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Friday, September 17, 2010

More Fall Decorating...

Woohoo!!! I got on a roll last evening. After grocery shopping and my massage (which is helping my chronic pain) I came home and decided I needed to get decorating. The reason is I need to find my dining room table so I can start another fall quilt. I have bought the cutest fall fabric at Wal-mart this year. I am so excited. I also had a brainstorm yesterday to help my daughter. As you'll remember she is a high functioning autistic, has ADHD, and a non-verbal learning disability. Anyway, this effects her fine motor skills. Last year in one of her classes she learned how to tie the fringe fleece blankets. Anyway, I have some awesome fall fleece and told her if she made a blanket I would put it up on my website to sell. I told her she could keep the money if it sells. So I am killing two birds with one stone. She is really excited about it. I am hoping we can start on it this weekend.

So I did what I said by tearing everything off my shelves in the dining room and started over. I think I might actually like it except for one shelf. So grab a cup of joe and enjoy...























This is the shelf I'm NOT in love with below.









I reposted this one because you will note I now have curtains thanks to Steve. I found some wrought iron rods for $13.00 at Wal-mart in the clearance section. Steve fussed over them for almost an hour trying to make them look right. LOL. I told him I needed to take them down because it is just a piece of fabric draped over the rod and I needed to cut it down to the right size and line and hem it.



I ended up not using everything I have. I will try to post pics of the entire rooms once I get everything cleaned up. I still need to put away some things. I'm thinking I want a fall "tree". You know a Christmas tree with fall ornies on it. Hmmmm... I'd really like one that looks like it's dying kinda a brown color. Not sure where I'll find one, but if any of you know let me know. LOL. Thanks again for stopping by!

13 comments:

  1. Mary...........it all looks great!
    I wouldn't change a thing if I were you. Those shelves around the window just make the room. I see you have removed your cupboard doors too, I have done the same, like it much better.
    Linda

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  2. GORGEOUS, girl!!! :) LOVE everything! I think it looks fabulous!

    What a great idea for your daughter!

    Have a great weekend!

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  3. So warm and comfy looking. Great job!

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  4. It all looks great! Very warm and inviting. Love that blue corner candleholder, it makes everything else in that cabinet pop out! And what a wonderful thing to do for your daughter!

    Brenda

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  5. Oh Mary! you really got on a roll. What a wonderful job displaying everything and I think the one you aren't the happiest about is my fav!
    I love the idea for your daughter too! That is awesome for her and something to look forward too. Makes my heart smile.
    Blessings to you~

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  6. Everything is beautiful! I wouldn't change a thing - I too love the shelf you are not happy with. I look forward to seeing the blanket your is going to make. Great job!

    Autumn Blessings,
    Sue

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  7. Everything looks perfect! I love what you've done. Love the peg rack with the plate rack hanging. Great job, Mary!

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  8. Everything looks so wonderful...you are doing a good job....keep the pictures coming...ps..steve must be a gem. Dianntha

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  9. Everything looks great. Don't ya just love Fall?

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  10. Hi Mary, I just hopped over from another blog and I love all your pics. Your home is just beautiful and love the way you put things together. Lots of inspiration here. I am now a follower and look forward to visiting again.
    Blessings,
    Lorna

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  11. Love all your decorating!
    Those "no-sew" blankets are awesome! So comfy when it gets chilly out!
    I just used brown primer on my tree to make it look like it was dying. My daughter thought I was nuts. LOL
    Have a great day!

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  12. What a great idea for your daughter! I hope it all worked out.

    I love every little bit of decorating you did, even the one shelf you are not happy with. I think it all looks great!

    I'm guessing you didn't go with a fall tree, I don't remember seeing pics of one. I have a 5' skinny alpine tree that I keep out year round in my dining room. It's my holiday tree, gets changed with the seasons. I love having it out year round.

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