Friday, September 23, 2016

Autumn Decor Finally....

   I finally got the totes with my fall decorations out of the basement. These are pumpkins I made last year , out of old sweaters I picked up at Goodwill. Plus some stuffing material.
   This was my favorite one. I used sweaters that looked like they had shrunk, maybe that no one would buy to wear. Bits of lace, twine, and a doily. I used a cut of a branch for the stem. You could use a piece of old silverware....saw that idea at Horton's. :):)
  I used the sleeves to make small pumpkins. They are cute in groupings.
   A small cornucopia of flowers.
  A fall like bouquet in a rustic pail.  As I see the brightness on one of the books....I am now going to cover each book with brown paper. I think that would look better. :):)
   The wreath I got once at a 4-H rummage sale...for a dollar.  I have used it 4 years now. Still pretty.
  This is the porch table I like to decorate on ,thru out the seasons. This basket can hold a lot of things. Oh course I still use the old shutters as a backdrop.
  A small welcome sign on a window sill. I added the twig of leaves.
  Thursday sunset.  You can see the hummingbird feeder . I will be taking them in after next week. I think we are only to keep them up till October.
  Then one more shot of that beautiful sunset. It's a beautiful world. Hope all of you are ready for a fun filled weekend. It's festival time all over Indiana. The Atlanta , Indiana New Earth Day fest is this weekend.  It has always been one busy event too.  Not  a lot of sitting places is my only complaint.
   I will not be going with my daughters this year...I just can't take the walking in 80 plus degree heat. I used to go on Saturday with my daughters and on Sunday with Teddy Bear. We always had some great fair foods....ice cream, taco in a bag, ice cream...LOL did I say ice cream?  That was always my favorite fair food.  On the Sunday that Ted and I would go, we always had a steaming cup of coffee and cinnamon  rolls. We would go early before the real crowds got there.
  Horton's Autumn Market is tomorrow from 9-4...I will go to that for a while. Hope to see some of you there.  When my girls are home from the Earth fest, I will meet them at Angie's for coffee and dessert. :) At least I can still do that.  :):)
  Wishing all of you a fabulous weekend. XO

32 comments:

  1. Beautiful fall decorations! I haven't done much of anything even though I have tons of stuff to put out. Still trying to clean up the place. But I keep falling asleep in the afternoon. *sigh* Have fun this weekend. It's going to be low-key for me after all the excitement last week.

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    1. Kathy, You did have a busy time this past week and the weekend...so I can see why you want to just relax. Hope our temps cool down soon. I am kind of tired of being sweaty.LOL Bless you, xoxo, Susie

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  2. They're lovely and I can't believe you made them from sweaters! Wow! :)

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    1. Hi Alexandra, Thanks for coming by. I saw a pumpkin make from a brown plaid flannel shirt the other day...oh I just loved it and thought I need to try that. Blessings for a beautiful autumn. xoxo, Susie

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  3. Those sunsets are amazing, Susie. I love the picture of the hummingbird feeder in the distance. I didn't know you're only supposed to keep them up til October. A steaming hot cup of coffee and cinnamon roll sounds so good right now. Have a good time at the Autumn market tomorrow - sounds fun!

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Sheri, I am not sure when you need to bring your hummingbird feeders in there..I just know in our area it's Oct. I thin it's so they migrate and do not stay in the colder area too long. I am ready for weather cool enough to drink coffee on the porch. It's been too hot to even drink an iced tea.LOL I post if I buy anything cute...you know I will. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  4. Oh, yes! I'd love to be at Horton's! Unfortunately, the calendar won't permit it this time!:-( Very crafty of you to do those pumpkins from old sweaters! - xo Nellie

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    1. Nellie, I am hoping we all get a sweet cool down. Today was very hot. I just don't do the heat very well any more...I think I must be getting old. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  5. Love those sunsets! I so understand about the walking & heat. You just have to choose the most important activity and then go for it! I hope you have a blessed weekend my friend.

    xo
    Pat

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    1. Thank you Pat, I love seeing sunsets. I will catch a glimpse of one while in the house and then I'll get my camera and go outside. :) I wish fairs and festivals would have lots of seating...it nice to sit in the shade for a break. You would be amazed at how easy those pumpkins are to make. Just cut the body part of the sweater and sew the ends up , after stuffing it. Add cute things and wrap with ribbons or twine to make the ribs. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  6. P.S. So sorry ~ in too much of a hurry. Your pumpkins and fall decor look so pretty! I need to try making some pumpkins. :)

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  7. That's so interesting about the feeders. I didn't know that, but truth be told we can't leave anything out like that or the bears would have at it (we live in the boonies).

    The sweater pumpkins are darling!!

