Paige

Paige

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Fall Splendor in our Home


Last week I decided I was ready for my Fall decorations to make their debut for this year. I've slowly tweaked them to where they are now and I think I'm finally pleased enough with them to post about them! We'll start with the front entrance of our house....

This arrangement was a gift for my birthday a couple of years ago and I just love it! I put it out in September and it stays out until I put my Christmas decorations up.

This is the view from my front porch steps. I got the Welcome banner a few years ago at Kirklands and I love it as well! I wish I had one for every season/holiday.

This is on the right hand side of my fireplace hearth in my living room...both were gifts for my birthday last year.This might be my favorite part of my Fall decor this year...I keep the ivory candlesticks on my hearth year round, but this is the first time I've decorated them specifically for a season. I got the white pumpkins at Dollar Tree...I know! The ribbon came from Wal-Mart ($1.97 for a roll), and the berries are candle rings from Hobby Lobby (they were half off so they were $1.98 each). I just love this! I sit in my recliner and stare at it...I'm so proud of it!

My coffee table decor...you guessed it-a birthday present from 2 years ago! I love the wrought iron pumpkin and candle. I added the ribbon for a touch of color.

My dining room table centerpiece...another birthday gift from last year! I think I need to request no more Fall arrangements! I'm overloaded!

The corner shelf in our dining room. These are the candlesticks that I re-did a few weeks ago. The candles and wrought iron vase were on my dining room table, but got moved here for the Fall. I had red candles here, but thought the deep orange looked better for Fall...they were on sale at Hobby Lobby for $1.98 each. The ribbon is from HL too...it was $3 for a 30 foot roll.

A close-up of the Fall candlesticks

This is running a close 2nd place to my white pumpkins on the hearth for my favorite Fall decoration. I got this 3-tiered iron "thing" (haha!) for $14 at Hobby Lobby. The berry candle holders were $2 each, the mini pumpkins were around $1.25 each and the ribbon is the same ribbon I used on the candlesticks!

Close-up of the mini pumpkins...I just love the colors!


My aunt gave me this Fall wreath this year for my birthday-it's so gorgeous! I hung it on our backdoor because it never gets any love!

I normally wouldn't have spent so much at Hobby Lobby yesterday, but I had birthday money and a gift certificate from my sister! It was fun to shop and not really worry too much about how much I was spending (within reason, of course!). I love Fall so much! The weather here is supposed to be very October-like this week and I'm so excited!

18 comments:

Laurie and Jerry Wood said...

It all looks great! You are definately bringing in fall for all of us!. My favorite just might be the pumpkins and berry rings in your "3-tier thing"!!! Clever use of something you already had! Isn't it fun spending birthday $$$??? You made some great selections!

Anonymous said...

It all looks beautiful! I'm ready to get started too! I have to get through the party decorations for Dani's birthday first thought. LOL!

Les said...

i love it! especially how the candle rings turned out under the pumpkins. really added a lot. i have a few pics to post...nothing like you, though!

Caitlin said...

I love it all! The candlestick-pumpkin combo is AWESOME!!!!!!

Jenny said...

ooh...the white pumpkins are great!

One Shabby Old House said...

I love your white candlesticks and pumpkins by the fireplace.
Very pretty
Becky

Darlene said...

It ALL looks GORGEOUS!!! Great Fall/Halloween decorations!!!

Nancy said...

So pretty! Your ivory candlesticks look fabulous and I love that topiary on your table. It all looks so good!
-Nancy

Kristi said...

You have great decorations- I really like your favorites too- especially the three tiered thing!

Kristi said...

Oops, I forgot to say, I notice you were Nebraska fans as well, Go Huskers!

Sheila said...

I love all of it! but you should be proud of your white pumpkins w/the ribbon and berry rings it looks fabulous!!

Kristi said...

Sheesh, I feel silly now, your Go Big Red, is probably for your husband's team instead of for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Very pretty decorations. That basket on your door is my favorite.Great job on everything. Jackie

Astrid in Bristling Acres said...

Oh boy! I really love the pumpkins sitting on the candlesticks. I also really love your wreath! Very festive! :)

Meghan said...

Love those white pumpkins & the wreath is my fav!

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Gretchen said...

FUN fun fun!!!!

I love the white pumpkins on the large candlesticks! Yummy!

Kimba said...

Hey there! I'm still working my way around to everyone from my party! So much decorating goodness!

This is a great post. I really love the pumpkins on the candlesticks and your front door arrangement. Beautiful!