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Touches of Fall

Last weekend the weather was absolutely perfect here. The high was about 80 degrees and the low was a pleasant 64 degrees. It is finally starting to feel like Fall in our neck of the woods. So we opened up the windows and enjoyed the day/evening. Since the weather was nice and it  was such a lovely day, I felt that this would be the perfect time to share my "Touches of Fall" with you. I keep my Fall decorating at a minimum by doing just enough to welcome the season.


Isn't this potpourri beautiful? It's not only beautiful but it smells yummy too. You can read about it  here. I also added the artwork and it happens to be one of my favorite pieces. A friend of mine picked it up at a yard sale years ago. Thanks Fannie!


I found these cute little pumpkins at the Dollar Tree. I think they look marvelous with the ginger jar.



 I couldn't resist, so the white pumpkins were added to the foyer chests as well.

 
I also did a quick and easy center piece for my dining room table. I took the wreaths that I used on my front doors a few years ago, and placed them on the table. I added a couple of lanterns a few pumpkins/acorns and a scrumptious animal print bow. Voila! Did I mention I love animal print?
 

 



 

 
Have you done any Fall decorating lately?
 
 Thanks for stopping by,
 
Lory


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  1. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Those center pieces are perfect. #Love them!!!!! And that table....... It goes together so well!

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    1. Lory OwensOctober 8, 2015 at 7:05 AM

      Thanks Sheena, who says low cost decorating can't be beautiful? Can you believe we built the farmhouse table for less than $50? Have a GREAT weekend!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 8, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I love the table setting and the potpourri

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    1. Lory OwensOctober 8, 2015 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you it's my kind of decorating quick and easy! Have a GREAT day!

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  3. RhondaOctober 8, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Tookie. Absolutely Beautiful!!

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  4. DeeOctober 13, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Lory, your table looks great. I love how you used the lanterns to create such an elegant centerpiece... :)

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    1. Lory OwensOctober 14, 2015 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks Dee, the table has been a big hit with friends and family. My sister's were visiting from out of state and they loved it. Isn't it amazing how the simple things make such a bold statement! Have a lovely day!

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  5. Decorating by MichelleOctober 14, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Love the centerpiece Lory! Use what you have!

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    1. Lory OwensOctober 15, 2015 at 7:25 AM

      Thanks Michelle, glad you are back! Happy Thursday!

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