AUTUMN INSPIRATION...

Although I have determined that I am not doing any of my own decorating for fall until the day fall OFFICIALLY begins, I can THINK fall and that's exactly what I've been doing...I have gone back through some of my inspiration files and found some FABULOUS ideas for fall I wanted to share with you...

...there's lots of EYE CANDY here...so I will keep my commenting to a minimum and let you enjoy...

Roos go so well with fall, don't ya think?...

...dining alfresco...sitting on haybales...perhaps a nice bonfire to warm the night air...sounds blissful!!!

...how 'bout canning some CANDY CORN and candles...

Love this very elegant tablescape using white and gold pumpkins and gourds...

...what a great idea....I love using food to serve food......and now for my FAVORITE fall idea this year....and one I WILL be doing...

Cider anyone?....

Most of these photos came from places like bhg.com but I believe there are a few from other blogs...however, I can't give them credit for their work because I don't remember where they came from...most of them I scalped before I started a blog of my own...If you see one of your photos here, please let me know and I will either take it off at your request or give you credit for your work...THANKS~

NOT CHANGING...YET

I must admit, though fall is my favorite time of year, I am DETERMINED that I am going to HOLD onto summer a little longer before commiting to any fall decorating...it just seems as if the year has flown by and summer went WAY too quickly...besides it's not OFFICIALLY fall until September 23 so...I will NOT set out one single pumpkin, mum or any other fall decor until then...and while I am gearing up for the change of seasons I decided to take a few photos of the CURRENT decor...though some are already in the warm autumnal tones, they will be changed up soon....but NOT until after September 23...

Yes, the mantel will be changing...wouldn't a nice fall scene look just splendid here...

...I will be saying  BYE BYE birdies...

 

...to these birdies too...

...the buffet will be transformed into autumn bliss

 ...but the mosaic votif cups will be staying out for the season...

joining Marty @ a Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday and No Minimalist Here for Open House Thursday...come on over and party with us...

WELL SWIZZLE MY STICK...

Do any of you bloggers out there remember these from the 1950's?

Well, I wasn't even a gleam in my mother's eye in the 1950's but I sure do remember drinking kool-aid from aluminum tumblers as a child (in the '70's).  I thought they were the COOLEST thing then...and I would LOVE to have a set now.  They really do keep drinks COLD!! and I just love all the rainbow of COLORS they come in...

Now I knew that they made more than just tumblers in this fabulous stuff...drink pitchers, bowls...but I WONDER...did you know they made aluminum SWIZZLE STICKS to match?...(you might call these tea spoons or drink stirrers)...

Well swizzle my stick...I had NO idea...I love vintage swizzle sticks (drink stirrers) and I am starting a COLLECTION...not just of vintage but other unique ones I come across. 

Several months ago I found a set of GLASS swizzlers topped with glass daisies...each in a different color...so beautiful...a set of 5 for .25 at a local thrift shop....I just had to have them and that started myh collection...well you will never guess what I found yesterday at that same thrift shop...

...a set of six light green aluminum swizzle sticks...TEA LEAF motif...in mint condition...for JUST .25....I know, I know...I can't believe it myself....while I know these are not completely rare, they are going for about $10.00 or more per set online...so I believe I got an incredible deal...BESIDES...I absolutely love them....and they are now a beautiful addition to my collection...

Perhaps you would care to join me for a sip of Iced tea, or KOOL-AID...if you prefer... and help me try out my new SWIZZLERS...

I'm joining Debra and all the lovely partiers over at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday...swizzle on over and be prepared to drool at everyone's vintage finds....I'm also joining the Thrifty Things Friday party over at The Thrifty Groove....there's lots of groovy stuff going on there too...so come on over and have a look...

Have a fabulous day!!!