Fall Nesting

Melissa over at the Inspired Room has inspired bloggers to do a post about "Autumn Nesting." So in an attempt to get this done I ran to the basement and pulled out my tubs of autumn decorations. I'm always amazed at how warm autumn's rich hues make a home feel. Below I decorated my "faux painted" fireplace with leaves, grapes, and pumpkins. The large book is a box that I got a couple of years ago from Hallmark Cards to hold halloween treats. When you open the box a witch cackles. The kids love it!

The little doll sitting beside the pumpkin was made by my daughter, Amber. Her name is Gertrude.
On the dining room buffet I wrapped autumn leaves around old photos of my Dad with his twin brother and an old photo of my mother.
Faux pears are placed in an iron urn near my favorite redware plate from Eldreth Pottery in Pennsylvania . The little pumpkin with the lid is for my husbands favorite treat this time of year, a mixture of dry roasted peanuts and candy corn, which tastes like a PayDay candy bar.

More leaves and a pumpkin decorate the top of this antique cabinet.
I replaced the ivy in the basket on the front door to greet visitors. Don't forget your front door; it's your first impression. I generally buy my fall decorations at the end of the season when they are on sale which makes me ahead of the game the following year.
You can link to Melissa's blog below:

Melissa at "The Inspired Room"