I swore I wouldn’t do it.
I’m NOT going to do it!
I could not, would not, do it at all.
I would NOT, could NOT decorate for fall.
I don’t like the colors of fall, after all.
I do not like them, not at ALL!
So, what’s the diff?
But….
what IF??
What if I took down my HUGE French advertisement picture?
What if I added a beautiful pumpkin and a rustic star?
What if I added my french wreath on the old pallet boards…..
and my old Ball jars?
What if I added a picture of my sweet family taken last FALL?
What if I hung a raggy wreath with my favorite pale colors?
Well… maybe. Just, maybe…..
I’d have a TEXAS Fall Mantle…..
And just because it’s 85 degrees outside…..
…I can sit inside and imagine what it would be like to live somewhere where Fall actually exists.
Happy Fall Ya’ll!!!
Linking Up to these great parties….
About Claire
Well, I freaking love it!!!! That’s what!!! Could not would not, but glad you did!
Thanks Beja!! You’re the best!!!
haha, made me smile! Of course, being from Texas, in Texas, I totally get it. Our Fall color just comes much later. I like it bunches, I like it a lot! I like it, like it; I think it’s hot! (ok, maybe my Dr. Seus needs work. LOL)
I always want to hit the “Like” button when I read a comment that makes me smile! Blogger needs a “Like” button!!
You’re too funny Cecilia!! Love it!!
I love your fall mantle, glad you talked yourself into it! Hugs, Penny
Thanks Penny! It definitely makes the house feel more “homey”. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs!
That is really pretty. I need to get some of those jars!
I LOVE, LOVE my Ball jars!! I’m sure most any antique store would have them. Thanks for stopping by!! Hugs!!
I came over from Kristen’s to tell you how much I adore your pumpkin chalkboard featured today! It is precious! And I love your mantel! Good thing you gave in and decorated for fall because you did a fabulous job!
Now following you!
Hi Rhonda!! I’m so honored you stopped by and are a new follower!!! I LOVE your blog!!! Definitely a follower!! Have fun at the conference this weekend!!! I’m just a tad bit jealous! Hugs!!
Hi there, what a beautiful and fun mantle display! =) Love the family photo, too cute!
I’m now following you, found you over at Kristen’s Creations! Happy Fall!! XO ~Liz
Hi Liz! I just stopped by your blog!! LOVE all your fall decorations!! You are definitely the fall Queen in my book!! Thanks for the follow and of course, I’m following you right back!
Hugs!!
Great mantel and great post! I’m featuring this on Facebook!
Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! See you again next week!
Barbara at Chase the Star
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YAY!!! Thanks!!! LOVE your blog!!! Hugs!!
Hi Claire … Such a fun way to decorate a mantel. Looks great. I am ‘a-fixin’ (a Texas word) to decorate my Mantel for the third time and I think I will copy some of your ideas. Love the Ball jars used as candles.
Found you on Kathy Moody’s, Life at Lakeshore Drive … will follow.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
Hi Audrey! Thanks so much for stopping by! Love your comment!! So sweet!! I’m off to check out your blog! Hugs!!!
Oh, I love your mantel!! So gorgeous. You are so creative. Love to visit your awesome blog. Thanks so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent.
Hi Kathy!!! You are so sweet!! Did I tell you how much I LOVE your mantle?? I think you should take another picture with the windows open so we can see the lake views!!
Love visiting yours too!! Hugs!!
O my! This is soooo cute! I love it and I also love your Dr. Suess-like language at the beginning of the post
Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies
Hi Brie! Thanks!! You know, every now and then you have to break out the Dr. Suess!!
So glad you stopped by!!!
This is adorable!! Love how you did the garland! Thanks for sharing it with us this week!
Take care,
Trish