Fall Decorating 2013

 

Welcome Fall!  It is a "little" cooler here in Texas but still not cool enough to actually officially feel like fall.  Because I'm having foot surgery and have to be off my feet for a couple weeks, I figured I better get busy decorating for fall so we can enjoy the next few weeks.

 

I always dread climbing in the attic to bring everything down to decorate. This year I just rummaged through the items and chose my favorite things, making it simpler and less overwhelming.  Life around here has been a bit crazy with my husband having surgery a few weeks ago.  Trying to make things simpler this year with all "my home" decorating so I have time to spend with my family which is most important.

 

I placed my favorite "natural" pumpkin on top of my column in my entryway and it always makes me smile each time I walk by it.

 

I hung my favorite wreath on my newly painted black door!

 

I had all these wonderful fall colored florals that I purchased last year "on sale" at the end of the season.  I placed them around my little fur trees and it really made the front look festive and colorful. 

 

Mr. Scarecrow is in the front yard guarding the house instead of by the pool like last year.

He used to scare me too much while walking by at night, I decided he would be better off in the front where I don't see him regularly.

 

I adore white pumpkins and am still loving my black and white one that I painted last year.

 

I had about 3 wreaths that I no longer LOVED so I took them all apart and made this arrangement on my dining room table.  I actually like it!

 

 

I added the driftwood that we found here, there and everywhere on different camping trips we have taken.

 

 

Another 2 pumpkins on top of my fridge paired with my little lamp that I just love. 

 

 

 

 

I added a crow to Mr. Scarecrow!

 

 

 

I had a planter that cracked so I kept the base and it is now makes a great pumpkin stand!

 

 

These two mercury glass pumpkins are on top of my new cabinet in my kitchen.

 

 So if you haven't even started decorating for fall, that's okay.  Start by stepping out on your front porch and pretend you are a guest visiting your home.  Does it look clean (free of cobwebs, etc.) and fresh?  If not, give it a good makeover and add a few pumpkins or mums and you will be set.

 

 

 

Now I'm in the mood to make pumpkin bundt cake!

 

I'll be out for 2 weeks resting up my foot after surgery.  I'll be stylin' a large boot for a while!

 

 

Ruthie

Real Simple Fall Touches

This year I'm going really light on my fall decor.  My month of October is really crazy this year since I'm going on a missions trip to Spain in a few weeks.  I'm taking on the philosophy of decorating "Real Simple" for fall.  It's hard for me, but I did it!

I placed my door wreath in a large bowl on my dining room table and then placed a wicker pumpkin on top of it!  It worked so I'm leaving it there!

It looks great against the green marbelized bowl!  Pops of orange and yellow makes me feel like fall is in the air even though we are still experiencing 90 degree weather here in Texas.  Come on fall, we are all decorated and ready for you!

I added a few gourds here and there.

Placed a wicker pumpkin on my Spanish chair!  Don't you love the purple fabric?

My really big pumpkin got placed on top of my column in my entry!  It's a "simple" statement and Ava my puppy loves it too!

I'm loving this!

An acorn or two here and there!  Everyone love these burnt orange moss balls!

A few touches outside to welcome guests and I'm done!  Even Aslan my Concrete Lion Statue is happy now that he has fall decor right underneath his nose.

I like "real simple" fall decor, it makes life easier but still looks great!

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Falling Leaves

I know it's not quite fall yet but this Texas weather the last few days has been a reminder that fall is coming!

I absolutely love fall! Maybe it's because I love change or maybe it's because I love the colors, smells and sounds of fall. Everything feels crisp and new. I think God created season's to remind us all that change is good and there is always a new day to start something fresh!

My challenge to you all this fall is to decorate your front door and porch. All it takes is a fresh wreath or some beautiful pumpkins and you transform your house into something inviting for your guests. It's amazing what the small things do to people's spirits. If you are feeling discouraged or overwhelmed this year, try doing something "simple" like changing out your wreath on your front door. (One tip.....if you take it out of the attic, fluff it first and make sure it looks presentable before you just hang it on the door. I've been to many houses where their wreath looks like it's been flattened by an Elephant.) By hanging a wreath, when you check the mail, you will get to enjoy it too. You'll see that it's sometimes the simple things in life that give us joy and lift our spirits.

After you've decorated your front porch, invite a friend over for coffee, light a pumkin or cinnamon candle and enjoy another simple thing......friends. We are all so busy these days we've forgotten that our homes can be our refuge and our friends can be our encouragers.

Just typing from my heart today.

Ruth