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Well, it's that time of year, so off we went to our local fruit market/orchard today for some pumpkins to decorate with. While we were at it, we also grabbed some apples and fresh apple juice. Mmmm, mm - good stuff!
One of these years I'm going to get really adventurous and cook up some fresh pumpkin for pies, breads, etc... but probably not this one.
So, here I am, living out here in the middle of cow country and I haven't taken a picture of a cow yet for this project!! Duh-huh! Ergo...
This little(!) lady lives down the road apiece and interruputed her lunch to pose for me (actually, she was just curious and wondering who the hell I was!)
I need to experiment more with my camera, so did some more messing around with the macro setting on a doily, placemat, and napkin.
Just your common, everyday grater... in macro.
Being at a loss for a picture today, I took a close-up of the sculptures on the mantel. They look black but they're really bronze. Another Pier 1 find.
Thanks to you all for hanging in there with me through the family room redo and for all the compliments and encouraging words you've given.
I've put the before and after photos in my Picasa Gallery - you can see them here:Family Room Photos
Just click on the "Family Room - B&A" album. You can view them individually or with the slideshow option.
They have arrived! The cabinets were delivered today and we are beyond pleased. There's supposed to be a pull-out lazy susan type thing for the TV that's missing, but that's minor. The shelf configuration in the TV unit is temporary though, until that piece arrives. We're also waiting on a companion vase that won't arrive until November.
So, with the exception of a few finishing touches, we have a room! I know I've only been giving you bits and pieces as we've gone along, but I'll be posting before and after photos of the whole project on my regular blog in the next couple.
We don't burn them too much in the warmer weather, but as soon as the temps drop, the candles come out. This one, Cinnamon Spice, has been burning a good bit of the afternoon/evening and the downstairs smells lovely!
I'm assuming these are itty bitty pumpkins in the bag of Pumpkin Swirl potpourri I picked up at Pier 1. Don't know what all is in there, but it sure does smell good.
Found these colorful accent pieces at another of my favorite spots, Pier 1. They fit perfectly with the new family room color scheme... and the approaching season. (ooops - excuse the price tag I haven't taken off yet!)
BEFORE
AFTER
(I don't know what that circle on the fireplace is -
reflection or something I guess.)
Well, I've been waiting for the new cabinets to come before posting pictures of the finished work, but it's going to be at least another week or so and my grandson's been after me to send pictures of our progress, sooooo... The cabinets will go to the right of the fireplace.
Funny how little things can bring us such pleasure. We bought a small throw rug for in front of the patio door and I just love the way it looks when the sun hits it. The photo doesn't really do it justice - the colors are richer - but it looks so nice on the new floor.
Tonight was haircut night - the polish bottles made a fun shot.
The leaves are starting to fall in earnest now and in an effort to stay a little ahead of the task of raking them all up, Lew lets the mower do some of the work.
Well, it's that time of year, so off we went to our local fruit market/orchard today for some pumpkins to decorate with. While we were at it, we also grabbed some apples and fresh apple juice. Mmmm, mm - good stuff!
So, here I am, living out here in the middle of cow country and I haven't taken a picture of a cow yet for this project!! Duh-huh! Ergo...
I need to experiment more with my camera, so did some more messing around with the macro setting on a doily, placemat, and napkin.
Being at a loss for a picture today, I took a close-up of the sculptures on the mantel. They look black but they're really bronze. Another Pier 1 find.
They have arrived! The cabinets were delivered today and we are beyond pleased. There's supposed to be a pull-out lazy susan type thing for the TV that's missing, but that's minor. The shelf configuration in the TV unit is temporary though, until that piece arrives. We're also waiting on a companion vase that won't arrive until November.
We don't burn them too much in the warmer weather, but as soon as the temps drop, the candles come out. This one, Cinnamon Spice, has been burning a good bit of the afternoon/evening and the downstairs smells lovely!
I'm assuming these are itty bitty pumpkins in the bag of Pumpkin Swirl potpourri I picked up at Pier 1. Don't know what all is in there, but it sure does smell good.
Found these colorful accent pieces at another of my favorite spots, Pier 1. They fit perfectly with the new family room color scheme... and the approaching season. (ooops - excuse the price tag I haven't taken off yet!)
BEFORE
AFTER
Funny how little things can bring us such pleasure. We bought a small throw rug for in front of the patio door and I just love the way it looks when the sun hits it. The photo doesn't really do it justice - the colors are richer - but it looks so nice on the new floor.
The leaves are starting to fall in earnest now and in an effort to stay a little ahead of the task of raking them all up, Lew lets the mower do some of the work.
