Monday, September 21, 2009

~BLESSED AUTUMN~

Thank you to Rhondi's ROSE COLORED GLASSES for hosting this wonderful welcome to Fall..


~I love sunflowers..so I put some in the kitchen...

~And a few Fall flowers on the front porch...


~ ...add a Fall WELCOME mat...



~..decorate the mailbox..


...and of course Fall flowers on the front door...


~.... more Fall flowers on the patio....


~a few silk Fall leaves to hide the clothesline...

~A pretty tray with Fall leaves on it for $1.99 and a $2.99 pot of Fall leaves to go with my favorite Fall tea set...add to the Autumn feeling....


~ ..some Witchy boots filled with more Autumn leaves...and and a little black crow for atmosphere...


~and I couldn't resist these Velvet Witchie booties with spidey buttons to add the whimsy I love... :) (Pier 1 Imports of course)


~ and more Autumn leaves on the chandelier to add more color...(like I NEED more color?!) :)

~Tiny lit Autumn lights for the mantel. This mantel...I probably have told you before..is an old corral post. A long ago trip to the ranch, and the barbed wire was cut off it..we hauled it home and sanded and stained and...anyway...I LOVE it. Long story...a different time..a broken heart...and memories. Autumn is full of memories for me...


~ A close up of the lights. It's like Christmas every Fall when I unpack my "Autumn Leaves and my memories of lost loves.

New found happiness and new found treasures...and life goes on.

Love and hugs to you, and smiles greet this new season...
Mona
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  1. Chari at Happy To DesignSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Hi Mona...

    I'm making my way around for the Welcome Fall party...so happy to visit at your beautiful home!!! Girl, you really do have the prettiest fall decorations!!! Your home is certainly all dressed up in all of its fall finery! I love those dark red mums out on your porch...they're my favorite color of mums!!! Ohhh...and I just adore your pretty little pumpkin tea set...it's darling! And...I love your little autumn lights! They really set that mantle up with the prettiest warm glow!!! Wherever did you find them?

    Well my friend, thank you so much for sharing more of your beautiful home with us!!!

    Warmest wishes and Happy Fall!
    Chari

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  2. LisaSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    All your fall decorations look lovely! Your welcome mat is just precious! So cheerful!

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  3. nannykimSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Wow, everything is so beautiful!! I love those little lights--I am trying not to covet ;-)--they really set the mood. The arrangement on your mailbox is darling. Hide a clothes line---OH NO---the clothes line should be a focal point!! lol. Love your fountain area too!! EVerything is so nice....!!

    Please go to my spindle cottage blog if you come for a visit (I have too many blogs!!)--that is where you will find my fall post

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  4. KarenSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Mona, your colors are fabulous! I can so feel Autumn on your blog. These are my favorite colors.
    This is sort of a melancholy time of the year. I lost both parents last year, my father on October 23rd, so I have that milestone facing me. But my mother loved Fall just as I do, so I am rejoicing in my parents' memory that it is a season of change. God brings us the promise of new beginnings that won't be so far off. These bright colors cheer us onward.
    Love those witch's boots! Pier One, you say. This year???? I try to put a little humor in each room, so maybe I need to go find these boots!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I think we're going to find we have a lot in common, new friend!
    Have a wonderful Autumn day.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  5. KathleenSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    I wish I had your talent for decorating, Mona. Everything is just beautiful, and so seasonal. I love fall, and it is my favorite season for decorating. Nice job! hugs, Kathleen

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  6. StaceySeptember 22, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Awesome Fallishness!! Your patio is amazing! It's so much fun at this time of the year when we can mix summer and fall together. Gorgeous!

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  7. Mid-Atlantic MarthaSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Love your fall look -- you've been just "going to town" -- most of mine's still in the boxes *sigh* But this weekend..... Fall WILL arrive at my house too!

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  8. Barb September 22, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Hi Mona, it is all so lovely. You have a touch for decorating 'happy.' Did you know that? The joy of YOU just shines through in your decorating. I love everything and all the happy colors! The mailbox is out of this world.

    Happy Fall, sweet lady.

    Hugs, Barb ♥

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  9. JoyceSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Witch boots made me smile:)
    Joyce

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Dear Mona! I hate to inform you of this, Dear, but you are a Fallen woman! Yes, you are! Just look at all of your gloriousness! I love how you decked your mailbox, your porch, those pointy boots and your mantle is to die for! I love how you've just packed it full of Falleness! Those little lights are wonderful. I am so thrilled to know I'm not alone! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Oh what a beautiful job you have done of bringing a touch of fall to every corner of your home. I love all of it. Everything is just so pretty and you have such a beautiful talent with arranging gorgeous vignettes. Hugs, Marty

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  12. RachelDSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Just Beautiful, Mona!!

