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Monday, September 20, 2010

Fall Decorating...

Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, the crisp air and the smell of apples and cinnamon. The girls came home this weekend, so I did a little decorating before they came. I cooked all their favorites, which included 2 apple pies. The house smelled so good.

For decorating, I have this large vase on the kitchen table.
I change what's in it each season.


For summer I place a candle in the center, then surrounded it with sea shells.
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Very pretty at night.


This vase is so large, it would take a lot to fill it up.



So I put a smaller vase upside down, inside the larger vase.



Perfect spot to hold a candle.



Now to fill it up for fall...leaves are perfect.
I thought acorns, but they are way too small and would take a million.




Just slide off each section from the stem.






I snipped them in half.



Fast and easy and the whole bunch was only $3.00.




Love the colors!
Don't worry...I only light the candle when we are around.



Here are a few more ideas from around the house.























The first day of autumn is this Thursday the 23rd...thought I'd get a little head start.

Enjoy your day,
~Karen~
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35 comments:

  1. Needled MomSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I love the idea of the hurricane lamp for seasonal decorating. It certainly does not seem like fall yet.

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  2. PeggiSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Can you please come to my house and decorate? I seem to get started 2 days before Halloween, and all I can think to do is place a few small pumpkins out...

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  3. TerrySeptember 20, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I love that vase you have to change with the seasons! All the fall stuff looks great! Makes me want to do some fall decorating! :0)

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  4. trishSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I love fall for all the same reasons you do. :o) Your candle center piece looks so festive! :o) And you fall touches are beautiful! :o)
    Sincerely ~ Trish

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  5. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Your decorating ideas are great Karen! You are certainly ready for fall.

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  6. JudySeptember 20, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I love your fall decorating Karen. What a neat way to display your sea shells. I have so many from our Florida trip. Thanks for the tip on that.

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  7. JuliaSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    You've put me in the mood to decorate. So far I put up a fall wreath on my front door and one in our foyer. That may be all I do, but after seeing your gorgeous creations, I am wanting more.

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  8. ZlatySeptember 20, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    You great job decorating Karen! I can smell the apple pies! :)

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  9. RitaSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I, too, love the colors of Fall. Seeing your decorations has inspired me to start decorating my house. Thanks!

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  10. AnnieOSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Fall is my favorite season to decorate for too! My MIL gave me a footed punch bowl some years ago and I keep it on my sideboard filled with decorative things or potpourri. I like your idea of the candleholder and will definitely use that idea! Very pretty decorating you've done, Karen!

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  11. BarbSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Just love your decorations...

    I know you were so happy to have the girls home. Nice that they live close enough.

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  12. WoolenSailsSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I used to have hurricane lamps, no idea what I did with them, guess they went when I decided colonial was not for me, duh.

    I need to get more fall garlands, love putting them around the house, a quick and easy way to decorate.

    Debbie

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  13. Mary Grace McNamaraSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Looks like you're ready! I'd be happy if I just had the whole house clean all at one time, nevermind the decorations!

    MGM

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  14. MillieSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful...can you can and help me decorate too?

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  15. Tina CraigSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Very pretty! If you ever change your mind about the acorns, I'll have a million in a few weeks!

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  16. GraSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful, Karen!! Fall was the season I fell in love with in New England.
    I am glad to hear the girls were home during the week end. I hope you all enjoyed it.

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  17. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful decorating! I love the pumpkin on the pedestal. :-) And the clock! :-) Have a great day!

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  18. SylvieSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    I like your autumn decoration very much, thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us.

    Sylvie

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  19. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}September 20, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Lovely decorations!

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  20. LorisSeptember 20, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Gorgeous! Love your decorations and your ideas! Thanks for sharing them.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    I love your ideas! So pretty.

    Darlis

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  22. PatSeptember 20, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Since you finished your decorating, could you come and do mine?

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  23. Lemon Lane StudioSeptember 20, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    It looks beautiful Karen. I haven't done much inside yet...you have me inspired. Enjoy your visit. Patty

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  24. ElsieSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Your vase is very pretty Karen. I
    really liked the sea shells since
    I don't get to see them very often.
    I too have been decorating. I painted my white pumpkin with black
    chalkboard paint and wrote Happy Halloween on it and put a big crow
    on top. I put it on a pedestal cake stand which sits on my vintage paper
    cutter along with a black and white
    photo of my grandchildren when they were babies dressed like pumpkins in their Great grandfather's wheelbarrel. Then I
    wrote Boo with scrabble tiles next
    to them. I have a crock with flowers in the center. I love to
    decorate for Halloween because that
    is my birthday.":O)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I just love all the ideas you share with us, and I'm tagging you for the Sunshine Award. You can read the details on my blog, http://quilterinthepines.blogspot.com
    Can't wait to read what you share next!

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  26. Sew Useful DesignsSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Karen you are so very talented! Your home looks beautiful! :-)
    Hugs!! Vikki xoxo
    ps. How lovely to have your daughter's home this weekend! x

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  27. AndreaSeptember 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Nice!Nice!Nice!Nice!can you can and help me too? Lol!

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  28. SandySeptember 22, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Great decorations! I love the vase idea for different seasons!

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  29. PaulaSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Love all your Fall pieces - so festive! Thanks for sharing, Paula from Idaho

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  30. CyndiSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    I am just loving all of the Fall decorations I'm seeing around blog land! I usually decorate for Fall, too, but not this year. Hubby is having some health problems and I'm just not in the mood. So I'll just be content visiting all of my favorite blogs and enjoying all of y'alls festive homes! Yours looks so lovely, Karen!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  31. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Adorable. I love the decorations coming out of the drawer. What a clever idea! well done. feels warm and cozy!

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  32. the cape on the cornerSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    man, why don't i ever think of things like that! i love the way you made that small candle stand out. and that pumpkin on the cake plate is fab!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Hi Karen,

    I'm visiting from Tatertots and Jello - what gorgeous fall decor. I just did a tutorial for fabric pumpkins on mine - I just love fall and all the decorating that comes with it. Awesome job - VERY creative!! Have a great night, Lindsay

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  34. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 24, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Love what you did with the candle...hope you have a FUN weekend!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    I have a THRIFTY party...hop over and check it out!

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  35. Lori @ Dining DelightSeptember 25, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Loved seeing what you did with that hurricane shade - the leaves look great. Your fall decor is terrific and I especially like the leaves around the clock!

    DD

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