SIMPLY FALL: THE MIGHTY ACORN

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />NATURE needs very little embellishment..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />it has a quiet elegance all its own</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />decorating your home for the coming season can be as easy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />as bringing a little nature to your table</div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sls72_Id0kAtBgNIofU7gyiy-8HLVfmuNMB_2QZr1ImxhdQsGwCnVDEEZjXJIHTgBD7QIdmP5hGO5UZDxyK8LLHSF454s2SXpDnB2IXRAJ7mYKhhwZ6coiMdYNau4wqUqcOOUa-KJ33q/s1600/tumblr_m9sffo29l51qa9o05o1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sls72_Id0kAtBgNIofU7gyiy-8HLVfmuNMB_2QZr1ImxhdQsGwCnVDEEZjXJIHTgBD7QIdmP5hGO5UZDxyK8LLHSF454s2SXpDnB2IXRAJ7mYKhhwZ6coiMdYNau4wqUqcOOUa-KJ33q/s1600/tumblr_m9sffo29l51qa9o05o1_400.jpg" width="400"></a></div><br /><br><br />There are so many natural Fall elements to choose from...<br><br />the leaves, the pumpkins and gourds, pinecones<br><br />fall florals, berries and fruit..<br><br />and a favorite of mine...<br><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />ACORNS AND OAK LEAVES</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/simply-fall-mighty-acorn.html#more">Read more »</a>

SIMPLY FALL: THE MIGHTY ACORN

NATURE needs very little embellishment.. it has a quiet elegance all its own decorating your home for the coming season can be as easy as br...

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THANKSGIVING - FABULOUS FALL

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />FABULOUS FALL -<br><br /><br><br />In spite of our home being torn up and a general disaster area<br><br />we are happy the kids will be home from college and we will be together<br><br />(no matter the condition of the floor)<br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIg5of8ti3ISctARrIaN93wsVMMyeQkRkdRBLJwCSazj91_alhvOEhwO3xVgMNHops4XZNqYA_Dq4NTohIyFVTP6DZtP3eUkKM39OUAUwh27yuPPNTbKryRh5K36L6nkNg2RIZ3QP6ZU1/s1600/wistufllycountry+tumblr+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyIg5of8ti3ISctARrIaN93wsVMMyeQkRkdRBLJwCSazj91_alhvOEhwO3xVgMNHops4XZNqYA_Dq4NTohIyFVTP6DZtP3eUkKM39OUAUwh27yuPPNTbKryRh5K36L6nkNg2RIZ3QP6ZU1/s640/wistufllycountry+tumblr+com.jpg" width="350"></a></div><br /><br><br />We are so grateful for family, friends, and blessings too numerous to mention</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />and for you</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />you make my day!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />thank you for reading, emailing and commenting</div><br /><br><br />So here is a little Thanksgiving decorating inspiration -<br><br />because I REALLY need it this year...<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/11/thanksgiving-fabulous-fall.html#more">Read more »</a>

THANKSGIVING - FABULOUS FALL

FABULOUS FALL - In spite of our home being torn up and a general disaster area we are happy the kids will be home from college and we will b...

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THANKSGIVING AND GOBBLE, GOBBLE...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thanksgiving</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxJDrdMc6tPBAXLymkv9DmzsXCEd4MvjlCf1uEZJXX2Ofzdw7Odei6JVZFSQ3fFeuRa4IOtr7sUe452nKigXQx5WVGar04Dituv-b0kdXpObUurzJuV8WKNnL9FIybQIldCCkyOtgdVYI/s1600/305281488_PRLlexqf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxJDrdMc6tPBAXLymkv9DmzsXCEd4MvjlCf1uEZJXX2Ofzdw7Odei6JVZFSQ3fFeuRa4IOtr7sUe452nKigXQx5WVGar04Dituv-b0kdXpObUurzJuV8WKNnL9FIybQIldCCkyOtgdVYI/s640/305281488_PRLlexqf_c.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />More fall posts - click and have a look!<br /><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2008/10/fabulous-fall.html">Fabulous Fall</a><br /><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/welcoming-fall.html">Welcoming Fall</a><br /><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/visual-feasts.html">Visual Feasts</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Wishing you contented warm family time, good food, good thoughts.  <br /><br /><br /><br />Best wishes!</div><br />

THANKSGIVING AND GOBBLE, GOBBLE...

Happy Thanksgiving More fall posts - click and have a look! Fabulous Fall Welcoming Fall Visual Feasts Wishing you contented warm family tim...

