Fall Nature Vignette

I wasn't even sure if I was going

to do any outdoor decorating this year.

But, the weather was beautiful

and I couldn't resist the call of the outdoors.

Before I knew it I was snipping a bit from here

and a bit from there and putting it all together

to make a natural fall arrangement.

I used some dry strawflowers

from a flowerbed I cleaned out,

some dried weeds and some fall branches.

I added the driftwood from our spring holiday

at the ocean for interest.

A simple fall arrangement

made from things around the yard,

and it didn't cost me a penny!

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Fall Leaves Tablescape

One of my favorite things about fall

is all the different colors of leaves on the trees.

So I decided to do a simple tablescape

of fall leaves.

I started with a two-toned brown tablecloth

with a delicate leaf pattern

which also has a bit of shine.

I added a candle centerpiece with a leaf theme

and then added some extra foilage down the table.

The orange charges add some fall color.

I then added my favorite plates 

and added a green accent plate.

It needed a little something else

so I dug out these little plates

that feature birds.

After all, another one of my favorite things

about fall is watching the migrating birds.

I little fall leaf candle tops it all off.

Some fall colored napkins

and beaded napkin rings

bring together all the colors of fall.

What are your favorite colors of fall?

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 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~



Back Door Pumpkins

My parents surprised me with some

pumpkins from their garden.

Since all the flowers at my back door

have finished for the season

I decided to make a

"Back Door Pumpkin Vignette".

I used the pumpkins from my parents garden

and added some caragana branches from our yard.

For a bit of color I trimmed off a few leaves

 from our Virginia Creeper

I felt it needed a little bit more

so I added some of the berries

from the Virginia Creeper as well.

I just love the combination of colors,

orange, green, yellow, red and deep purple.

The wire frame is an old gate

that has good memories for our family

and the old pump is from

my grandparents farm.

It certainly does add a touch of fall

to our back door.

Do you like to decorate with things from

around your yard?

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Unexpected Living Room Make Over - Before & After

A few years ago we did a living room make over

and I thought it would pretty much 

stay the same for awhile.

~Before~

~After~

However, in the decision to downsize

and a very quick sale of the piano

I found I was in the middle of an

unexpected living room make over.

~Before~

~After~

After the piano went out

I decided the fireplace needed to go as well

and I replaced it with a smaller, corner fireplace

which was half price.

I also wanted one more chair

and found this one on Kijiji

for only $40 in mint condition!

I don't think anyone ever sat on it.

~Before~

~After~

For now I have the couch cover off

but I can always put it back on

for a different look.

I fell in love with these cushions

that I found at JYSK

and even better, they were on clearance!

~Before~

~After~

We are enjoying the new look

and the feeling of space

in our living room make over.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Simple Fall Tablescape

This year simplicity is my theme.

It doesn't take long or much effort

to pull out a few things to create a

simple fall table.

I put on a fall tablecloth & and a fall runner

and then added my white pitcher with sunflowers

and a few pumpkin candles for accents.

I added some plaid chargers I found on sale at Michaels

and simple white dishes

with napkins that matched the tablecloth.

And my simple fall table was complete.

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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