ic Kathe With an E: All The Leaves Are Brown

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

All The Leaves Are Brown

And the skies are gray...
(ear worm!  ear worm!)
Here is what we woke to this fine fall morning:
 And here is the view from my office at work:
This not a black and white photo.  It is just that gray and dreary here today. 
Winter, my friends, is here.

Which means, we really didn't have a fall here in the Colorado Rocky Mountain area.

  It may not be fall outside but, by golly, it can be fall inside right??

Heck yeah!

The Halloween decor has been packed away and the house looks like an autumn tree exploded in it LOL!
Fall Decor
This is the front entry table with some of the ceramic pumpkins I have collected over the past few years, bought on sale and on clearance.
I love the Happy Harvest plate that is new this year from Hobby Lobby (50% off of course). It's kind of an homage to Mr. B's roots of growing up on a farm.
Fall Decor
Fall Decor
The stairway is decorated with garland from the Dollar Tree and wisps of fall toned faux grass I tied up with twine and hot glued some leaves onto. 

Of course, I had to do up a fall tablescape too!
Fall Tablescape
The tablecloth is a recent find from Burlington Coat Factory.  I had totally forgotten that BCF has awesome home goods in addition to clothes! The colors are just perfect for fall! And that paisley pattern <swoon> that just sealed the deal there!

I layered a gold charger with $1.00 "as is" over sized plates from Ikea and then my go to red salad plates.  The green napkins (.25 each from Goodwill) are tied with a piece of twine and topped with a faux leaf.  The flatware was purchased with a gift card received by joining the Cost Plus World Market Explorer club. 

The centerpiece is more fall garland wrapped around a vase filled with leaves and a candle (that is actually raised by a shot glass in the vase LOL). I "borrowed" the rustic candlesticks from the entry table, wrapped with some berry garland and topped with rust colored candles I have had forever. 
Fall Table Decor

Fall Decor

Fall Table Setting

Decorating for Fall
And of course, I can't do the table and not do the buffet!
Fall Buffet Decor

Fall Decor
The Green mercury glass candle goblets were another find at Burlington Coat Factory at only $4.99 each! They can be used for other seasons/ holidays too so I think they were a must have (am I justifying well here?)! And Mr. Pheasant (or grouse as Mr. B refers to him) once again has a starring role, front and center.
Decorating for Fall
The large amber plate is from a box lot I won at an auction we attended last spring.
Fall Decor
Fall
Max even let me dress up the table that covers his hiding place
Decorating for Fall

Decorating for Fall
With only 22 days until Thanksgiving and 53 days until Christmas I am happy to have a bit of fall around me, even if it is blowing snow and only 27 degrees outside right now!

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68 comments:

  1. Love your decorations! The table looks great. I must remember Burlington Coat Factory and take a look at good decor items.

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  2. Hi Kathe. Everything looks so pretty and inviting and fallish! I really like your idea of the grass bunches and leaves on the staircase. I agree with you - don't look out the window and you'll never know that winter has arrived. ;o) Take care.

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  3. Love the gorgeous look of autumn you've created! Beautiful. :-)

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  4. Way to go, Kathe! You definitely have "fall" indoors...even if Mother Nature says otherwise outdoors. lol

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  5. Yikes snow! We haven't had any yet and I am hoping it stays away awhile longer. Gotta get in a bit more autumn first... Love fall decor!!

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  6. We had snow Sat, and today it was 60! Crazy weather. I am NOT ready for winter yet!
    Your decor is lovely , very inviting!
    Pretty table. Love that tablecloth. I always forget to check the home section there too. None close by, but I could manage a trip on the way home from CTS! :)

    Great colors, Kathe, very cozy and warm.

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  7. I had to do a double take on the grass swags on the stairs. Really nice! ~ Maureen

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  8. Beautiful Fall dis[play and y our table is really pretty. Beautiful colors!...Christine

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  9. Hi Kathe! When the last snow melted, I thought that might be the end of it for awhile. Now, it's becoming a Wednesday tradition!

    Your tablecloth is gorgeous!I've been to BCF twice in the last few weeks and never saw the treasures you found. I was a little distracted by their Christmas decorations! All your vignettes are warm and cozy looking and fall is definitely alive and well in your home!

