Not a Mantle

As I was blog hopping today, I saw that some were showing off their fall mantles and some showing off their faux mantles. I don't have a mantle here in Chicago but I do have flat spaces that really aren't faux mantles either. Here are a few pictures of me making the most of what this little apartment has to offer...

The hutch in my dining area that houses quite a few of my pretties that I just had to bring with me. (Dishes, milk glass, platters, etc.)



You've seen some close ups of a few of the pieces on the hutch but not these. The pitcher, I think I've shown you last year. My son-in-law's grandmother gave me the pretty pitcher. While hubby's sister was here visiting last week, I came across this little acorn, which actually houses a candle, at Bath and Body.

I HAD to bring at least one rooster with me. He's one of my favorites because he's so colorful. He is perched on an elevated counter between my kitchen and the living room.

A close up of my berry surrounded candle holder. I love this!

I have been enjoying seeing everyone's fall decor. Hope you enjoyed your visit. I want to welcome my new followers! It makes my day when I get a new follower! :-D

Have a great day!!!

Hugs!

Kim

More Fall Around the Apartment

I brought a few things back with me from MI to decorate the apartment for fall. The place is shaping up little by little but I still need more storage. We are going to IKEA this weekend to pick up an armoire for the bedroom. One step at a time. Here's what the decorating is looking like....

On the dining room hutch. Love my birdies.

Also, on the hutch, more birds (50% off at Michael's).

Again, on the hutch. I used both of the hankies I found at the antique store over Labor Day weekend. The driftwood is from the beach in Caseville, MI.

The wall in the dining room. I still need to go to Costco to get pictures made for this shelf and the black one, I showed you before. I got the insect plaques at the cutest store in Collierville, TN (wish I could remember the name of it). I found the pear at Marshall's to compliment the colors in the plaque.

I'm busy these days working on a Fall Swap sponsored by Every Crafty Endeavor.  I've been working on a couple of things and I've purchased a few things. Looking forward to sending it out this weekend.

Hope you're all doing well!

Hugs!

Kim

A Little Fall

Not the best picture below, but I have started a little bit of fall decorating. I took a length of ribbon and some silk leaves from the Dollar Tree (last year) and used glue dots to attach the leaves. Then placed it on the shelf.

I still need to add a couple of pictures to the frames. I think I know which ones I want to use now. I think a trip to Costco is in order. Ok, I'm off to add a little more fall to the place. I think I'll make an apple snack cake too : )

Have a great day!
Hugs!
Kim

A Few Touches of Fall

Morning! A couple of weeks ago, I finally added a few touches of fall to the house. I didn't do much because I've been traveling more to Chicago and trying to keep up 2 places is really hard! I pray the economy improves sooner than later so we can get back to having just 1 place again!

Enjoy the pics...

The clock shelves in the foyer.

My great grandma's chair in the foyer. It could really use a big pumpkin on the floor.

A not so great shot of the nook in the foyer. Click to enlarge, I think it looks better that way.

A little white pumpkin in the living room.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs!

Kim