Monday, October 1, 2012

Falling into October

Hey, y'all! 
It's been pouring rain for two days (I'm thankful), and I've been having fun hanging around the house and decorating, using things I already had. Here are a few things I've been doing.
You're gonna see the usual Fall things...
...pumpkins, leaf plates...dried okra pods...doesn't everyone use dried okra pods in Fall decorating?
A vintage hunt scene...
...you can see the okra pods and the hydrangeas a little better here.  Ok, let's leave the foyer, and I'll show you how I fallified the book case in the living room.
Of course, in my house, antlers in an urn are a given, as are old books and a pair of bird plates. It's getting so dark, I had to light candles and turn on some lights, so you can see...
...pheasants on one plate...
...quail on the other...
...and, another pheasant on a needlepoint pillow on the sofa. It may be a bit early for pheasants and quail, but they're some of my faves, so...
I'm flying off to join Alison @ The Polohouse for Favorites on the First. 
Hugs...See y'all there.
Babs
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I love your pheasant plates and all of your fall touches!

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  2. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 1, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Babs, love your antlers and pheasant plates! Your fall accents are wonderful.

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  3. SarahOctober 1, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Babs, I don't have okra pods in my fall stash, but will add them to my list. Great idea! I adore your vintage hunting scene piece. Your vignette is charming!

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  4. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    lovely vignettes! Im loving that white pumpkin! :D

    Hugs,

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  5. SylviaOctober 2, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    You have done a great job decorating for fall. It's very inspiring!

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  6. Carlene @ Organized ClutterOctober 2, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I love your pheasant and quail plates, Babs. I have never put okra pods in anything but I like them in your vase with the flowers.

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 2, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Babs you "fall" so well! Love the vignette on your entry table and love those plates and pretty pillow! Pretty night shots!

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  8. KellyOctober 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    It's never too early for pheasants or quail in my book! I love that pheasant pillow too. All of your decor looks so tastefully done. I love all the traditional Fall accents that you used.

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 2, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Everything is so pretty. I absolutely love your equestrian painting. Stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  10. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    It all looks so lovely! Warm and cozy!

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  11. OliveOctober 2, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Babs, I love the okra pods and seems like I saw them is country living magazine so you are very on trend. xoxo, olive

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  12. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Babs,
    Love all your fall accents, and decor. The white pumpkin under the cloche looks great too.
    Pat

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  13. Alycia NicholsOctober 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I'm going to have to hunt down someone who grew okra over the summer so I can do some of those pods. I know I have seen them at the floral design center, but it would be kind of cool to do them myself...I think. Lookin' good, girlfriend!!!

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  14. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 4, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    How pretty, Babs! Everything just glows in the candle light! I love okra pods, too! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  15. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!October 4, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Hello Babs, Do you know I have never come across dried okra pods before, but they certainly look effective amongst your display. I love your cushion. Best Wishes Daphne

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  16. CynthiaOctober 4, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Love your equestiran painting and the frame it is in and everything looks so pretty in the candlelight. I never heard of using Okra poda in decorating I must live under a rock. LOL

    Cynthia

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  17. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Hello Dear Friend!

    How many things do I love here? Let me count them!! So many!

    Love your bird plates --- pheasants and quails!
    Love your old books and cloched white pumpkins.... such great layers and warmth for fall!

    Thanks for sharing Babs!

    xoxox
    Alison

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  18. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Babs! Oh, I love your fall vignettes and I would love to have some okra pods! They look great!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideOctober 6, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I love your Fall touches!

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  21. DebbieOctober 8, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I love the pheasant plates best of all, but I also love the idea of the dried okra pods. I've never seen anyone do that, and it's really perfect in that arrangement.

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 8, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Babs, I love your vignettes. You know I love hunt scenes and can't go wrong with antlers. Oh, how I want a marble lamp like yours. Still on the hunt for one with the right price.

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  23. Ann from On Sutton PlaceOctober 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    So homey and festive. I have to admit that I don't decorate with dried okra. :o) Not even sure where I'd get it! Yours looks fabulous though. Very fallish yet a natural item with texture. Can't go wrong. Hope you are well...have a good week! Did you see Upstairs Downstairs last night?

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