
Autumn,
birds,
Dining Room,
Entry,
entry console,
fall,
natural elements,
urn,
urns
Monday, October 26, 2015
Contemplating a New Fall Centerpiece...
That's what is going on...
I'm thinking about a new centerpiece display for the Dining Room Table. I haven't really made a commitment yet, because I'm not ready to start bringing the turkeys out. But since October is flying by, I'm putting together some ideas. It's a work in progress...
Labels:
Autumn,
centerpiece,
Dining Room,
fall,
lantern,
plaid,
pumpkins,
tablescape,
urn,
wagon
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Out and About at Leola's Vintage Home
Hey Everyone...
I have a few pics to share from a recent visit to Leola's Vintage Home and Garden in Ozark, Missouri. I didn't make the Fall Open House, which is always a high point for me, but I knew they would still be packed with fun items for Halloween and Fall. Just walking in here fills me with inspiration, no matter what the season.
I have a few pics to share from a recent visit to Leola's Vintage Home and Garden in Ozark, Missouri. I didn't make the Fall Open House, which is always a high point for me, but I knew they would still be packed with fun items for Halloween and Fall. Just walking in here fills me with inspiration, no matter what the season.
Labels:
fall,
Fall Open House,
Leola's,
out and about
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Kitchen Counter Vignette
Do you have a spot in your house
where things are moved around...
added and subtracted...
left for days
because you don't know how to use them in your decor?
...a glorified "staging area".
waiting to be blogged about...
hoping to make the cut?
Labels:
Autumn,
blogging,
fall,
kitchen,
Kitchen Sitting Area
Monday, October 19, 2015
An October Entry
My house tends to look a bit overdone if I'm not careful;
especially this time of year.
OK...most of the time it's a little too cluttered.
Blame it on blogging and enjoying sharing it all with you.
Labels:
Autumn,
Bittersweet,
books,
Entry,
entry console,
fall,
mirror,
sheep,
transferware,
tureen,
velvet pumpkins
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Out and About for some Fall Fun
We're really fortunate to have so many wonderful antique shops, flea markets, boutiques, and tea rooms, here in Springfield, and the surrounding area. You can spend several days and you still couldn't see all that they offer. Delicious food, great antiques, fun vintage treasures to find...and most of all we have some fabulous local talent.
Friday, October 16, 2015
An Old Quilt and New Pillows in the Sitting Area
Now that it's "Mid October" it's
time to bring more of the rich Fall colors
into the Kitchen Sitting Area.
Labels:
Autumn,
bakers rack,
fall,
Kitchen Sitting Area,
kitties,
pillows,
quilts
Monday, October 12, 2015
Blue Willow Transferware Tureen
So, let me ask you a question...
Do you do "Blue and White"?
Do you have an obsession with
Blue and White Urns, Ginger Jars, Tureens, Transferware,
and all things Blue?
Me?...not so much.
Labels:
blue,
Blue Willow,
decor,
decorating,
transferware,
tureen
Friday, October 9, 2015
Front Porch for Fall
I finally have the front porch put together.
It's a small little porch, and I've been warned asked
not to cram too much out here.
That's a hard one...
It's Fall,
and that means mums,
pumpkins,
and my black wagon.
Labels:
Autumn,
door decor,
fall,
front door,
front porch,
goat cart,
mums,
pumpkins
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Snow Owls on the Mantel
It just wouldn't be October on the Mantel without my little Snow Owls. A few years ago white owls were the latest addition to the Fall Scene, and that reminded me of what a fad owls were in the early 70's. All the poor homely little ceramic owls that had been packed away or sold at garage sales started to make a comeback on the shelves of flea markets and antique malls. They were still homely, but I had a plan...
Friday, October 2, 2015
Wheelbarrows, Wagons, and "Hoo" Else?
Hey Friends, I just wanted to share a few pics with you, as I'm getting the front porch readied for my favorite month... October! I've had some mums out, and my door basket decorated for Fall, but I wanted to wait and share it all with you when I had my French Goat Cart decorated. I was going to use real pumpkins, but I decided to repaint some of my faux stash, and just ended up with them instead.
