WE ALL NEED TO DREAM...

Last week, 

I told you about my

love affair fixation with Pinterest. 

 I mentioned 

that it was a place where

 dreams and ideas could take shape, 

and I've come to believe

 that there is a fine line 

of distinction

 between the two.

I was recently inspired 

by the folks at Arhaus 

to tell my story of how 

I decorate and get ready for fall.

You can check out 

some of their furniture here

for your own dreams and inspirations. 

 I was impressed

with the quality and beauty of their line, 

so thought I would share 

a couple of pictures 

that caught my eye...

Aren't these pieces elegant?...

...wouldn't these two

 beautifully appointed rooms 

be eye-catchers 

decorated for 

the holidays?

Something about

this 

little chair 

really speaks to me 

in the classic black and white check.

Those beautifully turned legs 

with the small casters. 

Warm and cheerful 

yet so elegant.

The above pin 

was one taken from Arhaus'

 Fab Florals board 

and I thought I'd have 

a little fun 

and try to recapture it

 in my own 

fall sitting room setting.

It is always fun to dream 

and Pinterest

 gives us all a chance to do that.

  In my own humble little Cottage,

 where dreaming is second nature,

 let me tell you 

how my personal fairy tale 

will play out

 this fall.

Fall and comfort

 seem to start with

 the sofa in our sitting room.

  Last season, 

I made a couple of pillows 

to bring in the colors

 and I added a new one this year

 from Home Goods.

I stenciled 

some autumn leaves 

on the back of a Halloween pillow 

so that it could extend its use 

and added a heavy throw,

 also from Home Goods,

 to make a comfortable space 

where we could enjoy

 a cup of hot cider.

While it's not quite 

fireplace weather yet,

this will be just the place

 to be 

when it is.

I already 

showed my shelf over the sofa 

but since then,

 I added a couple of small wreaths 

on the shutters

 and a few more autumn accents

 to bring 

the warmer color

 into focus.

Our "undecided" cedar chest 

carries a basket full of

harvest bounty and...

...the game table

 displays its usual colorful arrangement

 with the addition of 

some pretty pumpkins 

and a 

rustic runner.

I want to thank everyone

 for their input on the cedar chest.

  I am taking everyone's opinions

 under advisement 

and will let you know shortly 

what we decide.

Hope 

you never stop

dreaming.

...Judy...

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