feeling fall

As the leaves are changing and the air is cooling across most of country...it's still 80 degrees and sunny on this tiny island. Sometimes my heart yearns for cool nights, warm blankets and apple cider. So to make me feel a little less homesick, I try to warm my heart and home with the colors and scents of fall. Here are a few pictures of my kitchen as seen in Romantic homes magazine...

The fall transformation all began

with this beautiful plate as the inspiration.

 

The pale blue and orange colors are perfect

for a southern fall color scheme.

 

I gathered blue and brown transferware,

dried hydrangeas and tiny orange gourds

to begin the transformation.

 

It might seem a little unconventional

to use vintage garden wares as part of a tablescape

but I am the queen or unconventional decorating.

I always throw the decorating "rules" out the window

when it comes to personalizing my home.

Fill your table with the things you love!!!

And don't forget to dress the part!

I love to be a girly girl

and I never miss the opportunity

to embrace the season.

Whether it's decorating my home from front door to back

or from dressing from head to toe!!!

Now I can believe that fall is here

and Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

I hope you too will follow my lead

and throw decorating rules out the window.

Decorate your home in a way that will bring you joy!

Don't forget to pay attention

to the smallest of details.

It will give the room an overall

cohesive finished look!

Fill your home with the joy and beauty of every season.

It will warm your heart and your home!

 

I try my best to "warm up" my home

and at least make it feel like fall...

even tough I can till see palm trees swaying outside my windows.

I can step outside and pick up seashells at the beach

then come inside and feel like I am back home in West Virginia.

The only thing missing are my family and friends!

Sending love, hugs and sunshine to everyone back home...