Thursday, October 23, 2008

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I am so excited to be a part of the Autumn Gathering tour! I have a few corners of my home spruced up for the season that I would love to show you.
This hutch is in my kitchen and I love to decorate it for the holidays.

I thought you might like a close up of some of the smaller goodies. This figurine is one of my favorites.
The jack o lantern light string around the costume shop really lights up!

I actually saved this little candy corn box from when I was a kid. Told you I was a pack rat.

The table in my breakfast nook is rocking a Christopher Lowell inspired table scape. So yes, there is probably a paint can hiding under the gingham, giving the floral arrangement a much needed lift.
I had to remove the glass cloche so you could see this pumpkin pull toy. So much better without the glare.
Ooh, and this is one of my favorite pictures! It greets you in the entryway.

Last stop is the formal living room. For some reason, I always struggle with decorating the mantle, regardless of the season. I really like the way this turned out though.
Here are the details...

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Thank you so much for stopping by today. For a complete list of participants, please visit our fabulous hostess, Kari. Hope you pop in again. Happy Autumn!

18 comments:

Jennifer said...

Wow! You are a genius when it comes to decorating! Can you give me just a bit of your talent? Pretty please?

have a lovely said...

everything is lovely!! love all the goodies on your hutch and the witch shoes is a hoot with the lollies popping out!

Unknown said...

It's beautiful--everywhere you look, there's something fun and interesting. I love how you used the black gingham fabric along the bottom shelves of the hutch.

Unknown said...

I just love your mantle- so elegant and whimsical. The "throw" with the tassels is really pretty. Nice job.

Happy Autumn,
Mary

Patricia said...

Such a lovely beautiful post - it has all the elements for an Autumn Gathering. Thanks you for such a lovely visit. The small vintage shoe is my favorite photo.

Shell said...

Wonderful and delight Autumn Gathering. Love the attention to the details.

Elizabeth said...

Love the witch shoes and your pack rat candy corn(I'm a pack rat too)
Your banner in the last photo is cool too!
Elizabeth

Sarah said...

Happy Fall! I love that you still have a box of candy when your were a kid!!!
Sarah
Vintage Lily

Chris Worthy said...

Wow! Everything is so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Kari said...

Oh my...what great decor you have! Thanks so much for the fun visit. Love it all!!!
Happy Halloween:)
Kari

Elizabeth said...

Fun post! I love all your Halloween stuff.Your home looks very warm and inviting :) When I saw that candy corn box,it looked like it was from days gone by,but I thought maybe they relaunched the same packaging.

P.s. How weird was that scene with Betty and her daughter on the couch?!! "Oh mom you're bleeding" WEIRD!! Maybe she has cancer? What's your take on it?

Sherri said...

Your home looks like it is very inviting. I want a big hutch like that to play with -er I mean decorate.

HopHopJingleBoo said...

Delight displays!Thank you for sharing!

Kristen Pare said...

Lovely!! I love your banner. Please stop by and say Hi!
Happy Autumn Gathering!
Kris

Anonymous said...

I want to come over! xo natalea

Anonymous said...

How fun everything looks!!!




Joy~

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

what gorgeous fall pics! you have so many fun pieces! I love that boot ;) so cute! and your home looks so pretty covered in glorious Autumn!

Hugs ~ Cynthia ~

Lola Enchanted said...

Beautiful!