Fall Decor Around The House

Hi, Friends,

How are you? I hope you are doing well. Are you enjoying the season?

It is flying by so I thought I should show you some of our fall vignettes. I'll also point out a few of the things that were passed down to me from my aunt. 

Let's get to it. 

I've had a concrete squirrel for several years. This year he decided he didn't want to be out in the heat so I created a sweet spot for him on the little French commode. 

One of our treasured sm Wollman Designs pumpkins sits nearby. Since this has been her last season, I'm thrilled that I have two of them. 

The other takes a place of honor on the Starsky, The Hutch. 

In a genius move, my cousin created a little vignette in her cutlery caddy. We have only kept remotes in ours. As soon as I got home, I created a little vignette in mine. I'm on the look out for more feathers. 

My collected feathers are at the other house. These were purchased. A few are faux. The rest came out of an arrangement of some kind. My cousin keeps her collected feathers in a vase. She senses the presence of the Lord when she finds a feather out in the wild. She and I are so much alike and we have many of the same decorative objects. Hers was a bluebird but I noticed she had the same little bird.  

A sweet primitive portrait was an Etsy find. The seller is Earlythings1776 in case you are inclined to hunt for some cute prints. They are distressed somehow so that they look old. 

A few brown transferware pieces are snugged in with the white ironstone. 

Raz Imports finally had another sample sale this summer. It was their first one in years and I missed them.  Even though the prices were much higher, I picked up this wall bird cage at a good price. Inside sits one of my favorite metal birds with one of my favorite faux pumpkins. The faux bittersweet came from Craft Direct. I usually order some real but time got away from me this year. Our hot September probably didn't help. I wasn't feeling in the mood for fall. 

The centerpiece on the dining room table is by far my favorite display. 

The sweet sculptures were given to me by my cousin. They belonged to my aunt and my grandmother before her. They are marked but I can't really decipher the name. I just love them. I almost didn't take them and had to sleep on it. I'm so glad that I brought them home. They sit on a silver tray surrounded by real oak branches, a faux pumpkin and a few faux stems.  

The barley twist candlesticks came from Caboose Antiques in Shreveport. 

When I got the little music stand, I moved a little cabinet to the dining room. I've struggled knowing what to put in this spot. I think this is the best so far. It also holds the precious silver service that belonged to my parents. In an ode to cuteness, my favorite little scarecrow sits in the corner holding a little pumpkin head. 

He is a cutie. 

A selection of acorns rests in a glass dish. This moser glass dish is the type that my aunt collected. My mom would find it for her. I imagine the two of them out antiquing. I doubt that happens in heaven but it's bittersweet to imagine it. 

Turquoise and aqua pop in the corner cupboard. 

The two turquoise pieces belonged to my aunt. My cousin has an identical aqua pitcher. Bill said it was uncanny being in her house and seeing a lot the same stuff we own.  My cousin and I we have only shopped together a few times but we did a lot of Barbie house decorating back in our day. It's weird but sweet. 

We are loving our new light fixture. 

The mantel in the living room got a squirrel nutcracker and my favorite autumnal toned painting. 

A sweet shepherd from my aunt sits on the hearth. My cousin has one identical to this. 

Another squirrel hangs out on the music cabinet. 

My aunt's favorite vase got some dried hydrangeas. It also belonged to my grandmother. I love how it makes me think of my aunt. I never knew my grandmother on that side of the family. She died a year before I was born. 

Finally, a new pillow from the Raz warehouse sale is nestled on the couch. 

That's about it. I'll have more of my recent acquisitions to show you soon. 

In my poking around for Christmas inspiration, a noticed a few more long time bloggers have called it quits. I don't plan on doing that because I still prefer this medium over all others. 

See you soon. 

Katie 

Fall At Our East Texas Cottage

Hi, Lovely Friends,

How are you? I hope you are enjoying this fall season. 

This past weekend, I did a little decorating at our East Texas Cottage. 

We are almost to the two year anniversary of our little weekend cottage. 

Can you believe it?

It's been quite a journey. 

 

This long porch is fun to decorate for the seasons and holidays. 

This past summer, I found a darling wooden scarecrow at an estate sale. He was only $5.00. He only needed new hair but I tucked a few leaves into his hat as well. I believe he was originally a First Monday Trade Days' purchase. He has that "look." The owner had several other pieces in this same vein but he's the only one that came home with me. Bill was skeptical. Isn't he always? 

He is pretty large which makes him visible from the driveway. 

 We have learned that the white paint can get pretty dingy out here. Touching up may be a yearly endeavor. East Texas is as dusty as West Texas, in my opinion. 

We still need to paint the porch ceiling. We have the paint, I just need the energy.

The wreath on the front door was made from black eyed Susan stems and ribbon from Hobby Lobby and a garland from Dollar General.  The one I made last year smashed against the new storm door. 

You will see the smashed pumpkin in another image. 

Of course, the focal point of the living room is the fireplace. 

We may put some corbels underneath the mantel but we are loving this change so far. 

Bill is a wiz at building stuff. Read about it in this post. 

I added a bit more orange to celebrate October. Yes, I know. It will annoy me toward the end of the month. I'll deal with that when the time comes.  

Years ago, Bill bought two clay pots at an art studio in Clifton, Texas. I borrowed them both for fall arrangements - one for each house. Dried stems have been so trendy the last two years. I've embraced the trend and love it. These stems will be carefully stored so that they can be used every year. 

The souvenir squirrel teapot was an East Texas find. He is such a darling. The print can be found at the Graphics Fairy. 

Two loveseats in the living room is the best seating option. I don't love the brown, gray, olive sofa but it's so stinking comfortable. It was all we could find due to the supply chain issues. One the plus side, the Pottery Barn pumpkin pillow goes well with it. Kitty and I love napping on this little sofa. 

   I love the photo of my kids in flannel. They hated picture day. Ha.

The dry sink got a few bits. 

A bisque yard sale squirrel is a favorite. 

I love this vignette in the dining area. The scarecrow was made last year and he is a cutie pie. 

An Old World Christmas squirrel ornament hangs from the key cabinet. 

I was shopping a booth at my antique mall when the owner gave me 30% off all purchases. 

I knew the vibrant colors of this embroidered table runner would be darling for fall. 

The wooden leaf and squirrel were found last year in the Christmas section at Hobby Lobby. 

Another scarecrow lounges in a green transferware tureen. 

I painted the buffalo check pumpkins a few years ago. 

A couple of vignettes were sprinkled about the kitchen. 

A page out of a favorite nursery rhyme book was framed for the kitchen wall. 

If you ever spot this book, be sure to pick it up. It's got some fabulous vintage illustrations. 

Say hello to the dented pumpkin. 

Dollar General had some cute things. The candle and the little pumpkin sign came from that store. 

Another wooden leaf from Hobby Lobby hangs with the favor from a Joanna Gaines event. 

The event was held in between Season One and Season Two of Fixer Upper. It was before they became so famous. This piece is still a favorite item in my collection of fall decor. 

The screen porch received a cute pillow, also from Dollar General. 

The creamer and sugar were a junk store find. The mugs came from Pottery Barn. I bought one and one I thrifted. 

I commend you for sticking with me through this marathon post. 

The month will slip by far too quickly and I wanted you to see our little weekend cottage. 

Enjoy the season, sip some cider and I will see you soon. 

Katie