Monday, September 12, 2011

Touches of Fall

I have a rule for myself for fall decorating because I don't like to rush the summer away. Fall is my favorite season so I really have to force myself to be patient and wait to break out my decorations. So, my rule is that when I see the leaves on our huge maple tree in our front yard starting to change colors, that's when I can start decorating. :) And look what I happened to see last weekend!



I made the bunting with twine, burlap, mums, and silk leaves.


I covered one of my son's sand buckets with burlap and a grosgrain ribbon, and hot glued silk leaves to the sticks.









I never realized I had so many pumpkins!




Vintage decorations my mom gave me years ago.

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE

 
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78 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I love it all. Thanks for the Fall inspiration.

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  2. SallieSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love the banner you made! I'm going to have to copy that. Thanks for sharing at DIY Showoff!

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  3. indonesiatooverseasSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Your decorations are great, beautiful.
    I'v followed your blog, and I invite you to follow mine. Thank.

    indonesiatooverseas

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  4. annies homeSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    love your touches of fall so welcoming and fun come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  5. Be Colorful CoastalSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Really like that burlap wrapped bucket. Simply elegant and an easy to do project. Inspired. :)
    Pam

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  6. KeiSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    You have some fantastic decorations! We don't tend to change our decorations for the season (exception being Christmas!) but it's always awesome to see what other people do :)

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  7. SusanSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Your fall decorations are lovely!! I love the burlap banner!

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  8. CosmoGirl CarlaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I am in love your burlap banner. I hope you don't mind if I "borrow" your idea to make one of my own :o) Very nice vignettes. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. LrSchwtzSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Don't you just love fall? Your decor looks beautiful. I'd love for you to stop by and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party at www.laughloveandcraft.com. I'm your newest follower.

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  10. DreamgoddessSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Everything is so pretty!

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  11. andrea@townandprairieSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    It's all so rustic and earthy... everything about it says autumn! andrea @ townandprairie

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  12. Judy @ In His GripSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I totally love the burlap flag garland. The rest of everything is great too.

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  13. molly susan strongSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    NICE! Would love you to come by and share at Market Monday.http://mollysusanstrong.blogspot.com/2011/09/market-monday-fall-fall-everywhere.html

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Visiting from NTT. Your fall decorations look great! Really love the burlap ...so creative!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  15. JennSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    It all looks beautiful! I really love the burlap over the sand bucket - very smart! If you get a chance I would love it if you could share this at my party, The Creative Spark, tomorrow night. Enjoy the season!
    Jenn :)
    www.cleanandscentsible.blogspot.com

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  16. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful and fun! Love the burlap banner and the fact that you were able to create these with a lot of things you already had on hand!

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  17. JudyBugSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Love the burlap and the ribbon bucket! I am on such a burlap kick...I will have to copy this idea!

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  18. xinexSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Cute Fall decor!...Christine

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  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Love all of your fall decor. You created such lovely vignettes and I love the use of the burlap and the fall foliage. Always so perfect for the season. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  20. TammySeptember 13, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Love your banner!

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  21. Ashley TremaineSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I'm visiting from Eisy Morgan...LOVE all your fall decor! I cannot wait to decorate my home for the coming season!! Great job!

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  22. Amy KinserSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    The burlap is just perfectly done. I have been biding my time as well, but I am so ready for fall and can't wait to do a little bit of fall fluffing.

    Nice visiting with you.

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  23. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Love the burlap sand bucket with the twigs! I was planning to make some bunting out of burlap. I was going to stencil the word FALL on it, but now that I've seen your leaves, I may have to copy you. All of it looks fantastic!

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  24. Just JaimeSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Love your touches!

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  25. KathySeptember 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    So you are in the fall mood also. Don't you just love everything about fall and esp. the colors. Great photos. I am coming from a linky party. First time visitor, drop by my blog for a visit, Kathy

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  26. jessicaSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Nice! What a simple yet fun bunting!!

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  27. LibbiesHomeSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Hi Melissa,
    I found you on At Home with K Terrific Under 10 Tuesdays. I LOVE your Fall decor and will most likely be copying several ideas - especially the burlap banner and the sticks with leaves!
    Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity!
    Melissa

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  28. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Great inspiration, love it!

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  29. Mindie HiltonSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Hope you will share and link up at BAcon Time too on Friday. So cute, I am going to have to get my Fall items out of the garage.

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  30. Blissful & DomesticSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring late ron at Blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com

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  31. molly susan strongSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Love! Thanks for sharing. i so appreciate it!

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  32. MadisonSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I just love your banner. I have the supplies on hand so i may just be a copy cat and make one for myself! ;) Thanks for the idea! Your fall decorations look so lovely.

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  33. AmandaSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Love it, I'm going to have to 'borrow' your bunting idea, looks wonderful!

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  34. ColeySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I love your decor! That burlap bunting is adorable

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  35. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Love your fall decorating ideas...especially the banner. So glad I found your blog...I'm your newest Follower.
    Happy Fall,
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Your things are beautiful! On MANY occasions I've clicked your projects on link parties only to find myself at your blog. LOVE!

    Dana
    craftedniche.wordpress.com

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  37. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Such pretty decorations, Melissa! Fall is my favorite season, too! I like that you take your cues from the leaves changing colors. ;)

    Thanks for joining Time Travel Thursday again this week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  38. Inspired By JuneSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Love your bunting, Melissa! and how you covered your son's pail with burlap. I've seen some planters outside covered in burlap and really love the look! Great job!

