Is Fall In The Air For YOU?

When do you know that it is, “Fall in the Air”? I know that sounds like a silly question, but being in California our seasons are not quite as distinct as they are on the East coast.

Throughout blog land I have been noticing more posts on the fall even though people are still experiencing sweltering temperatures. So it made me realize that maybe the feeling of, “Fall in the Air,” is actually more of an internal feeling or calling.

I started thinking what happens in my own life that starts calling me to bringing fall into my home. It actually starts with my senses.

1. First, I start craving more homey type meals. You know like stews, chili, shepherd pie,roasted veggies.(I just did this the other night)
2. Next I will usually start looking at my front porch in a different way. I will purchase some fall plants like coleus to add to my Spring/Summer impatiens.(The pots are already planted. I did this on the weekend).
3. It seems as if all of the sudden I pull out more votive candles and find myself lighting them in the evenings on my long mantle. (I have realized this correlates with pre-season football games.)
4. As the impatiens wither, I will replace them with cyclamen in white and purples with the addition of white and purple kale. Purple and white mums are added to the mix on my porch in the pots.
5. I start bringing out more of my black accessories. It does not make  a dark look, but a more cozier look.
6. More fires in the fireplace in the evening along with the candles.
7. The scents in my home change from fresh to spicy. Now is when I bring out my crock pot and always have some cider for myself or a guest that will drop in for a visit.
8. Last but not least are the pumpkins in white and green.

Roasted Veggies

Colorful Coleus

Adding touches of black to my mantle.

Fire in the fireplace and candles on the mantle.

 

 

Purple and white mums with ornamental kale.

Hot cider from the crock pot.

Green and White pumpkins courtesy of Martha Stewart

So what do you all do when you feel, “Fall In The Air”? I hope you leave a comment so we can all be inspired!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Feeling “Fall in the Air” and bringing touches of fall into your home.

Kathysue

My Little Sweetie Sent Me Some Pictures!!!

A while ago I helped a friend that I called “My Little Sweetie” make some decorating plans for her and hubby’s first house.
Recently she sent me some pictures of their progress so I thought I would show you some of the things they have done.
Remember she is my young, fresh and colorful Little Sweetie that used this room as her inspiration

This room was designed by Judith Balis of Nest Interiors. This room has been all over blog land and enjoyed by many readers.

Here are the post that I did on “My Little Sweeties” Project.

A Fresh. Young, Colorful Project

Fun Project Making Progress

Progress Report: Moving Right Along

Painting has been done

I just got an email from My Little Sweetie and she sent me a few more pictures of their progress. It has been so fun for me to be a part of this project with her and her hubby.  The project  has been done via phone calls and emails so with each new picture it is a surprise for me also.

Let’s start in the dining room! It all started out looking like this…………….

All white with some great light from three windows. We knew we could get away with a darker color in here so they chose……….

Dining Room Painted but Before Decorating

Chairs painted black and recovered in a stripe. Fun draperies to echo more black and white. Pop of color in the yellow vases to introduce the color of the kitchen.

A fun art piece as you enter the brightly colored yellow kitchen.

A bright orange  letter above the kitchen window

A touch of black and white echoing the colors in the dining room with an addition of some bright orange accessories.

A vintage orange bowl and some fun plates are the stars here.

Next On to the Living Room:

All white No Color and My Little Sweetie loves color!!

Great color,but no decor yet………..

Start with a white Ikea sofa and some touches of black and white pillows.

Add a small marble top table with black legs and some beautiful fresh white roses. Then for a pop of bright color add two……………

Bright Pink re-upholstered chairs with shiny black legs. To top it all off……

How about a bargain priced mirror from the Rose Bowl Flea Market. I love the round shape with the little reflective circles on the black background.

For just a touch of sparkly whimsy why don’t we add a cute little……..

……….Owl from Tarjay!!

To echo the black and white striped chairs in the dining room a footstool that use to look like this………

Looks like this!!

Before we leave the living room I must show you this picture that was a gift from My Sweetie Pies big sister that she now proudly hangs in their living room…………

It is a picture of an old Hollywood starlet with the Liberty Bell behind her.

This is more than perfect for her home because she is from Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell and she is a working actor.

This has been such a fun project to be included in!! I hope you have enjoyed my journey into , “Little Sweetie’s” Home.

"Enjoy the Process" Of:

Helping someone plan a design for their first home.

Kathysue

Green and White Delights!!

This past week I did a little “Goodwill Hunting!” (my friend Deb's catch phrase). I think I did pretty well in finding some items that I will totally use in my home. Let me show you what I found……….

My first little treasure is a green and white striped water pitcher. (price $2.00). It reminded my sweet Hubby of Dr. Seuss! I liked that because I love a little whimsy and then when you add stripes, I am a happy girl. I am totally going to use this for flowers. In fact ,I put some white dahlias in it and have it sitting in my kitchen by the window.

The tall cream pitcher with the chalkboard is from Pottery Barn. I got it on another GW Hunting trip for $6.99, SCORE!!

To the left of the green pitcher is a darling clear glass pitcher that I have some flowers in and I have it on my desk. I think it would look great with some simple syrup in it or Basalmic vinegar. I can think of all kinds of uses for this little beauty. The glass just shimmers and it looks like a very nice piece. I think it might be hand blown, but I am not sure.

On the left is a cream mixing bowl. It is a Mason Cash from England. I have a little obsession about bowls and the way they feel in my hand. The rim has to be smooth to the touch and kind of rounded. This bowl met all the requirements and it is cream, perfect!!! I paid $5 for this lovelie.

The oblong dish is a rarebit baking dish and it is made by Hall. This will be perfect to serve roasted asparagus in. Only $2.99 for this collectable.

I was really excited to find these water goblets. I had actually been looking for these for a long time. Who would have thought I would find them at GW’s for $1.99 each. I purchased five of these beauties. I took a close-up of the glass to show you the bubbles. Don’t they look lik 7-Up bubbles. It just makes anything you drink that much more refreshing.

Behind the glass is one of two of the silver candle sticks I purchased for $11.98 for both. They are very heavy and a classic shape. I couldn’t go wrong with these!

Last, but not least, is a sterling silver serving fork. I actually purchased this on another trip, but I had to share it with you. I had to pay a whopping 25cents for this beauty.

So there you have it!! All my Goodwill Hunting treasures. The best part of the day was spending it with my BFF. Time with a friend is “Priceless.” It was her very first time going into a Goodwill. Trust me she came out with some great treasures!!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Finding lovely and useable items for your home at bargain prices!

Kathysue