Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fits and Starts....

My fall decorating is happening in tiny bits of time here and there........still need the boxes (I've asked for help getting) down from the attic. Number 2 son is coming home this weekend and I'll get him to help me; he's always good for helping Mom! It's his birthday coming up; he'll be 20!! and then two days later, my daughter turns 18!! How did this happen!?! Well, anyway there will be plenty of celebrating going on here for the next week to ten days. If that's not a challenge to a diet, I don't know what is!!!

I thought I'd show you the fall arrangement I made with some fall foliage I bought last year at
HL at 90% off...gotta love that. I think it turned out lovely for about a ten minute stint of sticking stems in my Verona Olive Jar.......of course, a Southern Living at HOME product! Here she is. I have her in my foyer to greet my guests......

20 comments:

Stacey said...

Beautiful and a wonderful way to greet guests. :)

Lisa said...

Your arrangement is beautiful! I think you've found the perfect home for it.:)

Anonymous said...

thats lovely.thanks again for popping by...ann

Love the Decor! said...

Very pretty!!
Happy celebrating with your family!!

April said...

Wow, Suzanne...that is one gorgeous arrangement!

Domestic Designer said...

Just beautiful!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

So pretty Suzanne. I love that pot too!

XOXO
jen

Melissa Miller said...

Suzanne your Fall arrangement is stunning! Love the gorgeous colors and the size too!

You can keep on doing do it my friend! You're doing wonderful as well! It does seem to get harder as the weight loss slows down though. Sigh....:)

~Happy Fall! ~Melissa ;)

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

She is lovely! What a way to greet your guests. ;) Have fun with the kiddos!!!

Kathy said...

It's gorgeous, Suzanne...makes me think I should have done some decorating for Fall myself! Love your beautiful leaf arrangement. Have a perfectly wonderful weekend, my friend...Kathy

Anonymous said...

Pretty pretty! i know what you mean about passing time. My kids are almost grown and I just dont know when it happened~

Rue said...

Hi Suzanne :)

It looks like you've spent hours on it! Beautiful job :)

We just got done dragging all the Halloween stuff out of the basement even though the house is a construction zone. Gosh darn it, I'm having holidays in this house no matter what! Besides, dust is Halloween-y right?? LOL

xoxo,
rue

Elle Bee said...

That is a lovely arrangement! I have a hard time arranging things in vases. They're always lopsided. But this is gorgeous. Your staircase looks pretty too. And I can only see a bit of it, but I think I really like that mirror to the right.
Elle

edie said...

OH it is beautiful! Hope you have a lovely time with the kids! And don't ya love those sons who are willing helpers? I've got one too, such a blessing.
Hugs,
edie

Lois Christensen said...

Beautiful!! Enjoy your visit with your son and celebrating his birthday as well as your daughters!

Southern Lady said...

What a gorgeous arrangement, Suzanne ... I love the rich autumn colors and the vase is perfect for it. I'll look forward to seeing the rest of your decorating when you get it done.

Best wishes to your son and daughter for the best birthday celebrations ever!

Richella Parham said...

What a wonderful greeting! Absolutely stunning!

A Hobby Lobby has opened up just about 45 minutes away from me. I need to make a trip over there, don't I?

Miss Janice said...

Love the way you arranged the floral...and the foyer table.

Darlene said...

Your arrangement looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Have fun decorating!

Anonymous said...

Your arrangement is really, really beautiful, so rich and warm looking. I especially love the yummy reds offset by the blue and white china... makes it really pop!

Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault