more fall on the mantel.

the fall porch.

I just want to say that I love having a house with a porch. Remember this post from last year where I was lamenting the fact that our little apartment didn't have a porch and those with porches shouldn't take it for granted??? Well I just want y'all to know that I DON'T take it for granted.

I am so happy to have a porch.

dear hobby lobby,

It is August. Early August.

So why...oh why...do you insist on tempting me with your fall decor goodness?
It's hard enough being in a new house and wanting to buy EVERYTHING IN SIGHT to decorate with...and I'm doing really good with the "not buying anything we don't need" thing...
but then I see these pumpkins...
and I smell the spicy candles...
and I get sucked in...I can barely resist!!!
I almost bought THIS and carried it out with me.
No! It's August! I can't buy autumn stuff until at LEAST end of September!
Come on!!

totally inspiring: fall decor

The Inspired Room has done it again... I'm in love with these fall-themed pictures. Can't we have a house NOW?!?!

oh hello there...

Speaking of focusing on one holiday at a time, I am super intrigued by these fall accessories from West Elm. Soooo warm & cozy :)

these wood-framed lanterns are so simple and look great as a set... although wood frame? fire? probably not smart.

how cute are these acorn boxes? they'd look great on my leaning bookshelfs!

oh how i wish i had a huge dining room table to display this candelabra on! think how cute that would be with christmas-y stuff around it! maybe someday.

absolutely genious. i love this pinecone garland!!!

ohhhh i heart fall.

fall decor: fun and cheap!

See this apothecary jar (left) from my mom's kitchen? Well, I told her that it needs more "fall-ish" looking items in it, like pumpkins, gourds, leaves and berries. So we went to Hobby Lobby and spent probably $3 on three or four little sprays of fall foliage. We spent less than five minutes arranging them in the jar, and it came out like this (right).

SO much more fall-ish don't you think???

We also re-did the table in the entry way to look more festive (see below). I think it looks great!

uh oh...

Pottery Barn has their Fall decor up... enough said.

Enjoy the goodness :)


Fall is SO my favorite season.

fall porches

Oh, to have a porch of our own... Those of you with porches should not take this for granted! Put out a little pumpkin for me this Fall, since I can't do it myself :)



This one's a little out of place, but I'm just in love with those fall leaves changing! Why, oh why, do Texas leaves wait to change until December-January!?