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Thanksgiving Inspiration

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8X5Sp40aaV-sc8nSPAs-7JYc4pqfFGPd7NDgHEk2hVNixxQSrnYCfQ3-4zYfzGcVHBRv3yFPrxtai-ieUwfnXaDEQp97Mdv6fK8eHVSNHx1VPNEd5zaoQbptkB04qdVy_jNPHRGT_ZMF/s1600/Thanksgiving+martha_stewart_4_thumb%255B3%255D.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543083348640932770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8X5Sp40aaV-sc8nSPAs-7JYc4pqfFGPd7NDgHEk2hVNixxQSrnYCfQ3-4zYfzGcVHBRv3yFPrxtai-ieUwfnXaDEQp97Mdv6fK8eHVSNHx1VPNEd5zaoQbptkB04qdVy_jNPHRGT_ZMF/s400/Thanksgiving+martha_stewart_4_thumb%255B3%255D.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"> I'll be spending the day baking with my children and getting ready for Thanksgiving. My entire extended family is coming to my house so I want everything to taste amazing and look perfect (just a little personal stress!) I thought I would share with you a few inspirational Thanksgiving table photos I have been saving, to help you with your Thanksgiving tablescape. </span><br /><div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">Martha Stewart steals my heart above with a beautiful wheat sheath tied with a satin ribbon upon a linen tablecloth. I love the simplicity of this - I just wish I had a linen tablecloth and a wheat sheath - Definitely putting it on my list for next year!<br /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543075234513828658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhNLFUaUdiiNg59ipjqvreG5feExZMeO-x3AreCFK0_qM8lRRsni71Izyrnthq9Ovrz6VnWV1meVQ6_-Bl_xNcyCIOlbXtDBS27fCH8z-QsTguS4Oc-gEwhAU4YDf_-x9bir9_TsfqN2FN/s400/thanksgiving-table-3-de.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">I adore this next linen tablecloth with the inspirational script. I love the dried corn tied with ribbon and the bowls filled with nuts and candles. Simple and lovely from Country Living.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxB3r8TegTE658iF8CLYlGlrkwbY6rauBG45aprooRG8qDkwCuNZJv-LG_9dfb8vYz_yaxfGzzZ0-FwUP_vIH9r2LsjsEVAQWe8bGbTxdNmxz5bHQ3kDlXF2vSHpzhbBicVvrSDLlHEKF/s1600/THanksgiving+traditional-dining-room.jpg"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543075238356932626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWxB3r8TegTE658iF8CLYlGlrkwbY6rauBG45aprooRG8qDkwCuNZJv-LG_9dfb8vYz_yaxfGzzZ0-FwUP_vIH9r2LsjsEVAQWe8bGbTxdNmxz5bHQ3kDlXF2vSHpzhbBicVvrSDLlHEKF/s400/THanksgiving+traditional-dining-room.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"> I can't recall where I located this photo, but I love the pheasant feathers and the setting in front of the fireplace. We have too many people coming but if you have just a small gathering, the spot couldn't be more cozy.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFo5Jiiq3MqnRSPC9AE4E_BCSYya6RyoLefThlFRfUPanbEF2uSDSgi2meZYNZu6Uh9ayny5qS8TjTANdYO0dMsc3RYaMre4RC428oUU4_AIC-E6gJFQVJapqv3NUGjYouFI2pwDHUgg6/s1600/thanksgiving-ms.jpg"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543075208912975122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFo5Jiiq3MqnRSPC9AE4E_BCSYya6RyoLefThlFRfUPanbEF2uSDSgi2meZYNZu6Uh9ayny5qS8TjTANdYO0dMsc3RYaMre4RC428oUU4_AIC-E6gJFQVJapqv3NUGjYouFI2pwDHUgg6/s400/thanksgiving-ms.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"> Finally a great way to use your pumpkins left over from Halloween. I am going to get several bunches of fresh flowers at the market today and have my very talented sister (the organized one) arrange them inside my Halloween pumpkin. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">After a very stressful Fall, I am counting my blessing and have much to be thankful for. I count you, my readers high on my list. Wishing you and your families a very joyous Thanksgiving. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:130%;">xox-Gina</span></div></div>

Thanksgiving Inspiration

I'll be spending the day baking with my children and getting ready for Thanksgiving. My entire extended family is coming to my house so...

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FALL DECOR: THANKSGIVING TABLE AND HOME DECOR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">VISUAL FEASTS</span></strong><br><br /><br><br />THERE IS A CRISPNESS TO THE AIR </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">EVEN HERE IN CALIFORNIA </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENING </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND THE LEAVES FROM MY NEIGHBOR'S MAPLE TREE, NOW GOLD, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ARE BLANKETING MY WALKWAY </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">FALL HAS COME </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND WITH IT THE COLORS OF SPICE </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AND SOON </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">THE AROMA OF BAKING AND </div>THE MINGLING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS <br><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/10/visual-feasts.html#more">Read more »</a>

FALL DECOR: THANKSGIVING TABLE AND HOME DECOR

VISUAL FEASTS THERE IS A CRISPNESS TO THE AIR EVEN HERE IN CALIFORNIA ESPECIALLY IN THE EVENING AND THE LEAVES FROM MY NEIGHBOR'S MAPLE ...

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