happy labor day 2016

Well, Labor Day signifies the end of the summer to me.  growing up going to the Jersey shore every summer, Memorial Day kicks off the summer while Labor Day shuts the door firmly on the season.

Labor day 1

I’m a California girl now and we know the temperatures will remain high for awhile {and I’m not complaining by any means} but I love Fall and my thoughts have turned to fall decor, recipes, crafts, etc.  AND I know I am not alone here from all the fall posts throughout blogland.
I haven’t decorated for fall yet except my coffee table in the living room, which I shared in my last post and you can read here.

Fall porch2

So in the meantime before I pull out my Fall decor and start moving things around for this year I thought I would share some images from years past.
Let’s start outside with our Fall porch from last year.

Fall porch5

Last time I went to the garden nursery, and I visited a few mind you, there were no mums to be found yet.  So I’m waiting patiently.

$ pumpkins 6

I also showed how to craft with dollar tree pumpkins using spray paint, chalkboard paint, moss, & old books.

$ pumpkins 4

You can read all the details here if you want to try some of these yourself.

Pumpkin birdcage 8

Besides faux pumpkins I also like to decorate with plenty of real pumpkins.

Pumpkin birdcage 9

Last year I loaded the birdcage in the living room with real pumpkins which was super easy and simple.  I loved the relaxed & rustic look.

Fall 4

Same white pumpkins with some great stems made it into the dining room.

Fall decor 11

I am thinking and hoping that real pumpkins will start to pop up up in the stores and farms soon.

Fall decor 16

I’m ready for them!  I guess I should pull out all the faux ones from the attic in the meantime.

Fall decor 17

Have you started your fall decorating yet or are you holding onto summer?
Happy Fall y’all !

sharing @:

celebrate your story @ the sweet sensations

amaze me monday @ dwellings-heart of your home

show & share @ coastal charm

inspire me @ my uncommon slice of suburbia

the scoop @ cedar hill farmhouse

inspire me tuesday @ a stroll thru life

the inspiration board @ carolyn’s homework

wow @ savvy southern style

sizzle into summer @ diy by design

wake-up wednesday @ god’s growing garden

talk of the town @ knick of time

vintage charm @ charm bracelet diva

home&garden @ a delightsome life

syc @ have a daily cup of mrs. olson

home sweet home @ the charm of home

share your style @ little farmstead

the inspiration gallery @ craftberry bush

feathered nest friday @ french country cottage

shabbilicious friday @ shabby art boutqiue

morning cup of joe @ the cottage market

simple&sweet @ rooted in thyme

friday’s 5 features @ diy-vintage-chic

craft frenzy @ the craft dictator

creative collection @ the crafted sparrow

party palooza @ i heart naptime

funtastic friday @ olives&okra

saturday sparks @ pieced pastimes

share it one more time @ lilacs& longhorns

bouquet of talent @ life on lakeshore drive

sundays at home @ love of home

dishing it digging it @ rustic & refined

 

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19 Comments

  1. I haven’t visited your Blog before. IT is gorgeous. Found you on the Share Your Story party.

  2. hi valerie! i’m so glad you found my little space in blogland. please come back & visit often. xo- mj

  3. Trisha says:

    I adore your fall decorations! All the different pumpkins are so cute!
    ~Trisha

  4. love your display thanks for sharing so cool have a great week

  5. Sandra Garth says:

    I really want to use lots of white pumpkins this season and love what you have done with yours.

  6. thanks trisha. i’m patiently waiting for the real pumpkins to hit the stores around here. thanks for dropping by. xo-mj

  7. thanks for stopping by lorraine. i love to get comments from visitors. xo- mj

  8. hi sandra. i love the real white pumpkins but they haven’t hit stores around here yet. xo- mj

  9. Carol L Cook says:

    Love… Love … Love all your vignettes!
    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

  10. Carol L Cook says:

    Like you I am a California girl who won’t see real fall for another month or so, but I sure love all your vignettes.
    http://www.masterpiecesofmylife.com/its_all_good/2016/09/happy-labor-day-2016.html

  11. Katie says:

    I saw your feature on Share Your Cup. Darling decor and cute blog. I adore the bird cage filled with pumpkins. Gorgeous.

  12. Lacie says:

    Hey MaryJo. Your vignettes are beautiful. LOVE! Thank you for linking up at Funtastic Friday.

  13. Such lovely pumpkins. I am inspired to try decorating this year with some white pumpkins. You have creative some lovely settings. Thanks so much for sharing at DI&DI.

  14. thanks for your sweet comment lacie. i appreciate the party every week and love linking up. xo- mj

  15. thanks linda- i have some different ideas for crafting some new looks this year just it’s a matter of time & getting to it. lol. enjoy the season! xo- mj

  16. Thnx carol! xo- mj

  17. I’m trying to make it fall but the weather is not cooperating. Lol. xo- mj

  18. Thanks for stopping by & leaving a sweet comment Katie. I love having visitors. xo- mj

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