Tuesday, September 30, 2008

More Fall Decorating

Looking for plate hangers, decorative ones, I went to Home Goods and guess what, they were selling the turkey plates separately today! I bought one!



I placed it over the bay window with some other plates. I had to take one of the plates that stays up there all the time, down. When I find a plate hanger, of any kind, I might hang the turkey plate somewhere else in my kitchen. But for now, I will keep it here, but I think it looks lost.


Here is my sideboard in the dinning room. It is a little out of balance. I took the buffet lamps off. I have had them nearly 16 years. Decided to move them to the guest room. I could not find another set of buffet lamps that I like, then I thought, "why do I have to have a set? Why can't I use what I already have?" I have to adjust looking at it though. I think I will make some changes when I do the dinning table. Then everything will be in balance. :-D


I have not idea how old this turkey is. I remember picking him up on a clearance rack some time before DD was born. He has some parts missing. I had to re glue his nose back on. But I like him and he is cute. The tray you will find in one of my older posts. I found it at a thrift store 2.48 cents. Metal based silver plate. Stamped, but has a couple of rust spots. I may spray paint it sometime in the future.


But for now, looks great hosting the turkey and the gourds from Ross and the $$$ store. :D


One of the cloches made this weekend filled to the brim with gourds from Ross'.

A crystal biscuit jar filled with $$$ gourds. I like it and the way the color stands out.

A lamp that was my DH's mother's. It is beautiful. Missing about 5 prisms. I know where to find some. I do need to check prices though. I tucked some books underneath to give it height. Worried about then read Penny's article about decorating with books. :-) Realized I did a 'good thing'! I do need to find one more book to give it a tad more height.

This little cermic pumpkin came from the $$$ store. Pretty!

18 comments:

Darlene said...

I LOVE seeing more of your Fall decorations. I think everything looks FABULOUS!! Love that old turkey.....and love those books under that lamp...matter of fact LOVE the lamp. Did I say LOVE enough times in this comment?!?!

Deb said...

Hi Melissa, love that turkey plate I don't think it looks out of place at all. I love your buffet too all the decorations are nice and that big turkey is very pretty. deb

Marie said...

Thanks for coming by my blog yesterday (via Kimba)! I scrolled down and saw your cloche looks almost exactly like mine! How fun so many bloggers joined in and made their own. If I had anymore room I'd make a million more. I love your blog and I'll be back!

Nancy Rosalina said...

I love your fall decor, but I am really loving that blue plate display!!! Great Job!!! Nancy

Anonymous said...

Very pretty..I love the biscuit jar!

Unknown said...

Hi Melissa,
LOve the turkey with the pumpkins and gourds! I never get tired of seeing all the fall decor...can't wait to see what all I'll see on blogs at Christmas!

Hope you are having a great day,
Diane

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

I love it all!

Sue said...

LOVE the turkey plate and the entire grouping of plates above the bay window! I love Home Goods! Your sideboard looks wonderful. You have done a great job decorating.

Angie said...

Love the new fallish look to your blog! Enjoyed seeing all your pretty decorations. My absolute favorite is the plate holder and plates above the window - looks great!

Rue said...

Hi Melissa :)

Everything looks beautiful! That turkey is too cute :)

rue

Shannon said...

I think all your fall decorations look great! And your buffett looks balanced to me! I like to decorate assymetrically though. I love that crystal lamp!

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

I L O V E HomeGoods! It is hard to get me out of that store! LOL! I love your Fall decor and the plates on the wall in the wire basket is fabulous! Hugs, Maryjane

Karla Cook @ Roads to Everywhere said...

What pretty fall decor!

I found plate hangers at the Dollar Tree. You might check there if you have one in your area.

nikkicrumpet said...

Love the wonderful touches scattered throughout your home...I adore that turkey! And the football story was too funny!

Ann said...

That little turkey is a cutie and a little whimsical.

Kelli said...

I love the turkey plate and it looks perfect where you have it!
~Kelli

Anonymous said...

Love fall decorations, Missy. I really like the little girl painting you have above your sideboard.

Thanks for the kind words on my grousey quilt block. I had loads of fun working on it... :)

Have a blessed weekend.

Anonymous said...

Wow Missy!!! A fellow smocker!!! I love smocking and heirloom sewing. You and your mother did a fabulous job on the dress. And the photograph on stretched canvas turned out just so beautifully. A question - can one use any digital photo file to have it printed on stretched canvas? I am thinking to do something like that for some picture files I have...