Autumn Kitchen Decorations

Thank you for your comments on Emily's decorated cake and my Autumn tea tray!


I got the set at a local gift ship and I'm sorry to say there are no markings except a blurry emblem. You can find similar patterns searching for brown transferware though.


I actually got two teacups and saucers last fall and used them all through fall and winter.


Now I have 8 teacups, a teapot and 3 dinner plates.


Everything is set up on my kitchen hutch, along with a fall leaf garland, pumpkins, and acorns.






Thank you for stopping by for a visit and taking a look!

In the Kitchen...

Hello! Our week has started out with lots of time in the kitchen. Emily's Faith Keeper's group is working on their cake decorating badge. Last night, Emily baked and frosted a lemon cake all by herself.


At the class all the girls learned different icing techniques, including how to make royal icing flowers.


My brother-in-law's girlfriend arrived Sunday night and we are having Mrs. H's Country Ribs, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, and Choco-Hoto-Pots for dinner.


I've been using my Autumn tea tray as a centerpiece. Here's a sneak peak at my new teapot and cups. I'll share more pictures soon!

Cozy Lamplight

I love the look of soft lamplight, especially during the cooler months. A few years ago, I purchased lamps for our living room, but they were more for a decorative buffet. They didn't give off any useful light for reading. One of them broke awhile back, so this afternoon I replaced them with traditional living room lamps.


There is also a small lamp on the kitchen counter. It's nice to turn on in the evening and the early morning.


And finally, an even smaller lamp in the bathroom. It's the perfect nightlight.

Toaster Ovens

Hello! Recently, our toaster broke and we are thinking about getting a toaster oven. Do you have one that you recommend? Or don't recommend!
Picture from art.com

*Update: Thank for you all the help with the toaster ovens! Phillip ordered one from Amazon and I'll let you know how it works out.

Autumn Front Porch

I have a simple Autumn front porch this year.


Just a few of my favorite things: Indian corn...


pumpkins and mums.

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."
- Nathaniel Hawthorne