
Our house is old farm house. The main entrance thru the veranda, the 2 story layout, re purposed front room and dining room, the worn wood floors, and casually cluttered look and some neutral pieces of furniture work for us. When the four seasons change I can have 4 distinct themes by changing colours and styles of quilts, tablecloths and pillows; reshuffling vases, ornaments and pictures, and adding the season's leaves, flowers and fruits.
So fall means putting my pretty tea things behind cupboard doors and showcasing chunky mugs, candles, pottery and my chickens and roosters. The lacy fabrics make way for plaids, tapestries and rich solids. The sweet peas and roses become asters, squashes, grapes, dried leaves and grasses.

Downstairs is more traditional with the golds, rusts and purples. Any sewing projects will use these fabrics. The grey skies have arrived so these are showing rather dull. I want some new table runners and a big quilt for the front room. Perhaps a sampler with some fun houses, wonky trees and winking stars.

Upstairs is less traditional and lots of orange has found expression. The hall rug has encouraged the playing around with orange. Who'd have known but I'm liking it. The nine patch will be for our room, the stripes are for the 2 bunk beds and the gorgeous floral has found a home and a purpose in the guest room.
I MUST get some older UFO's done but if the urge overwhelms me to start something new, at least it will relate to where I am headed. At least, I am hoping so! 8)
3 comments:
I am truly impressed at how organized your decorating is for each season. It seems like it would simplify your work efforts. I actually have NO decorating plans, themes or design for decorating for any seasons or holidays. Mr. C likes everything plain and I am fine with that mostly. My rooms are where I have my things I love surrounding me. Happy Autumn...
I love how you decorate for each season. Someone asked me one time if I decorate for all the holidays. The concept was so foreign to him and I thought nothing about it. Now I take nothing for granted and I really love what you do in each room. Isn't autumn wonderful?
Near us is a soybean field that we often walk by. We have enjoyed watching the colors change. Just like you said it is orange, green and a touch of purple (the morning glories). My daughter and her boy friend have just bought an old farmhouse. I will send her to your blog to get some ideas.
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