August 31, 2007

Fall is in the Air

I awoke this morning to the smell of fall. The air outside is crisp and if I close my eyes, I imagine I can smell apples and pumpkins, the acrid smell of burning leaves, a roast in the oven and a cup of hot chocolate sitting on top of a stack of books that wait to be read in front of a roaring fire. Can you imagine it? I have some pictures to help you.

(Country home)

(Mary Carol Garrity of Nell Hill's fame)

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These are my favorite books for autumn inspiration.



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Thank you all for all of the wonderful tips for getting old smells out of old things. Can you guess where I will be this morning? Yes, out looking for more old smelly things! May the mojo live on.

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  1. Elle Jay BeeAugust 31, 2007 8:49 AM

    After a post like that, I'm feelin' it!! Our fall "feel" is gone (it was replaced by hot humid weather), but I can't wait for its return.
    My all-time favourite decorating book is Seasonal Home (the book on the left). I am a huge Seasons of Cannon Falls fan and this book was like a dream come true when I found it.
    I can just picture you with your feet up, sipping that cup of hot cocoa. Wish it were me!!

    Linda

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  2. Shabbee ChickAugust 31, 2007 9:34 AM

    Sigh. I'm feeling it too. All the windows in the house are open today.

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  3. JanetAugust 31, 2007 9:46 AM

    Jen,
    I am off to Vermont this weekend where the crisp air will be the harbinger of all things autumnal. There is no better place to be if you like fall.

    Janet

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  4. julie (jane's apron)August 31, 2007 10:14 AM

    Your fall place setting picture includes my dishes...still my favorite after so many years.

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  5. RosemaryAugust 31, 2007 11:09 AM

    I'm feeling Fall!!
    Love the pictures. Those books are really nice.
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Rosemary

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  6. MariannaAugust 31, 2007 11:48 AM

    Hope you had good luck this morning! I am thoroughly enjoying having the windows open today. Such a nice respite from the heat we've been having! I actually passed a house this morning that already has a pile of pumpkins on the front porch!

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  7. Kimber-LeighAugust 31, 2007 12:03 PM

    autumn is my very favorite. wish it felt like autumn in texas... :)

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  8. ChelleAugust 31, 2007 12:42 PM

    Jen your beautiful post made me fall a little more in love with fall. Autumn is my all-time favorite season of the year. I am very much looking forward the chilly, brilliant, swirling days ahead.

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  9. CottageAugust 31, 2007 12:43 PM

    My goodness...I was there with the heavenly fragrance of apples and a roast in the oven getting ready to sip some chocolate and recline by a lovely fire. What a fabulous moment it was, too.

    We are still running the AC and Broiling under the heat of the Texas sun...Thanks for the glimpse of Fall!

    Melissa

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  10. UnknownAugust 31, 2007 12:58 PM

    I have the Pumpkin Spice candles burning now, and today was even a little cooler and breezy. I have faith fall will arrive... I love the top picture the most! Want to meet me there for a coffee and cookie break?

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  11. PATAugust 31, 2007 1:07 PM

    Hi Jen...we have delightful 77 degrees(F)at just after noon! Warm temps to return sometime over the weekend. I'll take these 70's while I can, though!

    I love that mirror arrangement. I can't do it here, because of the glass door. Wish I could.

    Pat

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  12. paigeAugust 31, 2007 1:51 PM

    i especially love the country home image & nell hills- thanks for the fall inspiration
    xo

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  13. nannykimAugust 31, 2007 2:26 PM

    Well, I was just thinking the same thing even though it is 85 degrees here; we have been having a light rain and after drought and 100 degree weather it really feels as if fall is in the air ;-0. (From good ole South Carolina!! The best place for a gentle life.

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  14. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityAugust 31, 2007 6:33 PM

    Jen, I'm SO ready for fall myself. Can't wait to get all thise hot weather outa here. Love your pics!

    Rhoda

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  15. CindyAugust 31, 2007 7:28 PM

    Okay, you got me in the mood for fall but I wish the mother nature would cooperate. It's been close to 100 degrees for the last 3 days! I loved all those photos!

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  16. KLKinFLAAugust 31, 2007 7:52 PM

    Great photos! Could you please send some of that "crisp" our way?

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  17. Kim -today's creative blogAugust 31, 2007 9:55 PM

    Ok Jen, you are the queen of finding the best inspriational decor photos. Find me a Thanksgiving table......one I could copy. :)

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  18. Kathleen GraceAugust 31, 2007 11:35 PM

    Mmmmm, last week I just couldn't face autumn yet,this week, I am starting to warm up to the idea, lovely post! Makes me want to start my fall decorating! Have a great weekend!

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  19. LivingTheLifeSeptember 01, 2007 12:39 AM

    Awwww....I love this post...wish I were attending one of these wonderful events pictured...Fall...isn't it grand???
    I love the fall door hanging with the mirror...I'm going to have to be on the look out for an awesome mirror like that...the cardinals will love that...to preen themselves in front of it.

    blessings...
    "T"

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  20. Manuela@A Cultivated NestSeptember 01, 2007 10:16 AM

    I wish I'd feel it LOL! Loved your pictures - that black door with the black mirror is wonderful inspriation. I'm ready and waiting for fall!

