Everyday Living

Autumn Graces

~ Decorating

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:21‬ ‭

 Mums on porches sitting next to pumpkins on doorsteps…seems like everyone has jumped right in to full blown decorating mode for the new season!  What about you?  Do you enjoy making seasonal changes in your home?  Here in the blogging world, it has been such a treat to see fellow bloggers’ mantels, porches, and vignettes!  Today, I am excited to show you a glimpse into how autumn has graced our home! We welcome you into our family room!

 
The antique country French  chest sits in our family room…I added some autumnal touches for my favorite season.  The hand tinted portrait is of our son when he was nine years old.  It remains one of my favorite pictures of him!  


I used a plaid scarf to soften the vignette!  Deer antlers of the real kind (not faux) add texture and a touch of fall!  


An antique majolica plate found years ago for an unbelievable price sits behind a porcelain acorn…candlelight warms the still life!

 
The gold gilded doll chair that normally sits in the foyer was moved to accent the chest!  


The doll chair is upholstered in a velvet leopard print!  I loved the blue/green pumpkin when I saw it and had to buy it!  As I was checking out, the cashier commented that it sure was an ugly pumpkin! I guess the saying, “that beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is certainly true!  


I have had this Italian vase for a few years!  I saw it at Tuesday Morning and it was rather expensive, so I waited for it to be reduced. Finally, after four months it was marked down and I grabbed it.  It is a quality piece and I am so glad that no one bought it!


The doll chair is so versatile with a small pumpkin sitting on antique leather books!  You will see it in a Christmas vignette I am sure!

 
I removed the pitcher full of Japanese maple stems so you could see the antique lamp base!
 
The base was a large statue that I had converted into a lamp…notice the details!  It is a piece that I have never tired of and it always sits on the French chest.


An old majolica pitcher holds the maple stems cut from my garden!


 Peacock and pheasant feathers fill the Italian vase!

 
Thank you all for visiting our family room!  We look forward to sharing all of the seasons with you!

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Signatures Of Autumn

~ Decorating, Outdoors

“Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!  Amen and Amen!”
Psalm 72:19

I guess I can now officially say Happy Autumn! Summer 2015 is off the calendar, and although not in its full glory yet, the signatures of Autumn are on their way!  With every seasons change come new graces…God gives us new sights, smells, tastes, and weather to remind us we have entered into something new and refreshing.  One of the most notable changes we experience as summer gives way to autumn is the glorious leaves and the rich, deep colors that are so pleasing to the eye!  Today, we are revisiting some of our favorite autumnal scenes from the most recent years.  Come along as we travel the roads of the deep south and we will even make a stop by our home in the Appalachian foothills!      “By all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer”
Helen Hunt Jackson

 “And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years,  and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.’ And it was so”
Genesis 1:14-15
 A simple vignette graces our kitchen island! “Listen!  The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, we have had our summer evenings, now for October eves”
Humbert Wolfe
The rustic barn where Seth and Allison were married! “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever”
Isaiah 40:8
 The sweet hubby made the pumpkin topiary on our kitchen porch! “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree”
Emily Bronte
 Mixing porcelain and real pumpkins for an autumnal tablescape! “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face”
John DonneMy cute little wheelbarrow with a bounty of autumn’s goodness!
 “Fall has always been my favorite season.  The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale”
Lauren DeStefano Seasonal color is making an appearance in our courtyard! “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers”
Anne of Green Gables
 We love to picnic – even in our yard!“Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile”
William Cullen Bryant What better place to enjoy a steaming mug of hot chocolate…under the rose arbor!
“He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding”
Daniel 2:21
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
 Our three-wheel bicycle is perfect for hauling pumpkins!“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower”
Albert Camus
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Bedroom Tour: Blessings In Bloom

~ Decorating

“This God—His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord proves true;
    He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him”
Psalm 18:30

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like the Lord was just telling you to “wait”?  Waiting on the Lord can be hard, because our time table is not always God’s.  But we can look back and see that during those waiting times, He was working everything for our good and certainly for His glory.  Without fail, God draws near and invites us to rest in Him!  Katy (our chosen daughter) had been living in a one bedroom loft apartment for about a year and a half when she started praying that God would open up doors for her to move.  She loves everything about the outdoors and although her small apartment had a great view overlooking our city, Katy felt the itch to find somewhere that would allow a little garden space and give her more of a “home” feel.  For over a year, she would visit apartments or rental houses, and just know they weren’t the places God had for her.  So she waited.  And she prayed.  And she kept an open hand.  This past July, God placed Katy in the most adorable house- and it just so happens to be perfect for her!  She has gone from one small bedroom to three-and you can only imagine the fun we are having decorating!

 We started in her bedroom and are so excited to share it with you all today!  Come along as we count our blessings!


We decorated the bedroom on a very limited budget…using most of the furnishings from her loft apartment!


I found the duvet and shams last spring on Pottery Barn’s website.  The mirror was brought from the apartment and serves as a headboard! The lamp was recently purchased at Hobby Lobby for 50% off.  Katy had the idea to use a straw hat with a scarf for the wall.  Great idea and very inexpensive!  I love the added texture of the hat and the pop of color on the neutral walls!  Home really is where she hangs her hat!


The gray Euro shams, the yellow/white striped pillows, and the coral pillow were all purchased from TJ Maxx at great prices!


The small table that Katy painted is from her grandmother.  We added books and accessories that she had on hand for a sweet vignette! The white gauzy curtains are from TJ Maxx!


The white cross is a gift from one of the girls in her small group!  I love Hershey’s Kisses and maybe I enjoyed a few while taking these photos!  Hopefully it will go unnoticed!


Katy planted the zinnias and their happy faces are perfect for the bedroom!


Any guesses as to what the “K” is for?!


The chair was a great find at a thrift store and it was brand new!  A colorful pillow and a bright orange throw make for a comfy corner!


All you thrifters will probably be envious of this find…Katy bought the floor lamp at a yard sale for $3!!!  She used chalk paint to give it a vintage look and we found a burlap shade at Hobby Lobby for 50% off!


The pillow is a gift from a friend and it reminds us that we all have so very much to be thankful for and should be counting our blessings!


Snickerdandy coffee and an inspirational book are great ways to start a morning!


The black chest is a piece of furniture that Katy had!  Friends gave her a sweet housewarming party a few weeks ago…so many friends made beautiful and thoughtful gifts.  One of these is the “it is well with my soul” plaque!  I added a platter from a thrift store, a handmade cross, and a blue pumpkin!


We hope you have been inspired and encouraged to decorate, even if your budget seems a little tight!  Shop your house, visit the local thrift store, and maybe you could even take up a new found hobby of chalk painting!

We are just getting started in Katy’s house!  We will be taking you along as we make her house a home!

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Linking with Pieced Pastimes, Silver Pennies, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Thoughts From Alice, Mod Vintage Life, Coastal Charm, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, The Dedicated House, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch To Yours, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Style Sisters, The Charm of Home, The Winthrop Chronicles, Cornerstone Confessions, A Delightsome Life, Imparting Grace, Posed Perfection, Katherines Corner, My Romantic Home, Chic On A Shoestring Decorating, Rooted In Thyme, Share Your Cup, TheEnchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Oh My Heartsie Girl,  Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home, My Flagstaff Home, In The New House, Natasha in Oz, Vintage Refined, Rustic & Refined, Must Love Home, Grammie Time