Monday, October 3, 2011

Fall? It's Still 100 Degrees

The forecast promises temperatures below 100 this week, so I pulled out the fall decorations. One thing I detest about AZ is the lack of fall--no sweater weather, no falling leaves. Nothing. But at least I can make it look like it's crisp outside.

Here's a look at my living room mantel.  It's hard to get a good shot of the entire fireplace, since it's partially blocked by an enormous black piano.  
 My goal this fall was to buy no new items and see what I could do.  I almost made it--the only thing I bought was the berry sprigs--a rope of about 100 sprigs for $17.99, and they've made an appearance just about everywhere in the house.
 I wrapped a few around candles, tucked another few under vases. I used my burlap scraps from my guest room curtains (described here) as a makeshift mantel scarf, and I love the texture.
 I asked for a little photography assistance in this post, and I listened.  I read the first few lessons on 3 Boybarians, I messed with the shutter speed, and I used my 50 mm lens.  I couldn't be happier.

 This old scale may be my new favorite thing--that and my 50 mm lens.
Who would have thought I already had all this cuteness in my fall decorations and in my tchotchke closet (closet described here)?  

Linking up to My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia and Sugar Bee Take-a-Look Tuesday.
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27 comments:

  1. Very awesome Fall decorations!
    I love the burlap.
    It makes it look even more Fallish.

    I really should skip Fall decorations and go right to Christmas. It's supposed to snow on Friday. Hard to believe since it was 84 today.

    I'm wanting a 50mm lens now.
    Thank you very much.

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  2. love it!! and finally it's fall here in new england! only in the 50's and 60's!!

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  3. amazing jen!!
    loving that scale!!
    i am trying to do the 30 day thing too, sadly not very well.:(
    you have motivated me.
    have a happy day

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  4. Everything looks fantastic. I am using your mantel as a guideline to do mine. :))

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  5. I have an old scale kinda like that too. . .and I love it!

    great job and the photography! Darcy explains it all so well, I think!

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  6. I always leave your blog inspired! Thanks again, Jen! Your mantel is truly "FALL"! When I lived in Phx., I could actually smell the change in the air--and that alone gave me hope that the unrelenting heat was subsiding for a beautiful winter. Hang in there!

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  7. Love it! Love the little orange pitcher, and the sign in the middle. I wish it was warm here...supposed to drop 30 degrees by Friday...brrrr

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  9. looking good, jen! sorry to hear about those temps, though, YIKES!

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  10. Gorgeous mantel! Your photos look great! I lived in SoCal for 40 years and still can't get into the Fall season. I am enjoying wearing my new boots, though!

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  11. The holidays make me wish I had a fireplace mantel. It was 91 here on Friday. Supposed to be in the 50's by this Friday. How crazy is that?!

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  12. That scale is pretty awesome. I think my 50mm has left my camera once since buying it.

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  13. i usually allow myself one new fall treat (house item) a yr ...if it's under 9 bucks....this year...? my glass pumpkin jar...$4.99 at target. it's already been filled w/goodies twice since the 1st haha

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  14. Great fall stuff.

    And great shots of it, too!

    =)

    PS. It has finally turned cool here. At last!

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  15. Your mantle looks great and so festive. I am so far behind. I haven't even done my spring cleaning...much less started thinking about decor for fall. At least it is getting cooler over here!

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  16. I really love this. Especially the D and the scale. All so well put together.

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  17. Your Fall decor looks lovely. Your photos are lovely, and I really admire your blog header and the family photo on the mantel. I have a vintage scale that is fun to decorate with too.

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  18. Great job on the photography! I'm trying so hard to learn, but its still hit and miss. Katie is selling a 50mm lens I think I'll buy.

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  19. So cute. I need to get my fall/halloween stuff out!

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  20. What a beautiful Fall mantel (and family)! I love that you added a scale to your vignette ... awesome elements you've used (big fan of burlap, too)! *Becca* (new follower by way of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  21. Love the scales...the burlap...the entire mantel.
    Audrey

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  22. I just discovered your blog via Uncommon Slice of Suburbis. What great vignettes you've created! I am your newest follower. I hope you will follow back! Blessings to you!

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  23. I also just discovered you....and I'm thinking you're also LDS? Love your mantle & your countdown until your son comes home!!

    xo,
    Shellagh

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  24. Great mantel. I love the orange Fiestaware pitcher. And just about everything else in the photo.

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