Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Holiday Home Tour
Several weeks ago, my friend Heidi invited all her friends to join her in an online tour of our homes as we decorate for Fall. As you can see, my decorating taste is pretty simple - just a few touches here and there. Here are my favorite Fall decorations around my house this year.
This pumpkin basket was purchased at the Sugar Plum festival many years ago. It’s our Halloween candy holder and it is now holding bags of Skittles and Tootsie Roll pops for Friday. Shhh, don’t tell the kids!
Ask Tim - I am constantly fiddling with how to decorate the mantle. I know it needs a much bigger piece above it, but so far I haven’t found the right thing. So up a bunch of pictures go with a Fall wreath and some flowers!
A little festive on top of our hutch. Come December, the pumpkin will be replaced by a Christmas something. Easy!
These two pieces are up on the ledge of the kitchen cabinets. They actually stay there all year long. This year I am going to actually use the pumpkin tureen for soup and make some cider for the pitcher. However, I say this every year and it’s only happened once. =)
These next two pictures are just of little somethings on the decorative shelves heading up the stairs. My sister-in-law, Annette, gave me the candle and holder. I think it’s so pretty!
Love this little guy toting his watermelons. Reminds me of Jack.
And then this is our “formal table”. Looks pretty formal, huh? =) The gals in my small group gave me these cute scarecrows several years back for my birthday. I love getting them out because they remind me of the special friendships I share with these ladies. And I think I bought the table runner last year at Kohl’s. No sentimental value there, I just like it. =)
Consider yourself invited to share your holiday decorations too! It’s fun to see what we all collect and I’d love to get all your decorating ideas. I hope you’re all having a happy Fall season so far!