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Fall Comes Knockin’

October 7, 2008 By Rhoda 52 Comments

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First things first…there’s a giveaway going on over at The Restyled Home for 20 copies of Matthew Mead’s latest book, Entertaining Simple. From what I hear, this is a fantastic book filled with great ideas for entertaining on a budget and also with a lot of style. She’s also giving away TEN Homegoods giftcards valued at $25 each. Now, that’s a great giveaway!

Go and visit Matthew’s website for more on this wonderful new book Entertaining Simple.

Check out The Restyled Home for more information on how you can enter the giveaway!

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So what do you do with a tired arrangement that has been around for awhile?

Why, you recycle it all for a new wall pocket for the frontdoor…a welcome to Fall. That middle tin planter has been in my house for quite awhile and since I’m paring down some of the fakes now, it’s been out of my diningroom for months and I took out the best things in there to reuse, some pretty sprays of artichokes and eggplants. These will be perfect for my Fall arrangement on the frontdoor! You may remember that black cone wall pocket I found at a yardsale last year. It was filled with summer flowers last year and now will be remade for Fall. And last, the black urn is filled with some dried and nice silks, but since I already have too many fake arrangements already, it’s coming apart too.

So, now I have these….

Which, within a few short minutes of playing around with them, turned into this…..

I love this mix of colors and textures.

Perfect for a little Fall inspiration on the frontdoor, don’t you think?

Luckily, I bought some nice quality things over the years and they can easily be recycled again. Feathers are a must around my house! Recycling at its best.

And I love artichokes too…

Eggplant and artichokes…can’t get more Fall colorish than that. And the best thing was…I didn’t spend a penny on any of this!



Enjoy your Fall and catch some inspiration!

Birmingham girls: If you missed it, I’m having a yardsale on Saturday, October 11th at 8:00 a.m., so email me if you haven’t already & are interested in coming by. I’d love to meet you! My neighbor is having one too.



I’m also in a little contest over at One Project Closer. I sent in my patio project & was featured earlier in the summer and they have several other great projects during the summer that have been featured, so now they are voting on the best Before and After. If you liked my patio project, please go & vote for me!



Stay tuned later this month for a giveaway too!

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Filed Under: Decorating Ideas, Fall, Projects and How-To 52 Comments

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  1. restyled home says

    October 7, 2008 at 6:54 am

    Wow! Love that “door treatment”!!
    What a great alternative to the traditonal wreath.

    Also, thanks Rhoda, for participating in the give-away. It was great to have so many prizes to offer, which make the odds of winning excellent!

    I’m off to vote for your project!
    Linda

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  2. Mrs. Trixi says

    October 7, 2008 at 6:56 am

    I too, love that door decor!!! I love eggplant and artichoke and you are right they are the perfect fall accessory.

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  3. the pleasures of homemaking says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:05 am

    Really wonderful! I loved that you re-used what you already had. It looks great (love the feathers)!

    Manuela

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  4. Darlene - Our Creative Life says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Love it Rhoda! The purple really pops!

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  5. Aunt Mimi's Creations! says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:29 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. Southerner says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:33 am

    Want to come play at my house? I am only about an hour and a half away. Chocolate could be involved. I will gather all my faux plants. Okay, while you are driving keep your eyes open for some natural elements for me- I HAVE NOTHING! My house is naked.

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  7. Bonita says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:46 am

    If I was in your area I would soooo be at your yard sale!

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  8. 1215656559s20768 says

    October 7, 2008 at 7:51 am

    I love the feathers. I have some in my arrangement on my kitchen table. These are beautiful.

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  9. Robin says

    October 7, 2008 at 8:24 am

    Beautiful arranging!! Oh how I wish I could come to your yard sale, but I will be in Gulf Shores for the Shrimp Festival this weekend. I hope it’s successful…and sunny!

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  10. Inspired Kara says

    October 7, 2008 at 8:28 am

    I’m loving artichokes right now in arrangements.

    This looks beautiful!!

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  11. nikkicrumpet says

    October 7, 2008 at 8:51 am

    What a beautiful and unique fall arrangement. I love how you used things that aren’t “typically” fall but it still has the seasonal look!

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  12. Shannon @ Silver Trappings says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:00 am

    I LOVE it! You did a wonderful job. I wish it was on my front door!!

    Shannon

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  13. salmagundi says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:02 am

    The feathers had such good texture to your arrangement. Thanks for the inspiration! Sally

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  14. mishebe says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Love the new arrangement. Love the feathers. mishelle

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  15. paintergal says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:20 am

    Love your door pocket, so many unique elements in it. The colors are great!

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  16. Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:41 am

    I love what you’ve done! The feathers and artichokes are my favorite! 🙂
    Carrie

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  17. Beverly says

    October 7, 2008 at 10:59 am

    I love your new creation. The colors and textures are awesome.

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  18. Sue says

    October 7, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    I LOVE your fall door decoration. It looks great and the price can’t be beat! I will go vote for you right now.

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  19. Reynie says

    October 7, 2008 at 12:10 pm

    What a great door decoration! I love the purple colors.

    I posted a pic of my mom’s pie table she got for $8. Stop by to see it if you get a chance.

    Reply
  20. Elizabeth says

    October 7, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I love how you repurposed everything for a new door spray! It’s just perfect.

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