Monday, October 15, 2007

An Autumn Kitchen and Dining Room -Oct. 15

Hello everyone! I'm still on vacation, but wanted to show you pictures of my Autumny kitchen and dining room. This is what everything looked like before I left. When I get back, everything will be covered with dust. ;0)

The china hutch in my dining room.
Hutch

The sideboard has a candle tart warmer, jars of apple butter, a bowl of caramel candies, candles and a dish of acorns, along with various old cookbooks.
Hutch

Candle

A mini white pumpkin on a teacup saucer.
Pumpkin

Leaf ornaments on the hutch doors.
Ornaments

This little wooden acorn is the size of my thumb.
Acorn

It's actually a placecard holder!
Acorn

A pumpkin and berry garland centerpiece on my kitchen table.
Centerpiece

My mom painted this wonderful picture for me many years ago. Can you see my dream farm there in the distance? :0)
Picture

A basket of Indian corn, gourds, mini pumpkins and apples.
Basket

A little spot on my counter. A "tea for one" teapot, a pumpkin scented candle and pumpkin salt and pepper shakers.
Candle

Thank you for looking at my Autumn decorations!!

66 comments:

Tamara said...

Very pretty. Love that little placecard acorn! Your home looks very cozy and "fallish"!

Melissa E. said...

There is just something cozy about fall decor, isn't there?

I love it!

Paula said...

Very lovely, Kelli! I am drooling over that big bowl of caramel candy. I've got some nice, tart apples that would go great with them. ;)
Blessings,
Mrs. C

Anonymous said...

Simple, yet elegant! You have a great 'eye' for decorating, and I always enjoy seeing what you've done in your home to celebrate each season! Very well done!
I pray you and the children will have a safe and delightful trip! And the roly poly pudding was absolutely delicious...a perfect treat for fall! Thanks for your 'tag' on my chatbox about the dessert! You are such an encouragement...EVEN WHEN YOU'RE ON VACATION! LOL
Hugs,
Amy

~Babychaser~ said...

I love them! You have given me some rich ideas of Fall treasures to be searching for in the coming years (Married almost 3 years, I am accumulating slowly). :)

Thanks for sharing!

Susie said...

Hi Kelli,
Your fall decor looks very homey and welcoming. Love the mini acorn place card holder..
Hope you're enjoying your vacation..
xo

Front Porch Society said...

Hope you are enjoying your vacation! :) It is always nice to get away for awhile and get some much needed RNR.

Anonymous said...

Thanks, Kelli. You always inspire me to find a bit more to cozy up my house with.

I hope you are having so much fun on your vacation. I can't wait for you to share it all when you get back.

Jen said...

They are great....I need to go buy some caramels they sound too good right now.

Sharon said...

Thanks for the walk through your home...........Love all the decorations. They give a sence of come sit a while and we will talk...please visit my cottage when you have the time..........Sharon K

Susan said...

You have the perfect touch in everything you show Kelli!!!! Makes my heart glad just to view them. I've never really noticed the white pumpkins until this year. Is this something new? I've got to get me one!!!! I got one big orange pumklin for outside near a scarecrow I put out but I have to get a white one :o)
Susan

dot said...

Maybe Phillip will surprise you and dust before you get back!
Thanks for the pretty book mark and tea bag that came in the mail today. I know I've owed you a letter forever and it's always on my mind but can't seem to get to it.

Anonymous said...

Great minds think alike -- my walls are that organgish/yellow color.

Mrs. Anna T said...

So warm, cozy and welcoming. Thank you for sharing, Kelli! I hope your vacation is going well.

Anonymous said...

Kelli, everything is so pretty, cozy and well put together! You inspire me to decorate with love and care!!!

Thanks for sharing such beauty with us!

Cris said...

Hi Kelli! I'm catching up with my reading here! And everything is so organized, I'm going to have you down to help me with my cluttered cabinets! Your house feels so cozy this way! That caramel bowl... will it still be there when you get back? :-)

Melissa said...

Aahhhh....homey and SO lovely!

Anonymous said...

Looks so pretty and yummy. Hope your vacation is going well.

Heather said...

Thank you for sharing all of your cozy touches Kelli! Hope you are enjoying a wonderful vacation. :)

Kari (GrannySkywalker) said...

Can't remember if I told you, but I've cooked your Potato Chowder recipe twice and I LOVE IT. Thank you so much for sharing that one!

Jan Parrish said...

Beautiful. I love that you have a picture your mom painted.

I hope you didn't leave a candle burning. ;)

Marci said...

Very beautiful Kelli. You DO have the touch.

Sarah Markley said...

I love it all...it seems so cozy, inviting and warm. Can I come have a cup of tea? =)

Midlife Cycler said...

Hi Kelli. I love love love your home. I want to make tea and sit a bit.
I am new to the world of blogs and a friend of Becky's so she said I should stop by and say hello. Thanks
Jody

... said...

all so homey looking. hope you're enjoying your trip.

Lena said...

Your autumn decorating looks pretty, and welcoming. I've enjoyed seeing it. Thank you very much!

Gena said...

Your decorations are beautiful. I just love fall - it is my favorite.

Kelli said...

Thank you for visiting, Jody! It's nice to meet you! Becky is a sweetie, isn't she? :0)
Kelli

LadySnow said...

Autumn is my favorite time of year. I am sure it smells wonderful in your home from the candles. :D

Jodi said...

Kelli ~ Everything looks lovely! Hope you're having a wonderful vacation. And what a gem you have in Phillip who I'm guessing must be publishing your posts. Enjoy your family! :o)

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Anita said...