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  10. Gasp!!! Sigh!!! That is Mahhhhvelous! U need a show.! A TV show, this is reminiscent of Sandra Lee and semi homemade with those table scapes! And then u put that song in the beginning now it will be in my head all day LOL. Kalifornia! LOL

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  11. I LOVE this! I would love if you would share this at the Crazy Cute link party happening at Between U & Me right now! I've got a totally awesome giveaway this week, too!
    OOH! AND, I'm your newest follower! ;)
    www.betweenuandme.com

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  12. Very cute post and photos.

    Special thanks for the Mamas & Papa's song lyrics!

    BIG SMILES!

    Thanks for sharing :D

    Visiting from Crazy Cute Thur Linky Party today,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  13. So pretty! I just love fall and you do it up right. Lovely table. Hope the snow is going away.

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  14. I love how you put your bountiful harvest on the tiered plate stand. That would have solved my height dilemma last night when I was rearranging. It works, but I will have to keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Nice Post! Thanks for sharing JoAnn

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  16. Everything looks just beautiful Kathe! Gorgeous explosions of Autumn bounty! I hope you come back and link this up to this Saturdays monthly "Thrifty Tablescape" party because your table is lovley and thrifty!
    Thank you for sharing this with all of us at
    TTF and have a great weekend!

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  17. A beautiful tablescape and lots of autumn bounty on the tier stand. Everything is great, thank you for sharing. I love your post's name, I keep on singing the sog...all the leaves are broen and sky is red...Mamma's and Pappa's! Hugs, FABBY

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  18. Thank you for posting your inside Autumn! Here in CT it is also winter. Old man winter came in hard last weekend and crush the state. We had 4 days without power and some here still don't have it. I felt like we missed out on Fall so I lit my pumpkin spice candles.

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  19. when we lived in denver
    i always thought there were only two seasons:
    summer and winter
    and either could happen at any time of the year!

    but your fall decor
    looks truly festive and lovely

    thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  20. Love the decor. Glad we aren't having that kind of snow yet!! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  21. Can't beleive the snow you've got! Over here in the UK most of the leaves haven't even fallen yet. Your table decorations are amazing. I found your blog through the Wednesday blog hop and i'm following!
    http:\\elizabethbaxter.blogspot.com

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  22. Hi Kathe, Your home looks warm and cozy, I like all of your fall decorations. I especially like the tall candle. Kathi with an i

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  23. I love it all. Fall is my favorite season. We had snow here last weekend. It was 80 degrees a couple of weeks ago. Crazy weather. It is more fall like here now.

    Ruth

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  24. i'm loving the tiered display on the buffet. a great way to get more autumn on display but not take up space. gonna have to remember this!

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  25. Your display looks great! Now if you'll excuse me, I need to break out my Mamas and the Papas CDs. :)

    I'm your newest follower!

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  26. Hi Kathe! I just saw your post over on the Thrifty Groove...your fall decor is just spectacular! i love your use of all the warm colors. Everything looks so festive, warm, and inviting...right down to the tablescape! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. So many great touches. Loving the fluted candlestick holders and the pheasant!

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  28. Beautiful details. I bet the weather helps with fall decor- we are still sunny and green down here. Visiting from the Creative Paige!
    :) crafty texas girls

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  29. Hi Kathe! I am so glad you came back and linked your beautiful AUTUMN TABLE! It really is gorgeous!

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  30. Hi Kathe, I am visiting via the Welcome Wednesday Hop. I love the brooms!! I am your newest follower:) Please follow back if you get time http://aspiringnewmoms.blogspot.com

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  31. I love all the rich and warm colors in your decorations. It all looks beautiful. I really like the way you decorating the stairs.

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  32. Wow! Just found your blog and I LOVE IT! Thanks for showing your beautifully decorated home!!

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  33. The stairway really is creative. I decorate mine for Christmas but don't think to add garland for other seasons. You have inspired me!

    Visiting from 2805 Potpourri Party, Debra

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  34. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing JoAnn

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  35. Your decor is so warm & welcoming! Perfect for the weather. I was flying through Denver last week on one of the nights it snowed... stay warm!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  36. p.s. by the time I read your post I forgot I clicked on it b/c of the title... love that song. And I'm safe & warm in LA ;-)

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  37. Snow - so glad I live in the South. Your table looks great, must remember BCF, have not been in one for years. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas.

