(photo by Dot R, in Lakeland, FL, a relative)
F
inally, there is a crispness in the air, we can open the windows and let in the cool Fall breezes. October 1st is here and it’s time to celebrate Fall’s arrival, my second favorite of the four seasons of the year. If you’ve been reading my blog for a couple of years, you will know that I don’t go all out for Fall decorating. I save it up for a big Christmas show!
Grand Jury duty is over and boy, was that interesting! I learned a lot about our judicial system and am really glad I was privileged to serve for 3 days. We also took a tour of the jail (which is mandatory for the Grand Jury to do). Very enlightening! Glad to be back to my normal schedule now.
I do like to add some special things to my foyer table, so this year, once again, I drug out the white pumpkins that I made last year and put together a little vignette to welcome Fall. As I’m looking at all these pieces, I see that everything here came from a yardsale (except the plastic pumpkins and that sweet painting from Lara Harris that I won in her giveaway).
I simply painted 2 little plastic pumpkins from Hobby Lobby and painted their stems black and sat them on top of 2 candlesticks. And the urn painting that Lara did, is a perfect addition to this Fall table. I kept it simple this year.
Once again, my faithful iron yardsale urn, takes center stage with some simple pinecones and acorns, most of them from my own yard. The white starfish is a good contrast to all the brown. You’ll notice a cute little quail sitting on top. He was a yardsale find last year and I’ve been waiting to use him somewhere. Perfect!
He’s adorable with his real feathers, especially that little tuft on top.
This pretty leaf and acorn metal plate was also a yardsale find from a couple of years ago and I love the rustic look of it. Last year, I really got into the white pumpkins, and you can see that in the above link from last year and the Better Homes and Gardens inspiration pic that got me started on this. I had the urn already and with the addition of some lime green moss, it was perfect for holding my white pumpkin.
So, that’s it for Fall at my house. 
I’ll be adding my Fall wreath that I put together last year to the door and will call it a day.
I’ll add in a few more inspiration pics that I hope you’ll enjoy. My friend, Maureen, took this pic of Mary Carol Garrity’s home tour a few years ago and I just love it. So very fallish!
From Country Living, aren’t these sweet and don’t they look yummy?!
(From Country Living, Susan Branch)
(From Country Living)
(From Outdoor Furniture from Pottery Barn)
(From Pottery Barn)
(From Pottery Barn)
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You may have kept it simple, Rhoda, but what you have done to decorate for the season looks just lovely. I like the urn- with the starkness of the white starfish contrasting against the natural colors of nature in the pinecones and acorns. And the gorgeous green moss playing against the white pumpkin- pure simplicity…
I love the eggplant in the wreath! That is one color I did not use at all this year, Thanks for hosting the party. I love this time of the year the best.
hugs, Sue
Morning Miss Rhoda, Yesterday I did a little fall post so I will try to hook up for your happy fall y’all event today. As always, love you hall table decorations. Your hair in the post below is sooo cute, you are making me think about getting bangs when I get my hair done next week.
Hugs,
Sue
Looks great Rhoda!
I did a double take at Maureen’s photo. I said, oh that’s Mary Carol’s home!
Happy Fall!
Rhoda,
You collected some great looks! The tiered tin from Potter Barn is adorable.
Cathy
Your fall decorations are so pretty! Enjoyed looking at everything. Autumn is by far my favorite season.
Your Fall decorations look lovely! I hope you don’t mind that I linked up two older postst. Me Fall decorating (and posting aobut it) is going slow so far.
Take care!
I love the simplicity of your fall decor. Love the idea of the starfish. It really pops.
Blessings,
Gail
My first link (# l 1) is an error, but can’t figure out how to delete it. Your decorations are so pretty. So many great ideas. Thank you for hosting this fun event.
Your foyer table looks beautiful! I love the fact that, even though the colors are very subtle, you’ve included a bit of contrast with the white pumpkins and starfish.
Thanks so much for hosting this party! It helped me to get my rear in gear and get a few things done around the house.
Glad that jury duty didn’t turn out to be too much of a chore for you! I’m grateful that people like you are willing to serve. It’s nice to hear you depict it for the privilege it is rather than as an awful chore.
Thanks for all the “fall” to get us in the mood! I like the white pumpkins as a change from the usual orange. I also like those felt pumpkins and felt leaf-wreath. Cute!
Talk about an early bird. Now, Ms. Rhoda you must have got up with the crows this morning.
