It's finally here, my favorite season, glorious Autumn. The crisp cooler mornings make our walks more pleasant as we continue to enjoy all that Autumn brings by the river. The butterflies are still lighting our patio with their lovely presence.
Soon October will be here and the flowers will fade with frost. Plants that vacation in our basement for the winter will be brought inside.
Helen Hunt Jackson
The Autumn Crocus (Colchicum) have been blooming in the garden.
Come inside with me and I'll show a few of my Autumn decorations. Please use the side door, my friends.
I don't use a lot of orange in my Autumn decorations as our walls here are crimson. I don't mind this wreath on this door on the inside because the orange is softened by the white door.
I put away my Old Britain Castle dishes and bring out Friendly Village for Autumn. The cut glass piece belonged to my Mama and always stayed on her buffet. I filled it with dried fruit and a battery operated candle. It has a timer and comes on when it gets dark, which is by 7:30 these days.
This arrangement is in the living room on the coffee table. It is also a battery operated candle.
Though not exactly Autumn florals, I have lilies from Lidl ($2.99) on the dining table. Grayden buys these for me and we enjoy them so much when there are no blossoms from the garden.
I collect salt and pepper shakers and bring out the owls in Autumn. We also enjoy real candles.
In the Florida Room on the sewing machine I placed some of my Jim Shore pieces.
I've had this Autumn floral arrangement forever as most of my decor fits that category!
Another battery operated candle that I placed a wreath around.
On the mantle in the Florida Room I just placed a Autumn wreath.
This has been a difficult time for all of us. I hope you are coping well. I must admit I've been feeling a bit sorry for myself. Knowing that Autumn is upon us has renewed my spirit somewhat. Take care of yourselves, my friends.💓
Martha Ellen, your home is so lovely in its autumn dress! Your fall decorations work perfectly with your crimson walls (which I love). I love that you have had most of your decor for many years as that means that they are much-loved treasures with meaning attached to each one.
ReplyDeleteI hope that autumn continues to renew you. Yes, these have been difficult days, to say the least, and I am certain that we all have had days in which we have felt sorry for ourselves. I like this verse of Scripture to remind me of the source of true joy: "In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Thank you so much for the kind comments, Cheryl. Indeed my decor has been collected over the years and it is like visiting old friends when they come out for Autumn.
DeleteI appreciate the scripture you shared with my heart today. When clouds come I need to lean on the One that strengthens me.
Well you certainly can be forgiven for that...the feeling under it. I felt more under it when I didn't have a plan. Now that I do,I feel more in control. It's that not knowing and unable to control the circumstances that makes people antsy.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is lovely. My summer flowers made it past the frost threat and now have weeks to go before another one. I do like to keep them going as long as I can. I never put out the ivy or the Easter cactus so I don't have to worry where they'll be. My sister still has that magnificent geranium that I asked her to revive. I must show that soon because it really is very happy.
I like all your autumn decor. I really must get with it before autumn is coming to a close and I haven't done a thing. Happy Autumn to you 🍂
Vee, it's so true when there are circumstances out of my control (and there are many) I feel the dark clouds covering my spirit.
DeleteI do hope to see the geranium that your sister nursed to happiness.
Thank you for your kind comments as always, my friend.
I enjoyed seeing your garden as Autumn makes itself at home. And you have decorated your home beautifully for the season. I have a tableaux on the dining table but my big collection of decorations come out in October. Enjoy this lovely time. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your kind comments, Teresa. It's a lovely time to change the scenery around here. Enjoy your afternoon!
DeleteTasteful and elegant Autumn decorations. I love your door wreath, that's something I need to work on for my door. How I wish we could have all the fun and all the glory of Autumn without the dark evenings and gloomy weather! Then again, it wouldn't be Autumn, would it? So many of your photos are worthy of being made into cards. Such a shame about your pot. I once turned a large, broken pot on it's side and made a succulent dome underneath.
ReplyDeleteWaving~~~Deb in Wildly Wuthering West Wales xoxo
Deb, I placed this wreath on the inside of this door. The birds certainly love the one on the front and so do the spiders. My summer wreath has to take a vacation in my gardening shed. After cleaning out a wasp nest and other things I couldn't identify, I was afraid to bring it indoors.
DeleteI've got a couple of pots that made a perfect little door for fairies in my garden. I must take a photo of them. A succulent dome sounds perfect as well.
Have a wonderful evening all snug in your cottage, my friend. xoxo
Thank you for the tour, what a delight it was to see your beautiful Autumn decor. A new season brings new vigour with the preparations and lifts spirits considerably, long may this last. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLoraine, Autumn has been a great change for my heart these days. Thank you for your kind comments.
DeleteHow pretty Martha Ellen, a lovely post. The background on your butterfly photo showed it to perfection. I love the shadows on the wall in your second photo, and I enjoyed Helen Hunt Jackson’s quote. Gorgeous flowers and pretty Fall displays! I feel quite Fall festive after looking at your post. Thank you my friend, and happy Autumn :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed my little Autumn post, Denise. It's been like a shot in the arm to change things around. I've always been that way---moving furniture and such. Happy Autumn to you as well, my friend.
