Romancing the October Holiday Cupboard

Last year for the "first" October Holiday Cupboard, it was natural for me to come up with a whimsical theme for late October. But this year, as I do in any seasonal display, I like to stretch a little bit and use different vintage items to create something seasonal and holiday compatible. So instead of just using vintage pumpkins and Fall critters (which I love), this time I brought out some "romantic" vintage items to give it an altogether new look.

October Inspiration at All About Home #113

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Anyone else out there that wants to grab ahold and slow down October? It's my favorite month of the year and I want to be able to savor each moment! The leaves haven't even changed yet and October is slipping away. Christmas decor and projects have already started showing up in blogland. OKay, I get it, I just want to drink in the colors of Fall without Santa Claus banging on the door!

This time of year we have so many fun Fall projects and DIYs;

 it's always an abundance of great posts, ideas and inspiration. 

Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. 

We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening,

 and recipes that you are all creating. 

Foraging for Fall on the Potting Bench

Hello friends, hope you're having a lovely Fall weekend! Earlier in the week I shared my meager Fall Cottage Front Porch with a few fall accents, mums and pumpkins. So today I want to show how I foraged around my yard to put together a couple of floral arrangements gleaned from bushes and the last of the summer flower containers. I'm out on the covered patio out back with the Potting Bench.

Fall Cottage Front Porch

It's taken me a minute to get things rounded up for the Fall Front Porch this year. Every project takes me three times as long since the back surgery. I'm on track with recovery, it's just a lengthy recovery and I can't move too fast or work too long. I started with a few mums which replaced the sad moth-eaten impatiens that we planted in the vintage concrete pots on either side of the steps. Then I added a few pumpkins, but before I even finished up the first stage of fall the squirrels had started eating them.

Joy of Fall at All About Home #112

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Yay for October, I've been looking forward to it's arrival!

I hope you all are enjoying the goodness of Fall fun 

and the cooler temps that October brings.

This time of year we have so many fun Fall projects and DIYs;

 it's always an abundance of great posts, ideas and inspiration. 

Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. 

We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening,

 and recipes that you are all creating. 

Welcome to October

Hello Friends and Happy October!

It's always been one of my "favoritest" times of the year.

No birthdays or special occasions.

(whoops, well yes, my husband proposed in October)

I just love the crisp, colorful changes that happen in this month.

Fall Centerpiece Basket with Pumpkins

I knew I wanted to try something different on the farm table this early Fall for a centerpiece. I usually have my big wooden vintage ice cream bucket filled with faux florals, and I love it... just wanted something a bit different. When I find something that works well in a space I sometimes get a little lazy and do the minimum. But after my vintage shopping trip a while back I had some new inspiration and ideas to try.

All About Home Link Party #111

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Hard to believe that we're heading into the last week of September! We're back to a few days of upper 80's right now, but I know we'll be back to the mid-70's soon. I'm all about enjoying the cool days and evenings of early Fall. I always have a renewal of energy and enjoyment of life in general when the weather starts to cool down. 

This time of year we have so many fun Fall projects and DIYs;

 it's always an abundance of great posts, ideas and inspiration. 

Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. 

We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening,

 and recipes that you are all creating. 

Fall Sideboard and a trip to The Vintage Peddler

Hello Friends, and Happy Weekend!!!

Fall Leaf Wreath on the Mantel

We finally made it to Fall and I'm so excited! I've been looking forward to this season for a while now. I love each season, but decorating for Fall is just my favorite time of year!

Fun Fall Projects and Decor at All About Home #110

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The first day of Fall is Wednesday! And this week our weather is supposed

 to be transitioning to 70's instead of the upper 90's. It's an understatement 

to say that this has been long awaited! 

This time of year we have so many fun Fall projects and DIYs;

 it's always an abundance of great posts, ideas and inspiration. 

Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. 

We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening,

 and recipes that you are all creating. 

September Entry

Hello Friends! I changed up the Entry to this Early Fall look back in late August. Honestly, I thought I better share this now before I got the itch to take it a little further into Fall. If you know me well, you'll know my rooms make multiple transitions from one season to another. 

Pumpkin Palooza at All About Home #109

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I think most of us are now ready for Fall, but the weather hasn't been cooperating, at least here in the lower Midwest. We're still dealing with 90's and no rain. A little heat doesn't deter those of us that Love Fall, though. We have our mums and pumpkins and we're going for it! Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening, and recipes that you are all creating. 

