Halloween Decorating and Tasting Ideas

Let’s talk Halloween decorating and tasting ideas to enhance and entice a frighteningly festive spooktacular.

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Midwest Living Magazine

Tricks and treats in classic themes and tastes, traditional colors, vintage finds, and striking textures and patterns lend the Halloween hostess a helping hand.

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Blood Red Eucalyptus Wreath, 24 Inches

Eeks, treats, and sweets welcome all who dare to enjoy.

Pumpkin Outdoor Coir Mat

Pumpkin Outdoor Coir Mat

Setting the scene to impress and beguile with just the right amount of light to cast an enchanting spell.

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Frosted Glass Pumpkin

Welcome the famished to partake in party sips, dips, tastes and treats but first, partyware and party wear.

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Velvet Bats Mesh Tulle Midi Skirt in Pumpkin

Velvet Bats Mesh Tulle Midi Skirt in Pumpkin

Mini wreaths play ring around the candle.

Black Bat Branch Mini Wreath by Bloom Room

Black Bat Branch Mini Wreath by Bloom Room

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Halloween LED Pillar Candle

Vintage and in the style of vintage Halloween decorations and tablewares are all the rage this year.

Vintage Halloween Haunted Assorted Accent Plates, Set of 4

Vintage Halloween Haunted Assorted Accent Plates, Set of 4

Whooo ‘s ready to talk owl-some Halloween decorating and tasting ideas?

Plastic Owl Decorative Sculpture

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Owl Cupcakes Recipe

Some would argue it’s just not Halloween without the creepy-crawly while for others there’s no need to conjure up the fear of things that crawl and hiss in the night.

Single Snake Taper Candle Holder Aluminum Gold - Threshold™

Single Snake Taper Candle Holder Aluminum Gold – Threshold™

Note to self:

Add Jim Stafford’s “Spiders and Snakes” to the Let’s Halloween playlist.

Halloween Stainless Steel Candy Bowl Gold

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Long and Short Monster Fingers Recipe

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Halloween 10″ Green Frog by Ashland®

Frog and Lily Pad Mochi Cupcakes

Frog and Lily Pad Mochi Cupcake Recipe

Madame-Secretary

Halloween decorating inspiration comes around daily here at Places In The Home.

Purscilla Spooks Halloween Jar

Purscilla Spooks Halloween Jar

Keeping the party a little less creepy brings us to the throwback mystique of vintage Halloween decorations.

14-Ounce 22 Carat Gold-Tone Rim DOF (Double Old Fashioned) Glass Set of 4

14-Ounce Gold-Tone Rim DOF (Double Old Fashioned) Glass, Set of 4

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Halloween Black and Orange Resin Cat, 10 in H, by Way To Celebrate

Halloween Black and Orange Resin Cat, 10 in H, by Way To Celebrate

Black Cat Cookies

Black Cat Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Ball Pumpkins and Cats Recipes

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Photo by Frames For Your Heart

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Pumpkin Glass Container

Transpac Dolomite 10 in. Orange Halloween Circus Jack-O-Lantern Jar

Transpac Dolomite 10 in. Orange Halloween Circus Jack-O-Lantern Jar

Zhuzh up the set up in bone-jour, may I serve you fashion.

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Halloween Brown Faux Rattan Resin Skull Tabletop Decor

King Skull Ice Bucket

King Skull Ice Bucket

Glass Skull Shape Iridescent Decanter, 26.5oz

Glass Skull Shape Iridescent Decanter, 26.5oz

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Better Homes & Gardens offers a free printable skull pattern to use for framing, window displays, DIY wreaths, gift bags, scatter decorations, etc…

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Bayou Cocktail \ Bourbon Street⠀

Ingredients

1 ½ ounces bourbon⠀

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

¼ cup apple cider⠀

2 teaspoons real maple syrup⠀

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)⠀

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon⠀

5 ounces sparkling hard Honeycrisp apple cider⠀⠀

cinnamon sticks, rosemary and apple slices for garnish

cinnamon sugar for rim⠀

Directions⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Rim an Old Fashioned glass with cinnamon sugar and fill with ice.  In a shaker, combine bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger and cinnamon.  Shake to combine.

Strain into glass and top with hard Honeycrisp apple cider.  Garnish with cinnamon sticks, rosemary and apple slices.⠀

-Bayou Life Magazine

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Kitchen Ghosts

Dry Ice Cauldron Punch Bowl Recipe

What you’ll need:

Pair of work gloves

Plastic or metal tongs

Dish towel

Hammer

5 pounds dry ice

1 large plastic or metal punch bowl (or cauldron)

1 smaller plastic or metal punch bowl

Directions

Put on the gloves. In a well-ventilated area, wrap the dry ice in a towel and break it into chunks using a hammer.

Using tongs, transfer chunks of dry ice into the larger of your 2 bowls, creating a flat space in the center. Place the second, smaller bowl inside the larger one.

Pour punch into the small center bowl, making sure no dry ice gets in.

Fill a pitcher with warm water, then pour it on top of the dry ice. Add more dry ice chunks and water to the larger, outer bowl, being careful not to get any dry ice into the smaller punch bowl, throughout the night to keep the fog going.

Tips & Tricks:

Wear thick work gloves when opening the package of dry ice (latex/kitchen gloves are too thin.)

Place the block of dry ice on a towel. Use a wooden or plastic work surface, as dry ice can crack tiles.

Wrap a towel around the block, then break it into chunks using a hammer.

Be sure both of the bowls you use are plastic or metal since dry ice can crack glass. Put any unused dry ice in an open plastic container and store it in a cooler filled with ice. Never store it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Five pounds of dry ice will last about an hour. Keeping a nearby fan on low will intensify the effect.

-She Knows

Hocus Pocus Collection

Hocus Pocus Collection

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Tradition in the Places In The Home family served up a night of trick-or-treating followed by a dinner on the deck featuring Trick or Treat Taco Soup.

Halloween Hallows Pumpkin Picnic Basket

Halloween Hallows Pumpkin Picnic Basket

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Cornbread Spiders Recipe

Food to Die For Recipes and Stories from America's Most Legendary Haunted Places

Food to Die For Recipes and Stories
from America’s Most Legendary Haunted Places

 

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Morton's Candy Corn Old Fashioned

Morton’s Candy Corn Old Fashioned Recipe

Spooky good eats, drinks, and be scary treats – bone appétit!

Creepy Shirley Temple Drink Recipe

Creepy Shirley Temple Drink Recipe

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Pumpkin Margarita Recipe

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Ghostly Hot Cocoa Recipe

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25+ Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas

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Pico de Gallo with Bat Chips Recipe

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Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter

Bacon Popcorn Drizzled with Creole-Spiced Butter Recipe

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Candy Corn Cheese Tower Recipe

Breadstick Rattlers

Breadstick Rattlers Recipe

Graveyard Brownies

Graveyard Brownies Recipe

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Halloween Cookie Cake Recipe

High altitude black velvet cupcakes

High Altitude Black Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Halloween decorating and tasting ideas offer inspiration for tricking out your Halloween monster mash bash.

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Show & Tell

Fireplace Decor

Fireplace decor becomes a hot topic of conversation and decoration this time of year.

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Veranda Magazine – Photography by Mali Azima

October dances into the season of warmth with an invitation to cozy up and settle in.

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Photo by Jan Canty 

“October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up
around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.”

