Fall Dining Room Tour

Don't you just love fall! I do. Here in the deep south it seems like our summers last forever! The cooler temperatures are such a respite from the heat and I just love all of the colors! Though we have not seen much... yet. But the cooler temps have arrived! And that gets me into the mood of fall decorating. 

New Fall Decor Items

My fall decor items have been around for years and I thought it would be nice to pick up a few "newer" items to spruce things up. 

Using Salt & Pepper Shakers for Seasonal Decor

I love Salt & Pepper Shakers and think that they are wonderful to use as a "pop" of seasonal decor anywhere in the house. I rarely get anything expensive. I want to be able to use them for anything, including a craft. And if it breaks, that's okay. This year, I found 3 sets that I just had to purchase. And one set was from the Dollar Tree! Yes, costing only a $1! 

Owl Salt & Pepper Set From the Dollar Tree

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Turkey Salt & Pepper Set From Ross.
Salt & Pepper Shakers and think that they are wonderful to use as a "pop" of seasonal decor anywhere in the house.

I did use 2 salt & pepper sets to nestle in the centerpiece of my dining table. Turned out lovely amongst all the faux guards and fall silk foliage. I found them both at Ross and they were only about $3.99. Very inexpensive and can be used year after year.

Mr. & Mrs. Owl Salt & Pepper Set From Ross

I love these pasta bowls that I picked up at Tuesday Morning. I am using them with bone colored stoneware and they look so good! I only purchased 6. 2 Turkey, 2 Stag & 2 Pheasant. I only have a 6 place setting of the bone colored stoneware and the bowls, which are shallow, will complement the stoneware nicely. 

Turkey Pasta Bowl From Tuesday Morning

Pasta Bowl From Tuesday Morning w/Stag Image Transfer

Pasta Bowl From Tuesday Morning w/Pheasant Image Transfer 

Don't you just love the images & trim on this transferware? I wish I had storage space for a full set, but you know what, the 6 pasta bowls will do fine. They are shallow and could "do" as a plate and can be used not only for pasta, but for salads, desserts, soups and stews. I will look forward to using them every year! 

Love This Dark Brown Pattern

Bottom Stamp of the Pasta Bowls

I thought I would include the stamp on the bottom of the bowls just in case you might want some for yourself. It will make it easier for you to find.

I also purchased a couple of table runners, some placemats and dish towels to use as napkins. On Insta and Pinterest I have noticed that on several table setting posts where people are using dish towels for napkins and just love the idea. I love an ample sized napkin. When I make napkins try to make them at least 20"x20", larger if I have enough material. If you would like to see those, and how I have them arranged with my "old" fall decor, click on the link below to the Fall Dining Room Tour video.

Video of My Fall Dining Room Tour

Fall Dining Room Tour
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Vintage Fall Decor is Okay!

I love watching YouTube videos on decor, scouring Pinterest for the latest ideas... But there is nothing wrong with using the same decor year after year, as you will see in the following photos. I love these items and have some memories tied up in them. And.... you save money using what you already have. 😊

Dollar Tree Pumpkin From Several Years Ago

Remember the Dollar Tree Pumpkins from several years ago? They were all the rage. It seemed like everyone in bloggerville, Facebook, etc were buying them up and posting about it. I went out and bought a few myself, still have them and use them in my fall decor. 

Faux Gourds that I Have Collected Over the Years.
They make great fillers and give a fabulous pop of color.

You can never go wrong with colorful gourds. Faux or organic. The advantage of using faux is that you can use them over and over, which is what I have done. I found mine at different places, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Ross, TJMaxx, Marshall's, Walmart, etc. and always marked down. I pick them up late season or after season on clearance. They make great fillers and give a fabulous pop of color throughout the home. Display them in a jar or bowl and you are good to go!

My "white" display

 And then there is white! It is still really popular. I acquired a few pieces when "white" first became a "rage" for fall decor. And I still use them in my displays. The white really brightens up this dark corner display. 

Silk Flower Arrangement I Have Had For Years

 Silk Flower arrangements are always nice. I will box this one up and will use it again next year. 

Collection of Thanksgiving Decor I Have Collected From the Early '90s to This Year

The Pilgrims & Mr. Tom have been with me since the early to mid '90s. I am not sure how much longer Mr. Tom will be with us as he had really gotten old, faded, etc. But as long as he is around, we will continue to use him.

The Price Tags Are Still On Mr. & Mrs. Pilgrim

And I still have the price tags on Mr. & Mrs. Pilgrim. I cannot remember where I got them. It seems like it was TJMaxx or Marshall's when they were in the old location on highway 31. 

I hope that you enjoyed this post. To see the whole fall dining room tour be sure to click on the YouTube video link below:

Fall Dining Room Tour

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The fall season is one of those special blessings from God and one of those...

...Little Things in Life

Hugs,

Missy

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!