October 1st Annual Fall Decorating Day

Every October 1st I decorate our home for the Autumn. I LOVE this time of year. Now, I have to admit I loved it a lot better when I lived in Indiana where it actually felt like fall in October:-) Living here in Florida our fall comes later than normal . . .for example it was 85 today. Even though the temps still feel like summertime I still go ahead and break open the fall containers which I did today.

Before decorating I first headed to the grocery and to Wal-Mart. I first picked up these cinammon scented pine cones. I love putting them in baskets all throughout the house. It brings such a nice warm scent.


I also found some fun autumn looking Kleenexes too! I usually find the Bounty Fall Papertowels and napkins but couldn't find them today.One of my favorite things are Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. I love when they wrap them in the fall colors. They always look great in a candy dish.After I got home I first started with the table. I put out a new tablecloth, placemats, napkins and our fall centerpiece.

Also, while we were in Italy we noticed everyone used cloth napkins. I really like the idea of that so I picked some up today that look like they will wash nicely. Also, in Italy they do not put the napkins to the side of the plate they place them right on top of the plate.

Don't you just love the smell and the feel of fall. That first crisp cool day, stew and chili's simmering on the stove, apple pies or crisps baking in the oven, a fire in fireplace . . . knowing that the holidays are just around the corner. I love for my house to feel warm, cozy and inviting. During the fall season I feel like I accomplish that more than any other time of the year! Happy Autumn!