I am so excited to show you my fall home tour this year! I mean, me and fall are best buddies.
We go together like apple cider and hay rides.
Indian corn and cornstalks.
Pumpkins and mums.
Well, come on in. Don't be shy. No need to take your shoes off, we're pretty casual around here.
Today it holds a vintage funeral basket filled with faux fall flowers. Some people call it a "florist basket" and if it makes you feel better, go right ahead. But to me they are funeral baskets!
One corner of the entryway holds part of my picnic basket collection. Yogie Bear loves my house!
I topped the baskets with my wooden toy barn that I showed you in my Dead People's Stuff post. (Are you getting the idea that I like fun titles?)
Going straight through the entryway is the living room.
If you look closely on the right hand side of the photo, you can see Sheba sleeping on the couch. With two dogs, it was practically impossible for me to take photos without someone's nose or butt in the shot.
The yellow spindly legged table beside the well loved leather chair is one of my favorite auction finds.
As a matter of fact, if you are new here, you must know that the majority of the stuff in my house was found at thrift stores, estate sales and yard sales. I love a vintage vibe to my house and a cheap vintage vibe is even better.
I would love, love, love to have a real mantel to decorate, but, alas, we have a wood stove.
So when it's not in use, I pretend that it is a 200 year old mantel with ornate carvings.
All the stuff on top will have to go somewhere else in the next few weeks when we start firing this baby up.
Over my sofa you will find this lovely return air vent located so strategically above the sofa.
For years, I did nothing to this wall at all. That darn vent was stealing my mojo.
And then one day I had just had enough and decided to show the vent who was boss. If you are just going to sit there all ugly like that, then I'll just make you blend in. Hah!
Another view of the room shows you the wall that leads back in to the entryway.
Wow, my voice is getting hoarse from all this talking, so I think I'll let the kitchen photos speak for themselves, while I go get some OJ.
The orange juice did the trick, now on to the dining room. AKA the room that gets used twice a year.
I wanted to do something other than orange and brown fall decor in here, since the rest of the house is filled with those colors. So I went with hydrangea, feathers and light neutral colors.
The centerpiece was made by taking three thrift store footed silver platters and stacking them on top of each other and then just wedging some fresh-off-the-bush Limelight hydrangea between the platters.
Some feathers from Hobby Lobby were thrown in for good measure.
The cabinet is my grandmother's and probably my most cherished possession. Of course, after my son. And my husband.
But they're not actually "possessions", so yes, it's my most cherished possession!
Thrifted soup tureens, hedge apples and baby boo pumpkins make for an understated fall decor theme.
I could make up something fallish about the china dogs, but they are always there. I have a weird fascination/love affair with china dogs.
The top shelf has another tureen, this time with dried hydrangea in it.
Oh, I almost forgot about my new baby. How cool is my green portable Royal typewriter.
I bought that for myself for my birthday and it was an absolute steal at a antique mall. In my A New Royal In The House post she had her own photo shoot and I went on and on about her.
I set her up in the dining room, because she goes so well with the green of the Limelight hydrangea.
Fall Porch Decor Farmhouse Style
Transitioning The Porch From Fall To Halloween
Debby
I love your home. It is nice and cozy with fun collections. So uncluttered as well. Hmmmm, I need lessons on how to do that.
Olive
Oh goodness Pam, it's full of fall goodness. The shot of the breakfast table is stunning. The corner cupboard is beautiful too. I see how much you have been fluffing for this tour-I would be tired. Love the stacked silver with feathers and hydrangeas. I cannot get over the price of feathers around here. xo, olive
Suzy Handgraaf
Wonderful tour, Pam! I just love all of your fall touches. Oh - and don't be surprised if that vintage plaid picnic box goes missing...
Cynthia
I just love what your did with your home for fall. Gorgeous. Loved the olive bucket. I just ordered one for our new home from Décor Steals. Can't wait to receive it. I am a new follower and would love for to pop over to Cloches and Lavender and read a bit and follow along!!!
Cynthia
Joanne Noragon
Ringing applause from where I sit to blog. You know I love seeing all this stuff over again. My grandma and my great-grandma kept Boston ferns on that spindly legged table. Out on the porch in the summer, by a sunny window in the winer.
Vintage/Retro Collectables
Wow! What a nice spread! I saw quite a few items I'd like in this tastefully furnished house. I also like the look of those sweets (I have a very sweet tooth! Just ask my dentist!)
deb @ frugal little bungalow
Very pretty house and you are a funny lady which made the tour enjoyable! 🙂
Leslie Stewart
Beautiful Fall Home Tour! You're front porch is so welcoming! You made me feel right at home!
Leslie
House on the Way
Barb @ The Everyday Home
Wow, wow. I love all of your touches. Your porch is a knockout. So bright and welcoming. I love how you have so many small vignettes and special touches scattered throughout your home. Thanks for being part of the tour. xxoo
Tricia
Wow, your home sure is decked out for fall! Everything looks great, Pam. I'm in love with that typewriter and that little truck 🙂
Stacey
Everything looks amazing! Love all of your vintage touches mixed in with the fall goodies. The thermoses, toolbox, and typewriter...I could just waltz in and bring those home. 🙂
Jessica W
Hi Pam! I am headed over to your place for some hot cider so we can sit by that stove and blog together 🙂
What a lovely, cozy home. You did a fabulous job decorating!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Thank you so much for your colorful fall home tour, complete with your humorous commentary! I like and collect many of the same things as you do, so it's a good thing we don't attend the same sales. I'm stronger than I look. hehe Your grandmother's china cabinet is such a wonderful family heirloom and I love the way you've displayed your vintage treasures inside. And that typewriter!! Woo hoo!
Your porch is so welcoming, you've inspired me to go on my annual hunt for cornstalks. Hmmm, I wonder if my daughter would notice that they've been removed from her garden?
Robin
So warm and welcoming...everything I love about Fall! thank you for having us over! xo
Finding Home
Your home is beautiful - and so welcoming. Thanks so much sharing it with us! Take care, Laura
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Your home is so lovely, Pam! So many wonderful person and vintage touches!I'm in love with the dog remote holder...and love the last typewriter photo especially! Thanks for sharing!