—John Sinor

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1stDibs – Phototypy by Eric Piasecki

Warm colors transform warm spaces ideal for this time of year.

Clara Marine Accent Ottoman

Clara Marine Accent Ottoman

Does that red wall remind you of the Sex and the City “that is one red wall” episode?

Pleasant Hearth Fireplace Electric Log Insert Unit

Pleasant Hearth Fireplace Electric Log Insert Unit

Throughout this post I’ll include ideas for fireplace decor and firewood storage along with new, vintage, and in the style of accents for your seasonal decorating consideration.

Vintage Brass Cannonball Lion Claw Feet Andirons

Vintage Brass Cannonball Lion Claw Feet Andirons

Old World Meets Modern Day

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1stDibs – Photography by Simon Upton

18th Century Italian Walnut & Faux Marble Painted Fireplace Surround

18th Century Italian Walnut & Faux Marble Painted Fireplace Surround

Art Deco Walnut Fire Mantel

Art Deco Walnut Fire Mantel

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Weathered Metal Tapered Square Urn

Elegance becomes redefined and reimagined through a modern approach.

Trajan's Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Trajan’s Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore

Warm to the mixing of styles coming together to produce unique statement pieces.

IRREGULAR-SHAPED FRAME

Irregular-Shaped Frame

Reimagine the frame print over the mantel by framing Trajan’s Column, Rome, Engraved by A. Willmore print in an irregular-shaped frame for mantel placement.

Nola Aluminum Flat Mirror

Nola Aluminum Flat Mirror

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Palm Decorative Fireplace Screen

Utilitarian from the standpoint of being a source of heat, however, a fireplace has moved toward design feature focal point.

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Gold Geometric Single Panel Fireplace Screen

Architectural feature checks the aesthetically pleasing box while the all important ambiance enhancer seals the deal.

Antique Regency Style Fire Grate

Antique Regency Style Fire Grate

 Warmth.

Comfort.

Cozy ambiance.

Three elements of home and hearth that factor into the entranced enjoyment a fireplace produces.

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Photography by Michaela Murphy

Des Iron Fireplace Screen

Des Iron Fireplace Screen

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Decorative Wood Fireplace Mantel

Decorative as well as functional, andirons serve as log supports to secure logs in an open fireplace.

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form

Pair of Brass Andirons circa 1880 Ball and Claw Feet of Twisted Column Form

Renaissance Revival Quality Vintage Pair Brass Andirons

Renaissance Revival Quality Vintage Pair Brass Andirons

Ornate Antique Arched 3 Panel Fireplace Screen With Finial Accents

Ornate Antique Arched 3 Panel Fireplace Screen With Finial Accents

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5-Piece Contemporary Fireplace Tool Set

Heavy-Duty Log Hoop Firewood Rack Fireplace Wood Storage Holder Gold

Heavy-Duty Log Hoop Firewood Rack Fireplace Wood Storage Holder Gold

Focal point status is achieved with either a working fireplace or an empty fireplace space.

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Hotel Amour, Paris by Alex Reyto

Vintage volumes.

Art.

Curiosities.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine – Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Stack of decorative birch logs.

Candles.

Seasonal florals.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine – Photography by Mike Garten

Styling a non-working fireplace opening with one or a layered combination of these decor options fills the open space with charm and character.

Large Free Standing Fire Grate with Swivel Action Opening

Large Free Standing Fire Grate with Swivel Action Opening

Fireplace grates serve as decorative and working unit for housing burning logs.

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Kelee Katillac – Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler

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Howard Miller Carly Chiming Mantel Clock with Pendulum

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Homes & Gardens MagazineUnique HomestaysHouse of Hackney

Adam Style Chased and Pierced Brass Fireplace Fender

Adam Style Chased and Pierced Brass Fireplace Fender

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Clay Banks

Arts & Crafts Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons

Arts & Crafts Antique Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons

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Pleasant Hearth CG30 30″ Cast Iron Grate for Firewood

If cleaning out the fireplace and the toting firewood becomes too much of a chore consider alternative choices.

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Pleasant Hearth Electric Crackling Log with Grate

Electric inserts (plugs into any 120-volt outlet) such as this electric crackling log with grate can be inserted into any fireplace keep the cozy in the season.

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Tannery Bronze Chandelier

Bowmore Andirons in Black

Bowmore Andirons in Black

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Tall 5-Piece Roman Bronze Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tool

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Ash Bucket with Lid

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Uniflame Corporation Log Rack

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Maura McEvoy

Fireplace decor accents steeped in regional characteristics further express the sentiment behind home sweet home.

Antique Anchor Andirons, circa 1910

Antique Anchor Andirons, circa 1910

Small Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative Wall Frieze

Small Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative Wall Frieze

Forged Iron Spark Guard

Forged Iron Spark Guard

Copper Brass VYF Liter Metal Scuttle With Handle, Fireplace Accessory

Copper Brass VYF Liter Metal Scuttle With Handle, Fireplace Accessory

Costway 2 Feet Outdoor Heavy Duty Steel Firewood Log Rack Wood Storage Holder Black

Costway 2 Feet Outdoor Steel Firewood Log Rack Wood Storage Holder Black

Firewood stacked with purpose and style is part of the warm and cozy equation.

Antique Grain Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Antique Grain Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Rich in provenance, distinctive detail, unique form and functionality- antique and vintage chests are great options for housing firewood.

Vintage Primitive Wooden Storage Box

Vintage Primitive Wooden Storage Box

Vintage and in the style of vintage wooden crates also do a fabulous job of storing firewood, fire starters, pine cones and the like.

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Southern Living Magazine- Photography by Brie Williams

 Black Matte Steel Fireplace Screen Spark Guard

Black Matte Steel Fireplace Screen Spark Guard

Countryside Estate Wall Mural Peel & Stick or Traditional Wallpaper

Countryside Estate Wall Mural Peel & Stick or Traditional Wallpaper

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Gentleman Print

Vintage 1940s English Wood and Woven Rope Footstool

Vintage 1940s English Wood and Woven Rope Footstool

October places us closer to the center of the season, and I for one could not be more excited for an evening round the fireplace cozy at home.

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W Design Collective

Geometric Design Steel Mesh Fireplace Doors

Geometric Design Steel Mesh Fireplace Doors

Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880

Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880

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House Beautiful – Photography by Douglas Friedman

Glamour reflected in the glow of gold.

Samah Gold Sunburst Handmade Metal Accent Mirror

Samah Gold Sunburst Handmade Metal Accent Mirror

Sarvis Ornate Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Sarvis Ornate Decorative Fireplace Mantel

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Livingetc – Photography by Kate Taylor

Seasons and holidays celebrate bedecking a ready for prime time showcase by way of the fireplace mantel.

Metal Suspended Grid Single Panel Geometric Fireplace Screen with Bolted Detailing

 Single Panel Geometric Fireplace Screen with Bolted Detailing

Details of a distinctive urn amplify the decorative oomph with contrast and complement.

Cast Stone Parisian Entrance Urn in Aged Charcoal

Cast Stone Parisian Entrance Urn in Aged Charcoal

Orson Composite Urn Planter

Composite Urn Planter

With a myriad of styles to choose from, outdoor planters become eye-catching indoor essentials for housing fireplace accessories.

Matches.

Fire starters.

Newspaper.

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Langham Fireplace Screen

Approach styling your fireplace area with a keen eye for versatile accents fitting into the fall-Thanksgiving- home for the holidays season.

