Mushrooms & Oak Leaves: A Fall Mantel Garland

A close up view of the fall mantel garland made from oak leaves, bittersweet, magnolia, brown and white gingham ribbon, and glittered fern

Explore my autumn mantel decorated with golden oak leaves, bittersweet, glittered fern, velvet mushrooms, and one regal pheasant for a stunning fall mantel garland. Come trip along the oak leaves, Gathering glittering fern, And spring from cap to cap, Where field meets forest and the pheasants roam into the verge. Oh…me and my mushroom mantel…

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Little Touches of Autumn

Pumpkin candle with pink camellias

Simple fall joys around my house! As I work feverishly to get my Christmas decor together and start photography for the most merriest of seasons, I am still enjoying these little touches of autumn around our house. It is such a weird mashup that happens in our home every October: there’s autumn foliage, Halloween spooky,…

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The Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft

A November Thanksgiving tradition craft: making a gratitude tree with hand made paper leaves

Sharing our new November tradition with this gratitude tree perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and celebrating our blessings! Do you have a meaningful gratitude tradition for November? Well, we didn’t and with our very special blessing this year I decided it was time to start one. Introducing… The Gratitude Tree Collected branches from the yard; Gorgeous…

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Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns: My Halloween Mantel

My festive Halloween mantel with a witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, jack-o-lanterns, and fall florals

A look at my Halloween mantel in the family room with Witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, thrifted jack-o’-lanterns, and fall florals.   LOL this post title truly sounds like there is a rock band about to play on my family room mantel…don’t you agree? Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns…on stage at Dogwood House October…

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Vintage Fall Decor – My Top 10

Vintage fall decor - sage green Wedgwood pairs beautifully with this white Vista Alegre pumpkin

Incorporate charming vintage fall decor into your seasonal decorating for timeless and unique autumn style. Antique and vintage decor is always my go to when decorating my home and others’. I believe in shopping second hand and hunting out that previously loved piece for the patina and charm. So today peonies, I thought I would…

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Fall Living Room Decor

Fall decor in the living room with antiques, vintage brass, gingham ribbon, and pumpkins

Take a peek inside my home all dressed for autumn. We’ll explore my fall living room decor where little touches of the season mingle with antiques, chintz, and grandmillennial style! In the living room, I like to decorate for the seasons with one big dramatic display on the mantel then bring in signs of autumn…

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An Autumn Riot – Fall Mantel Decor

Fall mantel decor idea with sculptural garland full of autumn foliage and pumpkins

Crafting an autumn sculptural garland for fall mantel decor with magnolia, cotton, foliage, pampas grass, and pumpkins. It’s a floral riot that feels extravagant and romantic! Have you ever been inspired to create something that felt a bit outside of your comfort zone? Yes, well…this is exactly how I ended up crafting this autumn sculptural…

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Fall Decor Round-up 2023

Fall decor round-up for 2023 with florals, ribbon, pillows, and tableware perfect decorating your home this autumn

A round-up of delightful fall decor and inspirations to motivate you for the autumn season ahead! Image via @exvotovintage I wish I could say I felt the cool crisp days of autumn just around the corner, but I fear the sweltering dog days of summer are here to linger. I can’t wait to smell that…

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Dressing an Elegant Fall Mantel

Small white pumpkin nestled in dried hydrangea blooms surrounding an orange and white Chinese vase filled with orange berry branches

Learn my five tips to decorating an elegant fall mantel and get inspired by mine filled with preserved hydrangea blooms, gold and white pumpkins, Chinese vases, orange berries, and sage green Wedgwood Jasperware. Every year it is a joy and a challenge to create interesting and new seasonal mantels for myself and as inspiration for…

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A Witchy Front Door for Halloween

Candle light glows at this front door at dusk. Decorate for Halloween this year with a witchy front door by adding a witches hat, broom, and lantern to your autumn decor

Decorate for Halloween this year with a witchy front door using heirloom pumpkins, mums, enchanted ferns, and a witches hat and broom. Add some glowing candlelight and sinister crows for spooky effect. There are somethings I know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender…

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