Love that you had a fall party and I see we had some of the same ideas from the PB catalog. Happy Fall to you my friend.
Ok felt a bit guilty about the oldies, so decided to make a new fall post just for your party!
Your metal leaf & acorn dish is wonderful. What a wonderful yard sale find that was!
Thank you for having this It’s Fall Y’all” party! I don’t have any decorating to post but I did share a yummy recipe!
Hi Rhoda,
Great pix, great inspiration. I haven’t found any white pumpkins here in France this year but did find a few pretty gourds.
a bientot
Maggie
Rhoda, you have such a lovely sense of style! Thanks for hosting this fun party!
I love the pumpkins on the candlesticks and your whole vignette there!
I simply love the white pumpkins with the acorn. The painting and your urn are wonderful. This makes a great foyer presentation. Just so Fall!
Happy Fall, Rhoda! I’m inspired! I’m loving white pumpkins right now, too. I found some adorable ceramic ones at Target a few weeks ago, and they make me smile whenever I walk past them. They are very small – about the size of large salt and pepper shakers – but they are just perfect!
Our outdoors aren’t like that yet, Rhoda, Colors of leaves have not changed but I know they will soon cause it is getting cooler. Your fall decor are so pretty….Christine
Lovely fall decorations in your home, Rhoda. I got into white pumpkins a few years ago too. At the farm here tey call them Ghost pumpkins! I love your urn!
Your inspiration pics are lovely too.
Those who follow my blog know I am a WSonoma/Pottery Barn junkie. We have an outlet and I haunt it once a week looking for bargains..
(Monday’s post showed my bargains from last week!)
I will be on the look out for that galvanized stand…it would be great for an outdoor display too!
Happy Fall, Rhoda, and thanks for hosting the party!
For a small table you certainly have a wonderful vignette there, Rhoda. I especially love the little quail!!
Did you do a tutorial on how you made your front door wreath?? It’s fabulous!!
Happy weekend, y’all!!
xoxo
Jane
xoxo
Jane
Thanks for hosting!
Love all of the different inspiration you provided for us! You’ve got my wheels turning and that’s what it’s all about.
- The Tablescaper
Your Fall scheme is just enviable! I love it all! Texas is still very green so nothing screams Fall yet except the cooling temps. Anyway, I’ll just burn your pictures into my head to make me enjoy Fall here.
wow so happy I find this lovely little blog!!
Like you, I don’t decorate much at all for fall…Christmas is my time, too! :O)
Everything looks really pretty..and I like white pumpkins, too. I wanted a polka dot one this year but made the mistake of painting it BLACK with white spots and it looks just like a bowling ball ! Next time, it will be WHITE with black spots !!
Thanks for hosting today..
xo bj
O, and meant to say that I did a Pottery Barn lookalike on my Wed. post…
Happy Fall Days, Rhoda! What a pretty time of year. Love your vignette! Don’t paintings give such a touch of class and yours is so nice. Love the starfish with the pinecones! Who would’ve thought?!!
FABULOUSLY FALLED OUT! love it!
What wonderful Fall eye candy! Beautiful. I love the lazy susan and the wire basket from the Pottery Barn. As a matter of fact I think I may need them.
I got the white paint and rubber stamps to do the white pumpkins, I hope to get that done this week-end. Yours are beautiful. Lovely fall scapes.
Rhoda, thanks so much for hostessing this fun event! I love fall so much, so this was the perfect opportunity to show my fall decorations. Your vignette and wreath are so pretty. I love those white pumpkins! The inspiration photos from other sources are also nice. Thanks for sharing and happy fall!
Simple is not a bad thing…I looove what you have done in your home…really like the starfish with the pinecones and acorns! Thanks soooo much for hosting this FALL PARTY…I’m having a blast looking at all the neat things out there.
HAPPY FALL Rhoda!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Rhonda I love it all. Especially the white pumpkins and the rusted urn. Also, I messed up when trying to post to mister linky so i had to post twice. #61 doesn’t work but #64 does. So sorry
Hello Rhoda – thank you for hosting such a fabulous Fall-inspired party! I enjoyed looking at all your decorations. My fave are the black candle stick holders with the little white pumpkins on top! So cute. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
Marie
Very pretty, Rhoda! I don’t do too much for Fall either; I also prefer going all out for my Christmas decorating.
Hi Rhoda! I am just starting to decorate for fall (I live in SoCal where the temps were recently in the 90s!), but I struggle at this time because there is so much RED in my house (everything clashes…but it looks great at Christmas!). I really appreciate seeing what you have done and it is simply BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing and God bless, Steph.