Bronze Antler Fireplace Collection

Bronze Antler Fireplace Collection

Tall Black Cast Iron 3 Dimensional Deer Fireback

Tall Black Cast Iron 3 Dimensional Deer Fireback

Accent and accessories used in expected ways and in unexpected placement have the ability to both impress and add charm to the spaces and places in and around the home.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Susan Gilmore

Victorian industrial architectural andirons

Victorian Industrial Architectural Andirons

I’ll light the fire
You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me
Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes,
everything is good

Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you
Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy ’cause of you

 “Our House”
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Black Large 52 in. W Steel Frame 3-Panel Fireplace Screen with Heavy Guage Woven Mesh

3-Panel Fireplace Screen with Heavy Gauge Woven Mesh

Coppercraft Guild Rustic Hearth Home Fireplace Vintage Wall

Coppercraft Guild Rustic Hearth Home Fireplace Vintage Wall

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Good Housekeeping – Photography by  Tria Giovan

UniFlame Black Ball Andirons

UniFlame Black Ball Andirons

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Antique Brass and Matte Black 1-Panel Forest Fox Emblem Fireplace Screen

Vintage Copper, Brass, & Ceramic Fireplace Coal Scuttle With Lion Heads

Vintage Copper, Brass, & Ceramic Fireplace Coal Scuttle With Lion Heads

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Copper Handcrafted Log Holder Basket

5 Pieces Fireplace Tool Set w Poker Tongs Brush Shovel and Stand Handles Antique Copper

Fireplace Tool Set w Poker Tongs Brush Shovel and Stand Handles

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Lynde Galloway

Louis XIV style mantle surround of Arabescato marble from the 19th century

Louis XIV Style Mantle Surround of Arabescato Marble

Marble is a natural stone gorgeous but with a caution advised when cleaning.

Amazing Quality Find! Fantastic Antique French Louis XV Rococo Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons

Best way to clean a marble fireplace surround and accents is with mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with cool water (hot water runs the risk of damaging the finish).  Use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe down. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

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 Morgan Harrison Home

Neoclassical 19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Andirons, Louis XVI

Neoclassical 19th Century Continental Gilt Bronze Andirons

Hodder Coral Sculpture

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Josephine Fireplace Surround

Designer Series Louis XIII 47 in. x 53 in. Cast Stone Mantel

Designer Series Louis XIII 47 in. x 53 in. Cast Stone Mantel

Vintage Solid Brass Swan Fire Dogs Andirons Fireplace Guard- Pair

Antique Brass Swan Andirons

Classic Blue and White

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Better Homes & Gardens

Antique Cast Iron Pair of Hessian Soldier Revolutionary War Andirons, 1840-1920 with Incredible Original Paint

Antique Hessian Soldier Revolutionary War Andirons, 1840-1920

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Introspective Magazine

Classic blue and white accents stand the test of time.

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Antique Sheffield Dutch Boy and Girl Bronze & Cast Iron Pair Andirons Fireplace

Antique Sheffield Dutch Boy and Girl Bronze & Cast Iron Pair Andirons Fireplace

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House & Garden – Photography by Paul Massey

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Robin Stubbert

Paddywax UO Exclusive Match Holder

Paddywax UO Exclusive Match Holder

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Inviting chic to the cozy fall of it all party begins with introducing home and hearth to decorative ideas for fireplace decor.

Minuteman-International-Forest-Fox-Emblem-Fireplace-Screen_2C-38-Inch-Long_2C-Antique-Brass-and-Matte-Black

Antique Brass and Matte Black 1-Panel Forest Fox Emblem Fireplace Screen

15.1oz 2-Wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Autumn Harvest - Threshold™

15.1oz 2-Wick Lidded Glass Jar Candle Autumn Harvest – Threshold™

Coal Hod Bucket

Distressed Copper Coal Hod

Round Wooden Barrel Planter

Round Wooden Barrel Planter

At the Cottage

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House & Garden – Photography by Paul Massey

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Cottage Wood Holder with 4 Tools

Metal Round Firewood Storage Log Rack

Metal Round Firewood Storage Log Rack

Woven Paths Rustic Metal Bucket on Stand with Handle, Galvanized

Woven Paths Rustic Metal Bucket on Stand with Handle, Galvanized

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Set of 4 Gas Logs Decorative Ceramic Pine Cones

Behrens 9.3 gal Steel Bushel Basket Round

Behrens 9.3 gal Steel Bushel Basket Round

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Black/White Cat Sleeping Lying Down

How to Care for a Fireplace Screen

First, only clean a fireplace screen when the hearth area and screen have been allowed to completely cool. To clean a metal screen use a simple mixture of a drop or two of mild dish detergent and warm water. Use a soft sponge or cloth to clean. Rinse screen with clean water. Allow screen to dry before use.

Make sure glass doors and entire hearth area are completely cool before cleaning. For a glass fireplace screen I suggest using one part white vinegar with three parts water in a spray bottle. Newspaper works best to clean glass. Spray doors with solution and wipe in circular motion to clean.  Gently dry with paper towels or microfiber cloth.

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Maple leaf andirons keep with the look of the season.

Minuteman International Maple Leaf Andirons Set of 2

Minuteman International Maple Leaf Andirons Set of 2

Ever wonder how to use your fireplace to give your home a scent of the season while it is at work?

Scented fire logs and pine cones will do just this, but other options include a gathered and tied bunch of herbs (sage, rosemary and thyme come to mind) or tossing a few cinnamon sticks into the fire.

Edwardian brass coal bucket

Edwardian Brass Coal Bucket

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Waverly Steel Fireplace Screen

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves.
We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!”

— Humbert Wolfe

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Cast Iron Fireback with Oak Leaf Design

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by James Nathan Schroder

Antique Copper Fire Screen With Brass Legs, Firescreen With Embossed Rural Image

Antique Copper Fire Screen With Brass Legs 

Red Shed Resin Mama Duck Statue

Red Shed Resin Mama Duck Statue

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Mallard Duck

There’s nothing quite like a toasty warm fire in a safe and ready for the season fireplace to conquer and complement a crisp fall chill.

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Country Living – Photo by Tara Donne

Faux Taxidermy Deer Head Wall Mount - Wall Decor - Copper Penny

Faux Taxidermy Deer Head Wall Mount – Wall Decor – Copper Penny

UniFlame-4-Panel-Polished-Brass-Finish-Screen

UniFlame 4 Panel Polished Brass Finish Screen

With that also comes the seasonal decorating project of making life easier.

Boulangerie jar candle

Boulangerie Jar Vanilla & Fig Candle

Howell Single Panel Iron Fireplace Screen by Christopher Knight Home

Howell Single Panel Iron Fireplace Screen by Christopher Knight Home

Vintage Brass Squirrel Fireplace Broom

Vintage Brass Squirrel Fireplace Broom

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House & Home

Implementing decorative ways to house firewood, fire starters, fatwood, pine cones, newspapers, and safety matches at the ready is a sure fire way of marrying seasonal style with seasonal convenience.

Rolled Arm Accent Chair in Vintage Dark Brown

Rolled Arm Accent Chair in Vintage Dark Brown

Crisp fall days into chilly fall evenings into winter holidays frame a cozy and warm fireside narrative.

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Beautiful Rust Woven Herringbone Throw by Drew Barrymore

Fall air is crisp air, and goodness knows winter air chills to the bone.

