The Autumn Lull

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It's that time of year.  Halloween is over and we're gearing-up for the holidays.  I don't get carried away with decorating for Thanksgiving and I tend to like things simple anyway.  
Here's a peek at the dining room:
I keep the same centerpiece, just fill it with seasonal flowers.  The placemats have been around for a few years now.  They were a sale purchase!
My Pilgrim shelf sitters have been with me for 20+ years.  They were purchased at a craft fair.

That's all for today.  I've been busy with a few projects and recipes at the cottage so be sure to stop back to see what I've been up to!

Have a great week!

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  1. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Very cute! I like your Pilgrims- I need a pair myself! Those are nice placemats- I don't think I've seen placemats with the cornucopia before- definitely keeprs!

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  2. Karren HallerNovember 10, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Your little Pilgrims are very cute, what fun to have them for so long.
    :) Thank you for the link back as well. Dont forget to linkup on #WW start tomorrow at 10:00 AM.

    Have a great week!!!
    Karren

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  3. UnknownNovember 16, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    What a great tip! Hello, my name is Misty, from The LadyPrefers2Save at http://theladypreferstosave.com, and I'm one of the new co-hosts for the Merry Monday Linky Party! I wanted to write and thank you for linking up to this weeks Merry Monday party, as well as to let you know that your post will be linked to the Merry Monday Pinterest board, as well my social media accounts. I would love to have you also stop by my blog as well! Thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday's Linky Party this week, and I hope to see you linking up next week as well. Have an awesome week!

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    1. AnnNovember 17, 2014 at 8:37 AM

      Thanks for visiting, Misty. I'll be sure to stop over!

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