DeleteThank you Martha Ellen, and thanks for stopping by. It gave me a chance to come back and enjoy your photos again :)
DeleteYour home looks cozy and ready for fall. I love the quote by L.M.Montgomery, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers", I so agree. Best wishes from Ontario Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote of Anne with an E! How can it be October on our doorstep already? I imagine you are seeing great foliage. Hopefully as the weather stays cooler we will as well. Thanks for stopping by, Lynn!
DeleteYour home is lovely, Martha Ellen, and I too love to have white flowers in my garden. They're the ones that show up with the tiniest bit of ambient light. I have 3 larger pots that I'll be using next year so I appreciate your tip on using discarded pots to fill them, rather than all potting soil! Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteJudy, I know you will have fun filling pots with flowers in your new garden next Spring. I hope your day is going well and you are enjoying Autumn in your lovely area. Thank you for your kind comments, my friend.
DeleteYour home looks cosy, warm and welcoming which is perfect for this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteIt is time for coziness, FB, my favorite time of year. I hope to embrace all that it offers. Thank you for your sweet comments. Happy Autumn to you!
DeleteHi Martha- autumn is coming fast isn’t it! Time to snuggle in. Too bad about the cracked pot! There is something very summery about white flowers! It’s nice to have pieces of our mother’s. I’ve inherited some blue and white porcelain pieces from my moms collection. Makes me think of her when I look at them. I like the sewing machine with Jim Shore pieces!
ReplyDeleteLiz, you'll have to share the pieces from your mother. I love having things that belonged to those that came before us. Happy Autumn, my friend.
DeleteHow lovely! I truly enjoyed my tour of your seasonal decor! It’s really special to have pieces that belonged to those before us. Yes, these are very odd times! It’s a blessing to be able to connect with friends via technology! Take care of yourself! Sending you special hugs!
ReplyDeleteNellie, I appreciate your kind words, my friend. Who would have thought we would connect this way during this time. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. Happy Autumn days to you! xo
DeleteI so enjoy the "friendly village" season when it comes. Sorry about your pot. I'm glad that this new season brought some hope and cheer to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen. Happy Autumn!
DeleteYour home is SO beautiful. I love each and every vignette and how it works with that beautiful crimson wall treatment. Oh, you must just LOVE being home in the fall!
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind, Jeanie. Thank you for visiting our Autumn decorated home. Now, I can't wait to enjoy some lovely changing leaves as beautiful as your area has!
DeleteHow pretty your home looks dressed for Autumn. Nice shot you took of the flowers on the outside brick wall with the shadows cast. I am going to try to over winter my two Mandeville's this year on the porch. The porch is jalousie but heated with a mini split when I need it. I hope they live. I noticed your plaid table cloth, I love plaid. Mom would always have plaid in the winter months as table cloths and other coverings. Crimson is beautiful on your walls. Love that color. Things are getting better, I just feel it. I enjoy being in the out doors more than inside, so it keeps my mind off of things. We take trips to mountains and get out to walk around, I look for rocks, always looking for rocks. I love them, my grand kids love painting them and my little grand daughter calls them gem stones. Back to nature is good for me these days especially. Take care and I enjoyed seeing your treasures you have decorated with. Betsy
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betsy for your lovely comments. I too, really enjoy time in nature and just being outdoors. I'm so glad we are having such a beautiful Autumn. Take care and enjoy it all, my friend.
DeleteIt was such a delight this morning to see all the Autumn treasures in your home, Martha Ellen. The glass piece that belonged to your Mom is so pretty with the white candle and orange pumpkin. Love those owl salt and pepper shakers too. Candles always seem to fill our home with a bit of glow and comfort, and Yankee candles are some of the best. The orange butterfly is beautiful, Martha Ellen, and it looks like it could be a post card. ; )
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these wonderful Autumn days, dear friend.
~Sheri
Thank you so much, Sheri. The monarch butterflies have been so prolific this year. They are gone now and I haven't seen one for a while. Our weather has been so lovely this Autumn. I hope you are enjoying a restful, peaceful, Autumn, my friend.
DeleteYour fall decor is lovely. Such a lovely time of year. Loving the pretty butterflies.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Thank you for stopping by, Linda. Enjoy this lovely time of year.
DeleteBeautiful post, Martha! I love autumn, too, and your place looks so lovely. I really like white flowers in the garden, too, and really appreciate your tip about taking up some space in a large pot with those leftover smaller pots from the nursery. Also, I've become a huge fan of battery-operated candles because I can have them going in other parts of the house and not worry about them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean for stopping by. Candles add another layer of cozy to the chilly days ahead of us. I only burn a candle in a room we will occupy and leave the battery operated ones in other areas. Happy afternoon to you, my friend.
DeleteI love your photos and all the pretty decorations. That very first one, of the butterfly, is a keeper. Best time of year!
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Amalia, I was thrilled that the Monarch butterfly stopped by for a visit. Thank you as well, my friend. xo
DeleteI do like the Autumn décor in your home, it looks so lovely.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is a wonderful season, I hope you can enjoy it safely.
Eddie and I are going for walks keeping social distancing in mind, most others are too, although many friends have not found the same.
Stay safe and well.
All the best Jan