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Avalon Solid Monogram Wool and Cashmere Throw Decor H Blanket

H Throw Blanket Warm Shawl Thick Knitted Blanket

Settling in and warming up in front of a crackling fire sparks a fireside chat of comfort and joy.

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

18th Century English Coal Bucket

18th Century English Coal Bucket

Preorder-Mission-Oak-2-Door-Bookcase-With-Glass-Doors---Walnut

Mission Oak 2-Door Bookcase With Glass Doors in Walnut

Pleated Sock Arm Accent Chair

Pleated Sock Arm Accent Chair

Where one sees a woven basket, another sees a super cute fireplace accessories holder for matches, starters, and the like.

Rattan House Storage Basket with Lid

Rattan House Storage Basket with Lid

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 Jeremiah Brent Design 

Antique Louis XIV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Louis XIV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Coal Scuttle

19th Century Coal Scuttle

Jackson-andirons

Jackson Andirons

French Antique Cast Iron and Brass Andirons Fire Dogs Fireplace Decor Empire Style

French Antique Cast Iron and Brass Andirons Fire Dogs Empire Style

Opulent, distressed, and contemporary styles designed to create contrast achieve the intent.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Nicole Franzen

Viviers Andiron (Set of 2)

Viviers Andiron (Set of 2)

Montecito Medium Round Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold Montecito Medium Round Chunky Woven Basket by Jake Arnold

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Bartman Iron Fireplace Screen

In Black and White

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Louis Duncan-He Designs

Classic Gold Framed Rich Framed Top Round Corner Mirror

Classic Gold Framed Rich Framed Top Round Corner Mirror

This is where making home and hearth life easy with decorative ideas for firewood storage by the fireplace or fireplace adjacent enters the picture.

Antique French HORSE Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons

Antique French Horse Cast Iron Fireplace Andirons

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Antique Brass Fireplace Set with Horse Head

Wrought Iron Log Holder with Canvas Tote - Black

Wrought Iron Log Holder with Canvas Tote – Black

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Traditional 8 x 15 Inch Brown Wood and Leather Organizer by Studio 350

English Cottage Renovation

reDesign home

Antique ornate pair of fireplace andirons painted brass

Antique Ornate Fireplace Andirons

Modern Three Panel Iron Fire Screen Black Silver Stylish Fireplace Screen

Modern Three Panel Iron Fire Screen Black Silver Stylish Fireplace Screen

Wavy Shade Collection with Ceramic Base Table Lamp Green - Threshold™

Wavy Shade Collection with Ceramic Base Table Lamp Green – Threshold™

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Creative Co-Op Whitewashed Terra-cotta Urn, Grey

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Dahlia Metal Firewood Holder Log Carrier

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Artissance Large Vintage Charcoal/Gray Pottery Jar

Consider architectural salvage pieces as fireplace mantels.

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Coming up with unique and decorative options to house and hold firewood is not a huge challenge.

Chuck log holder

Chuck Log Holder

Copper pots, cauldrons, boilers, coal scuttles, and buckets in warm tones prove to be excellent fireplace focal points of visual interest.

Copper Patina Metal Floor Planter

Copper Patina Metal Floor Planter

Plow-and-Hearth-fireplace-accessories

Copper Finished Firewood Bucket With Fatwood Pre-Split Kindling

Crisp and cold weather around the fireplace essentials can exist “out of the box” and in decorative harmony with the rest of your decor.

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Bamboo Log Basket

Rattan Log Holder Firewood Carrier Dark Brown

Rattan Log Holder Firewood Carrier Dark Brown

Pretty is as pretty stores.

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Hasbrouck House

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Kittens Playing Vintage Door Stop

Isn’t that a door knocker?

Yes, and a fine fall cutie it is.

Penny Squirrel Door Knocker

Penny Squirrel Door Knocker

Curiosities and oddities make the best fireplace accents.

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Ohio Stoneware Bristol Preserving Crocks 2 gal

Uniflame Aged Bronze 3 Panel Screen With Doors

Uniflame Aged Bronze 3 Panel Screen With Doors

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House & Garden – Photo by Michael Sinclair

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Turkey Wing Broom

Pine+Cone+Fireback

Cast Iron Fireback with Pine Cone Design

Antique Rustic Wooden Corner Chair

Antique Rustic Wooden Corner Chair

Household Essentials Large Curved Woven Storage Chest with Liner

Household Essentials Large Curved Woven Storage Chest with Liner

Striking pieces will complete the fireplace decorating scheme.

boot-jack-cricketSharkey Boot Jack Cricket

Deluxe Galvanized Ash Bucket with Handle, Lid and Double-Layer Bottom - Copper

Plow & Hearth Deluxe Double-Bottom Metal Fireplace Ash Bucket with Lid

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Erik Kvalsvik

It’s official folks, fall has arrived, and outdoor gatherings at this time of year are made for a gathering times around a warm fire.

Tangkula 21.5 Fire Pit & Firewood Log Rack Outdoor Square Firepit & Firewood Holder with Spark Screen Rolling Wheels

Fire Pit & Firewood Log Rack Outdoor Square Firepit & Firewood Holder 

No matter how you stack it, the chilly days and nights call for relaxing times spent around the centerpiece of cozy, the fireplace, and admiring the thoughtful fireplace decor showcasing it.

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Autumn Soup Recipes

Autumn soup recipes befit this time of year when comfort and warmth takes the chill off crisp days and chilly nights.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup Recipe

False fall will again grace Louisiana with its presence this week.

We’re used to the tease and tempt of the Southern fall- a picture more like this.

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This deep into the year the only heat I’m interested in is found in a cup or bowl of soup, stew or gumbo.

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Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

When true fall arrives it brings autumn soup recipes to the table with a side of comfort to take the chill off.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Colors of this magnificent season apply to foliage as well as to food.

Associating a season to particular recipes, seasonings, spices, sauces and soups becomes a common fixture on both stove and table.

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Mississippi Catfish Gumbo Recipe

Twenty-four years after its hit run I’ve finally taken the time to stream Gilmore Girls.

Although late to the party, I am quite smitten with the charm factor that is Stars Hallow.

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Stars Hollow “Autumn Festival” Travel Poster
Smells Like She’s Watching Gilmore Girls Again 9oz Scented Soy Candle

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Cheddar Cornbread Recipe

Breads and crackers seasoned and spiced to perfection enhance the taste of fall.

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Sweet and Spicy Seasoned Crackers Recipe

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Spinach, Onion, and Garlic Quick Bread Recipe

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Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

There’s a delicious connection between hot Buttermilk biscuits and the warmth of home.

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Pine Forest 22 oz. 5.5 in. Multicolor Earthenware Soup Bowl (Set of 4)

Orange and black cookware in traditional colors of Halloween fit right in with fall into Thanksgiving home decor, cook and serveware.

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Smith & Clark Cast Iron Pumpkin Harvest 2-qt. Dutch Oven

Without further ado, may I present a collection of autumn soup recipes perfect for prep and plate on a soup weather day or evening.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast recipe

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast Recipe

Sausage White Bean Soup

Sausage White Bean Soup Recipe

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

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Creamy Chicken Soup with Potatoes and Bacon

Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup Recipe

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Mushroom, Leek & Potato Soup Recipe

C’est si bon!

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Autumn at Home

Autumn at home is settling in for a season of warm and cozy style. As the official beginning of autumn arrives lovely reminders of its visual and tactile beauty script a love letter to a cozy autumn at home.

