Vintage Inspiration Friday #3

My Fall decorating is more in the category of

"nature inspired"

 rather than out and out Halloween.

I have a few favorite black cat items and figurines,

but I really love the look of fall leaves, pumpkins,

 mums and bittersweet, that can take me through

the middle of November.

The pumpkins and mums are just starting

 to make it to the corner farm stands,

so I'm still looking for some inspiration for my front porch,

which right now is somewhere between

late Summer (impatiens)

and Fall. (a wreath with real bittersweet berries)

not a particularly good look....

So today I put together my

Fall Pumpkin Topiary

 in my entry hall.

At least you're not confused when you come inside.

Following images from google

if you know the source please let me know.

Once again, inside, I'm using faux pumpkins.

Due to a few unfortunate tumbling pumpkin incidents last year,

I've hot glued these babies for this season.

I just wish I had two of these monster concrete urns for my porch.

I'm wanting to do something a little more "traditional"
this year out front.

hmmmm...

I have an idea that just may work.

stay tuned...

Hope you join in on
Vintage Inspiration Friday
and let us know what's inspiring you this week.

Please be sure to link back to

this blog, Common Ground, within your post,

so others can join the party.

Hope you have a great weekend!

love,

Debra

"Falling" for some fun new pieces...

My jewelry gene has been activated this week!

I have some new elements I've been working with.

Some found vintage jewelry pieces

 that were waiting to take the spotlight.

Brass engraved tags,

some sparkle, old keys and charms,

added to pearls and mixed chains.

Come by and visit the Etsy Store or the Petite Boutique

for a better look.

Hope to see you tomorrow night for

 Vintage Inspiration Friday!

love,

Debra

Out and About at Leola's Fall Open House

Last weekend kicked off the Fall Season here in the area

 with several Fall Open Houses.

One of my favorite stores, and bunch of favorite people,

 Leola's Antiques

in Ozark, Missouri.

More photos of Leola's later, full of Fall Fun!

Today, I'm linking with Kathleen at Faded Charm

And don't forget,

Vintage Inspiration Friday

 is every week!

link up Thursday evening Sept.16

Let's see what's inspiring you this Fall.

Hope you're having fun this week and getting in the mood for Fall.

I know I have been!

love,

Debra

Vintage Inspiration Friday #2

I'm inspired by bringing the themes of nature indoors....

(image: me and picnik)

(image: Celebrating Home)

One of my favorite decorating books gave me inspiration for today's post.

Celebrating Home,

 Decorating for the Holidays and Seasons

is a book I will be sharing a lot with you, especially for the Fall season.

From the creative experts at Midwest of Cannon Falls and Country Living,

this book takes you through each season in their gorgeous River House in Minnesota.

Today I found the sweetest harvest vignette to share.

Birds and nature are always a favorite theme of mine to incorporate into my seasonal decor.

 

 

Setting on my Dining Room table, I'm really enjoying the bittersweet and little bird.

And speaking of bittersweet, I bought several bundles of vine,
I worked for several hours on clipping it...
now I know why this stuff is soooo expensive!

Just a reminder...

if you link up, please be sure you have a link back

to Common Ground in your post,

so that others can come by for the fun!

Thanks for joining in.

I've mentioned before how I want everyone to feel comfortable about joining multiple parties.

I have a few favorite of my own, that I don't want to miss,

so if dear Beth, Miss Gypsy Fish won't mind,

I'll be linking up with her wonderful Silver Sunday Party

Thank You, Beth, I'm speechless!

(doesn't happen very often!)

love,

Debra

                         

Fall Fun in the Ozarks

This weekend is the kick off for all the Fabulous Fall Fun here in the Ozarks!

Leola's Vintage Home and Garden

 is having their Fall Open House

starting Tonight, Thursday  Evening... a must attend!

September 9th-12th.

Leola's is located in Ozark, right behind Lambert's

Spring Creek Tea Room is always a must for lunch.

my space is full of Fall goodies!

And Pheona's Vintage Market

 is having their Saturday Sale

again this weekend!

Located on Hiway 60 in Billings

So if you live nearby come for a weekend of Fabulous Fun!

We're all ready for FALL!

love,

Debra