    Manuela

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  21. CGSeptember 01, 2007 10:52 AM

    This morning(Sat.) feels like a fall day for us. I know it's not here for good yet but just a tease. It has been so hot here that I'm looking forward to the cool days.

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  22. UnknownSeptember 01, 2007 2:38 PM

    I am so ready for fall, I just love it! Thanks for sharing the pics. I really like that door with the mirror/floral piece hanging on it, very unique!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 01, 2007 3:26 PM

    Oh how I am hoping for some fall to find its' way all the way down here... but I think that will take a while! So I hope YOU get to have fall arrive at your door soon! Lovely pictures, as always Jen!
    xo,
    Kim

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  24. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 01, 2007 5:35 PM

    I love fall! It is my fav time of the year...that and spring,,,and summer - well winter too :-). Every season is filled with something to love. I am looking forward to fireplaces, cocoa and snuggling under quilted lap throws!
    Penny

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  25. Only a Paper MoonSeptember 01, 2007 9:09 PM

    I know just what your talking about!! This morning, after reading posts from all over the country, seemed to be beautiful everywhere!! Great entrance into September I must say, and I am hoping that the fall weather will stay a while!!

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  26. SandraSeptember 01, 2007 11:53 PM

    Hi, I just stumbled onto your blog and loved the beautiful autum pictures. It is still a bit warm here, in the high 80's and low 90's. However, your pictures made me long for the time that I can change my summer fragrance out for a yummy fall scent.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 02, 2007 12:43 AM

    I love Autumn too, although Spring has just started here! Those books look great. I might look some of them up.

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  28. UnknownSeptember 02, 2007 6:04 AM

    OH Jen! You have gotten my heart skipping seeing those lovely photos! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  29. Mrs. PreschoolSeptember 02, 2007 6:22 PM

    I'm so excited to start decorating for fall. I can't wait for the pumpins and Indian corn. And I love having apple cider.

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  30. TrudiSeptember 02, 2007 10:23 PM

    Your photos are great. I am looking forward to the warmth of fall, and yet the cool air. Does that make sense? I love the start of the season. It still seems very summer like here, but it will so be coming.

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  31. LizzieSeptember 03, 2007 9:48 AM

    Oh! I don't have any books on autumn decorating, and its my second favorite time of the year (Christmas is first!). I am going to check out the books you shared- thank you!

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  32. Elle Jay BeeSeptember 03, 2007 10:45 AM

    Hi Jen,
    I wanted to email you re: the catalogues, but I can't seem to find your email address. Can you send me it so we can start "trading"??
    Thanks,
    Linda
    linda@restyledhome.ca

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  33. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalitySeptember 03, 2007 11:21 AM

    Hi, Jen, thanks for the note! Yes, I did go back to work fulltime about a month ago. You can read all about it in the August post, Working Girl. I'll do another update on it too. I'm really enjoying it a lot, even if it is in an office.

    Rhoda

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 03, 2007 11:29 AM

    Oh yes, I am definitely starting to feel it especially in the now cooler mornings that we are having. Thanks for the inspirational pictures and take care.
    Salina

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  35. The GlitterFairy...September 03, 2007 12:27 PM

    Hey, Jen, I'm feelin' it, too. Today was just a 20 out of 10, clear, crisp and just darned gorgeous. It has warmed up now so it feels a bit like summer again, but fall is definitely on the way around here. Thanks for the nice pics.
    Laurie

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 03, 2007 4:45 PM

    Jen, I LOVE the fall-inspired pictures. The one of the table is so great - I was just looking through that Country Home magazine today. It is hot here right now and I wish I could say I have the windows open. I love the imagery of the pot roast, apples, pumpkins, hot chocolate, and a roaring fire - sounds dreamy!! Thank you.

    allie
    www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

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  37. Debra from BungalowSeptember 03, 2007 5:19 PM

    I love just about everything about fall! Thanks for the lovely inspiration post..... I really like the mirrored door decoration. I think I've seen something similar before. Very nice!

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  38. Simply Me ArtSeptember 03, 2007 9:34 PM

    Beautiful Pictures and Im so Wishing the Fall would hurry and get here. Jamie

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 03, 2007 9:41 PM

    Hi Jen, by the way, I tagged you for the name game. Come on over and check it out.

    allie
    www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

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  40. TrudiSeptember 03, 2007 10:05 PM

    Thanks for stopping by. Sorry to hear your log in problems with my blog. Somethimes, I can't quite figure out why something happens with computers.

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  41. P.September 04, 2007 2:49 AM

    Beautiful pictures. I feel so well just for looking at them.

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  42. Britt- Sparkled Vintage CharmSeptember 04, 2007 4:56 AM

    ooh! I love those pics. very pretty!

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  43. Sadie OliveSeptember 04, 2007 11:35 AM

    I love the pictures, they do definitely invoke the "mood". Now if only the weather would cooperate!

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 04, 2007 1:40 PM

    Here in southern Calif. Fall is no place to be seen, except in displays for halloween!! Beautiful inspirations!

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  45. JulieSeptember 04, 2007 1:51 PM

    Those photos are like food to the soul! They each say family, laughter and fun to me.

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  46. Suburban prepSeptember 04, 2007 4:21 PM

    at the moment the Chicago area is under a reather warm spell. But, I know that Fall will be here soon. It is usually my favorite time of year despite allergies.

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