Wednesday, September 17, 2008

NEW FALL DECORATIONS

I told you that I was putting the topiary on my foyer table just for a short time. I'm off on Wednesday and I have made my other topiary (for another post) and finished this decoration for my table in the foyer (haven't done any housework, though). I copied so many ideas until I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to give everyone credit but I do know the BOO Picture idea is another one of Joy's. I finally finished making a cloche and it cost me all of $1.89 to make it. I bought the glass candle holder at the Dollar Tree, got the tea candle holder for $0.50, and the black tray it sits on at the Trift store for $0.39. I couldn't find any cheap finials so I found an old lamp in my attic and took one off so it was free! The berries on my candle sticks holding the white pumpkins were on a card at the Dollar Tree ($1.00 of course) and I spray painted them black for the spooky holiday. I'm pretty pleased with the way this turned out....especially the cost!
I love my blogging friends.....they have saved me $$$$ because I don't buy decorating magazines anymore....I have my personal decorators!
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17 comments:

  1. Nancy RosalinaSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    Oh my, I love this display! You did a great job! Blessings, Nancy

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  2. Georgia GirlSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    I totally agree with you on buying magazines anymore...I have so many bloggers who are saving me the money by sharing their secrets....I love your decor...so cute!

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  3. Linda - Behind My Red DoorSeptember 17, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Isn't it fun to be able to go from blog to blog and get ideas?

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  4. TriciaSeptember 17, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    I've got to get some of those white pumpkin/gourd things too. A very cute display. Did you monogram the BOO or stencil it?

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  5. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~September 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Now that's what I call smart decorating! Very good use of money....isn't it nice to have so many blogging friends with great ideas!

    Tammy

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  6. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Hi,
    Your projects turned out so cute!
    Great job!
    diane

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  7. Edwina at The Picket FenceSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Sue, I love the ideas for fall, it has gotten me in the mood to decorate. Thanks
    Edwina at The Picket Fence Come and Peak Through

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  8. Farmhouse PrimitivesSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    I just found your blog and love your decorating ideas you are sharing! Question.....being in Alabama, do you know of anywhere I could purchase cotton bolls? I'd love to do up a basket filled with some. :-) Keep bloggin' friend!!
    Pam

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  9. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 17, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    I love anything painted black...you did such a great job and all for pennies!!!
    Have a great evening.
    Rondell

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  10. AmySeptember 17, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    Mom,
    I am truly impressed. You know I love you, but we don't always have the same decorating taste. However...I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. I will TOTALLY be copying it. You are so talented and so good at making things pretty. I love the black and white. Fabulous!
    AGM:)

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  11. AngieSeptember 18, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    Looks sooooooo good Sue! I'm the same way - looking at blogs more than decorating magazines. Although, I always look at them when I'm in the grocery store!

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  12. NadiaSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    THIS is my favorite!!! FABULOUS!!

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  13. MarieSeptember 18, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    I love your cloche! I swear, so many of you have made them better than my own. I'm very impressed. ;o)

    I feel the same way about these talented bloggers...I don't need decorating mags anymore. Not when there are so many beautiful blogs!

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  14. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionSeptember 18, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    Looks great!

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  15. B J's CornerSeptember 19, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    Your foyer is really fun. Love the dark wood and the boo sign.
    bj

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  16. KeleSeptember 20, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    I like the BOO sign,think I will copy you. What font was that??
    Ask your hubby to clean, you have fall crafts to make! he!he!

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  17. DarleneSeptember 23, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    What a fabulous copy cat job!!!! I JUST LOVE everything!!! I think I may have to do the BOO and spray some berries black. Aren't making your own cloches fun!!!???

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