Oh Kelli, your mum is an artist, what a wonderful painting!

Your white pumpkin looks like one of my Baby Boo's.... ;-))

Ah, and there are those A U T U M N letters again that I already admired in one of your previous posts!

I really should add a touch of fall to my kitchen and living room, too!

Have a great vacation!

Hugs, Anita

P.S.: I just sent you an email, hope it won't end up in your junk mail folder again... ;-))

Q said...

Dear Kelli,
I enjoyed seeing your Autumn decorations. Decorating for October is my favorite!
I love the colors of the season.
Enjoy your vacation.
Sherry

Terri said...

That's so pretty Kelli. Good job!
Terri

Janice said...

It all looks so lovely and warm and cozy! Your home must be a haven for those who return home from a day out and for those visiting.

Sharon said...

It all looks so very warm and cozy! A very welcoming place!

Kimmie said...

Oh Kelli- you are welcome, thank you for letting us in!

Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted

cryssi said...

I love your decorations...Very pretty. I hope your vacation is funfilled and enjoyable.

Blessings
Crystal

Heather said...

Hi again Kelli! I've tagged you over at my blog, if you'd like to participate. :)

Amy ~ (Life's Small Treasures) said...

Very pretty! The candles look so relaxing. Hope you all are having a fun time!
~Amy

Karen said...

Everything is so pretty, as usual, Kelli! You have such a flair for decorating.
Enjoy your time away, and it sounds like you're visiting around our area. Have fun!

Anonymous said...

Your decorations are gorgeous! One question though: does decorating like this cause you a lot of extra things to dust? I've never put many decorations or knick knacks out, simply because I don't want to have to keep moving everything around to dust.

Reginas Cottage said...

Hi Kelli,your home looks so loveley
and warm and your mum is an artist,
what a wonderful painting.
Hope you are having so much fun on
your vacation.
Hugs Regina

Hootin Anni said...

Pretty....pretty....PRETTY!!! [I love the effect of the candles in the photos. You've captured their glow perfectly]

Amydeanne said...

aww I love it! gives me some good ideas!

Jenn4Him said...

I hope you have a wonderful vacation! It is starting to feel a little more like fall now, too. Great decorations. Maybe your kitty could be persuaded to dust before you get home. ^..^
Jenn

Jenn said...

What beautiful decorating. I hope to have more of this type of adorning of our home when we get settled in a place we can actually stay long term and as little hands grow older and wiser...which we are well on our way to that... ;-)

Jenn

Lori said...

Thanks for showing us your autumn decor.
Enjoy your vaction.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing, Kelli! Your home looks so warm and inviting.

Tori Leslie said...

Wow, 50 comments, this is the place to be huh?

I love the way you decorate for the seasons, I really would like to do that too but by the time I realize the season is near it's almost over.

Love your style!

Paula said...

Kelli, your autumn decor is just lovely! I love your fall leaf decorations!!

Blessings,
Paula

Carole Burant said...

Your home always looks so warm and welcoming, no matter what season you decorate it for:-) Everything looks beautiful, Kelli! I just realized I owe you an email...sheesh, see what turning 50 does to your memory? lol Will get to it in the morning! xoxo

Seeb said...

Lovely decorating,everything looks great,especially your mother painting.

Rowan said...

Your decorations are so pretty and filled with lovely autumn colours, I brought one of those pumpkin candles home with me and have been wondering how to display it - now I know:) Hope you are having a great time with your family.

Jennifer in MS said...

Gorgeous fall photos!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Kelli, your autumn decor looks so pretty and cozy. I love the little pumpkin on the saucer! Your mother's painting is beautiful too.

I hope you are enjoying your vacation! Are you homesick yet??

Katherine

Julie said...

I love your apple basket!

Kelly @ The Barefoot Mama said...

Absolutely beautiful and so very festive, Kelli! The perfect place for lovely autumn dinners with family. :o)

Hope that you're enjoying your getaway!

Rose of Sharon said...

Your decorations are so pretty! I really like the carmels in the jar, I never thought to use carmels for fall decor, will have to borrow your idea!

Ejoy the rest of your vacation.

Hugs! Sharon

Anonymous said...

How beautiful everything looks. So nice and cozy. I love fall and your decorations show the season off perfectly. Blessings.

Unknown said...

As usual, your photos depict a warm and welcoming home, but especailly with all the autumn touches. Be safe!

Sharri said...

Your home looks lovely and inviting! We have the same taste!
And, on top of that--I also have a "farm dream" as well!

Thanks for sharing!

Have a happy Fall!

Heather Anne said...

Dear Kelli

Your kitchen pictures are so pretty and inspiring! I really hve to get to work and get our fall things up and take a few pictures! I don't have a lot of 'stuff' but seeing how you have made your home autumny will keep me thinking about what I can do with ours. Last weekend I saw an arrangement that was $350 and it was georgeous - I bought the silks and hope to 'copy' it today - for about $60!

I hope you are loving your vacation and are enjoying wearing your sweaters and seeing the fall colors!

Priscilla said...

Hi Kelli, I know you are a way a while but I just wanted to come over and let you know I have awarded you the 'You Make Me Smile Award'. You have some lovley posts and never fail to make me smile!

Priscilla x

Hannah said...

wow

Pearl Maple said...

Hope you and the family are having a lovely holiday together.

Your autumn theme decorating is beautifully presented. How lucky for your family to have little treasures to hold onto memories.