Our Autumn Decor

Well it’s been a busy few weeks around our household- Baby E is now crawling, pulling up, and into everything! I went back to work for a few days to wrap up a project for my old firm and then came down with a terrible cough and have been under the weather for week. Luckily, I am on the mend just in time for Thanksgiving.  While we will be traveling for the holiday and wont celebrate Thanksgiving day in our own home, this didn’t put a damper on decorating for the holiday. I love that we have been curling up by the fire in the evening amidst colorful leaves, goofy gourds and sweet smelling candles.

The fireplace centers around a DIY wreath inspired by a Martha Stewart wreath that I featured in my earlier post “Autumn Decor Inspiration.”

Free Autumn Printables

A Cozy Hat for your Littlest Pumpkin

I couldn’t resist this quick little side project. After all, doesn’t every baby need a little pumpkin hat? Admittedly, I think I made it a bit too large, but I wanted to be sure that it lasted Baby E through both Halloween and Thanksgiving. The pattern is a free download on Ravelry. I used Red Heart Soft worsted weight yarn and needles as per the pattern. In retrospect, I wish I had used a yarn with a little bit more of a natural “heathering” to it, (I’m thinking that would’vet looked a bit more “vintage, weathered pumpkin”). I think the creator Michele Sabatier did a great job with her yarn selection. Check out the pattern and her Ravelry page for further inspiration! This is a great quick knit, just about 1 weeks worth of Baby E nap time and late night TV multitasking… (So probably 3 hours for an average knitter if they were actually focusing).

Feeling “Fall-ish”

Fell in love with this table setting featured on Sarah Sherman Samuel’s blog. For more fall decor ideas see my post Autumn Decor Inspiration.

via Sarah Sherman Samuel:from the weekend: thanksgiving | Sarah Sherman Samuel.

Heap high the board with plenteous cheer and gather to the feast,
And toast that sturdy Pilgrim band whose courage never ceased.
Give praise to that All Gracious One by whom their steps were led,
And thanks unto the harvest’s Lord who sends our “daily bread.”

Excerpt from The First Thanksgiving Day
by Alice Williams Brotherton (1848-1930)

Autumn Decor Inspiration

This beautiful “Friendsgiving” setup was done by Q Avenue Photo, a husband and wife photography team. I can’t get enough of this warm, simple and eclectic gathering.