Sunday, September 4, 2011

~ More Decorating Pics! ~

I hope everyone is enjoying their last long weekend of summer...we are doing stuff around the house here...had hurricane Irene blow through last weekend and lost power for 24 hours...I feel so fortunate to have only been without electricity for a day when there are folks all around us that have been without it for an entire week!...we also lost a native tree in our backyard that hubs needs to rent a chainsaw for...other than that, we were very very lucky!

I have made more progress with my Autumn decorating and wanted to share some more pics with you...first there is this beautiful basket that was custom made for me by Pam ...I told her what I was looking for and gave her some dimensions and voila!...I love it!...I've filled it with the Artificial Fall Boxwood that I sell in my shoppe...the cute little doll I got a couple of years ago, it was made by Lori ...and the sweet little Small Pumpkin Square is American made Redware and available in my shoppe!
I think it finishes off the display nicely:
Here's a full view of the cabinet, it's a favorite piece of furniture made a couple of years ago by hubs!
Now these next things are also new...arriving just yesterday, by way of the Royal Mail, is the cute folky pumpkin head doll you see on the right, made by my dear friend Karen in the UK...the sweet pumpkin lady doll on the left was made for me by Jenn ...I think they look cute together!...the little pumpkins in the foreground are from the set of 24 Assorted Little Pumpkins I sell in my shoppe:
Here's a full view of the foyer table:
In that same Royal Mail box was the prairie doll you see there on the right, also made by Karen and another of Jenn's pumpkin lady dolls on the left...the iron Tall Ring CandleHolder is available in my shoppe!
Here's a full view of my primitive stepback cupboard...hubs dislikes this piece, he says it belongs outdoors, but I don't care, what does he know! LOL...the folky doll hanging on the left door was made by Jackie!
This pumpkin here is a very special pumpkin...it was also inside the Royal Mail box but it was something I was not expecting!...it was a gift, handmade with love, from my dear friend Karen!...thank you again Karen!
The little chippy white table by the front door looks basically the same as last year with the addition of another one of Jenn's pumpkin lady dolls!
This is my view from the sofa...the black cabinet houses our tv and all that stuff...over in the make-do chair, which was made by Pat of Olde Bittersweet Farm, I've got a pumpkin pillow that I've had for a couple of years, it made by Barbara of Turkey Hollow, and the kitty hanging on the peg rail, I've had for a few years now, and it was made by Dawn ...the hooked pumpkin mat you see there on the coffee table is new and it was made by Pat of Ginger Creek Primitives:
Speaking of the coffee table...I had added one more little pillow to my bowl display...the pillow was made by Barbara of Turkey Hollow...and if you like the bowl, I still have a few left in my shoppe, it's the Large Rustic Chopping Bowl...I also have the Pumpkin Spice Wax Bars currently available!
On the left side of the fireplace hearth sits an olde ladderback chair which is usually where my group of favorite dolls sits but for Autumn I have kept the largest doll, which is from Arnetts, and have a Salem pumpkin along with a pinkeep that I made from a Stacy Nash pattern.
Well that's what I've been up to!...I've also loaded all my pics up on Picture Trail if you prefer viewing them there...I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday tomorrow and a fantastic week!

24 comments:

basketsnprims said...

Hi, Janet ~ more fabulous decorating. I love the use of drieds in the basket and I'm so glad that you like it. It is so great that you give the names and links to all the artists. Jen's pumpkin people are awesome, I love them all and Karen sent you some wonderful treasures. such talent.
Enjoy your labor day.
pam

HomeSpunPrims said...

Janet,
I always enjoy seeing your displays. Everything looks just wonderful! You do such a nice job putting all your goodies together. Hugs, Lori

Penny said...

Beautiful job with your fall decorating.... everything looks wonderful! Love all your dolls and the new treasures from Karen.

Thanks for sharing these photos of your home with us. Have a good Labor Day!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Prim decorating!! I too own a few of Jenn's creations!
patti

Ronda said...

Janet..

Everything looks so wonderful!!..your decorating is awesome!!

Blessings,
~Ronda

annie said...

I love your pictures! Always enjoy seeing more! I'm thankful you survived the hurricane as well as you did! Hope you have a great week!

Anonymous said...

Everything looks so beautiful. I enjoyed your pictures, you do an amazing job.

LibbiesHome said...

Holy crow! I LOVE it all! Every display looks so perfect for Fall. The pumpkin lady dolls are wonderful.
I wish I lived closer - I NEED to visit your shop. :)

BumbleBeeLane said...

Love all your prim fall touches! Jen's work is beautiful.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Green Creek Primitives said...

Hi Janet, Love your fall decorating. I think my favorites are the pumpkin folk and all the pumpkins, really nice displays. Take care, Vicky

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Janet
Well Girl you gave me some inspiration~ Beautiful disaplays~ Love the white's~Oh, and you have purchased some real goodies from blogland~ you have wonderful taste!!!
enjoy your day~ off to check out your pic trail~
smiles
Teresa

ctlogcabin said...

Janet .... Everything looks Wonderful and you have the "Best Stuff" by the Best Artists ... Jenn, Pam, Barbara, Lori, Karen and all the rest such quailty hand-mades real Treasures !! I have had lots going on can't believe I dont have any Fall out yet just my real PuPmkins. I need to get going but we are packing up to hit the road, so it may have to wait till I get back.
Hugs ~~ Connie xox

Sheila said...

Hi Janet~
lovely displays throughout your home. TFS such inspiring photos with us. Makes want to get everything out and decorate my home now.
Love the pumpkin dolls!
Blessings,
Sheila

Karen ~ Life In A Primitive English Cottage said...

You are very welcome to the gift, that's what friends are for!

I know I say it often, but your pics are always so inspirational, I absolutely love your basket from Pam and your handmades, from such a wide range of talented prim artists, are always displayed to prim perfection!

•♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦• said...

Oh WOW! Everything looks so beautiful!!! Love all the special touches in your home! You decorate/place things perfectly, girl! AWESOME, job!!!! ♥

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Hi Janet, As always amazing displays. Love how you put your collections together.I am green of envy, LOL... I think that you have the most amazing doll collection in the blogland. Wonderful!

Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn Tavoletti said...

Hi Janet!!

Thanks for posting the pumpkin girls and all your kind words. I just sold the last pumpkin lady and got another order because of it!

I'm getting back in the swing of things and finally getting back to blogging, which I missed so much this summer. It's like catching up with old friends.

I know I say this all the time but you have such a talent for decorating and displaying things in just the right places. It's so inspiring. I haven't even started yet!!

Thanks always for sharing your home and thanks again for the great advertising ~ your check is in the mail lol!

xo Jenn

The Country Nest said...

Nice displays, but I love your header the best. Happy Fall!

Dana~HomespunTreasures said...

Janet as always you have decorated your home perfectly you definitely have got the talent!!! I absolutely LOVE all of your pumpkin dolls from Jenn,I'm going to checkout her website I would really love to have one.

Blessings,
Dana

Beehive Needleworks said...

It is always such a joy to pursue your lovely vignettes. Your goodies are are wonderful! Thank you kindly for sharing your cozy home.

Warmly,
Judy

Picket said...

Hey girl...love all the treasures...I could sure go shopping at your place! lol Hope you are having a great week....thanks so much for coming by sweetie....Picket

Primsue said...

All of your Fall decor is fabulous! Beautiful touches everywhere!

CatHerder said...

oh SO pretty! I LOVE fall decorating

My Colonial Home said...

I always enjoy coming here and seeing your gorgeous decorating...and just reading.
How beautiful. TFS.
Karen