I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Alfred and I spent most of the weekend relaxing, and then traveled into Lubbock to do a little shopping. It was so nice to finally spend a "weekend" with him. He works a crazy schedule and usually ends up working on the weekend, so it was nice to spend it just hanging out together.
Did you do anything fun over the weekend?
Today, I am really excited to share some photos of my parent's house decorated for fall.
My mom is the QUEEN "nesting." She always seems to know how to add that magic touch to a space, just enough to make it special without going overboard. Her decorations for fall this year were no exception.
My parent's home was built in 1865. It was where my father was raised and my parent's had their wedding reception. The home was sold soon after my parent's were married. It came available for sale in 2006 for the first time since my grandparent's sold it.
In February 2007, my father bought it back from the person who bought it from my grandparents. The house was in pretty rough shape when my dad purchased it, but he spent hours upon hours restoring it and today it is gorgeous. He did all of the work himself, a true labor of love.
I will have to try to get some before and after photos to share with you. For now, I hope you enjoy the fall decor.
Did you do anything fun over the weekend?
Today, I am really excited to share some photos of my parent's house decorated for fall.
My mom is the QUEEN "nesting." She always seems to know how to add that magic touch to a space, just enough to make it special without going overboard. Her decorations for fall this year were no exception.
My parent's home was built in 1865. It was where my father was raised and my parent's had their wedding reception. The home was sold soon after my parent's were married. It came available for sale in 2006 for the first time since my grandparent's sold it.
In February 2007, my father bought it back from the person who bought it from my grandparents. The house was in pretty rough shape when my dad purchased it, but he spent hours upon hours restoring it and today it is gorgeous. He did all of the work himself, a true labor of love.
I will have to try to get some before and after photos to share with you. For now, I hope you enjoy the fall decor.
A Few Tips from Mom:
1. Weave a simple grapevine wreath with Japanese lanterns, curly willow and pheasant feathers.
2. Decorate your lamp post with foddershocks.
Wrap them with little white Christmas lights to show them off at night.
3. Pile on the Pumpkins
4. Cozy up the corner with a small outdoor table decorated with natural elements.
...and of course, no photo (at my parent's house) is complete without Duke (their crazy, lovable golden).
Happy Monday!
I hope you're enjoying the fall as much as I am.
I hope you're enjoying the fall as much as I am.
Love the wreath and blue painted ceiling! Would love to see more of this beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteHow neat that they were able to buy it back. Looks lovely. We can't wait to head down for Bridge Day and see the glorious fall trees.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and historic home!! cant wait to see more images! And I love her tip on the fall wreath!
ReplyDeletexo Allison
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Elizabeth, I love that your parents bought the house back. What an amazing legacy! Shopping in Lubbock? I went to Tech and don't recall much in terms of shopping! Hopefully it's improved since my time. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home (love that blue porch ceiling).
ReplyDeleteSo cool that it is once again in the family :)
I love that wreath, large planters and of course the adorable dog!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, what a great story! 1865!? What a beautiful piece of history, and clearly lovingly cared-for by your parents.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
That is a great porch to decorate for any season and it looks perfect..the wreath is stunning and I love the pile of pumpkins..certainly succeeded in capturing the fall colors. I love the history behind the house!
ReplyDeleteso cute! and those pumpkins piled up in the urn by the door- LOVE LOVE
ReplyDeleteI love it so much! The branches and pumpkins in the urn, the blue sky ceiling and of course, Duke. It is really beautiful. Tell your mom I said 'good job'!
ReplyDeleteI love Chinese Lanterns. I have some in a bottle on my porch. As soon as I post this I'm adding feathers just like yours to the arrangement. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a pretty house! I can definitely see where you got your decorating talent. Gotta love that sweet golden retriever too!
ReplyDeletefayetteville? who would have thunk it? i just moved to fayetteville and just blogged about MY fall porch. i am officially looking for your mother's porch as i scoot around town. please tell her i said hello...
ReplyDeletethanks for the post. wonderful.
Beautiful decorations! She did a great job and you are definitely right...she is perfect with just enough and not too much. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteADORE the huge planter with the pumpkins! She did a lovely job all the way around - no wonder you love fall if you grew up around all that inspiration! And gotta love Duke. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHeidi @ Show Some Decor
Oh Elizabeth, how charming! You definitely have design capabilities in your genes! So homey and so beautiful. I love the ceiling on the porch and the beautiful decorations. Especially like the twig tree on the porch! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty....I adore all the pumpkins with the twigs. I love the screen door too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! Hope you'll share more of the interior with us, the blue ceiling is a fun touch. I've never heard of foddershocks?? I have a special place in my heart for Goldens, he's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth your Mom does seem to have the designer touch! her porch is so perfect and you are right it is not overdone, it is just right!! kathysue
ReplyDeleteThat house is too dang cute for words...but not as cute as the story of it! That is so amazing and AWESOME! You are right about your mom, she is really good at making the house look just right...I guess you come by it rightfully!!!
ReplyDeleteYour parent's home is beautiful, and I can definitely see where you get your impeccable taste from! :) Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteNow we know where you get it from.. My mom is the same way! The porch looks like the perfect place to enjoy a glass of red wine!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
The wreath was beautiful, the entire place is perfect...Thanks for sharing! Glad you had some time with Hubby!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous decorations and I love the golden! SOOOO cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous home! Can't wait to see more after pics. Your mom did a beautiful job with the Fall decor-love the pheasant feathers and pops of orange!
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