Labels:
Autumn,
fall,
faux pumpkins,
goat cart,
kitchen,
owls,
pumpkins,
wheelbarrow
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Share Your Style #33
Welcome Friends,
Glad you're here to Share Your Style!
First, I have 3 great features from last week,
then please read on, I have a little blogging news.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Kitchen China Cupboard for Fall
Before we moved to this house, my kitchen china cupboard, had always been just that... a china cupboard. It held china, and some colored crystal and a few antique floral teapots. It never changed, no matter what the Season or Holiday. I had lots of other places to "play" and decorate, so this one I left alone...
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Snippets from the China Cabinet
I hope you're having a wonderful Fall Day.
The treetops are changing to various hues of red, orange, and yellows.
It's warm, but you can feel the Fall changes.
I've been adding Autumn to my Kitchen China Cabinet...
The mismatched plates, cups, saucers, and tureens each become a work of art
...when Bittersweet and Leaves nestle around them.
Both the bovine and the birds...
are celebrating the wild garden within the walls of glass.
xoxo,
Labels:
Autumn,
birds,
Bittersweet,
china,
china cabinet,
cows,
decorating,
fall,
kitchen,
Kitchen Sitting Area,
leaves,
transferware
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Share Your Style #32
Hi Everyone and welcome to
Share Your Style
on this beautiful first Day of Fall!
This last week I met Holly from McCall Manor, What a great blog for you to check out! She has a wonderful post on Spray Painting Fabric Upholstered Chairs. What makes these chairs super special is this great monogram on the back...plus she's one funny gal!
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
You know it's Fall when...
Well, you know it's officially Fall when Google has gone Squirrely for pumpkins and gourds. This has been the best way to start my day and the Fall Season. Enjoy your Google Art announcement for Autumn!
Speaking of Pumpkins and Gourds, my farm stand finally opened,
so I came home with a few to get me started.
I already know I'll be back this weekend!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Kitchen Sitting Area Dressed for Fall
When I shared the Blogger Fall Home Tour put together by Brenda last week, one room didn't make the cut... that was the Kitchen Sitting Area. I had a few things left to get done. So, I have a few of those things done, but it's still not finished. I'm sure I'll have that done by the time to decorate for Christmas.
Labels:
Autumn,
bakers rack,
birds,
Brown Transferware,
chalk paint,
china cabinet,
fall,
Kitchen Sitting Area,
lambs,
pillows,
quilt,
table,
tote,
wicker
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Confessions of a Weekend Lounger
I have a confession to make...
I love to lounge in bed.
Especially on a weekend morning with a cup of coffee and my computer.
But even though I'm a bed-o-phile, I'm not a "sheet snob".
Actually, I usually don't give sheets much thought.
Clean, color coordinated, no cat hair...
OK, make that limited amount of cat hair.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Framed Seasonal Botanical and a Give-Away Winner
First of all I want to thank all of you who came by on the Blogger Fall Tour that Brenda from Cozy Little House worked on so hard. Thankyou for all the wonderful comments. You know how to make a girl's day! Brenda brought together 28 "oldies" and "newbies" for the tour and you'll find tons of wonderful Fall Inspiration. If you didn't catch the line up, I'll have it here at the end of this post. You don't want to miss it!
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Blogger Fall Tour
Hello Everyone, and welcome to the
Blogger Fall Tour
hosted by Brenda at Cozy Little House.
I'm so happy to be included in this fun line up of 28 blogs this week. If you're taking the tour and came by way of Susan at Love of Home, I'm so glad you're here, and I'd love you to come back to visit again!
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Share Your Style #31
Hello, all you wonderfully Stylin' Friends...
Welcome to Share Your Style!
I'm really enjoying seeing everyone take on Fall Decorating. Julie from Renaissance Mermaid has created a fun and cozy display on her Front Porch using green, black, and neutrals. I love her pillows and wicker, dressed for Fall. Hope you'll run by to visit once you've linked up your posts!
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