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The Cottage Journal

“An empty room is a story waiting to
happen, and you are the author.”

—Unknown

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Kabinett & Kammer, Franklin, NY

Cozy is a delightful guest- one who never wears out its welcome.

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Vintage Pottery – Etsy

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(of a place or surroundings) pleasantly comfortable and cozy.”
pleasantly comfortable and cozy.

“a homey atmosphere”

Mid 19th century hand painted folk art cupboard

Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Folk Art Cupboard

When the seasons change it drives inspiration to create and update standout statement vignettes, spots, and corners ready to capture the eye and the essence of the current season.

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House & Garden – Photography by Martin Morrell

Years ago our local AM radio station hosted a weekday show called Swap Shop, a radio marketplace format for treasure hunting buyers and sellers.

Swap shop is what I call it when I treasure hunt around the house swapping and switching from within.

“Autumn is the season to find contentment at home
by paying attention to what we already have.”

—Unknown

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Walish and Stambaugh

Transitioning the spaces and places in your home is easily achieved through welcoming rich warm colors and engaging layers to create and convey a cozy mix.

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happimess Michael 35″ Wicker Storage Trunk, Brown – Butterscotch

Versatility and style is year-round, but there’s just something about a wicker storage trunk that’s woven into the fabric of fall and winter.

Storage solution for a cozy throw or comforter perfect on a crisp autumn evening.

Bedding set made with Liberty fabric 'Wiltshire'

Bedding from Liberty Fabric ‘Wiltshire’

Fall Scented Linen Spray

Ingredients

½ cup water

½ cup vodka

8-10 drops fall scented essential oil(s)

Directions

Mix water and vodka together in a clean spray bottle.

Add essential oil or combination of oils to mixture, swirling to blend.

Essential oil scents and combinations to consider:

Sweet orange, clove bud and cinnamon bark.

Pumpkin pie.

Brown sugar, apple pie and nutmeg.

Wood spice.

Sweet tangerine.

Cedarwood.

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Rowen & Wren

Classic seasonal decor accents convey timeless chic.

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Printable Pumpkin Still Life Painting

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Naida Armchair with Carved Legs | ARTFUL LIVING DESIGN

Where pastel and bright colors rule the spring into summer color palette, the autumnal allure realized through the choices of darker tones and seasoned finishes resembles nature’s contribution to the rich traditional fall color palette.

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Warm colors mingled among textured accents, collected finds, and antique pieces set against the backdrop of layers of soft and comfy candlelight or a crackling fire in the fireplace invite cozy to settle in and stay awhile.

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Chippendale George lll Style Tilt Top Pie-crust Carved Tea Table

Chippendale George III Style Tilt Top Pie-crust Carved Tea Table

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Lauren Bacall at Home 1952 – Photography by Sid Avery

In celebration of what would have been Lauren Bacall’s 100th birthday along with her penchant for cozy spots and spaces.

Edwardian Gate Leg Side Table, Circa 1900

Edwardian Gate Leg Side Table, Circa 1900

Antique pieces give heart and soul to a space.

Victorian Antique Bobbin Turned Needlepoint Corner Chair

Victorian Antique Bobbin Turned Needlepoint Corner Chair

Introducing one or more antique pieces and accents into a predominantly modern decorating scheme anchors a space in character and charm, while striking a balance between visual flow and focal point finery.

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Rich distinctive finishes integrate depth and warmth.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Helen Norman

Seasonal tabletop accents enhance a fall-autumn-Thanksgiving table set for gathering together.

Set Of 4 Tonquin Dinner Plates

Set Of 4 Tonquin Dinner Plates

Set Of 6 Harvest Turkey Dinner Plates

Set Of 6 Harvest Turkey Dinner Plates

Assorted 6 Pumpkin Appetizer Plate

Assorted 6″ Pumpkin Appetizer Plate

Setting a seasonal table with collectibles, curiosities, oddities, and in-season decor pieces serves up dimension and focal point finery, and more times than not makes for a “where did you get this?” conversation.

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Fitz and Floyd Fall Harvest 10.75In Pheasant Figurine

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Pinterest

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Windsor dining chairs fall right into place as autumn at home dining chair options.

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Brooklyn Brownstone – deVOL Kitchens

Windsor-Armchair

Sanctuary Armchair (Set of 2)

Autumn in the kitchen signals soup’s on.

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

When asked the space in my house that most realizes fall has come home, without a doubt it’s the kitchen.

Vintage ceramic Pillivuyt Pilivite French Rabbit Hare Game Pie Pate Dish Tureen

Old terrine with hare head, Pillivuyt, France

Great serving pieces, serving trays, compotes, set of table linens, throw pillows, lamps, wall accents, rugs- it doesn’t take a complete space overhaul or remodel to introduce texture, color, or pattern of the season to your interior or exterior home decor.

Antique pewter bowl

Antique Pewter Bowl  pear shape handle on lid

Vintage Japanese Soup Tureen with Plate and Lid from the 70s

Vintage Japanese Soup Tureen with Plate and Lid from the 70s

Vintage Ornate Brown Fruit Design Soup Tureen With Platter Lid And Spoon

Vintage Ornate Brown Fruit Design Soup Tureen With Platter Lid And Spoon

Recipes, dishes, and treats fall into the category of creature comforts.

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Autumn Harvest Rice Recipe

“Nostalgia—that’s the Autumn,
Dreaming through September
Just a million lovely things
I always will remember.”

—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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Apple Nut Cake Recipe

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Taste of Fall Spice Rub

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon minced onion

2 Tablespoon dried thyme

2 Tablespoon brown sugar

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

2 teaspoons ground cloves

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 bay leaves

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together.

Store spice rub in an airtight container.

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Damask Embroidered Upholstery Fabric

Damask Embroidered Upholstery Fabric

Hand Tufted Hand Made 100% Wool Transitional Oriental Area Rug Slate

Hand Tufted Hand Made 100% Wool Transitional Oriental Area Rug Slate

Yellow Wheat Reversible Decorative Pillow

Yellow Wheat Reversible Decorative Pillow

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Lulu Decor Cast Iron Door Stop (Key)

Antique Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Papier Mache Match Holder Match Striker

Metal Table Lamp with Patterned Shade

Rowyn Wire Brushed Wood 62-inch Entryway Dining Bench

Napping Cat Shaped Accent Rug with Skid-Resistant Backing

Assorted 11″ Pheasant Tabletop Accent by Ashland®

Antique Brass Andirons, Fireplace Brass Firedogs

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Wooden Artificial Rattan Dining Chairs 2pcs for Small Spaces Kitchen

Table Lamp with Urn Style Base with Floral Designs with Decorative Dome Style Art Glass Shade

Table Lamp with Urn Style Base with Decorative Dome Style Art Glass Shade

This Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers impresses for a few reasons. The under $300 price point sits well, the finish offers a rustic charm, and the overall size makes this piece a versatile choice for most spaces.

Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers

Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers

Hardware enhancement elevates the detail and increases visual interest.

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Carved Wood Fruit and Nut Large Pull Reproductions

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DIY Apple Wreath from The Wood Grain Cottage

Fall Fruit Facts: 

Did you know there are 7500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world with 1oo varieties grown commercially here in the United States.

Cinnamon (also called quills) is the perfect spice compliment to sweet and salty drinks and dishes.

