Dressing Up Grocery Store Flowers {Day 3}

You might be wondering along about now - is every surface of my home covered with Fall Decor?

Well, not exactly...

But, close.  :)

Generally, when I decorate a room, I like for there to be at least 2-3 areas that are decorated.  It spreads the joy throughout the room in small doses.

For Day 3, I am sharing the vignette on the small blue chest located in our Breakfast Room.

I did not go crazy with this small chest.  Well, I should say "crazy" for me, because "crazy" is in the eye of the beholder huh? :)

Because my table was set with a Fall Tablesetting... 

..and my Breakfast Room Hutch was dressed in Fall Finery, as well... 

This small chest received a simple addition of some flowers in an English pitcher and a few plates.

Not just any flowers. "Grocery store flowers" to be exact.

You see, we are not blessed with a wholesale flower market or even a nearby Farmer's market, or even a Trader Joe's, where I can run and get really awesome bouquets of flowers.

 But that's ok, I always make do with the small bouquets I find at my local grocery store.  

You know the ones.  A mix of flowers and some basic fillers.  But, with a few added pumpkins (I used wooden skewers to add the pumpkins) and some grapevine...this simple bouquet leaves behind its "Wallflower" personality and becomes the Fall Festival Queen.

Add some paisley plates with teal and orange and you have a simple Fall vignette.

So, please - the next time you see a sad bouquet of grocery store flowers, bring them home - find a pretty container, dress them up a bit with some "jewelry" and add-ins - and watch how they make your home shine.

This post brought to you by the flower Mum.  :)

Join me tomorrow for Day 4 of Five Days of Fabulous Fall.  I showcase my beautiful pink and white Staffordshire Soup Tureen planted will all things....well, Fall!  :)
Also, I am so excited to announce the "Better Late Than Never"  Thanksgiving Inspiration Blog Hop Party.

Decor, Crafts, Recipes...and more! It's okay if you didn't quite make the other parties. (here's a secret, I wasn't ready either.)  :) Now is your chance to Flaunt Your Fall! Party starts Nov 5th.  Post your link on one blog and be seen on all four.  This party is being co-hosted by three other  Fall-tabulous Bloggers.
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Did I mention that Past Posts are WELCOMED!
It's okay that you weren't ready then, because its "Better Late Than Never."
{part of the "Better Late Than Never" series.}

Fall Buffet {Deers and Bunnies and Fall....Oh My!}

Day 2 of Five Days of Fabulous Fall!

The Woodsy theme continues...

This time, I have added a few pieces of one of my favorite dish collections.  The plate is part of a collection I purchased many years ago in England and these are now widely seen all over.  

My collection features deer, wild turkey, pheasants, and woodland bunnies.

Speaking of Woodland Bunnies...

My Spode Woodland Bread Box still brings me immense joy whenever I unwrap it each Fall.

Is it right that a piece of Spode can bring me "immense joy?"

Now don't get me wrong, it is NOT the immense joy that we had this past Saturday when we celebrated our little Roo's 3d birthday.

Here is his 1st Birthday pic...

But, it is an immense joy that material objects of beauty can bring.

You know what I mean.  :)

This entire Buffet vignette was created using recycled items, to include all of the elements I used to create the Fall Woodsy arrangement.

The small cross-stitched frame above hardly ever leaves the Buffet.  It is one of those items, that although material, means a great deal to me.
The saying is so true..."God gave us each other June 20, 1992."

My sister-in-law, who is in advanced stages of Alzheimer's, made this for us.  She does not know who we are any longer.  I will cherish it always.

I switched out the lamp for one which conveys more of a Fall feeling.

Here is what my Buffet looked like last Fall.  You will see several familiar elements.

And then I did a complete change for Spring and Summer...

Quite a change huh?

But of all the vignettes I could complete, nothing beats the look of Fabulous Fall!

This area takes on such a warm and soothing glow at night.

Thank you for letting me share my Woodsy Fall Buffet with you.

Tomorrow...the Five Days of Fabulous Fall continues.  Where will I go next?  :)

I also have some exciting news to share.  I will be hosting some Google + "Hangouts" which will be available through YouTube.  I will be hosting the following events:

1) Decorating with Natural Elements: Mon, Nov 
     5th @ 2pm. 
     
2) Creating a Fall Mantel: Tues, Nov 6th @ 1pm

3) Using Dollar Store Dishes to Create Custom
     Looking Fall Dinnerware: Fri, Nov 9th @
     10am

4) Easy Pumpkin Mousse: Fri, Nov 9th @ 1pm

I will post more info later about these events, such as how you can join me during these live chats.  I am sooo excited!

To all my Northeast friends in the eye of the storm, please stay safe and know you are all in my thoughts and I am praying for you. (((hugs)))

I will be sharing with:
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tablescape Tues Melissa with The Inspired Room for Favorite Fall Projects  Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Heather and Vanessa @ at the picket fence for Inspirational Friday

Fall Mantel {...a love affair professed}

I am in love with Fall.

No other Season quite puts me in this euphoric state of being quite like Autumn.

My very Southern family, who proclaims themselves as Lovers of Summer - feel that somewhere along the way - I inherited a "cold weather" gene which they did not.  It seems I am the only one who embraces this time of year with  exuberance.

How does one explain that the beauty of the seasonal colors embraces my soul as warmly as a burning fire on a cool, Autumn night.

How do I explain that the first feel of a woolen sweater against my body wraps my heart in childhood memories of my Mama fitting me with a handmade, knitted sweater she had just completed.

I can't explain why a particular Season can play upon the senses more deeply than others. 
All I know is that when Autumn ends - I feel an almost profound loss for the beauty and the feeling of bliss that has surrounded me for weeks.

I know that I have lived in parts of the World that  had very shortened seasons or virtually no Fall at all.

And I remember promising myself that I would never live for long where I could not experience
Fall each year.

If it is possible to have a love affair with a Season.

Consider me guilty.

Because in my heart, there is no Season that compares to my beloved Autumn.  

Do you love Fall as much as I?

Then join me each day this week as I celebrate the Season.

If you have been following along with me the past week, you may see that there is a general look and feel that is being repeated throughout my Autumn Decor.

Natural elements. Woodsy.  Outdoors.  

Leaves.  Grapevines.  Pumpkins.  Pinecones.

All elements that represent the best of the Season.

I look forward to sharing the rest of my home dressed in all its Fall Finery.

xxoo

Joining:
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tablescape Tuesday
Heather at Setting for Four for Its a Party
Kristen at Kristen's Creations for Share Your Creations
Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Heather and Vanessa @ at the picket fence for Inspiration Friday