Good Morning, Rhoda!
Everything looks so nice, really ready for Fall! I love the color combo of white, black and green – it’s crisp and clean and kind of modern, too. Your wreath is wonderful, now I think I have to go rethink the one hanging on my door, not nearly as nice as what you have. Guess I have some work to do….
Take care, hope you can stop by for a visit! I’m having my first every giveaway to celebrate my big two month anniversary (yup-only two months, but what an accomplishment for me!)
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
Hi Rhoda…
What a fabulous Fall Party!!! Thank you so much for hosting this fun filled Fall Festival! Oh yes…I too feel a chill in the air…today it’s only to get up to 51 here in colorful Colorado…and the wind is blowing like crazy! Our heater has already been running, my friend! Autumn is here…that’s for certain!
Well Darlin’, I just love everything that you’ve done at your place! Love the beautiful fall spray on your front door…it sure looks beautiful against the black! I really enjoyed looking at your pretty fall vignette that you’ve done on your entry table…just gorgeous! I love that iron urn and the rustic looking acorn and leaf dish! Thank you so much for sharing your pretties with us today….and thank you again for hosting this fabulous Fall party!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Hey Rhoda,
I’m laughing because when I saw your heading for today’s post I thought something was wrong with blogger…I have the same heading. lol
I was supposed to have jury duty yesterday but they released me. I was a little disappointed because I thought it would be interesting. But I had a unexpected free day since I had arranged my schedule around it. And I don’t get those very often.
Your Fall decorations look perfect. I’m always amazed at how you make the decorations fit into your home. Everything matches and flows together nicely. I need work on this in my home.
Love your fall table. I like keeping it simple, too. I have a few pumpkins on my dining room table and fall wreaths on my front door. Thanks for hosting.
What a fabulous party. Love your white pumpkins. They look so elegant. Wonderful inspiration photos. Thanks for hosting this lovely party. A great way to start a new month.
Christi
This is the first time I’ve left a comment on your blog. I’m still somewhat new to the blog thing, so I decided to do the fall y’all party. Such great ideas from so many talented people! I love the Pottery Barn Idea with the apples and candy! So simple yet so festive! Thanks for hosting! Happy Fall!
Pamela
I really love the white pumpkins and urns and all your fabulous Ideas!!
Rhoda! I was here this morning linking up, and now I see that you already have 100 guests at your party! You’re the hostess with the mostest!
Hope you’re having a great day. It’s absolutely beautiful in North Carolina this week–after all that rain this weekend, we’re enjoying sunshine and cool temperatures. I just love the sunshine in the fall–in the summertime, the sun seems like my enemy, but in the fall, it’s my friend!
Thanks for hosting such a great party, Rhoda.
Every blessing,
Richella
Rhoda, Your foyer table looks beautiful. Simple and elegant!
That was neat that you got to tour the jail! I did jury duty a few years back, nothing big, but it was interesting and I got to look in all the shops in the Marietta Square on my lunch break!
Yes, your blog has been really really slow to load lately!
Manuela
I love those felted pumpkins, too cute!!
Rhoda, thank you for hosting this blogging party and for your constant inspiration! I was thinking the other day that it’s great that you’ve been able to be so successful with something you love! Keep it up…we are watching!
thanks for much for having us today! I’ve gathered so many lovely ideas & I adore those PAINTED PUMPKINS of yours – oh my!
I love the simple design you created on the white pumpkin. Great ideas for a pony wall I have in my foyer that is begging for some fall decor.
Hey Rhoda, I hear there’s a “par-tay ovah” here and I came to join in on the fun. Thanks for sharing your lovely fall decor. Your white pumpkins are adorable and I want one !
Oh, all of those images are yummy, especially the caramel apples ! Love all of your fall touches. Happy autumn !
I’m linking up and commenting for the first time here – but I saw that pottery barn tray with candy and just HAD to make my own candy tablescape. (Why do I love candy so much?) I can’t wait to see everyone’s fun fall decorations – thanks!
Thanks for the link party, Rhoda!
hi there! my first time joining in on the party! love all your fall decor ideas and inspiration!
Thanks for sharing all this rich fall goodness! I grew up in MN but have been in CA for 24 years and really miss the crisp fall air and changing colors! I especially love the feathers in your gorgeous arrangement on the front door! So pretty!
