Warmer tones for Cooler days

By changing the pillows in my living room from the lighter colored ones that I used during the summer to these warmer colored ones, it gave the room a cozier feel for the cooler months ahead. 

 I can't even tell you how many of these toffee checked covers I bought from Ballards, they're my favorite.  I also ordered the velvet ones in Latte.

Sorry for the glare. This is how the room looks with the early morning sun coming thru the windows.

I love how Kim added the antlers above the pics in her sitting room. I was thinking of adding them in here, what do you think? 

I love how a simple change gave this room a whole new look, and I'm liking it!

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A simple Fall Mantle

 I kept my mantle very simple this year. Added just enough to give it the look of the season.

 I love my potted wheat and didn't want to take them down, so I just worked around them.

   

 All I used was a garland of fall colored leaves and some pumpkins that I had on hand.

 After looking at for a few days, I just felt something was missing. 

 That's it! I added one more natural element, a birds nest that I forgot I had. Stuck the little pumpkin in it, and we're done!

          There ya have it, my fall mantle 2012.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a super week!

 

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"Welcoming Fall"

 

 Happy weekend friends! Our front stoop is dressed for Fall!
 We've been having the perfect fall weather, cool evenings and mornings and warm, sunny afternoons . I love this time of year!
I added grapevine garland around the door this year and love how it looks! (Even though I almost poked my eye out trying to pull it apart LOL!) I think I might even keep it there for Christmas.

 I was planning on filling my pots with mums, but the plants that I have in there are still thriving so I didn't want to pull them out...

 ...instead I just poked a pumpkin in there.

 Added a few smaller ones to this side too. This Vinca will last until we get a frost.

Just a few more touches to the inside and I'm done!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a super weekend! 
Today is my oldest daughter Mackenzie's birthday. 

She's wants to do a shopping day at the mall. That could be dangerous;)
Happy Birthday Mackenzie!! We love you so much! xoxo

 

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"Snippets of Fall"

 Yesterday morning as soon as the kids left for school, I headed right into the storage room (after my coffee, of course) and started pulling out some of my Fall decorations. Boy did I make a huge mess in there!!
 Here's a little peek of what I got done so far.

 I'm doing things much simpler this year, but enough to make the house feel warm and cozy.

 I love all the fall colors!

 

...and with all the rain we had yesterday, I even managed to get the front stoop done!

 I'll show things in full as soon as I get it all finished. Thanks so much for stopping by, your visits & sweet comments make my day!

 

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Outdoor Fall Decorating Ideas...courtesy of BHG

Happy Monday Friends!

I haven't even begun to pull out any of my fall decorations yet, I feel like I'm behind after seeing all your pretty fall decor! Last night I was surfing the web for some inspiration and came across these beautiful images courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens. Enjoy!

That last door is my favorite! Now I better get my butt in gear this week and start adding some "Fall" to my home!
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Antiquing we shall go!

After the kids left for school this morning, the hubby and I took a little trip up north to this fabulous Antique shop. I predict I'll be making a lot more trips here!! We just bought a new computer and I'm on the hunt for an antique desk to transform.

 Hyde Park, NY is a very old & quaint town with several antique stores. 
Let's go take a look inside...

 Loved just about everything in this booth.

 I even found a booth that sold milk paint. Look at this next piece!

 

 I was tempted to buy a bag, but I'll hold out and try Miss Mustard Seeds.

 I'm so mad I didn't bring that chippy urn home with me. I'm going to make a trip back next week. I hope they still have it.

 Well we found several desks but they wouldn't work in the place we want to put it, so the hunt continues! All I came home with today were a few vintage books :(

 Thanks for coming along with me! Have a super weekend!

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