Pears are members of the rose family with origins dating back to 1000 B.C.

To commemorate the taste of fall and the annual parish fair midway favorite, I’m thinking baked caramel apples are a must.

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Back in our antiques auctions days, I bid on and won a collection of small decorative plates including this Pheasants in flight showstopper.

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Touches and hints of the season through decor additions and updates inspired by the best features of the season.

Pheasant Wall Art, Vintage Digital Print

Pheasant Wall Art, Vintage Digital Print

“Ah, September!
You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul…
but I must confess that I love you only because
you are a prelude to my beloved October.”

― Peggy Toney Horton

 

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Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Louisiana chicken and sausage gumbo is what’s cooking in the Places In The Home kitchen today.

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“Cajun cuisine is a technique-driven cuisine, because
it’s a very humble style of cooking.
It’s about what can you do with humble ingredients
like onions, celery, bell peppers, oil, and flour.
How can you intensify flavors and create meals
that are satisfying and hearty and make you happy.”

—Frank Brigsten

roux-gumbo

Roux:

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Heat oil in a black skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add flour in gradually, stirring well. Reduce heat to low.

Stir/whisk the mixture constantly until it reaches a rich brown color, approximately 30-40 minutes. You must stir/whisk constantly to prevent the roux from burning.

Black flakes indicate burned roux, and burned roux tastes horrible.  If you burn it, throw it out and start over.

Start over?

Yes. Start over.

It’s worth it.

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If making traditional roux from scratch is not for you Kary’s Roux in a jar has got your name written all over it.

Now, let’s gumbo!

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Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo 

Ingredients

8 cups water

4 cups chicken broth

traditional roux; see recipe below (or 8 ounces of instant roux from jar)

6-8  chicken thighs
**Substitution: meat from cooked deli rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced

1  bag (12 ounce) frozen chopped onions

1 bag (12 ounce) frozen chopped bell peppers

½ cup chopped green onions

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

2 bay leaves

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon celery seed

4 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons fine black pepper or to taste

-OR-
in place of salt and pepper season with 1 Tablespoon Créole seasoning or to taste

1  cup white wine, optional

cooked rice for serving

Directions

Roux

Heat oil in a black skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add flour in gradually, stirring well. Reduce heat to low.

Stir/whisk the mixture constantly until it reaches a rich brown color, approximately 30-40 minutes. You must stir/whisk constantly to prevent the roux from burning.

Gumbo:

Slice smoked or andouille sausage into ½ inch pieces. Using a seasoned skillet for optimum taste results, cook the sliced sausage over medium-high heat until browned.

Transfer cooked smoked or andouille sausage to plate lined with paper towels, allowing excess grease to drain. Set aside.

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Place chicken in gumbo or stock pot, add water, and bring to a boil.  Add celery seed, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper to season.

Stir and reduce heat to medium low; cook chicken until done. Transfer chicken from pot to large mixing bowl. Retain stock. Shred chicken breasts and return to pot.

Turn heat back to medium high.  Add roux. Stir until roux dissolves.

chopped-onion-bell-pepper Reduce heat to medium; add minced garlic, chopped onions, bell pepper, celery, bay leaves, parsley, chicken broth, remaining salt and black pepper (or Créole seasoning).

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Creole-seasoning

Creole-Cajun Seasoning

1/3  cup paprika

3  tablespoons dried oregano

3  tablespoons ground black pepper

2  tablespoons dried basil

1  tablespoon dried thyme

2  tablespoons salt

1  tablespoons cayenne pepper

1  tablespoon granulated onion

4  teaspoons dried thyme

4  teaspoons granulated garlic

In a medium bowl combine paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground black pepper, dried basil, salt, cayenne pepper, granulated onion, dried thyme and granulated garlic.  Stir to combine.

Can be stored in an airtight container for up to three months.

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Carefully pour in white wine. Stir to blend and incorporate.

Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer uncovered for approximately 2 hours, allowing all flavors to marry. Remove bay leaves and skim any fat off top of gumbo.

Add chopped green onions and continue to simmer for additional 15 minutes.

Give gumbo a taste to see if you want to add more salt, pepper, garlic, Créole seasoning or chicken broth before serving.

Serving:

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Serve gumbo over cooked rice.

Zatarains Gumbo File

Top with a sprinkle of ground filé and hot sauce to taste if desired.

Louisiana chicken and sausage gumbo

Louisiana chicken and sausage gumbo is delicious on the day of prep and plate, and even more flavor filled filé fantastic the next day.

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Ideas For A Fall Fête

Over the last few days, a taste of fall has been in the air.  Notable bright white sun-filled days, crisp afternoons, and cozy evenings set into motion ideas for a fall fête.

Summer and Fall

Today it is still summer,

Tomorrow will be fall.

I see the purple asters,

I hear the autumn’s call.

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I feel the warm sun shining

As a balmy south wind blows;

I see the flowers blooming,

And I see the grass still grows;

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Aurora K

The goldenrod is waving,

The bees are in the clover.

I hear a distant honking-

The geese are flying over.

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Alain Bonnardeaux

The maple leaves are golden,

The pumpkins, round and yellow;

The apple cheeks are rosy,

The pears are getting mellow.

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Photo by Jodie Morgan 

The nuts are growing rounder,

The cornstalk brown and sear.

By twenty lovely tokens,

I know that fall is near.

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Today it is still summer,

Tomorrow will be fall.

Today I still am barefoot-

Oh how I love it all!

Nona Keen Duffy

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Paperless Post

A host of ideas for celebrating the arrival of the third season of the year gathered together in good company starts a cozy at home conversation.

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Cozy at home ambiance, a warm beverage, seasonal dishes-treats, music, great lighting, a pumpkin here, and a fall scented candle there come together for an inspired fall fête designed with KISS- Keep It Seasonally Simple in mind.

Exhaustive and overly elaborate prep, plate, and present raises the question, “Where’s the fall fun in this party plan?”

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Settle NorfolkFolk on Facebook

Harvest happenings either planned or spur of the moment set for emphasizing good times, good food, good conversation, and good friends make a moment and a good memory- the stuff life is made of.

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Colorful Fall Printable from Refresh Restyle

Seasonal beauty abounds in this lovely fall printable from Refresh Restyle.

Invites.

Place cards.

Framed favors.

Link to the free printable is provided under the image.

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Accents in amber orange, husks, and pumpkin anything and everything gets you where you need to be, stretching your decorating dollar speaking.

Harvest into Halloween into Horn of Plenty decorative pieces stretch the uses and the dollars.

Tan Wheat Mini Wreath by Bloom Room

Pick up smaller wreaths to use as candle rings.

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Surprised sums it up regarding my purchases (bought four of these candles for the fall into winter 2023 season). For under $5 your entire house will come alive with the scent of soft spiced oranges with a hint of cinnabar.

Better Homes & Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin Scented 2-Wick Jar Candle 12oz Frosted

Better Homes & Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin Scented 2-Wick Candle- Frosted

For under $10 the scent of apples, pumpkin, cinnamon, orange and maple butter grant house and home the inviting fragrance of fall.

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DIY Project Time

Give gourds a wipe down and cut off the stems as close to the base as possible.

Using a spoon, scrape and clean out the inside of each gourd.

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Use a drill with a paddle drill bit (and with caution) to drill a hole approximately ¾ inch deep into the center top of each gourd.

When completed, wipe area clean and place tealight candle into hole.

