A Minimalist I Am Not

I really, really meant to keep fall decorations low key this year, fewer, more neutral, yada, yada. Did I? No! I keep bringing items up from the basement, and am constantly re-arranging them, and if that weren't enough, I've been buying more! Now, I'm thinking, I'm going to pull everything off the shelves, tables, etc., and try again, to use fewer items!! The sign above is from Hobby Lobby with 40% off coupon, around $11.00.

I found this wreath at GW the other day for $4.54 less 25%. For the price, I thought it looked good. I made a new ribbon for it and switched out what I had on the front door to this one.

A Good Will pear and dish

I simply liked the colors, and the way these 2 items looked together.

Canvas I painted, "gather" and of course a pumpkin. I covered the inside of this crate with chicken wire pattern wallpaper, 2 nice picks from Hobby Lobby, and Dollar Tree pumpkins. The pedestal holding the green pumpkin is 2 candle holders glued together.

I found this aqua and gold frame at GW also. It's very heavy, and I switched the picture of the chicken on the blue chair to this frame. Actually, the "picture" is vinyl, like some kind of wall covering. I really like it in this frame.

I couldn't believe I found this baby calf for my "Daisy".

Hope you have a great week and enjoy the fall season. Have you done your decorating?

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