Inspired:Design and Giveaway Countdown

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Autumn Inspiration

I've had enough of the snow. Even though it's still on the ground and pretty darn cold out.  It's Fall for Pete's sake. Despite the white stuff, the trees out back are still turning, and the colors are delightful. 

In honor of the season, here's some design picks, first from around the web:

Where you'll find it:

1. hanging branch via renest.com 

2. leather chair and large maps,  5. wheat spray & 7. leaf bouquet via houseandhome.com 

3. wall leaves via livingetc.com

4. cinnamon votives via homestoriesatoz.com
 

6. bookcase & fireplace by kuan studio via elyounes.com

8. another gorgeous john loecke room via lonnymag 

9. yellow chairs/teal wall via scoopit 

10.  montgomery fabric via ukhomeideas.co.uk

I really love the simple ideas. The votives are very festive. I think you could also do them on the outside of a votive holder, rather than the candle and it might be a little bit safer too. Super easy craft.

I've been wanting to find a great branch (as in picture 1) or piece of driftwood to use as part of the lighting in our new kitchen. Haven't done it yet, but it sure is on my list.

Now for some Autumn inspired design picks from etsy:

Where you'll find it:

1. Elegant earrings by BeJeweledNH 

2. Autumn honey by partingsorrow

3.  Fall tree print by TheDecoriumStudio

4. Wood wall art by ModernRusticArt  

5. Vintage tackle box from RhettDidn’tGiveADamn  

6. Vintage/upcycled brooch by dotstitch 

7. Crocheted shawl/wrap by FiloFashion
 
8. Art cards by annesolfud

Have you incorporated any fall trends into your home or fashion? I currently have a vintage cheese cloche/dish on display on my counter. Mom gave it to me a few weeks ago and it's got a great retro 70s fall/orange design. Next to it is our annual pumpkin from Marge. (Well, it's really Lucan's. Yes, she gives her 'granddog' a pumpkin! ).

Don't Miss Your Chance

The current giveaway for this sweet little dish .......

......closes tomorrow night. Time is short, so why not enter now (just scroll to bottom of post that is linked)? After all, somebody has to win.
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I hope you have a great Wednesday here, there and everywhere. I'll do the same in chilly New Hampshire.