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  39. Fishtail CottageSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I am not ready for fall - but your decor makes it more & more inviting! oxox

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  40. Mary @ Redo 101September 15, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Love the bunting, what a great idea! I like all your pumpkins, your turkey - enamel pitcher (please mail to me when you're finished with it :) and the twig pumpkin - oh I don't know how to choose my fave, it's all great!

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  41. LesleySeptember 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Wow...this certainly does get me in the mood for fall!

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  42. Barbara F.September 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love all your decorations, but that bunting is great! Really inspired me! xo,

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  43. eleven-o-oneSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I had to look pretty hard for those leaves hidden among all that green but it was there! That rule would work for me, too, if I could ever expect any color here in FL. I'll just use the leaves on your tree instead because I usually use the "October 1" rule and I'm in a hurry this year. I'm going to dig out my fall decor right now! You have inspired me. All of your things look so pretty!

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  44. Rhinestone BeagleSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Very cute. Love the vintage ghost. Thanks for posting at the Rhinestone Beagle!

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  45. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    How adorable!! I especially love the bunting with the fall leaves on it. It would be perfect for my mantel and with a name like The Gunny Sack it sounds like the perfect fit :) I would love for you to add this to my link party on Monday!

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  46. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow...I am pinning these and putting them on my FB page! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday!

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  47. WhyCuzICanSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Your darling photos make me feel the nip of crisp Fall air on my nose. Thanks for sharing!

    Visiting from My Romantic Home Linky Party tonight :D

    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  48. debSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Love it! Thanks for the indpiration!
    *hugs*deb

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  49. Natasha in OzSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I'm guided by nature with my decorating too. There are new hydrangea shoots on my trees so I am now de-Falling and starting to get ready for summer!

    Lovely post-thank you!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha

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  50. At The Picket FenceSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Your fall touches are just beautiful and I seriously love that you used your son's sand bucket! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  51. HeatherSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Love it! I am visiting from Home and Family Friday

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  52. LauraSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Oh, if I waited till leaves started turning, we would have to put fall up together with Christmas! Sad sad sad! That's Texas life for you I guess!

    I really like your burlap bunting, but I love the stick topiary thing with the silk leaves stuck on! So clever and frugal!!

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  53. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    It is falltastic! Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence!

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Whata cute banner!!! Looks like fall has come to your home!

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  55. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Oh my gosh, love that old coffeepot with the fall foliage and the banner is just adorable!! so glad you linked up with VIF, xo Debra

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    So many cute things! I love your decorating style!

    Lorrie

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  57. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Fall is my favorite time of year too. Great decorating inspiration. So festive.

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  58. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    How cute and beautifully done! Found you via So Fabulously Flawed. Toodles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/voice-studio.html

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  59. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Melissa! I am having so much fun seeing all the pretty Fall decor. Everything is lovely and I especially adore the banner. Thanks for linking to the Open House party and take care.

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  60. JennSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Me again! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I'll be featuring this tomorrow - just love it! Have a great weekend!
    Jenn :)

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  61. Blissful & DomesticSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I'll be featuring your bunting again on my blog tomorrow. Just wanted to let you know:>

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  62. MichelleSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Great ideas! I am going to copy that burlap banner. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Melissa! I love your fall post and have the fall decor bug myself. Your post is a feature post at this weeks Savvy HomeMade Monday since it was so popular last week!

    http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/blog-party-8/

    Thanks for partying!

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  64. Cheree @ The Morning Latte September 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Love the leaves on the banner!!

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  65. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    You were the most viewed link over at Time to Shine this week!!!! http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/time-to-shine-features-no-35.html

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  66. Kindra-At Home With KSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I love your fall decor on a budget! It gets me inspired to do the same! I featured you decor on this week's Terrific Under Ten!

    http://athomewithk.blogspot.com/2011/09/terrific-under-ten-tuesday-30.html

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  67. DeannaSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I love the bunting! Everything looks so wonderful! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

    Deanna@DeelitefulCreations

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  68. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    This makes me really excited for Fall and for sweater weather!

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  69. Kaitlin SaenzSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    This is so great! I love it! Thanks for sharing it with {Re}creation Into Something New Wednesdays at Not So Simple Housewife! Hope to see more from you this upcoming Wednesday!

    Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
    http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/

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  70. The Charm of HomeSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    That is what I do. But, I can find leaves the color of fall in late July! That is how ready I can get for fall! LOL Thank you for linking up to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  71. WhitSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I am adoring your fall decor. Thank you for the motivation to get mine up. thank you so much for linking up to my party Show and Share! hope to see you again this week!

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  72. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    So lovely! I am featuring you at my party this week, up in a few:)

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  73. DiannSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Everything looks wonderful! I love the bunting. I am trying not to rush each season away. So, I am also taking my time decorating for Autumn. Thank you for joining TF and have a fun day. Sorry so late visiting!

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  74. Nikki MonetSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I love all of your fall touches! Great way to bring in the season.

    New follower coming over from http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com. Stop by and visit us! :)

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  75. JovanaSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Wow! I love ur blog!! Ur pics are amazing!!

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  76. CrystalSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Everything looks beautiful! I especially love the bunting! Thanks so much for linking up! I will be featuring this tonight! :) Hope you have a fabulous weekend! :)
    Crystal
    Homemaker in Heels

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  77. BettieSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I love your blog first of all!!! I made the bucket with fall leaves today and I have to say it is so pretty. I used what I had to cut down on my cost...so I had used a dark brown printed fabric and a beautiful orange ribbon with leaves on it that I already had. I think it turned out great. Thanks for such a simple yet fabulous fall way to decorate.

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  78. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Thanks for this sharing this at last Monday's "What In The Gunny Sack?" link party! Welcome back to this week's party!

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