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fall around the house

i'm trying to make the most of summer leaving me...and that terrible winter that is so quickly approaching.  yikes!!

what always makes a lady feel better (chocolate)...a pretty house! so I spent $5 on a few little things, and spread them around...


i love this little lady...i change her goodies out each season. (ps...the rusty bucket is from grandma e's farm...the piece of tape says, "DE"...love it)

i love this hurricane jar...found it a few years ago at TJ Maxx for $7...new seasons roll around and the contents change accordingly!  fun!

all the inside doors on the first floor of the house have these little guys...they are actually candle rings (which makes them super inexpensive)...add some pretty ribbon and hang them and viola!


the front door...i love this little guy.


and of course, what's a new season without a new family picture...and with our little jada being official and all...it was soooo necessary!

Comments

Jess said…
Awe, so cute!
Isn't is amazing what a few dollars and some creative juices can do? Love the new fam pic...precious!
Wep said…
So pretty :) And I LOVE the new family pic!
Jen said…
Love it all, especially the last picture.
Anonymous said…
Great pic of the family and love a your Fall...especially the one on the door...so so pretty!
Mummy Butterfly said…
Such a nice family picture !!

Sonia
xxxx
Carrie said…
Cute fall stuff and super-cute family!!
Africa Girl said…
I love it!! So beautiful! I love your house and it's amazing that you can always make it look gorgeous!
Anonymous said…
I really like your hurricane jar. I've been wanting one just like that but haven't seen any around. I once saw the Barefoot Contessa fill hers with coffee beans and then a candle. The hot candle made the aroma of the beans spread around the room. I love the smell of coffee beans!

You have a beautiful family!
Wendy said…
You are very creative. I love all of your ideas! I did get a few things out but my splurge this month was to have my house cleaned today in prep for my husbands surgery. It was a real treat and blessing for us! I have a few pieces like your hurricane jar and love to fill them too! Thanks for posting your new decor!
GypsiAdventure said…
What interesting finds...I don't look forward to winter, but I have to admit I love the colors of autumn.
~K
Karen said…
Very Nice.....now come do mine. :) I keep thinking I will put up all my fall decor and then it snowed and I started thinking Christmas. So I'm trying to get back into the fall mood.

I love the family picture! What a beautiful family.

Do you do Jada's hair? If you do, (I think I once read a post that said you do) would you be willing to do a how to post on your favorite hair style? My girls need something new and I'm at a loss.
Tinabean said…
I love all of your fall decorations they are so cute & festive!
Thanks for sharing I might have to steal a few of them if you don't mind.
Lori said…
isn't it amazing how adding little touches can make your whole house seem different!

cute blog and thanks for stopping by mine too!
Mamarazzi said…
oh my all the Fall Goodness!

i am inspired, i need to get decorating!
nikkicrumpet said…
Love the decorations...especially love the door cone instead of a wreath...a nice change!
Michelle said…
beautiful family picture!
I love the hanging candle rings! What a great idea.
And of course, I love the family pic! =)

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