October on the Washstand

I've been having  a little problem keeping myself focused on accomplishing decor tasks lately. I've called it DADD before, but I don't want to be callous or offend anyone who genuinely deals with ADD. I'm dealing with (Decorating) ADD. I just have more space to play in than I've had before, and a lot of fun Fall stuff to use.

I looked back on last year's post when I brought out the Fall decor and florals for this little spot here in the Dining Room. I was totally shocked by my restraint!! To be honest I was finding it hard to get my act together and find things last year, since we were still getting settled and out of boxes.

I guess I'm still in that mode. Fall can be overwhelming for me

because I love it so much and can't make up my mind about what to use, where.

This year instead of the ironstone tureen and silver tray with a lone pumpkin,

I'm using my Lamb tureen and mossy wreath that have been here since Spring. 

...Just added a few preserved leaves in warm Autumn color.

My little girl is still here.

This tiny corner is in a tight spot in the Dining Room.

It's not visible unless you walk from the kitchen to the Dining Room.

So we're really the only ones who see it.

But it always brings me a smile.

This petite washstand was in our family farmhouse growing up. 

My mom and dad collected antiques and it set in our entry area for many years.

I had it for about 15 years before I antiqued it in chalk paint a while ago.

This old mirror is really rickety 

and kind of reminds me of a funhouse mirror with a wavy reflection

and a lot of de-silvering on the back.

But it has a lot of charm.

We always think of lambs and Spring,

but this year I'm using them for Fall.

I gave this little guy a comfy fall nest.

More Fall color coming to the Dining Room.

The new mums on the front porch have been divebombed 

by squirrels burying nuts,

and are now needing some attention/and or repotting.

(I haven't even taken porch photos yet!)

And my Garden Room looks like the budget warehouse at Hobby Lobby.

stay focused...stay focused...

thanks for coming by for a quick visit,

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Do you have a chill in the air yet?

Hope you'll come by Monday evening for All About Home.

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