    I love your commentary, as well as all the splashes of wonderful color. You must wake up and walk into the most splendiferous landscape, right there inside your own house.

    And what you said about Fall as a closing time, preparing for rest, to make way for the whole new world---lovely.

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  13. BalishaSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    It looks so festive here...I don't want to leave.
    Balisha

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  14. bjSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    O, Mona Mona...I HAVE to have some autumn lights for my mantel. Where would I go to find some?
    Everything looks just beautiful in your home. All the pretty leaves...the potted flowers and that ADORABLE tea set...So pretty.
    All the prettiness in Blogland has me all excited today. Just imagine when we all get out our Christmas decor!! woo hooness !!
    Are you going to write some more about your young life? Those stories were just like a best seller book and I could only read one little chapter per day....I loved it!!
    hugs and happiness,
    bj

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  15. DebbieSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Mona!! Long time no blog or comment but I finally am having a few minutes to do extra things in my life! What a wonderful display of fall at your home and done in such a breathtaking way! You are quite the decorater and you always give me inspiration to do the same with my little home. We just had a harvest dinner on Sunday. My kids harvested my veggies from the garden and everyone left with sunflowers, pumpkins, butternut squash, green beans, carrots, gourds, cukes, zuchinni and summer squash, green peppers and corn. We had a frost the night before and had to pull everything! It worked out perfectly! Thanks for your lovely displays...you are a natural at this stuff! I will be back soon to blogging. My livingroom is done but the finishing touches are still afloat.:)

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  16. RhondiSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Hi Mona
    I love how you've decorated for fall. All the beautiful flowers everywhere, the welcome mat, the lights on the mantle..it's wonderful!! Thanks for coming to the party.
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  17. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    GM My Dear friend...First let me say I'm with BJ. I want to hear more about your life I just loved reading your great writings you do have the gift my friend...Now on to being a fallin woman haha!! those witches boots are just darling and your tea set and that mantle is to die 4 girl...I love all the things you do it show your love of home and family...May you have a great week my friend...I did go to the Folsom street faire the other day...but girl I got sun stroke...Len had to even sit me down and pour water on my head anyway we left early came home and I when to bed and have been there since then...So now I am 3 days behind in blogging ha ha!! oh well I hate getting old..Hugs and love girl...Gl♥ria

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  18. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    My goodness Mona, I can only imagine what it must look like at Christmas! You have done an incredible job.
    Happy Twirls

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  19. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)September 22, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    No doubt it is Autumn at your house! Mona you have done it again. Just beautiful and I love the bit of whimsy you throw in. Great job lovely lady!

    You have a fun fall day full of Gods blessings!!!

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  20. DarleneSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I'm stopping by from the Fall party. I LOVE everything about your post!!! How GORGEOUS! Your porch and patio are spectacular and I LOVE those little leaf lights on your mantle. Everything feels so cozy and inviting. Thanks for sharing.♥

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  21. BernideenSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    What a beautiful blog!

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  22. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~September 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Love all your fall decor! Especailly those witchy boots. Love, love, love witchy boots.
    I know it's Autumn but it sure doesn't feel like it. we're hitting 104 today, which means more then that here in my valley. Stay cool!

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  23. Andrea at Opulent CottageSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Your flowers are beautiful! And the witchy boots are so clever, what a great idea! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.

    Andrea

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  24. CarolynSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    You have everything looking so warm and cozy.I love all your fall touches.

    Carolyn

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  25. Tammy518September 22, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Your fall decor is so beautiful, and I love the whimsy of the witch's boots. I just love fall. It's my favorite season.

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  26. The cottage by the CranelakeSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    By watching Your pictures I get a feeling that You like autumn :-) :-) :-)

    Lovely flowers and You have so muany! I really like chrysanthemums, but haven´t bought any yet. We can plant them in our gardens over here, but they flower so late that frost usually takes them before flowering.

    I really like Your clock on the mantle!
    Have a great day now!
    Christer.

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  27. JoyceSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks for your kind words. The sun is shining now in Atlanta and I hear the water is drying up. They expect more rain but not the amounts we had so far. When you come to Atlanta let me know in advance and we can meet up with some other Atlanta blog gals. I use to live in San Francisco so I remember how it use to rain in the winter and also the fires in the southern part of the state are terrible once the winds come in. Take care.
    Joyce

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  28. TootsieSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    well!!! when you get decked out for a fall party you don't skimp on the details do you? it is all just wonderful. I have stolen some inspiration from you a time or two...and after I go back for a second look...I am sure that it will be three!