"Hello Fall" Silhouette Script Chalkboard

Hello friends... I'm joining a small group of bloggers today to share how we've used chalkboards in our vintage decor. Cindy from County Road 407 has put together a Blog Hop series that celebrates all things vintage and how we incorporate them into our decor. If you're coming from Cindy's blog, welcome, I'm so glad you're here to continue the fun!

A few years ago when chalkboards were a big trend in vintage decor, I fell in love with the look of vintage chalkboards and all the wonderful art displays and creative hand lettering. From elaborate to simple and childlike; chalkboards are an expressive way to share ideas and information.

In 'Memory Box,' Individuals Tell Their Stories Of 9/11 Then And Now

Hello, dear friends. I want to take a moment and share a link to a documentary that aired on MSNBC September 8, 2021. It was a very powerful and intimate personal look at a few of the people that lived through 9/11/01. It's a look at those people 20 years ago, and then again earlier this year, in their own words. They share their stories of loss of family and friends and how their lives have changed during this last 2 decades. 

The personal stories are what have challenged me the most. We each have individual stories, as do they, touched by profound grief and tragedy.

I don't have a link to the actual documentary, only this piece about it. It may not be available to view streaming yet, but I wanted to share it with you for future reference. It will bless and touch your heart.

Blessings to you all, and prayers for our country moving forward. Debra

Orange Buffalo Check Pillows and a Ticking Quilt for Fall

Sometimes all it takes to start the transition to another season can be as quick and easy as changing up a few well placed pillows, and pillows are usually the first thing I change up for the season. Late last month I posted 10 Tips to Transition to Fall where I share how I have an easy plan to move into the upcoming season. I know I just shared the Hearth Room in August, but these new pillows and quilt brought a different look and feel to the space.

Welcoming September at All About Home #108

Hello friends and Welcome to the All About Home Link Party. Finally... September is the unofficial start of all things "Fall"! YAY!!! Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening, and recipes that you are all creating. 

September Hydrangeas in the Holiday Cupboard

I'm going to openly admit that I have a small obsession with updating and restyling my Holiday Cupboard that's out in the Garden Room. It has become a reflection of what's happening with the seasons and the holiday at hand. After the "late summer" version with the Majolica, I wanted to head into September, but wasn't ready for a bunch of orange and pumpkins. That will be here in the next week or so. For now I wanted to play off the gorgeous purples, mauves, greens and neutrals that I've been loving with my dried hydrangeas.

Restyling an Early Fall Premade Wreath

Hello to all my Fall lovin' Friends!!!

A few weeks ago my hubby took me to Hobby Lobby to look at Fall goodies. He was a trooper and trudged all over the store with me. I had it in my head to find a wreath for the front door during this early Fall season. I found a twiggy wreath and several floral items to use, but it was still going to cost a fortune. Even with 40% off, the total price of the individual pieces were starting to make me cringe. 

Late Summer DIY's at All About Home #107

Hello friends and Welcome to the All About Home Link Party. It's the last week of August, (thank goodness!!!) and I'm so excited for September! Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening, and recipes that you are all creating. 

10 Tips to Transition to Fall

If you know me and have been a reader of my blog for long, you'll know that Fall is my favorite time of the year. I've always loved the cooler temps, changing leaves, and knowing that Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the way. It's a fun time to cozy up our homes and spaces. 

Today, I'm excited to be a part of fun Transition to Fall Hop that shares how we make the way from Late Summer decor to Fall. We each have our own style and aesthetic which includes color palettes and preferences, so I'll just share my photos and ideas which have been tried and true for me for seasonal change ups in decor. 

If you're coming from Marty's blog A Stroll Thru Life, I'm so glad you're here. We hope you'll continue to visit around the Hop with the Linky list at the bottom of the post. Thanks to Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home for putting this fun Hop together! So let's get started as I share my list to consider when I get started on my transition to Fall.

Late Summer Farm Table

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With the last week of August, I'm sharing a few more pics from the Late Summer Garden Room. Earlier in the month I changed up the ice cream bucket with sunflowers and hydrangeas. During the earlier part of the summer I was using white geraniums and the white sunflowers. As Summer progresses I love to see how the hydrangeas change color, so I added some hydrangeas in darker hues to the mix. There have been times I've tried to find an alternate receptacle for flowers, but honestly, that wooden bucket was made for this spot!

All About Home #106

Hello friends and Welcome to the All About Home Link Party. It's late August, and Fall is just around the corner! Thank you for taking the time to come by and share what you're up to this week. We always look forward to seeing all the great DIYs, decor, crafts, gardening, and recipes that you are all creating. 

Raise your hand if you're ready for Fall!!