Fall Is Here

Yay!!!! it is finally feeling like fall in Mississippi!!! This is a vignette inspired by Potterybarn but once I got started with it I aborted their original idea and went out on my own.














I saw this wreath on Pinterest and could not find a tutorial on how to make it so I guessed. Tutorial found here.











Happy Fall Decorating !!!!











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The Tablescaper:Season Sundays

Decorative Spheres

I feel like I am the only one in blogland that has not made these decorative balls. The white one is styrofoam covered in thumb tacks. I was very surprised at how many tacks it took and I still feel like I need more but this will have to do until I can get back to Wallyworld. The mossy ball is covered with pieces of one sheet of moss from The Dollar Tree. I found that straight pins worked better on these. The glue was a disaster!

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Cupcake Tree

On Thursday of last week my 18-year old daughter informs me that she is having a skin care party on Tuesday. I am going out of town on Friday and will not return until Sunday. These sorts of things can send me into a tailspin because they super motivate me to do projects that I have been procrastinating on for weeks or maybe even months! Regan(my daughter) wanted to serve cupcakes, among other things, and I did not have time to go out and look for a cupcake tree. I was browsing on Pinterest and was inspired to make this tree with some old Blue Willow dishes that I had stashed away. I just love Blue Willow! Anyway, the one I used for my inspiration used random dishes and plates and it looked great. I did glue the cups and plates together but keep in mind this was done 45 minutes before her guests were arriving! I used Tacky Glue but plan to go back and use something stronger. One more thing, Regan was great with the cleaning and cooking, she did way more than I had expected in prepping for the party. For this, I am very thankful:)

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My In-Laws' 50th

On June 12th, 2011 my in-laws celebrated with friends and family their 50th wedding anniversary. My husband and I hosted this along with our children, aunts, and friends. It was held in, what we call, our choir room at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. My mother-in-law was 17 when she married my father-in-law that was 19. They are two fine christians with a strong marriage that have experienced many ups and downs, including the death of a child. Congratulations, Freddie and Frances!

In the hallway we displayed pictures from the past and present.








I was given the idea by a friend to buy a tablecloth and allow the guests to sign the tablecloth instead of a book and let the couple keep it for a keepsake.









Prior to the event we asked the guests to be prepared to share, in writing, a memorable moment(s) with the couple. I printed a title and provided lines on cardstock. I plan on taking all of the beautiful cards and stories and making a book for them. I placed the cardstock in the tray below. There are those candlesticks again!






































I got the chance to use that drink dispenser again! Here it is filled with ice water and lemon slices.














































The cake was made by their niece Jessica, Didn't she do a great job! I was very pleased with the gladiolas. Wish the pictures were better, sorry :(

"Borrowed" Candlestick Idea

I took a before pic on the candleholders but it is on another camera that is not here(of course) so maybe later. Anyhow, I sprayed these ivory ,they were originally that green and burgundy that we all have had in our homes at some point in the last decade! A couple of weeks ago I attended a wedding that had the most unusual decorations that I just loved! Each table at the reception was decorated differently with burlap and moss being the common thread. I saw the cups and saucers in several areas and fell in love. My husband's aunt had a career in the army traveling all over the world and she would buy bone china cups and saucers to commemorate the location. Luckily I inherited them. There are so many it is impossible to display them all and I have tried several places. Any ideas? Am loving these for now. What do you think?

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Coffee Scent All Day

Last week I showed you the treasures I bought when I went "junkin". Well, here is what I did with the copper looking tin. I poured coffee beans into the container and spread them as evenly as possible. I then added tea lights to it. I am not a coffee drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee. The wonderful aroma of coffee permeates the room! I got this idea from my daughters' friends, Aimee and April. Thanks girls!

Straight from the consignment store:



After:






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Treasure Hunting

On Monday, we had a "snow" day without snow but ice in certain parts of the state so my daughter and I went "junkin" or "treasure hunting". Here are my finds:
This is a "copper" like metal tray for $14.

A metal urn
I got this "Southern Living" candleholder for $2.00! (Repeat Street consignment store)


On Tuesday I had to go to Brandon and happened upon yet ANOTHER consignment store called "Forget Me Nots". I have fallen in lovvvvvvve with this place. I walked in for the first time to find a coworker there. She told me they really rotate their inventory well. The prices were great!


Maybe I will let you see where these items ended up in the near future!
Happy New Year!