The Beauty in Simple Things

Inbox surprises are sometimes just simple things...with such beauty!  Here are a few I thought I'd share with you today...

So which one inspires YOU today?

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Image Credits:  BHG

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Adding in Some Fall Color

I don't know about you, but now that it's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner...I want to add in some fall colors...just a "pop" here and there.  Do YOU want to add in some fall color, like perhaps orange, in your home?  I know I said I "don't do orange" and I don't, but that doesn't mean I don't like to use this color in some of our room designs that we do. 

Here are a few inspiration photos I ran across that are great ways to add in some of this Fall color...  

Maybe a few new placemats in orange...such a simple idea!

Or possibly add in some accent color with a few china pieces...TJ Maxx has some great ones this time of year too.  Together, with the pops of orange in the flowers, this makes quite a lovely table!

A really simple way is to add just a throw pillow...and maybe this little bit of florals to the side table.  

If you really want to be a little more daring then maybe you'd consider repainting your front door in this color...thoughts???

Lamps, pillows and a bench in orange...a great look in this room!

So, now you have a few easy ways to add in some orange...which do YOU like?  Are you considering adding it in for the holidays this month?  Do tell...!!!

Hope you are having a "Simply Irresistible" weekend!

Image Credits:  Decor Pad, Southern Living, House Beautiful, Pure Style Home, Tobi Fairley 

Fall Inspiration

It's that time again...Fall is in the air to stay, I do believe.  What is inspiring YOU this time of year?

Seasonal Table Decorating

Adding pops of Fall colors in your rooms

Decorating Your Mantel

Farmhouse Style for Fall

Decorating with other Fruits

...Or perhaps, simply this...

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

And for those of you that are inspired by any Fall baking...here's the recipe...

• Prep: 10 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
• Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1-1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
• Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: about 2 dozen muffins.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  BHG and Taste of Home

More Ideas to get your Home ready for Fall

Would you like more ideas for getting your home ready for Fall?  I am continually looking at great ideas to share or try for myself.  I know we've looked at a few, but here are a few more to inspire you for this change of seasons...

I just love using mums and lots of them too...adding potted ones like this is a sure way to add color to your front entrance...and go ahead, add in a few white pumpkins for some contrast.  The hanging mums and the paper lanterns also help frame the area to say "welcome".

Why not add a few colorful petite pumpkins in your dining room hutch or display cabinet for a lovely touch of Fall...either plain ones or decorated with a little bit of paint.  It's such a simple thing to do yet it adds alot on "punch" for Fall.

Or...just add some different items of interest in "here and there".  Simple, yet lovely!

This happens to be just a pewter cup, purchased from a flea market, with several sprigs of greenery, beach plum branches, and red hypericum berries added to make this lovely arrangement. Simple!

What a great little DIY project...especially if you have kids that would enjoy a little project.  Candleholders that are made from miniature pumpkins...how neat is that?  

It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1) Just cut a hole in the pumpkin the size of the base of a tapered candle.  

2) Then hot glue miniature pine cones, berries, and some dried moss around the edge of the hole.  

3) Now, just insert the candles and...voila!  You have some great candles to use on your table.

If you want to snazz it up a bit more...then maybe this one is for you.  Paint the pumpkins metallic silver and try this easy idea.  Notice how the silver items are "layered" for an elegant look with different heights!

I thought this was a unique creative way to add both color and seasonal spunk to the room.  Ribbon is attached to paper mache gourds with hot glue and hung from the chandelier. Then, to finish it off a garland of leaves was wrapped around the arms of the light fixture. (TIP - use a contrasting ribbon instead of matching it to the gourds!)

Not your typical standard fall colors here, and that's why I like it.  Any colors really, mixed with white pumpkins and some fall foliage, will dress that front door area right up!  What do YOU think of this one?

I simply adore this idea...and the fact that it even coordinates with the wall color and the colors in that beautiful painting over the mantel..."Simply Irresistible", no doubt!  These are petite pumpkin peppers (known as Solanum Integrifolium) with the stems arranged in a vase and then surrounded by other fruits and greenery. 

Dried gourds make elegant vases especially when grouped together like this and filled with fall flowers.

You can also find, or make, harvest wreaths to hang from the back of your dining room chairs with ribbons. Be creative and select your own fall colors and style.  What a great look!

What's not to love about a pumpkin turned into a lovely vase for a fall floral arrangement?  This one even has apricot-color roses added...it's really lovely, don't you think?

Another one displayed on a tray and surrounded with leaves, small gourds and fruit.

A tray of any sort, dashed with some colorful glass, ribbon and some...texture...like pecans, corns, wheat sprays...is sure to make a hit during this fall season.  

So, I'll leave you with this...decorating for Fall doesn't have to be hard.  Just be creative, think outside the box, use "nature" along with some items you may already have...and see what you come up with.  We'd love for you to share any decorating ideas you may have for Fall...come on, do tell.

Thanks for stopping by, and, as always...

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits: BHG

Entertaining Preparations

Well, with Fall in the air, as we've been talking about...it is hard to believe but it will soon be Thanksgiving.  If you are having family or friends over for this special holiday then you'll need to start making plans for it soon.  

Like menu ideas...hum, what sounds best?

How about those invitations?  The first of November is always a good time to go ahead and send them out. I must admit, this photo is being displayed since it has invitations on it, but also I wanted to show you these luscious draperies...love that fabric!  I also love the tiered lamp and this table outlined in antique gold.  What about this indoor wreath...like?  I do!

What about a Harvest theme for your table with colorful produce, flickering candles, or arranging some colorful flowers.  What a centerpiece this makes for your table!

Do YOU have your Thanksgiving plans?  If not, be ahead of the game this year and plan early...now is a great time!  Plan, plan, plan and it's sure to be a success.  Do you have any special entertaining secrets you'd like to share?  If so, do tell.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits:  Southern Living

Fall Review of Ideas

Front Door Ideas for Fall

Feather Wreath

Autumn Centerpiece

Fall Decor for Buffet and Table

Table Setting

Fall Outdoor Ideas

Enjoy your Saturday!

Photo Credits:  Country Living

*I TRY TO CREDIT ALL IMAGES, IF THERE ARE ANY PHOTOS OR IMAGES HERE THAT ARE NOT CREDITED CORRECTLY OR YOU WISH THEM TO BE REMOVED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GLADLY OBLIGE. THEY ARE BEING USED HERE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING INTERIOR DESIGN. THANK YOU!