FABULOUS FALL FROM WALMART AND AMAZON

 Hello Kindred Spirits..
I hope you are enjoying these September days
and we are going to talk about fun stuff today.....



when I come across items that I know
you will love and adore,
I want to share it with you right away....
Today's post will feature new favorites,
that are simply fabulous and affordable..
the first item is found on Amazon!



You are gonna love this one....
For a gift to those you love and celebrate....
these gorgeous floral pop-up cards are just about perfect..
combining flowers and a greeting card is genius..
 A seasonal, long-lasting colorful keepsake
that is perfect to send to your birthday girl,
gardener's, friends and family members...

The designs are stunning and come beautifully
packaged with a lovely gift card for you to
create your greeting and messages.....

The cost is about $12.00 and change
and the designs are so vibrant and happy,
it was hard to decide....
I chose Pumpkin Spice.....and this will
last for years to come....

I have just loved using these vintage little notebooks from Amazon....
I use them for jotting down notes and recipes, rather than
wasting printer ink and copy paper....you can find all
varieties of beautiful artwork and they would also make a 
thoughtful gift for grandchildren or a special friend....

Now let's make a run to Walmart

I fell in love with this beautiful squirrel the minute I saw him....
he is adorned with lovely engraving and holding a
sweet acorn....love him to pieces...

And of course, THE PIONEER WOMAN is still
giving us beautiful patterns to showcase her serving pieces.....

Oh my gosh...I could not believe how gorgeous this baker is....

It is beautifully made...

This was a genius idea and so, so pretty...can't wait to use this
at Thanksgiving.....

As if I needed another candle...but y'all....
these candles are just beautiful and smell heavenly

And at a price point of only $5.99..WHO COULD RESIST?
    I  think everyone is enjoying the fall season so far..
and there is more to come.....

BUILDING A HARVEST TABLESCAPE

This is the time for seasonal gatherings....
A beautiful tablescape is required
to host the dinners and celebrate the harvest..
and it's all in the details... 

The dining table will set the mood...
you can create an elegant table with minimal effort..
these are pieces I plan on using for a casual, yet
special dinner party..

The Linens

Vintage Plates

Depression Glassware

Accent Pieces for the Autumn Season

Paper Goods from Hester and Cook

These beautiful paper placemats became the inspiration piece...

Selecting the Color Story

Selecting the accent pieces AND
pairing wood with glassware

And featuring a Romantic Autumn with paper napkins

AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS THROUGH ARTWORK AND FAVORITE QUILTS

 It's time...I am drawn to
this changing time of year
and the ever evolving look of our home
is beginning the transition....



the colors have been chosen organically
and I am so loving these gorgeous shades of the autumn season..

The plans for a transition into the fall season has been

underway since July and the dining table is the hub

of decor pieces I plan on using....

and the segway into this new season will begin with

the guest bedrooms and artwork......

I chose this romantic vintage countryside art print
which will be featured at my coffee/tea station..
I want a nod to fall with a romantic vibe....
the dominant color will be a rich cocoa brown
with accents of a deep olive and muted gray

I absolutely love these two pillows, in particular, I have for the fall season
which are from the Tommy Bahama decor line....

The fluffing always begin in the guest bedrooms and bathrooms
for a seasonal design which will create a feeling of coziness
and serenity.
The quilts and pillows have changed to fall colors and designs....

Some items that have been tucked away for months are now back
out for all to enjoy

This piece of art reminded me of the romance of the season

This year, I wanted to honor the fall season gently
by changing out the artwork to seasonal, vintage botanicals....

I placed this in one our guest bathrooms and it is soft and gentle..
I love it.....

My guest bedrooms hold many sentimental pieces from the past....
Since, I was a young child, I have loved birds and this
darling piece of vintage art just spoke to my soul....
a crow in a fig tree....



And lastly, for a change in artwork,
a lovely, vintage floral scroll



I have loved this quilt for years...it's from
the old Sturbridge Yankee Workshop located in Portland, Maine

This antique Jenny Lind Spool bed was my husband's as a very young child...
I treasure this....
Jack, the dog, was purchased for our grandson, Luke,
so I keep him on the bed just for him....

These are small, rather inexpensive updates that I made
to honor the fall season....small, yes, but impactful
to bring a warmth to our home.

AUTUMN TRANQUILITY

The times....they are a changing...
this week proved to be rather horrific
with the events unfolding before our eyes....
let us pray for Charlie Kirk and the family
he left too soon....
it is profoundly heartbreaking

I try to keep the ship steady.....

finding peace of mind in nature and 

a place to think......

There is such beauty in a September afternoon,

observing that the leaves are beginning to drift from their branches,

the birds are chirping with one another and all seems

right with the world, even though things have gone all wrong....

We must find our way....the holidays are coming and the world

should be filled with joy with anticipation of celebrations

If we look for the beauty the Lord has given us, we will find it

I find comfort in lighting a candle...it can be so simple, really....

Making the kitchen a beautiful place where
loved ones can come together over delicious, yet simple foods
as we relish the fall season....

Everyone enjoys pleasant conversation

We are grateful for the harvest.....

Find your peace....be kind...be grateful for all you have....

most of all....pray for our country to find it's way

TRANSITION TO FALL

 Good MORNING to all my autumn lovers out there....
today I thought I would share little elements of the season
that may provide inspiration for you to use in your own home....
I have been holding off until September 1st to begin the real work,
but going through our bins, and selecting certain decor pieces
has been rather enjoyable and not so rushed or overwhelming.

 adding one of my favorite fall magazines to the ottoman came first,
and then thought my small white lighted pumpkin would be a lovely accent.....

And, new fall scented plug-in's was the absolute perfect way
to begin...that lovely apple scent filled the home in a soft way...
it reminded me so much of apple picking in Maine....
a perfect way to welcome a new season...

It seems green is my chosen color this year and I added a new
lovely sage hand towel to the guest bath, along with this
beautiful leaf plate. which will serve as my soap dish....

I love it ,,,,and... it's Lucy approved!



I recently have been loving little composition books to write down
recipes and notes....such a pretty vintage vibe....

And, then to finish the look I wanted....
I added one of my favorite woolen scarves to complete this 
little vignette on the ottoman....

And, now we turn our attention to the kitchen....

I love making soup on the weekend....
full of flavor and fresh veggies...

I do believe a crockpot is my favorite appliance

Soup and hot cornbread muffins....warms the soul

This sweet lady at the grocery told me about this salad dressing
and urged me to try it...she loves it and thought I would too....
so into my cart it went....
and she was so right,,,it's delicious

A fresh salad makes a wonderful and light lunch

I could no longer resist to add a few fall touches to the piano...
my vintage sheet music of THE AUTUMN LEAVES...
accented by a little wreath and a lovely velvet pumpkin...

My sister found that beautiful photo at an estate sale and 
gifted it to me....beautiful don't you think?

And lastly, a little touch of Halloween on the cake stand.....

I think it's a great beginning to a new season.....
remember to enjoy your days, enjoy your home
and make it your happy place!
Love y'all to bits....