Fall is one of my favorite
times of the year.
The colors and textures of the season
are so appealing to me.
The rich jewel tones can be found
in many things from nature.
Gourds to pumpkins
and sometimes even in the unexpected.
like the left-overs in the garden ~
dried okra
it is amazing what we can find to decorate with
even on a budget
my seasonal decorations are used from year to year
but, just regrouping or placing something
in a different place can add newness
vignettes can be created by adding
items that have meaning
from a hand painted greeting card framed
to an old decoy that belonged to a grandfather
my desire is for our home to be
welcoming and relaxing for our guests
this can be accomplished with
our sense of smell~
autumn and fall have many smells
which are comforting and
hazelnut being one of them for me
hazelnut coffeebeans were placed
in the candleholder and
then a candle was added
it doesn't take much to add a touch
of fall into our homes ~
a bowl of fruit salvaged from a wreath
acorns, horse apples, fall leaves, pinecones,
branches, and cotton are just a few things
that come to mind that are easy to find
place them in your favorite or most
special bowl and add some
warmth to your home
as a reminder of the
To everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter or purpose
under heaven.. Ecclesiastes 3:1
Father, I ask you to open my
eyes to the beauty you have
surrounded me with,
may my heart feel
your touch
and our home reflect
Your Presence with
those who grace us with a visit.
~Karen