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Fall Outdoors

The ~~trees~~ tree in our yard hasn’t started changing colors yet but some of our neighbor’s trees have. I love those few weeks when the trees are filled with bold and vibrant colors. It’s absolutely beautiful. So while we don’t have trees showing out in all their glory I decided to let my front door and new stone patio steal the show.

It’s nothing fancy but more like a small nod to Fall. My monogramed “S” is on it’s third trip around the sun and looking pretty good if I do say so myself. The bright yellow contrasts wonderfully with the black door and really draws your eye to the entrance of our house.

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Besides the monogramed “S” all I did was add a pumpkin. I think I’ll let God handle the rest when He adds a bunch of colorful leaves to my lawn.

The two adult chairs are temporary. They are currently on loan from the backyard while we wait for some adirondack chairs to be built. We should have them by next Spring though! With these wonderful Fall days recently we have really been enjoying our patio. All of Michael Luke’s hard work paid off and I am so proud of him. It’s nice to be able to sit and relax in our front yard some place other than the porch steps. Noah also loves the two pink chairs for Esther and her. She takes turns sitting in each one and occasionally likes to relocate them to various places in the front yard. It keeps her occupied.

So I think if there was theme uniting all my Fall posts over the past two weeks it would be “simple”. I can’t help it… it’s just the way I roll and all I have time for really. But honestly I like simple. I like something that is easy to take down and easy to put up. Something that doesn’t break the bank or take priority over other ways we could use God’s money.

What “simple” ways do you like to decorate? Maybe it’s tying a bow on the mailbox, or a wreath on you front door? Do you have a seasonal flag or sign? Or do you just consider yourself an all around decorating holiday scrooge? It’s ok if you do… just remember to enjoy the season with or without decorations.

If you missed any of my other “simple” Fall decorating posts you can find them here (Fall Mantel, Fall Craft, Fall Tablescape).

P.S. There are only two more days left in our $50 giveaway to Minted. Minted is an online photo card and invitation store and just launched their Holiday Photo Card collection. Stop by and enter!

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Fall Mantel 2013

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fall mantel 9 Fall is officially here! It’s beginning to look and feel like Fall around here. And I don’t mean just the weather. This past weekend I had a couple of minutes free while Michael Luke and Noah were out running errands. So I rant to the store to grab a few pumpkins, grabbed a few things around the house, and set to work decorating the mantel! fall mantel 10 Fall is my favorite season for mantel decorating. Maybe I have a weakness for pumpkins or maybe it’s because I haven’t done anything to the mantel all Summer long so I’m just itching to change things up. The world may never know. What I do know is that I’m ready to share this mantel scape with you and the resources that I used.

fall mantel 8 My first rule of seasonal decorating is to try and use as much around the house as I possibly can. You don’t have to go out and buy ten scarecrows, a skeleton, or a faux feathered turkey to let people know you decorated for Fall. Instead look around your house for seasonal colors or color groupings that you want to use. Create Unity.I shared a few weeks ago some of the Pinterest pins I was pulling inspiration from. Milk glass is used a lot in decorating on Pinterest. I don’t have any, but I do have my Casafina Vintage Port cream stoneware. So I grabbed a few pieces as well as the “I am a Child of God” wall hanger. Using these creme colors keeps the mantel from looking too dark and allows the pumpkins to stand out… it is their of year to shine you know.
Some people are all about white pumpkins, extensively decorated pumpkins, or handmade faux pumpkins. That’s fine. Whatever works for you is great! In my case I wanted a lit bit of color (orange) and definitely don’t have the free time to spend fifty hours customizing a pumpkin. So I chose a few simple orange pumpkins and a few white pumpkins with orange highlights. They make me happy! I grabbed all the pumpkins at Publix for around $20. I splurged and spent an extra dollar on a bundle of wheat. Big spender, right?

fall mantel 2 fall mantel 5 If you followed my blog in years past (Fall 2011, 2012) then you probably remember the “S” monogramed picture. I use it almost every season. My sister made it for us as a house warming gift, and I love how versatile it is! So don’t be surprised if you see it on my Christmas and Easter mantels.

Finally, I got a little brave and decided to use a dry erase marker to write on my Casafina stoneware serving tray.
It was a simple and free way to create a sign for the mantel. I think it’s a nice touch. What about you?

I also chose to place a pumpkin down low for Noah. I wanted her to be able to see and feel one so she can really learn what a pumpkin is. Her little kitten art project doesn’t look bad there either!
Now it really feels like Fall at our house. Bring on the football, soups, and sweaters. I’m ready. Have you done any Fall decorating yet? Do you have a special place in your house that you love to decorate? What type of pumpkins do you like to buy? The biggest you can find? Orange? White? Mixed? Fake?

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Fall Pinspiration

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It may be hot outside but even with the soaring temps I have already started brainstorming for our Fall decorations. Last night I got a little pin crazy on Pinterest (some of you may have noticed). So I thought I would share some of my favorites with you.

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Starting with this inviting picture…

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I couldn’t find the web sight for the picture above, only the image link. If someone knows where this is from let me know. I would love to give the owner credit.

I love all the warm colors in this picture but what really caught my eye was the use of seed and beans attached to the candles and pumpkins. This would really be an easy project and a great way to personalize inexpensive candles into something special. I have to admit though that I would be afraid to leave the candles burning on a wood table. What if the wax dripped or the heat damaged the table?

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I love the beautiful place setting above because of the use of carnival glass. Fall is my favorite time to pull out my carnival glass pieces. Notice how formal it looks paired with simple burlap and white dishes. This is really an elegant place setting and would be perfect for a dinner party.

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I couldn’t find the web sight for the picture above, only the image link. If someone knows where this is from let me know. I would love to give the owner credit.

This beautiful rustic table setting also uses carnival glass and a gorgeous piece of pottery for the centerpiece. All you Mississippi people are probably thinking what I was when I saw this picture, “I could use my McCarty pottery as my centerpiece.” It was my first thought when I saw this table setting. I’m pretty sure this isn’t a piece of McCarty (I can’t see the Mississippi river) but the color is very similar.I already have plans to use some of my pottery in my tablescape.

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I truly loved my Fall mantel last year but would love to try some new design ideas out.

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There are several things I love about the picture above. First, the FALL pennant banner. Pennant banners have really been catching my eye lately and this one is no exception. It’s simple but adds to the character of the mantel. I also love the use of white pottery. I don’t have a lot of white pottery or ceramics but it is incredibly versatile. White also has way of dressing a design up. It’s clean and timeless. Finally, I really like the “Count Your Blessings” sign. It’s almost a foreshadowing of Thanksgiving and a wonderful reminder. If we started counting our blessing we would never finish. God has blessed me more than I will ever know.

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Here is another use of white pottery. It is a beautiful contrast to the orange and browns used. BEAUTIFUL!

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Above is a simple craft and another wonderful way to add a little bit of Fall color to your living room, center piece, or mantel. And I don’t know about you but I have a weakness for white pumpkins. Like the pottery they are elegant.

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Finally, I am ready to get my monogrammed “S” back on our door. This will be the third year we have used it and it is still holding up beautifully. ML got it out for me the other day but we still need to get the hanger out of the attic It’s so cheerful looking!

In addition to our “S” door decor I hope to spruce some pumpkins around the front porch and hopefully find some more cute ideas on Pinterest.

Have you been Fall pinning crazy lately? What knew decor idea are you trying out this year? Sequined pumpkins? Homemade garland? Burlap table runners? I love trying to add a new thing or two every year.

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