I had such a crazy start to Fall and the weather was SO HOT this year, that it took longer than normal to get the fall decorations out and set up. But it's always fun to change up the look of the house.
I love to make my front porch the most inviting I can, as it's the first thing guests see as they come to my house. Even if it's just someone dropping a package off, I hope it brings a smile to their face.
And I'm constantly changing / moving / rearranging things as I come across something I like or see someone else's ideas.
The buffet in the formal dining room.
This is typically where our mail typically gets tossed on the kitchen counter. I'm always trying to find a way to keep it clean and clear of the clutter. It's hard but I thought putting up some decor might help.
(P.S. -- it doesn't, sigh)
Getting the Fall decor up and out gave me the perfect opportunity to pair down the clutter on the shelves in the formal living room. I keep trying to remove more and more and I'm feeling better about it the more I remove.
I try and tuck a few pumpkins and fall colored items here and there without going too crazy.
Like I said, I'm constantly adding and changing the look -- did you notice?
Jason and I had the pleasure of a couple big trips this summer. The first being a cruise to Mexico, where we got this beautiful bowl with sea turtles (it's hard to see them etched in the bowl) that just happened to be our living room colors.
The other trip was to Europe and this picture and bowl will always remind us of the amazing time we had in Prague. I love being able to display these works of art and treasures to our memories.
This is the other side of the fireplace and it took me quite awhile to get it just right.
Maybe a little too busy but I filled it in a bit.
The addition of a few plants and a bit more decor and I fell in love with my front porch.
These planters sit on each side of our garage door. I love pulling up to it and having a bit of decor.
I LOVED this decoration idea I found on the Home Depot website!!
Hee hee hee - I found this magnet on a website and just had to get it.
It reads:
We love our vacuum cleaner
Our pests are under control
We know who we are voting for
So unless you have thin mints or a package
From Amazon,
Please don't knock
I propped it up right by the doorbell.
Of course, having boys, once it got closer to Halloween, we had to add some spooky decor.
I somehow never managed to get a photo of the skeleton on the front lawn but I got the witches feet as she dove into the bushes!!
And the puppy skeleton.
I hope you enjoyed touring our Fall and Halloween home!
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