Monday, October 21, 2013

Fall~ ing in love

I am Fall~ing in love with the nice cool front that has come our way. Thank heavens!  I actually have my windows open for the first time in a long, long time. This weather that happens to be in lower 70s  instantly picks me up, lifts me, and changes my mood. All of a sudden, I am thinking pumpkin bread and pumpkin spice latte.

 So, in the spirit of cooler weather, I thought I'd share with you this collage of fall around my home. I am proud to say I did not go out and spend a fortune instead, I used what I had and made the most of it. I visit so many beautiful blogs that take my breath away with their elegant style decorating, gorgeous homes, and perfect dishes. And because I am human, it's hard looking over the fence and not feel like a wimpy weenie when decorating my home. I have to remind myself of all the many, many blessings God has given me and when I remember, (cause it's easy to forget when looking over the fence)  I find joy in putting the same candle holder on my table even if its the 5th time around.

Thank you Jesus!






Posted by Marissa at 8:00 AM

29 comments:

  1. KristiOctober 21, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Your decor is beautiful! The older I get, the more I realize that many of the homes I admire are decorated in the same "use what you have" way. It's not necessary to spend a fortune to achieve a beautiful look.

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  2. MarissaOctober 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    I totally agree Kristi!

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  3. ColleenOctober 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    A thankful heart is a happy heart! Good outlook!!

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  4. TexWisGirlOctober 21, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    really like the cloth pumpkins. so cute. and we do have to keep our blessings at the front of our minds and hearts. :)

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  5. DewenaOctober 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    From one wimp to another, isn't this real life? And your real life is lovely! Your touches of fall look natural and soft and gentle. I'm so happy for the cooler air coming through your open windows, that moment you've waited for so long. That's better than the most expensive perfume.

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    1. MarissaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:02 AM

      Oh yes I will take cooler weather any day than expensive perfume!

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  6. Teresa KasnerOctober 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I'm in love with those velvet pumpkins!! Where did you get yours? I want some! I love all your decorations, to me yours are top drawer!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. MarissaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Those velvet pumpkins are from Ross stores.. I spotted those in the pillow section and some where in the front as you check out... I hate that Ross is always upside down and on the floors...

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  7. Marisa BOctober 21, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Love, love, love what you did...awesome that you saved the bucks! Everything looks beautiful!

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  8. PoppyOctober 21, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful, cozy and comforting, Marissa! Those little pumpkins are genuine gems!

    Have a happy week!

    Poppy

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  9. doodles n daydreamsOctober 21, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Hi Marissa, I enjoy seeing all the fall decorating on peoples posts, and yours is lovely.
    We don't decorate with the seasons over here so it is quite a novelty to me and I enjoy what I see. We decorate at Christmas and usually it is with a cold Christmas in mind (even though it is the middle of summer over here). That is a leftover from our English/European heritage I guess. I have been looking out for more summer themed Christmas decorations the last few years but they are few and far between.

    blessings,
    Diana

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    1. MarissaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Diana, I only decorate Fall and Christmas , I think I'd grow broke decorating all year.. My house goes back to Spring/Summer casual self.. I can't believe its the middle of summer .. Wow .. I could not take one more week of Hot summer. Thank goodness for seasons...
      Thank you Diana.

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  10. Pura VidaOctober 22, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I love your lantern....it glows friend!

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  11. MarissaOctober 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Thank you Gina!

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  12. Magic Love CrowOctober 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Gorgeous pictures of your home! You have decorated it so beautifully! Who cares if you have used the same candle holder! It is your home, your energy, your love, your family. You can look over the fence, but do you really know what is going on over there? LOL! Take care of you ;o)
    Thank you for the beautiful comments on my blog ;o) You are too kind Marissa! Glad you liked my header ;o) Hugs ;o)

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  13. KellyOctober 23, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    You have some beautiful Fall touches throughout your home! I love those plush velvet pumpkins too. I think we have all felt some envy at one time or another when looking at pics of someone elses home, but we do need to remember that the most important thing in life is happiness with ourselves and our family. Good health too! Everything else will follow. I think it's best to try to use what we have anyway. It forces us to be more creative and then our homes look more special. So glad that you share that attitude!

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  14. NanaNor'sOctober 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Marissa, Girl your house looks beautiful but I totally understand about all the incredible decorating styles in blog land-I also look over the fence. We are blessed indeed and I count myself blessed to have found your blog and see what is happening in your life.
    Hugs today.
    Noreen

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  15. KathyOctober 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful decorations! I look at your house "over the fence" and think how nice it is. I use the same decorations over and over but since I see them only once a year, it's always new to me. Having some things with a history makes it nice.

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  16. 20 North OraOctober 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Marissa - your decor is just beautiful. It has such a warm, cozy feel to it. Love those pumpkins and the lantern. Great job!

    Judy

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  17. VeeOctober 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Your velvet pumpkins are wonderful! I like my old stuff...it feels like comfort and home to me. I can tell that you enjoy your treasures by the way you display them...most beautifully!

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