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Autumn is the Season to Fall in Love with Candles

October 10, 2019

Do you know what I love most about fall? Besides pumpkins, sweaters and jeans? Candles. Not the battery operated ones; real candles with (soy) wax and wicks. Candles add warmth to a corner and leave a hint of pumpkin, cinnamon and even fresh baked cookies. I think it’s why we have daylight savings. So we can fall in love with candles.

I stock up my cabinets year round for the official candle kickoff in September. Even though, the temps can be over 90 degrees here in Colorado. As soon as the sun dips below the mountain range, I can’t help but light a candle or two.

Candles are one of the must-have purchases at any home goods store (did you see what I just did)? Candles made this Fab 5 List.

And, every suitcase or carryon can fit at least one candle. When I travel, I love to purchase a locally sourced candle in a gift shop. Knoxville has some great decor stores with local candles. I fly to Knoxville to buy candles and visit my sister!

And, does anyone get the daily candle emails from here?

I went a little overboard on their glass candles last year. But who can resist a candle called Flipping Awesome? And, with all those candle jars stacked up I shared this easy video on how to clean out glass candle jars here!

I love Anthropologie candles with their shimmery, mercury glass jars that add sparkle to every space. I stack up on these Anthropologie candles during the holidays when they go on sale.

Candles are the perfect hostess or birthday gift during the fall season.

I like to tuck miscellaneous white candles in my fall decor.

And, when my new favorite lantern needs to be filled I love to mix new and old candles.

I can almost smell the pumpkin spice.

Fall Dining Room Tour

October 3, 2019

The dining room table is the center of attention in our house so the Pinterest pressure was on to create something pin worthy. I am a little late to the fall dining room tour, but I blame it on tennis balls. I just finished USTA tennis and my son is in the middle of his senior year and co-captain of his Varsity tennis team.

You may see a few tennis balls during the

fall dining room tour.

A week ago, the dining room looked more like the tableware aisles at Homegoods at the end of the weekend. But, today the table is ready to mingle. Please take a peek at my fall dining room tour (before tennis racquets and sweaty uniforms take over the chaise.

Thankfully, the fall season comforts me with its familiarity and cozy spirit. And, apple and pumpkin scented candles help too.

Our dining room table is a member of our family. I shared the table’s history here. It carries the load when some of us don’t have the energy to drop our keys or lunch bags on the kitchen counter- four feet away.

The dining room is the one room that feels complete. Well, unless I look at the rug or the lack of lighting along the hutch.

When I found this hutch last fall I felt like the room matured overnight. I found it at Pottery Barn and shared the details here.

.I purchased the mirrors this past spring here; one at a time over the course of a few weeks.

Cash flow was one reason, but I also wanted to make sure I liked them before I ordered a 2nd.

I love these mirrors. Homegoods has a great selection of mirrors too. But, if you see one, it’s best to snag it.

After spending a few weeks pinning fall tablescapes and front porches I could no longer remember what I owned.

I love white pumpkins against the wood grain table. Oh and concrete.

And, is it just me or did Homegoods have a ton of fun pumpkins this season? Just when I didn’t think I needed (wanted) more pumpkins, Homegoods brings in shades of large green pumpkins and raffia pumpkins?

You all know what pumpkins I am talking about, right?

It’s scary that I remember the price of the large, solid shades of green pumpkins ($24.99), but I can’t remember the book title I am reading.

When in doubt; add a candle. Candles make everything look better when the lights are dimmed.

And simple fall stems mixed with branches are a great way to add a little vertical next to the large windows that overlook the backyard.

I loved this look so much I duplicated this look a few times around the house. When my accessories are all the same height this is a good way to take the eye up.

And, guess where I grabbed these dried grasses? Found them in the line to check out at Homegoods.

I wrapped a glass vase (from my own version of a Homegoods stock room) with twinkle lights.

Are they called twinkle or fairy lights?

Anyway, I wrapped a strand around the glass vase to add a little lighting to the dining room hutch.

Apples Make a Play for Fall Tablescapes

September 12, 2019

Do you think apples resent the popularity of pumpkins this time of year? If apples had feelings and egos do you think they would want to just go bat-apple crazy on the pumpkins? Maybe, shove them down a few steps on the front porch. It must be tough when Starbucks clearly favors pumpkins. And, why do pumpkins sit on the front porch? This article might answer those Google worthy pumpkin questions. Apples can multi-task just like pumpkins. Until now, apples were the quiet ones on the counter; watching and waiting for their time. And now? Apples make a play for fall tablescapes.

This time of year the pumpkins get all the attention because at some point in history they took over our front porches. Pumpkins elevated their brand when they went from pies to porches to tablescapes.

It turns out apples were making a play for fall tablescapes, too.

With a crispness in the air the apple harvest is in full force!

And, with gorgeous shades of reds, yellows and greens, apples finally earned a place on the fall tablescape.

What a great way to enjoy their colors on the fall tablescapes before they end up in a cobbler or pie.

And, with fall apple harvest in full swing apples are a budget-friendly decor staple.

The only suggestion I have is you tell your family not to eat the shiny, red apples until you are done taking photos!

Sidenote: When is it appropriate to order a pumpkin spice latte? Labor Day?

disclosure: Product was provided to me by Stemilt’s SweeTango® in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure page for more information.

Garage Sale Wreath Makeover

September 6, 2019

Here’s a post before my rebrand. With redirects and pins I have had to repost a few favorite posts. This garage sale wreath makeover was a favorite so it gets a little more in the spotlight.

Garage Sale Wreath Makeover Before

Because it was one of my original posts, I don’t have the before photos but picture a dusty, cobwebbed and feathered filled wreath that I picked up for a $1.00.

I did not recognize the smell until I had it in my car. I would have passed on this wreath if I had detected the damp, basement smell. I am so happy I did not sniff the wreath!

But, it was destiny. What I loved about this wreath, sitting on the driveway, was the size of the grapevine and its potential.

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Makeover Details

removed the picks that were broken or beyond the makeover
placed the wreath outside to air out
sprayed the wreath with vinegar & water. repeat. repeat.

Because this was a garage sale find I stayed with the thrifty budget and used the miscellaneous leaves that fall off the garland. You know the leaves and pinecones and sticks that fall to the bottom of the box or storage tub? I just grabbed a few of those and fresh pinecones and either glued or tucked them into the wreath.

It was an instant makeover. I paid $3.00 for the wreath. The size of the wreath takes up the width of the front door which I love. My motto: go big or go home.

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With garage sale season in full gear, take a second look at those dingy wreaths, crafts and accessories.

fall dining room tour.

disclosure: Product was provided to me by Stemilt’s SweeTango® in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure page for more information.

Garage Sale Wreath Makeover Before

Makeover Details

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