CELEBRATING AUTUMNAL EQUINOX!

It's here Autumnal Equinox! Which means it is 'officially' Fall!

Let's have a nice dinner on the deck!

I used place mats in shades of green

Added a dinner plate and salad plate in soft greens and golds

Added the burgundy plate to pick up the red

along with a plaid napkin

and a vintage green sherbet glass

Vintage Wine goblets also in a dark green

The centerpiece is a trio!

Wonderful pot of Mums

Acorn candle holder and a green candle 

A bottle of wine in a glass holder with a touch of fall

I could not decide if I liked the large acorn tucked in with the wine bottle or not....took photos both ways.

I used pale yellow flatware

Added a pair of vintage acorn salt & pepper shakers

A mix of vintage, thrift store finds and repurposed items

I wanted to take some photos with the candles lit

but before I could do that the rain came....

Still enjoying the warmer days and nights!

Hope you are celebrating the official start of Autumn! 

I'm joining in with 

Suzanne at COLORADO LADY

& 

Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH

Always,

Linda

LEAVING SUMMER IS HARD!

I am having trouble leaving summer this year.  Perhaps because it is still 90+ degrees outside or just that I'm not ready for all the Holiday rush!   I set a table in my breakfast nook to celebrate the last of summer.

This table was inspired by these cute fish glasses bought at the World's Longest Yard Sale.  I had to show them off before they went to the cupboard for the winter.

 The Pink Fiesta Dishes I found at a resale shop for cheap were perfect for this table

I used a white placemat ($1 ea at the dollar store)

Pink Fiesta Plate and a Turquoise berry bowl also Fiesta

The little fish butter knives were a fun touch

 My summer blooms are gone...but I found a few Pink stragglers

to add to this vase with a pathos vine

I like how some are almost dried..adds some texture

This milk glass pitcher is perfect for morning juice

 Nice large Fiesta coffee mugs

The white handled silverware was a recent Goodwill find

Milk glass creamer and sugar

Yes Summer is over and time to move on, but one more cup of coffee please!

I am joining in these fun parties!!

 

Linda at Coastal Charm

and 

 

With Diane at  Picture Is Worth a 1,000 Words

Always,

Linda

I'M STARTING TO FALL...

I have been having such a hard time getting ready for Fall!  Maybe it's the days still in the 90's or that I'm just slow to put away summer.  I have finally pulled out a few decorations and I think with leaves falling from my trees I will finally start to decorate for Fall.

 The first thing that usually yells FALL to me is 

Mums!  I love the colors and abundance of them in the stores!

This is a first try at a vignette on my side table

I will probably take down the Halloween tray and add it back in October....it still needs something!

I found this green ruffle edge bowl for $1 and then added a bag of natural orbs and pinecones another $1 purchase

I really love this Scarecrow

Look at that smile!

Thrift shop candle and candle holder

One last look at the Mums!

I'm joining

 

Check out all the other fun Seasonal Fun

HERE

 &

With Rhoda Here 

Always,

Linda

FALL FINDS AND A CLOCHE!

I am finally pulling out some of my Fall decorations.  They aren't really 'ready' for showing yet but I did want to participate in the Fall Cloche Party with Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

I used the cheese dome and plate I thrifted and added this cute little hedgehog eating some apples!

This hedgehog was 95 cents and worth every penny

Doesn't he look happy with his apple!

I do think this cheese dome is hard to see through so I will be looking for a better cloche!  

 

I am also joining Debbie Doo's Yard Salen Party

and showing some other Fall finds!

 

I got this grapevine pumpkin and a basket with faux fall vggies

I like the basket but it is sorta falling apart!

I also found this burlap pumpkin 

I think it will be a great decoration

The place mats were found at Goodwill and I love the colors

So check out these fun parties and Happy Fall!

With Marty HERE

With Debbie HERE

Always,

Linda

LET'S GO SHOPPING AT CSN!

I love to shop!  I know, I know....

shocked aren't you!!

While I am a thrifty girl I also do retail shopping for items you just don't find in a thrift store.  One of my favorite sites online is CSN Stores!  They have EVERTHING!

from a coffee table

to a changing table

I can see this one for my new Grandbaby!

The wonderful folks at CSN have sponsored several giveaways here and on many other blogs.  This time I am getting to shop for a product and review it!  I am so excited! 

With CSN having over 200 online stores to shop from I better get busy.  What will I choose?  I'll let you know soon!  

Meanwhile be sure to check out their site for you next purchase! 

Always,

Linda