Autumn Decorations

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It was so chilly out yesterday and autumn was definitely in the air. I finished putting up the rest of my decorations and thought I'd share. I keep it pretty simple just because I don't have money to go all out and to be honest, simple is better.

Both doors are decorated.
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Festive centerpieces.
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Window cling-ons.
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Garland hung from the mantle.
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Candles in the fireplace.
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Even the mums are in pretty fall colors.
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So we are all set to go until we put up our Christmas decorations. We have a tradition of setting up our tree the day after Thanksgiving. This year, my mother and father-in-law will get to join us for that tradition.

Comments

  1. DianneSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    It all looks so lovely, Terri. Very colorful and beautiful. I love the table runner that you have made in the fall colors.

    I hope that you enjoy your days spent with your in-laws and decorating your tree (doesn't it get awful dry before Christmas arrives) or do you have an artificial tree?

    Love,
    Mom

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  2. DianneSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    PS The Mums look beautiful too. I love fall colors. I think it is almost the prettiest time of year!

    Love
    Mom

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  3. TerriSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Mom,

    We have an artificial tree so no worries there.

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  4. MichelleSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  5. CarolSeptember 19, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Your decorations look wonderful and so inviting. May I ask, are these for Thanksgiving? (being from England I'm not too sure.)

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  6. TerriSeptember 19, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    Carol, they aren't really Thanksgiving decorations, but more to celebrate the Fall season which would include Thanksgiving.

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  7. 50s HousewifeSeptember 19, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Terri, your blog looks fantastic! I love all the fall decorations. I can't wait for some true fall weather. It's been "less hot", but not really cool yet.

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