It is soo bittersweet

My husband works for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He is outdoors almost every day. 

He gets to enjoy natures bounty for all the seasons. Every once in a while I have a request for him.

In the fall it is Bittersweet- the berry's!!!

They end up with a orange/reddish berry on them, but if you pick them early enough, 

you can get this beautiful buttery yellow berry. 

I took a grapevine wreath that only had a little bit of faux grapes & leaves on it.

I just started by cutting some of the smaller branches off the big hunk he brought home. I did not use any glue or wire, just tucked them in between the vines of the wreath. 

I think it is just perfect! I love that it is not symmetrical & I love that it is all natural.

Here it is hanging on the front porch.

Or the front door?? Hmmm, can't decide which I like better. Any thoughts??

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Antique Halloween Postcards

I love vintage postcards! I love the colors, the humor and the artwork!

I uploaded these from the web.

Hope you enjoy!!

Fall Mantle and Front Porch

I decorated my mantle and built ins last weekend, after I painted the backs 

of the built ins. I was inspired by so many 'unpredictable' fall decorated mantles, 

I wanted to do my mantle over.

I just had to do it. Mr. hasn't noticed yet, he already 

thinks I am nuts, so who cares!

:o)

I did it a couple times, not sure which one I liked. I started with some of my ironstone pottery collection.

I wanted a more, white, Greek blue (pumpkins) and a touch of green.

I just kept moving stuff, taking away then adding back. 

I love my shed antlers, and the grasses are from my landscaping.

I pulled out a white platter I use at Thanksgiving, it is covered in leaves.

I think I like this one the best. I put just a few sprigs of greenery in and took out the platter.

Is it better? I think so!

I also did my front porch. I have a local farmers market I go to weekly & got ALL these 

pumpkins for $20!

They even had an amazing price of $3.99 on the fall mums. 

The Boston Fern was $14 & it is HUGE!

My kids wanted to decorate the front door. Isn't it PRETTY??? :o)

Just for a few minutes my Wyatt stopped moving long enough to fall asleep 

on me.That is my favorite and I do not get that any 

more having no babies! 

My kids are off to the grandparents for the weekend, 

so lets see what I can get done while they are away!!!

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