Cinderella pumpkin luminaries

Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Van Chaplin

Ivory Flameless LED Pillar Candle

String lights.

Pumpkin.

Walnuts.

Candle.

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Elegantly simple presentation guaranteed to capture the eye and the heart of the autumn admirer.

Autumn Vines Tablecloth

Autumn Vines Tablecloth

Rust And Gold Pumpkin Tablecloth

Rust And Gold Pumpkin Tablecloth

Entertain the thought of using a soft colorful throw as your tablecloth choice.

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Cool, crisp, and cold weather signals it’s time to pull out the blankets and throws, start a fire in the fireplace, bedeck the abode to fit the season, and invite friends over to gather together for a it’s fall y’all celebration.

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Fall Gold Leaf Tray by Place & Time

Fall Gold Leaf Tray by Place & Time

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Part of the fun of entertaining is coming up with festive and creative ways to put a festive spin on the presentation of drinks, snacks, entrées, sides, and desserts.

all-party-pumpkin-chip-holderBetter Homes & Gardens

Better Homes & Gardens shows how using a hallowed-out pumpkin lined with a fall themed kitchen towel as a serving bowl for chips brings the fall harvest serving A game to the table.

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Better Homes & Gardens

Apples and cheese make tasty pairing partners, and these appetizing apple-shape cheese are so simple to make.

Begin by rolling your favorite choice of soft cheese into a ball.

Coat the cheese in smoky paprika, finely crushed pecans or walnuts, minced fresh herbs, or crushed gingersnaps.

Press the top of the ball to create a spot for the stem.

Finish the “apple” by inserting a branch with leaves or a pretzel, bread, or cinnamon stick paired with a bay leaf to create a stem completing the apple look.

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Freepik

Wood Inlay Pumpkin Cheese Board

Wood Inlay Pumpkin Cheese Board

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Harvest Leaf-Shaped Mango Wood Tray Tabletop Decoration

Corn Shaped Vintage Table Serving Platter

Corn Shaped Vintage Table Serving Platter

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Straight from the shelves and departments of your local grocery store items such as dips benefit from additional garnishes and ingredients.

Crumbled bacon and caramelize onions make excellent flavor additions to store bought French onion dip.

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Ranch Quick Bread

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 package dry Ranch seasoning mix- 1 ounce size

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk**

½ stick unsalted butter, melted

1 cup cottage cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper in a large mixing bowl.  Set aside.

Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined.

** How to Make Homemade Buttermilk:

Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.  Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes.

Add the cottage cheese and stir to combine. Pour mixture into the flour mixture.

Gently fold ingredients together until the flour is incorporated.

Spoon batter into loaf pan.  Bake 50 minutes until golden brown or until knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Allow bread to cool in loaf pan for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer bread from pan to bread board or wire rack or serving tray. Allow bread to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Wrap any leftover bread in waxed paper and store in airtight container.  I added fresh rosemary sprigs to canister for good seasoning measure.

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Newly discovered fall favorite- Private Selection Cranberry Walnut Loaf Artisan Bread.

Delicious!

Grissini (Italian Breadsticks) with Three Toppings

Grissini (Italian Breadsticks) with Three Toppings

Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits

Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits Recipe

Cream Cheese Herb biscuits stored in and served from a cozy cottage house cookie jar puts the home in homemade.

Cozy Cottage House Cookie Jar

Cozy Cottage House Cookie Jar

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Biscuit, bread, and cracker basket options.

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Acorn Wicker Basket by Ashland

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Gray Willow Basket

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Warm Brie in Puff Pastry with Sweet Honey, Fig and Savory Prosciutto

Ingredients

1 (8-12 oz) wheel of brie cheese

1-2 tbsp honey

1-2 tbsp fig preserves

Black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

4-8 slices thin prosciutto

1 egg, beaten

Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the wheel of brie in the center of the pastry and use a knife to score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern.

Spread the fig preserves over the top of the brie. Drizzle with honey, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of black pepper over the top.

Wrap the slices of prosciutto around the brie, then fold the corners of the puff pastry up and over the brie, sealing the edges.

Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with coarse sugar for a touch of sweetness and crunch.

Bake the brie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is deep golden brown and crispy.

Serve warm with your favorite bread or crackers for dipping.

6-8 servings

-Mia Recipes

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Photo by Rebecca McKenzie

Regional fruits are ripe for the picking, washing, slicing, and serving.

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Photo by Katie Azi

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Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Pumpkin is the star of the taste of fall show, and what would a fall fête post be without at least one pumpkin something recipe.

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Photo by Katie Azi 

Pumpkin Dip

Ingredients

1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin (such as Libby’s)

12 oz. cream cheese (from 2 [8-oz.] pkg.), softened

1 cup (about 3¼ oz.) sifted powdered sugar

1½  tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1½  tsp. ground cinnamon

1½  tsp. vanilla extract

Graham crackers, gingersnaps, piecrust cutouts, pretzel sticks, sliced apples, berries, or pecans, for serving.

Directions

Combine pumpkin, cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla in a food processor. Process until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

Transfer to a serving dish; cover and chill 30 minutes.

Serve with an assortment of graham crackers, gingersnaps, pretzel sticks, sliced apples, berries, or pecans.

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Grocery store deli rotisserie chicken saves the crisp fall day!

Oven-baked Polska Kielbasa (350°F for 20-25 minutes) smoked sausage drizzled with honey while still warm and before slicing is harvest hearty.

Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

Acorn Squash Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

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Pumpkin Serving Spoons
Big Leaf Wooden Spoon

Just a bite samplings include autumn acorn salad, sausage, rice and cranberry stuffed mini pumpkins, Southern sweet potato casserole, and oven-roasted root vegetables with spicy pecan topping.

Sausage, Rice, and Cranberry Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

Sausage, Rice, and Cranberry Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ cup milk

¼ cup Southern Comfort whiskey

1/3 cup butter, melted

For Topping:

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup flour

1 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.   Lightly spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.  Boil  sweet potatoes under tender.  Carefully remove from heat, drain, peel and mash sweet potatoes. 

In mixing bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, Southern Comfort, ground cloves and ground nutmeg. 

Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. 

In a separate mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and melted butter.  

Spoon over sweet potato mixture.  

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.  

Comfort food at its c’est si bon best.

Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping

Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping

Being in the moment enjoying guests means not always being in the kitchen. Keep it seasonally simple by amping up juices, coffees, waters, and teas using garnishes with the taste of fall.

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Sparkling water (spiced apple, blood orange, cranberry apple) garnished with fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, or rosemary sprig.

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Apple juice warmed on the stovetop with Red Hot cinnamon candies added until melted equals one easy and delicious fall favorite.

Flavored coffees leaded or unleaded warm the soul and take the chill off.

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Cinnamon water is a recent fall perfect beverage discovery that’s as tasty as it is easy to make.

Begin by adding 2 cinnamon sticks to 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.  Allow concentrate to cool before adding to cold water and ice.

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Pear Crisp Recipe

Comforting recipes full of down-south flavor speaks warmth, comfort, and cozy to me.

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The Southern Baking Cookbook : 60 Comforting Recipes Full of Down-South Flavor by Jenn Davis- Founder of the Two Cups Flour

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Pumpkin Coconut Fluff Pie

Ingredients

1 9″ graham cracker crust

1  8 oz container whipped topping

1  3.5 oz box vanilla instant pudding & pie filling

1  15 oz can 100% pure pumpkin

½ cup sweetened coconut flakes

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. ground cloves

½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Mason Cash In the Forest Mixing Bowls 3 Piece Set

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add pure pumpkin, vanilla pudding mix, coconut, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice.  Using a wooden spoon, stir ingredients until combined.