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    1. Doreen, Have you ever heard...dang if you do and dang if you don't?? LOL. I just checked on line at a couple sites about the taking in of feeders. One says leave them out as long as hummers are feeding at them...their internal migration calendar will not mess up their migration. But I swear to you, I read where in central In. we should stop feeding them in Oct..the first week. Well who knew my dear. I am truly going to study up on that. :):) Bears...I am scared of them. I used to have dreams of them when I was little. LOL. Stay safe. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  8. That's so interesting about the feeders. I didn't know that, but truth be told we can't leave anything out like that or the bears would have at it (we live in the boonies).

    The sweater pumpkins are darling!!

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  9. I love your decorations. I'm sorry you're not getting to go with your daughters to the festival, but I hope you enjoy visiting the market. (I don't think I knew there is an Atlanta, Indiana! I'm originally from the Atlanta, Ga area :)

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    1. Hi Karen, Our Atlanta is a bump in the road. LOL. You can look it up on line, there's info about the Earth fest. It's a fun festival. I always bought my garden flags when I went to it. It's been many years since I have been thru Atlanta , Ga. I have never stopped just driven thru. Big beautiful city. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  10. Oh Susie, I love your fall decorations. I do have to say that first pic, at first glance I thought it was garlic! Love the basket on the porch and the little birdies. Your sunsets are beautiful. Taco in a bag sounds interesting. Yummy! Have a great weekend and thank you for the kind comments on my blog. You are sweet.

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    1. Hi Nonnie, I saw a plaid pumpkin somewhere the other day...it was made from a flannel shirt...so I have to try that idea. :):) Taco in a bag..is putting taco fixings in a bag of doritos,. It is a fun meal for kids too. I am going to miss that ice cream and those cinnamon rolls. My waistline won't though. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  11. Hey Sue! Wish I could go to rummage sales with you, you find good stuff!
    Lovely sunset. I know the calendar said that Autumn came this week but you would never know it in Georgia!!

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    1. Kay, I heard it was hot there. Well it's been 10 degrees above normal here too. Next week some 70 degree days..oh boy. I never got to go rummaging this summer...but I am planning a trip to Goodwill again. :) Blessings, hello to all your family. xoxo, Susie

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  12. Hi Susie, I love your pumpkins. Great idea to use sweaters with bits of lace, etc. You got a very nice wreath for a good price. We are looking for a little table for our front porch that I can display holiday decor on. I don't blame you for doing so much walking in this heat. I am happy you can go to Horton's. Hope you have a nice evening. xoxo

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    1. Mildred, I saw a plaid pumpkin this week...made from a flannel shirt...now I have to try that. LOL. I have painted my little table many times. I love having it to put things on while unlocking the door too. Blessings for a fun filled weekend, xoxo, Susie

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  13. Hi, Susie..your fall decorating looks so pretty..I remember your pumpkins that really turned out nice. When we moved, I gave away a lot of fall decorations and little by little, I'm adding some back in..on my way right now to buy some cute real pumpkins at the market....

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    1. BJ, I love all kinds of gourds and pumpkins too. Nothing as cute as pile of them. I have given away and thrown away things thru the years. I have painted many things over and over. I need to clean up my scarecrows. They are looking dowdy. Blessings for a fun weekend, xoxo, Susie

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  14. Very sweet sweater pumpkin, lovely sunset. Time to enjoy fall!
    warmly,
    deb

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    1. Thank you Deb. I mentioned your name in my Sept. 18th post. It was because when I saw all the old valentine's cards I thought of you.:):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  15. I love your beautiful fall decorations. I wish I had the get up to put stuff out like that. Hope you enjoy your weekend. Love and Hugs,xo

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    1. Susie, I know what you mean about your energy. I hate that you are not feeling better. I tell Ted the only way I get things done any more is I start to do one thing and end up doing two others. :) Blessings to you dear friend. xoxo, Susie

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  16. I plan on leaving town around 10:00 to go to Hortins. Probably get there around 10:30, if all goes as planned. I've been trying to talk Dave into going to ER. I'm concerned he has pneumonia. Of course he won't go. He says he's going to call the Dr on Monday. Susie, if he says he's going to the Dr., then it's something to worry about.

    Cindy Bee

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    1. Hope to see you and truly hope your Suge is okay. That is one sure way to know he's not feeling well...when a man says he might go to the dr. it's serious. Take care. xoxo, Susie

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  17. Well aren't you Miss Creative!
    We went from the mid 80's weather summer weather until two days ago then they flipped the fall switch. It's cool but still beautiful.
    Lovely sunset pictures!

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  18. Love your pumpkins and those sunsets are breathtaking! Another week and I'll be switching my fall out for Halloween. :) It never ends! lol!
    hugs,
    Jann

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