Thursday, August 18, 2011

End of Summer

I am anticipating the end of summer. Cooler weather, soups for supper simmering on the stove. Putting on my favorite sweater. Of course in SoCal that change can take a while to come but a girl can dream. Instead I have to make changes indoors that reflect my desire for fall weather.



Gone are all the bee themed goodies in this corner. Though I did keep my skep.


I am a woman torn. I love cottage and bright colors but I also adore prim decor and its warmth.


So I probably break all design rules and mix it all up in here. Who am I kidding. I don't think you think of design and my house in the same sentence.


This place is a constant work in progress with a very lived in feel. VERY lived in feel. But I do have fun dressing up the little nooks and crannies. That is the fun part.


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  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I definately have a split personality in home decor. I am like a design Sybil! I love your shelf on the wall and your vignette is perfect....I am not even thinking about Fall decor YET!

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  2. Julie HarwardAugust 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This looks very nice. I say chuck the design rules..do what you like, follow your gut feeling..it is always right. I have 2 bee skeps like this, love them! :D

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  3. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Coming over from BNOTP you are my after! Cute egg holder.

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  4. BonnieAugust 18, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I agree with Julie...throw design rules out the window. You have your own distinctive personal design. And, as Martha would say....It's a good thing. We can only dream of an early autumn.....

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  5. Signing OutAugust 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love your beautiful furnishings, especially that rooster lamp! I can't wait until fall either. However, living in New England, I know it's right around the corner.

    Jane
    frugalfineliving.com
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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Oh I am so ready for Fall. It is still so hot and today is suppossed to be 110.

    I love your vignette, it is just so pretty and I love the little wall arrangement too. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love the way you mix it up,, it works perfectly,, beautiful photos!

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  8. poppilinnstudiosAugust 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Elaine,
    Everything looks great! Love the sheep on the wall shelf. You don't have to follow any rules-do what makes you happy!
    -Lynn

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  9. DeborahAugust 18, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    It looks wonderful to me. Just follower your heart and it will be perfect! I'm a new follower from Small Town USA

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  10. trishAugust 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Your home looks just adorable! You do a beautiful job of mixing it up and it looks very nice. :o) I struggle with the same thing you do. I tend to lean toward more darker colors in the fall and softer colors the rest of the year. :o)

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  11. BarbaraAugust 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I am ready for fall. I think mixing it up with the things you love always works. This looks great!

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  12. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdAugust 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh how I want your farm fresh egg container! Love it all.

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  13. CindyAugust 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I think your style is very nice, it's very personal to you and you use such nice colors. I like it.
    I am not looking forward to FAll yet, I am still reveling in Summer-time!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  14. TwigsAugust 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I am loving the lamp shade and the upholstery on that cute red chair. You asked about the quilt I had on my blog the other day. It came from Sears. It would look really cute with your color scheme. Looking forward to fall along with you :)
    Jeannie

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  15. Ann@A Sentimental LifeAugust 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    oh love your rooster lamp!

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Very Pretty! Martina

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  17. ColeyAugust 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    yaahhh for fall time! Love the bird :)

    Coley @
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  18. Barb August 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Elaine, so pretty. I love, love the Rooster lamp. Lovely!

    Barb

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  19. JudyBugAugust 19, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Love your pretties! I just mix it all up as well...I like it that way! I like so many things, it's just easier.

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  20. Alison AgnewAugust 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    what a sweet little autumny corner...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  21. An Oasis in the DesertAugust 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I think your little nook looks beautiful. I think there are "design rules" & then there are "natural instincts." My feeling is that if you go with your natural instincts, you are going to be much happier in your home & it's going to feel warm and inviting. That's my "MO" anyway!
    :) CAS

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  22. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    My "decor" is even more eclectic. I try to combine prim and whimsy.
    I say you are doing a much better job than I do.

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  23. imsteelefullofscrapAugust 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Lovin your farm fresh bucket did it come with the image?? I am new to your sight and just became your 500th follower!!!

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  24. niartistAugust 19, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    What a stunning display! Truly love every piece, and I can totally see why you'd be happy to share it with all of us! BRAVO! Can't wait to see more!

    I hope you'll stop by my blog to check out my new feature. I've gone back to doing posts on my home, and I've got my newly styled "bar" in the dining room up. Would love to know what you think!

    Thanks again for sharing! Stunning.
    xo,
    A

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  25. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    How sweet your little display is. Love the sheep particularly. I think your style is wonderful.

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  26. Trails of GraceAugust 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I love that rooster lamp!

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  27. DebbiedoosAugust 19, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    You know you are speaking my kind of language here. Love it! Of course I spied that roo too.

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  28. The Charm of HomeAugust 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I like your colorful cottage! Right here in S. IL your look is exactly the cottage look that is in style and I do like primitives too. My original love was the colonial style in 1976. I was 12 and we built a house and my Dad after a few years gave all of the decorating for Christmas to me. I tried as hard as I could to make it Colonial Williamsburg. That was the style of home we had too. Now as you can see by the French clock they have gone more global with the decorating.LOL But, I will always love a colonial style. Thanks for joining me at Home Sweet Home Elaine!
    Sherry

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  29. Karin Şen CankanAugust 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely displays.

    Karin Şen Cankan
    karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

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  30. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    So charming- what a cute little lamp and love the bucket of flowers!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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