Happy Halloween

I don't really celebrate Halloween much at my house other than passing out candy to the cute little kids on Beggar's Night.  Mostly I limit my decorating to the beautiful array of pumpkins, gourds, and mums that are available these days. ~ But in the spirit of the holiday, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween ~ however you celebrate it ~ with a collection of photos taken while walking the dog around the neighborhood.  

 

Yard Sale Makeover

This summer I found this framed, machine-embroidered "LOVE" at a  yard sale for $5.  I originally bought it with the intention  of turning it into a pillow that I could sell on Etsy.  

  It was simple and elegant, and it beckoned to me.  

 

  It sat on my bedroom dresser for quite awhile and during that time, I fell in  love with it ~ only it needed a different frame. So ~ I paired it up with this chippy, more ornate frame that I found at a flea market.  

 

  I think now it's definitely a keeper.  

 

  Linking with ~  Stone Gable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits ~ Common Ground for Be Inspired ~ French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday  

 

A Simple Fall Table

Sometimes less is best.   My dining room table is very small and it doesn't take much to fill it up.  That's why for me ~ less is best. ~ Elegant off-white plates, with an ornate square salad plate, and topped  with a simple white gourd from the garden.  

  The centerpiece is a collection of chippy and rusty items with lots of texture,  and all in shades of off-white and rust.  

 

 

 
These simple white gourds were volunteers in my garden this summer.  They're almost as pretty as the little white pumpkins that are so popular right now.

I found this pretty little leaf while walking the dog one evening and  I think it looks like rust perfected by nature.

Linking with  ~ Common Ground for Be Inspired ~ The Tablescaper  for Seasonal Sundays ~ A Stroll Thru Life  for Inspire Me

       

This Time of Year

This time of year, my mind turns to cozy comforts,  when shortening days leave time in the evening for a good book all  snuggled up in a comfy throw by the fire . . .  

 images via inspiration lane and flickr  

Oven-baked comfort food and wool sweaters are sometimes all you 

need on a cold October day to make life seem nearly perfect.

 

images via peony and fig, williams-sonoma, and country wisher ~ Linking with ~ The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays  

Finally Friday

When the countdown begins for the weekend . . . when you know you can sleep in tomorrow . . . when you are master of your time . . . when everyone breaths a sigh of relief.  

Images via the skeleton of me, life made simple, and gulf shore design   Need I say more? ~ Hoping everyone has a wonderful weekend.