Next, add vanilla and whipped topping. Fold until incorporated.

Spread the pumpkin fluff mixture into the graham cracker crust; cover with plastic wrap.

Chill covered pie for at least 4 hours to set.

Before serving dust the top of the pie with additional pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin whoopie pies- the taste of fall.

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Autumn Mott Rodeheaver

Hosting a fall fête is a crisp breeze when good ideas and friends come together.

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Decorating With Fall Colors

Decorating with fall colors is a natural part of the seasonal updating process.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Sam Frost

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Dark Moody Fall Art Print

“Autumn paints in colors
that summer has never seen.”

Tree Wall Art Print

Tree Wall Art Print

Mochi by Little Greene

Mochi by Little Greene

Today’s fall colors on parade gallery features inspired examples of interiors and exteriors adorned in traditional, curated and new-traditional colors characteristic of autumn – fall.

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Nuloom Kali Shaggy Diamond Tassel Area Rug

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

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Euharlee Horse Figurine

Euharlee Horse Figurine

Antiquity At506 Blue and Red 6' x 9' Area Rug

Handmade Antiquity Hilma Traditional Oriental Wool Rug

Colors of the autumn-fall season gift the eye a visual glory that naturally inspires our decorating with fall color choices.

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Zoe Feldman Design – DecorPad

Color combinations trending toward seasonal schemes include purple and green and the timeless color duo green and blue.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Hector M. Sanchez

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Prov Saxe Vintage 1900s Prussia Germany Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate/Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Goodness gracious, how I do love decorating with and displaying vintage pheasant plates and platters.

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Some of the pieces in my collection come with bumps, bruises, chips and cracks- traits I refer to as character marks.

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House & Garden – Photography by Dean Hearne

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

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Leanne Ford Interiors

Layers of proven neutrals team together to create visual warmth.

Layer darker over lighter, rustic with modern.

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Benjamin Vandiver Interiors + Lifestyle – Photography by  Reid Rolls

Let’s get real about seasonal updating, folks.

Most of us do not go into debt with a total out with the old and in with the new refresh when a new season rolls around.

Repeat after me: spot accents.

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

Neutral colors highlight by design and delight accents influenced by natural elements.

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Lest we forget the visual impact metals bring to the table, serving contrast with a side of character.

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Introspective Magazine – Photography by Leslie Williamson

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Shades of mustard in muted tones play well with greens, grays, and blues.

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

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House Beautiful – Photography by Luke White

Rich in color and texture, the deep brown color of the antique fireplace mantel plays well to the color block, dramatic accent wall, and decorative accessories in shades of cinnabar, gold, and ebony.

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Daybreak Mirror by Chelsea House

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Architectural Digest

Details define the space, and the ginkgo wall sconces present the perfect opportunity to share my latest fall decor piece purchase.

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

No, it’s not a sconce, but a lovely trinket tray (Bob Barker himself would be proud because the price is right) which will be utilized as part home decor accent part housing for the set of silver knives purchased a few fall seasons back.

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Rich.

Warm.

Cozy.

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Velvet traditionally fits the fall narrative.

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deVOL Kitchens

Textures, colors, and patterns denoting warmth in tone and tactile ambiance add a sense of season to interiors and home decor accessories.

Heirloom Task Light

Heirloom Task Light

Look no further than nature’s arts and crafts store for fall-autumn decorating inspiration.

Decorative touches showcasing natural elements epitomize the true beauty of the season.

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Homes & Gardens – Photograph by Adrian Biscoe

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Decorating with fall colors seasons the places and spaces in the home with the perfect blend of rich in tone and tradition colors customary to the classic fall palette.

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The aesthetic created never fails to radiate a cozy welcome home feel.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Stone gray metals warm the look and serve to anchor the statement.

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Caitlin Jones Design

Juxtaposition of style, patina, texture, and pattern work the room while creating a distinctive ambiance.

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Becca Interiors

Decorating with fall colors curates autumnal charm, which in return gives a nod to your sense of seasonal style.

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Wreaths For Fall

Wreaths for fall come in all shapes, sizes, and shades. Fall wreaths need not be expensive to give a million-dollar welcome.

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Distressed Fall Change Is Beautiful Leaves White Wall Sign

DIY Inspiration from a couple of fall seasons ago resulted in this wreath that didn’t quite make it to the front door, however it does greet the season sitting pretty in the foyer.

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24″ Fall Purple & Orange Eucalyptus Wreath

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18″ Fall Brown Asymmetrical Twig Wreath Wreath

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Bruno Cervera 

Interior and exterior doors, walls, and windows benefit from a touch of the season.

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Better Homes & Gardens 18 in. Artificial Magnolia Leaves Wreath

Simple embellishments render simple yet elegant results.

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Grapevine Wreath with Fall Leaves and Acorns

Grapevine Wreath with Fall Leaves and Acorns

Emphasize the natural beauty of fall with a faux dried wreath.

Linden Street 24in Faux Dried Wreath

Linden Street 24in Faux Dried Wreath

These will take you from hello, fall straight into Happy Thanksgiving.

22 Natural Foliage & Eucalyptus Mix Wreath by Ashland®

22″ Natural Foliage & Eucalyptus Mix Wreath by Ashland®

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Colonial Williamsburg

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18″ Natural Willow Wreath by Bloom Room

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Picks of the season here and there complemented by a loose loop of velvet ribbon in your choice of width and color dress up an otherwise plain willow or grapevine wreath.

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Fall colors on parade!

Harvest Eucalyptus Wreath, 24 in, by Way to Celebrate

Harvest Eucalyptus Wreath, 24 inch

21.25" Boxwood Wreath Brown - Threshold™

21.25″ Boxwood Wreath Brown – Threshold™

Brilliant.

Fall Red & Orange Maple Leaves Wreath by Bloom Room

Fall Red & Orange Maple Leaves Wreath by Bloom Room

Beautiful.

Dried Weeping Bamboo Wreath

Dried Weeping Bamboo Wreath

Hops Fall Wreath - Threshold

Hops Fall Wreath – Threshold

Bright.

Fall Yellow Lantern Wreath by Bloom Room

Fall Yellow Lantern Wreath by Bloom Room

Faux Golden Ash Leaf Fall Wreath - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

Faux Golden Ash Leaf Fall Wreath – Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia

Sponge Mushroom Wreath

Dried Mushroom Wreath

 18in. Honeybloom Dried Mushroom Wreath

From our house to yours-

16.5 Natural Birdhouse Wreath by Ashland

16.5 Natural Birdhouse Wreath by Ashland

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Birmingham Museums Trust

Artificial Sunflower And Peony Wreath

Artificial Sunflower And Peony Wreath

Artificial Tricolor Heather Teardrop Decor

Tricolor Heather Teardrop

No fan of the burlap ribbon or love the ribbon but find it not big enough to suit your taste?

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Consider using a hanging basket filled with seasonal stems and branches as your ’tis the season wreath.

Large Woven Hanging Basket by Ashland

Large Woven Hanging Basket by Ashland

Anticipating the arrival of fall finds me ready to select one of these fall wreaths to welcome the season.

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