Fall Decorations

I've been stung by the fall decorating bug. It's getting cool at night and it brings out the domestic side and the decorating desires. I know there are some that think it's too early and they're probably right. I fought the urge to the best of my ability. I'm weak. What can I say?

The pictures aren't the best quality since they are from my cel phone. I'm having computer/camera issues at the moment so for now this is the best I can do.

The kitchen island. I love it.

This would be the stairway to the basement

The kitchen table

This is my favorite time of year. I have such fun decorating and trying to find that one piece that just works with what I'm trying to do. Not sure if my efforts are always appreciated, but I try.

Candle Collection and Questions

I finally found what I was looking for to fill up the back corner of my bedroom. I popped in to Plants and Pots yesterday on way to work and found these adorable metal candle holders. I thought I would have wanted them taller, but now that I see them in my room they are better than I thought they'd be.

Now my question is this? Which candle combo do you like best?
Combo #1 -


Combo #2 -

I'm really not sure which is better? I have red accents in my room that you don't see in these pics, so the red isn't way out there.

Another questions - There is a smaller one at the store for $6.95, so you think I should go and buy it to make a trio?

I'm rather pleased with my find. It cost me less than $50.00 and now my room is completely finished. One small step..... you know the rest

You Do Know We Live In The Suburbs?

I've made an effort to 'countrify' my front step this year. I'm very much in the way of wanting to be in the country and since that isn't happening at the moment I thought I could bring a bit of the country to me.

I have a funny about the front step from Lily. She is such a quick witted kid and makes me laugh quite often. I'm arranging things on the step and think it's coming along okay. There is also a wooden picket fence in the front of the yard that you can't see in this pic. Lily comes outside to check on my progress and the conversation goes something like this:

Lily- You do know we live in the suburbs, right?
Me- Yes
Lily- Well, it looks very much like the country with this display and the wooden fence along with your front door.
Me- That is the point
Lily-Well, it looks kinda funny this country look and a Camry sitting in the driveway
Me- Ya think? (Insert as much sarcasm as you'd like)
Lily- Maybe you should go all the way and buy yourself an old beater truck and it would be even more country!

The little snot-box although I was laughing my rear off, she has a point. Oh, how I would love to have a little truck. Wouldn't that just about send her around the bend! She probably would like it and not to mention girls and truck = hot!

I need to get myself a little pumpkin and then I think I'll be finished. I just love Autumn and all the colours on display.