Hi Rhoda…love all the fall inspiration you’ve given us! I always love to see what you are doing next with your entry table…and you fall vignette is wonderful!
Susan
Hi Rhoda, Thanks for hosting such a fun party!! I am linking up this evening as I worked on my decorating today. Your arrangement on your front door is so beautiful.!! Linda
I love your ‘tower’ of gourds! Thanks for hosting the party! It’s so fun seeing everyone’s Autumn decor.
Thanks so much for hosting this linky party! I love those inspiration photos – I want to try them all! But I’m going to have to bookmark that picture of the felt leaf wreath – it would look so cute with my kitchen decorations!
Love this blog! I am so happy to have found it. I am also stealing your white pumpkin idea, very creative
Have a blessed Fall!
All the pictures are beautiful! I am slowly decorating for fall ~up here in OHIO. We hang on to whatever summer we have left! HA HA HA
I was on regular jury duty this past summer. UGH! I was on a murder trial… what a learning experience!!!!!!!!!!!! Our jury had to go on a field trip… to the crime scene! UGH AGAIN!
Nancy from OHIO
Rhoda, I love your decorations…good job. I have enjoyed looking at some of the Fall blogs…I could stay up all night just reading and getting some ideas. What a lot of talented gals out there!
What beautiful Fall decorations. Thanks for showing them all
Yay…you loaded up! Finally back in business Girl.
Yes, fall is in the air and I love it….fun inspiration to get us going.
I love the fall decorations. Fall is by far my favorite season with the many colors!
Hi Rhoda,
Thanks for hosting and I love all the images you’ve shown us. My head is ready to burst with fall decorating ideas!
Hey Rhoda, that felted pumpkin picture from Country Living is my friend Pat’s business! They’ve been in Country Living quite a few times for different things. AND it just so happens my post for the party is wool needle felted pumpkins and acorns!
I hope you can stop by if you get a minute. I don’t know how you can possibly keep up with all these devoted followers!! 
I read this this morning and am coming back to tell you that I’ve been walking around all day goin’..’it’s fall y’all…’
I think my hubby may try to slap me outta it. lol.
This is may favorite time of year! Thanx for the beautiful and inspiring post!
Thanks for hosting another fab party!!!
THanks for hosting this! I can’t wait to peruse thru everyone’s fabulous fall ideas! Not sure why my entry says “variety bread.” Strange. There’s no bread in sight on my post. =)
Love the arrangement on your door…I gave it a little mention on my blog: http://www.aestheticoiseau.com/2009/10/welcome-back-october.html
I’m a newbie blogger
Love it – i love your iron urn. Am on the lookout for one -
isn’t it funny – so many think creativity is a talent -
when all it is ; is copying & making it your own by adding
what adds joy to your life!
By the way, I was blessed to get to tour Mary Carol’s home
mid-September & have her sign her new book “O Christmas Tree” – everyone should give themselves the gift of both of
these treasures. Totally priceless.
I didn’t take my pics until today, the day after the Thursday party…. but I still wanna play, ok??? lol…
I just loved looking at the beautiful decorations everyone has! This was so much fun… thank you!
sweetjeanette.blogspot.com
That little quail is so cute! Your front door and entry table are beautiful. Love the inspiration pics too. Now I want a candy apple!
What a great party Rhoda! I love fall but I have no decorating skills, so this wonderful entry will give me many ideas to use for the season.
Loving all the fall decor…
I’m all linked up and lovin the blog!!
Rhoda, thanks so much for hosting this terrific party, it was so much fun seeing everyone’s great fall decor!
Debra
Rhoda, your fall party was a huge success. Congratulations! I really wanted to participate, but was out of town most of the week in addition to some other family matters that needed my attention. I’ll take part in the next one.
All your photos are beautiful. Now I’m off to visit some more of the fall participants on your list. Oh, my, I don’t think I can get to all 148, but I’m going to visit as many as possible. Thanks again for hosting this party. ~ Sarah
i’m entering late because we’ve been in the middle of painting our entire house. the mess is put away and now fall is in the air around here! thanks for hosting this fun party! i’m still ticking through all of the entries myself
LOVE the apples they look so yummy! Wish I found this a few days ago I just posted my fall finds on friday!!
Love all the Fall decor! I linked up-It IS fall up here in Michigan!
Well I did my fall post a little late so I missed this Mr. LInky but here is the post incase anyone wants to still check out out! http://cooperscornerblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/fall-front-porch.html
thanks!