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  29. Stella JonesSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    You make your home look wonderful Mona. It looks so very American with all that autumn decoration. We don't go into that in such a big way over here but we're getting there!
    Blessings Star

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  30. Sweet Cottage DreamsSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Mona, your flowers and all of your fall touches look so pretty!! I am getting inspired to whip out the fall stuff, but it is nicer taking in all of your pretties. Less work that way! ;)

    Can I come over and hang out at your lovely home? I'll bring an apple pie - or better yet, we can all go to Rhondi's and have a slice of hers!!

    xx
    becky

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  31. Karen at Nittany InspirationsSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    I love your arrangement for your mailbox. I have a little metal basket thing that I tried to decorate. I want it to look like your mailbox. The witchy shoes are so cute.

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  32. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Wow what lovely brilliant colors --love all the flowers AND the leaves. those little witchy black boots are just charming!
    Cass

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  33. AmberSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks so much for the compliment on my home. I LOVE your patio. All the potted plants and all the wonderful little treats to look at. If I were you, I would be spending a huge amount of time sitting out there reading! And I really like the autumn lights that you strung on your mantel. That really cozies it up!

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  34. Pink Roses and TeacupsSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Hi,

    What beautiful fall decor!! I have witchy boots too!

    Debbie

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  35. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneySeptember 22, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Oh the witchy black boots and the crow are just too cute !

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  36. The Painted GardenSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Hi,

    This is my first visit to your blog and what a fabulous treat. Your home and decorations are beautiful and I love your blog banner - adorable. I can via the Fall Party and am so happy to meet you. Loved reading all about you and your life story.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Erin

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  37. StellaSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    My favorite has to be the witch boots. The flowers on your patio are beautiful but my eye was drawn to your fountain. Love the water pouring out of the old pump. Thanks for sharing your beautiful decorations.

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  38. Yellow Rose ArborSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Ooooh, I enjoyed seeing all your fall decor! Really neat!! Those witchy shoes are so cute!

    Katherine

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  39. A Southern RoseSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Your fall decor is so pretty. I love all of the colors. Don't you just love this time of year?

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  40. SueSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Mona, You sure know how to "do-up" fall!! Love the witchy boots filled with leaves and those glorious orange ones w/spiders... two cutie pie Halloween decorations. It all looks so welcoming and warm. It's my favorite season of the year. hugs, Sue

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  41. MarthaSeptember 23, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    What beautiful fall decor. Love all your touches of fall!

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  42. blushing roseSeptember 23, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Aren't you all ready for fall, Mona! What darling settings & placements of your decorations. Love it! TTFN ~Marydon

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  43. KammySeptember 23, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Mona !!
    I love all your fresh/real flowers - WOW ! I also love all your faux flowers too ! Now, I want to know with all those flowers in the mailbox - how do you get your mail in ?? LOL !
    Kammy

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  44. AnneSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    I just love all of your fall decorations. I love the pumpkin tea set. Does that come with a little pumpkin mug as well? So cute. The little lights that you have tucked here and there on your mantal are a nice touch to. Happy Autumn!

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  45. LaurieSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog (Indulge Your Shelf) so I could visit you, too! Your fall decor is lovely, and as the rain and sleet blow by my window, I'm finding I'm very in the mood for the season and inspired by your arrangements (especially the lights!)

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Your post got me so excited for Fall. It's my favorite time of year... Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures.

    If you get a chance, stop by my Blog and say hi! I just put up a new post. Have a great day,
    Aimee

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  47. DenaSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Oooohh Mona, I love everything! Especially your porch! I really need to try to make mine more cozy. You have inspired me! Those witchy boots are so cute and I love the wreath basket on your front door...hummm, I need to do that too!

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  48. JocelynSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely. Love your fall decorations! Happy Fall :-)

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Your home looks so festive. You have some lovely things.

    Kathy b

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  50. ❀~Myrna~❀September 23, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I love your Fall decor!The sunflowers are beautiful. Thanks for stopping by.8-)
    Happy Fall
    ~Myrna

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  51. Sara's Sweet SurpriseSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Greetings~ I'm finally back from my summer long blogcation.

    As summer comes to a close...there's one thought that can cheer me up and it's the anticipation of Fall and all the creating with autumnal colors. Thanks for your inspiration.


    I've enjoyed catching up. Please stop by...I look forward to your company.
    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, Mona! I just love you to pieces. You're so cute and your love for life and your frisky spirit is so catching! Thank you for all of your sweet comments on my tablescape! I did show this table about a year ago - I was lazy this week and didn't get a table set up!
    Oh, I've been to Maine a couple of times in the fall and oh, I want to go back I loved it!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  53. The Raggedy GirlSeptember 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    What beautiful decorations and I loved looking at all of them.

    The Raggedy Girl

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