Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Fall decor

If I did not have any kids I'm pretty sure the below perfectly illustrates how I would decorate for the Fall holiday season. A couple of metal or ceramic pumpkins on the coffee table and call it good.....





BUT...since I do have kids I've noticed my approach to holiday decorating has included a bit more craftiness. I swore I would never get all crafty but there is something about kids that has made me want to do just that.

First off here is my favorite decoration. This decoration moves all around the house & never stays where I put her. She's one of the faves for sure....very festive.











This year we thrifted & hand made many of the decorations. The banner was old books spray painted with chalkboard paint & then hung over trim. Bring on the holidays I say.
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28 comments:

  1. ☂niki.September 29, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    ooh this makes me so happy and ready for fall!

    looks smashing!

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  2. TiffanySeptember 29, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I, for one, like the 2nd display far better than the first. And this is not "crafty" in the real sense of the word ie- my grandmothers toll painted BOO in bright orange with raffia and glitter coming out every corner. No, no, no... this is style, skill and adorable-ness :) Good job, you inspire...

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  3. Stu and Angie MilneSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    incredible decor! oh this makes me want to put up my stuff so bad! i've lacked the time and energy to be crafty lately... i don't know how you do it, especially with 5 kids! so fab!

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  4. nest of posiesSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    terrific!

    everytime i see that you have a new post...i say to myself, "can't wait to see what she has done next or what goodwill find you scored on." i am NEVER disappointed. you are so creative & talented, my friend. oh, how i wish i lived closer, so i could see you in action with that creative mind at work.

    YOU ARE THE GENIUS!

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  5. nest of posiesSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    p.s.
    those chalkboard books...can't take it!

    so darn creative! do you ever sleep?

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  6. "L"September 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Love the book banner and the vases full of treats and leaves! I may be attempting to recreate this!

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  7. MelanieSeptember 29, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Oh my gosh Christina!! Too cute!!! Love it!

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  8. KellySeptember 29, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    That is not fair! How can one person be so talented and create something so fantastic like that!!! It is beautiful! I love every single thing! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. DebbieSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Ok, I must be blind as a bat because I was just at your house and didn't even notice all of these wonderful decorations!!! I can't believe I missed them. So so cute!!

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  10. WhitneySeptember 29, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Um hello AMAZING!! You inspire me. I definitely need to step it up. Um, did Maile get that bum itch? ha ha. So funny.

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  11. Stacey CrewseSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Looks fantastic!!!! I love, love, love everything! Pretty please.... come over and maybe through osmosis my mantle can look half as fab! Starting on the bookcase tonight :)

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  12. Marketing Unscrambled, Home editionSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Now that is wonderful. What a great job that you did. Your blog just gets better and better. We keep coming back to see what other wonderful things that you have on your blog. Thank you for your hard work on the blog and everything that you put on it and in your home.

    Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"

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  13. Busy Bee LaurenSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    PLEASE tell me you entered your vignette into the Domestic Bliss contest thingy? PLease!

    I am in love with the mirrors with Boo spelt out...so spooky!

    I have been looking for crows everywhere this year...do you know where I can find one?

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  14. ShaylaSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Hi!! {Remember me from our late night Walmart run in last week?} LOVE your decor!! The bats & chalkboard painted BOO books are darling! I say bring on the holidays too!!

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  15. RachelSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    All the decor is so lovely! Well done!

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  16. kellyOctober 1, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    amazing!!! I need to get crafty..love the BOO on the mirrors

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  17. LauraOctober 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    LOVE your decorating!! I want to come over for hot cocoa or hot apple cider!

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  18. LauraOctober 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    I blogged about this post. You're amazing!

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  19. AnnieOctober 1, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    cute. Nothing wrong with a little craftiness. I'm so glad you are still on board to come and visit. I can't wait to see you.

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  20. Amy LouOctober 2, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE LOVE your Halloween decor! You have such good taste :)

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  21. Amy LouOctober 2, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    LOVE LOVE your Halloween decor! You have such good taste :)

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  22. Full HouseOctober 2, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Thank you for all of the nice words.

    Lauren - No I did not enter it into the contest. As far as the black crows & ravens I've seen them @ even the Dollar Tree.

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  23. ~ Kelly Ann ♥October 7, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Fabulous!!!! Love your blog- I'm now a follower~

    www.KellyAnnStudio.com

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  24. JenOctober 7, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Smashing I say! Came over from Be Different Act Normal!

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  25. TootsieOctober 7, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!

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  26. ammon & Kim RiggsOctober 8, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Love it, you are a never ending wealth of ideas aren't you, if only we could all be so talented!

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  27. lauraOctober 19, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    your decor is SO much more creative and fabulous than the display you posted first. i am seriously in love with your entire scene. can't wait to look around your blog some more. AMAZING!!

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  28. samiaNovember 3, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    whaat a neat and beautiful idea!!! i love it

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