I've done very little fall decorating this year. Life is so busy that I seem to have very little heart for doing anything extra, I guess. But seasonal decorating makes me happy, so I have taken time to do a little bit of it.Here are just a few pictures of my hutch and table. I do apologize for the faded look of these photos, which were taken with my tablet.
This shows the entire middle shelf. I recently purchased the Autumn in the Country book from ThriftBooks.com for very little money -- under $4, if I remember right. It's in great shape. I bought the Amazing Grace sign from a friend's craft booth in August. Love it!
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| Above are several pieces of my treasured black and white ironstone -- it's Ashworth Brothers Aesthetic Black -- plus a few other fallish odds and ends. |
I have a faded gold cloth (vintage) in the center of my table with a cream doily and pumpkin spice candle. A sprig of dried hydrangea from a summer bouquet someone gave me, and the "watercolor" leaf I found at The Wilds of New England in September.
A little seasonal decorating always brightens my mood. I must give myself permission to go slowly and not to set expectations I can’t meet. Hope that things settle for you soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vee! I think that the process is going to take time because there is quite a bit of land involved, not to mention the contents of the house to dispose of.
DeleteYes, I'm with you, seasonal decorating brightens my mood as well if I can just make mysolf take time to do it.
Your vignettes look very nice! I should have said that first! I like decorating with books and family treasures.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have used books once or twice in the past ... maybe I will get out a couple!
DeleteI think it all looks wonderful. I know what you mean about being busy these days. I thought things would slow down, but they haven't as of yet. I am trying to keep my wits about it though.
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you, Sandy! That is very kind of you. I am hoping, really hoping, that things will slow down here once the bulk of the estate work is done. And yes, trying to keep my wits about it too!
DeleteI like what you've done. I too enjoy decorating as the seasons change. I do much less than I used to but I'll think about taking some photos to share.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! I hope that you will take some photos and post them!
DeleteI have that same cookbook and love it!
ReplyDeleteI do different things each year, sometimes more, sometimes less. Simple is what I have this year, and I'm happy with that!
Yes, I have very simple this year, but it's good. Far better than nothing.
DeleteI've wanted that cookbook for awhile and finally thought to look at Thrift Books. Love it!
I cut back on my fall decor this year but I was pleased when Elliott commented on my Jack o Lanterns. I do it mainly for my grands anyway. All right, that is an outright fib...I enjoy it too. I always envy your pretty hutch...love the fall touches.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Arlene! I do it for me as well, but there was a moment probably five or six years ago when a young granddaughter stood before my hutch and said quietly, "I love this." For that reason, if for no other, I'll keep changing my hutch decor for the seasons!
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