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  38. My favorite is your tablecloth and beautiful tablescape. Those candles and candlesticks are great!

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  39. I've yet to decorate at all! :(

    your decor looks great!
    gail

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  40. What lovely decorations! The room looks so warm and cozy. I haven't done much fall decorating, but our color scheme is very fall-like already, so the cooler weather is making it feel perfect.

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  41. Now that I have California Dreaming running through my head, lol. I am really smitten with the turquoise pumpkin and your pheasant. All of your fall decor looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best =)

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  42. Beautiful Fall Decor! Loving that tablecloth!!! Very festive and pretty! :)

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  43. snow! YIKES! It's still Fall here, for which I'm grateful! You have brought the beauty of Fall inside. Your decor is so warm and cheerful!

    Splendid Little Stars

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  44. SOOOO cute.. what a great lovely bunch of idea's....Would OVE for you to share this via my thanksgiving craft party pweease.. TY http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/three-weeks-of-thanksthankful-for.html

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  45. Oh wow, such wonderful Fall decor. The snow is so pretty to look at, I just don't want to be out in it anymore. You have definitely created some lovely vignettes. Gorgeous. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  46. your snow picture just made my day! your tabletop turned out awesome.
    blessings,
    rebecca

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  47. It looks beautiful! You have such an eye for the details. Love it! And thanks for linking up to Latest and Greatest Friday!

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  48. Looks so cozy and warm over at your place. Ready for the holidays for sure. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  49. You have done a great job and look at that snow. Not here in AZ but it is chilly. I love all your fall touches.
    I hope you will come link this up at www.thecsiproject.com on Thursday. It is Thanksgiving/fall week. We are a craft challenge blog and you may win the top prize or great giveaway. Come by and see the great Thanksgiving projects everyday this week.
    Smiles,
    Dee
    www.thecsiproject.com

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  50. Love all your fall touches, the berries around the candle are my favorites.

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  51. i love the fall decorations!!! looks so beautiful! thanks for linkin with Tell Me Tuesday!!
    xo
    ash

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  52. This is gorgeous! Absolutely perfect table setting and buffet. I'd love for you to link up to {Not So} Tough Tuesday's on One Tough Mother!

    www.onetoughmom.blogspot.com

    Hope to see you there!

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  53. Burlington is a great place to pick up some seasonal decor. Your buffet is full of fall colors and I must say those green mercury glasses are awesome.

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  54. I like all your different ceramic pumpkins! And the and the Happy Harvest Plate is stunning! Visiting from over at the Bunny Hop!

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  55. We have had some snow already to here in Northern Cali. I love your home decor' pics for Fall. Beautiful, thanks for sharing at Bacon Time.

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  56. We've had a few gray days here in Missouri too, but no snow yet..I don't even like to think of that. You have a beautiful home and lovely fall decor. The bright colors on such a dreary day are just the thing to cheer you up. For some reason I can't comment using my google account, so commenting under anonymous. Sheila @ Beyond the Portico

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  57. So wonderfully festive! Beautiful decorations and your home is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday. I can't wait to see what you share this week.

    --Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    http://www.MomOnTimeout.com

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  58. Oh no, boo on snow so early :( But your house decor is awesome and amazing! If my house looked that cool I would just stay in it all day and stare at it all ;) Great job. Thanks for linking it up with us and sharing.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  59. Your house must be such a happy place to come home to...you've really reflected the current season well. Can't wait to see what you do with your Christmas decorating!

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  60. BRR! You gave me cold chills , from the first photo. But, it seems so warm and toasty inside :)

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  61. We got snow here in Pa. 2 weeks ago but then it went up to 73 degrees a few days later!!!! Crazy! Now it is COLD and WINDY here:( Your Fall decorations are beautiful. I love the candlesticks on your tablescape too! Thanks for sharing all this. XO, Pinky

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  62. Love the Fall take on your home.

    Hope to see you again at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  63. CONGRATS YOU ARE IN THE COM SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW! WOOT WOOT! winks, jen

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  64. What a warm and inviting home!!! Thanks for sharing your fall decorations at the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  65. Pretty stuff! I'm not ready for snow yet! Fall can stay as long as it wants!
    Thanks again for partying with us at Show & Share!

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  66. Sorry I am getting over late to let you know--You've been featured at www.itssoverycheri.com in my Saturday Showcase.

    Cheri

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