Fall leaves from the mountains . . .

We ventured to the mountains last weekend to enjoy Fall foliage at its peak.

After a little research, I learned that mid-October is the perfect time to witness the glorious hues of Fall.

We traveled 1.5 hours North to our local mountains . . . and I couldn't believe how beautiful the forest floor and trees were . . . golds and bright reds speckled the mountain sides. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

The temperature was also quite pleasant . . . low 60s during the day . . . and low 30s at night. That's heaven for us! 

While hiking, I couldn't resist snipping colorful branches from so many of the trees that graced our paths. I brought home enough to make a few bouquets . . . as well as send some to school with our kindergartner and first grader to share with their teachers and classmates.

Our home is filled with the vibrant hues of Fall this year . . . and I love it!

For isn't Fall about the celebration of these vibrant colors? So let's find Fall's beauty and bring it indoors!

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celebrating September at Home . . .

 

big bowls of apples

red pears

bouquets of green millet

bunches of sunflowers

cinnamon apple sugar cookies

apple & cranberry brown sugar cookies

sun-dried apple rings

home-made caramel & apple slices

simmering home-made chicken stock 

soft, muted hues

 

Come by and see my early Fall crushes!

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. . . a peak at Fall in our home

Our home feels the most cozy in the Fall. So much so, that I have a hard time putting the Fall decor away and making room for Christmas decorations. 

Perhaps it's the soft, muted hues and the abundance of natural elements that make our home so warm and inviting this time of year. Whatever it is . . . it reinforces my love for this beautiful season. Something magical happens when you invite the outdoors into your home.

 

Beginning in early October, I begin adding pumpkins, lots of them . . . . and then squash (like here), Indian corn, bittersweet, bare twigs and vines, nuts, and Fall leaves. I feel that soft hues and natural linens provide the perfect canvas for nature's colorful pumpkins and changing leaves, so that's why my table clothes and coverings tend to be muted this time of year. I'm somewhat of a traditionalist, I guess.  

 

Ahhhh . . . bittersweet. 

I moved the bittersweet branches that I had meandering on the mantel in the living room to our dining room. They're now tucked into twig vines on top of my armoire, along with a few Fall leaves . . . perched atop a tall stack of pumpkins . . . and nestled among white stoneware in our kitchen. 

A peak at the Fall evening sun setting in our dining room . . . It's my favorite time of day this time of year.

I bought this darling cedar tree while shopping at J.Woeste in Los Olivos. It's quite pretty paired with bittersweet and creamy orange gold nugget squash. The cedar's bright hue mirrors that of the leaves on the bittersweet.

I also bought this Fall-themed flour sac dish towel at J.Woeste, and then paired it with burlap trimmed flour sac dish towels from my etsy shop.

I find that a cup of hot tea is peaceful and relaxing at the end of the day . . . and this Harvest Blend Tea infused with cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, apple, chamomile, and roasted chicory smells and tastes like Fall in a cup. Mmmmm . . . .

And finally, what's Thanksgiving without a turkey!?!

I have a love affair with feathers, so when I found this turkey . . . completely made of feathers . . . I had to have him!  He makes an appearance every year around Thanksgiving. My kids love him, too!

I felt inspired to decorate our Living Room with a more dramatic flare this year . . . and used deep, rich colors, black, feathers, mercury glass, and white Cinderella pumpkins. I'll share photos of that room next. Until then, thanks so much for coming by!

“Fall has always been my favorite season. 

The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” 

― Lauren DeStefano, Wither

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bittersweet in Fall decor

One of my favorite things about Fall is decorating with natural elements . . . like leaves, bare branches, gourds, pumpkins, nuts, and corn. 

Bittersweet is also a beautiful natural Fall treasure.

I've always admired bittersweet, but have had a difficult time finding it here in Southern California.

So when I saw a large galvanized bucket brimming with REAL bittersweet branches in a shop while vacationing recently in Colorado, I knew that this was my chance to have some. 

I immediately fell in love with their incredibly bright berries and gnarled branches. 

I envisioned them in our living room . . . 

                                     weaving in and out of pumpkins on our mantle, 

                 and perched on our bookcase next to stone and white porcelain. 

 

And as we move deeper into Fall, and closer to Thanksgiving, I'll put away our Halloween decor and transform our entire home into a Fall wonderland.

The top of our mantle will change, yet again.  I envision creating a garland made of this bittersweet for the armoire in our dining room; paired with mercury glass . . . deep, rich autumn hues . . . it will be a warm and beautiful site. 

So many things become beautiful 

when you really look.

~ Lauren Oliver

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