tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52380844064284680872024-03-12T21:53:46.090-07:00 CHESTNUT HILL vintage and designAmy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-46130250584872710382015-03-11T06:48:00.000-07:002015-03-11T07:02:38.611-07:00Wednesday MorningIts beautiful here this morning! There's a dense fog and yet the sun is shining through and its going to be a beautiful day!!! (Do you hear that snow??)<br />
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I stepped out onto my porch and could<em> smell</em> Spring! And birds were chirping joyful songs, "not with frozen-shut beaks" my mom would say, and it made my whole heart <em>HAPPY</em>!!!</div>
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I'm so ready! For warm walks and to sit on the porch. To leave the door open and jam to Jack Johnson and other sun-inspiring tunes. I just can't. Wait.</div>
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I'm torn over this little brick walk. It's wobbly and has a big puddle in the center from a bump caused by the huge tree root going under it. But I don't want to take it up! I love it's character and imperfections. Hmmm. We'll see if I can convince the hubster. ;)-</div>
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Meanwhile. Things around here are fun and silly! My girls take care of any Winter blues. Here's a couple photos from this past week..</div>
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Avie is a water baby. Loves "swimming" in the tub. She'll serve me tub-side coffee, cake, pie. Whatever's on the Avie Tub Time Menu. :) Some of my favorite times are just hanging out with her, me sitting on the bath mat... Good thing it's comfy!<br />
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Little Quinn is such a delight, smiling up a storm! She took a paci for the first time last week and it's been a beautiful thing! Zzzzzz..... She had her first taste of squash and then apple and banana. Though opening her mouth for the spoon is somewhat baffling to her at the moment ;)... I'm sure she'll learn quick and she seems to love the taste.<br />
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Love my little family. So blessed.</div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-69651575298502704452015-03-07T07:09:00.002-08:002015-03-07T07:09:37.826-08:00DIYs waiting on Sun...Not gonna lie... I'm going a little stir crazy over here in New England. Spring is just round the corner yet there' still two feet of snow and the mornings are frigid. It wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't found the blog, <a href="http://thelittlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/">thelittlegreennotebook.blogspot.com</a>! Her name is Jenny and she has a huge knack for DIY. Her tutorials are so easy to follow and every project inspires! Even if something isn't quite your style it still makes you want to try the methods in your own new way. Take a look! <br />Meanwhile, my pile of DIY-To-Do's is stacking up!! Including this wooden hutch and fun little fourleaf-shape table. They're old and crusty at the moment but have really great potential!<br />
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I have an idea for the hutch but it depends on finding the perfect material. And I'm ready to go with the spray paint on that table...both will just need SUN to dry off under. Sighhh. All in time.<br />
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Do you like DIY? Would love to hear your success stories. (And even the not so successful. Sometimes those are equally as entertaining ;) )</div>
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Thanks for stopping, Happy Saturday!</div>
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And by Sunday I mean not "sun"-day at ALL</div>
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.....more snow. Will I ever feel warmth again?</div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-44662481211729964762015-02-18T11:31:00.002-08:002015-02-18T14:23:55.128-08:00Valentine Floral ArrangementsMy sweet Jessica, a long time friend, brought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers last week, just because. I had planned a family brunch for Valentine's Day and decided to arrange the flowers as centerpieces for the table. Here's a look..<br />
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I love these sweet mercury glass goblets and thought they'd make great vases.</div>
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First I separated the different blooms</div>
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and used the smaller flowers as "filler" to create a nice shape like so..</div>
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and those pink lilies yell SPRING which I need, because umm:</div>
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And they made a lovely backdrop for our Valentine's brunch.</div>
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I made the little hearts a long time ago and came across them recently. So I pulled them out! They're way too cute to keep in a box! Here's how I made them:</div>
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I cut out the hearts, placed a stretched out cotton ball in the center, glued the edges, and then did a simple stitch around the edge once glue had dried. Super simple.</div>
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For the hanging you'll need: a branch, your hearts, string or yarn, scissors, paint, paint brush(es) and paper to lay your branch on to paint.<br />
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1.paint your stick white, or background color of your choice. Once dry paint on any accents you'd like. Keep it simple as the string will also add to it. Let dry.<br />
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2. Punch holes in hearts. You may need to use the tip of your scissors to push the cotton back into heart.<br />
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To get the yarn on tightly I held the end with one hand like you see here, leaving a few inches for tying, then wrapped the other end around several times <em>being sure to overlap the first end</em>. This way when you've wrapped to the look you desire, you can tie the ends and it will make a nice secure knot. I tied in the back of the branch so knots are hidden.</div>
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Decide lengths that you want the hearts ahead of time so you have a plan in place. Trust me. ;) I didn't to start and had to do several over because they didn't hang right or lay right. :)</div>
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Once all hearts are in place you can add the end knots for the hanging string! And there you have it. A sweet little Valentine-inspired gift to give a little Love.</div>
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Meanwhile Avalyn has been working on her own Valentine's Day treats. She recently discovered glue. She's hooked! Ive only had to tell her not to put the tip in her mouth three or four times....yikes. ;)<br />
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Coming soon: A Valentines Brunch :)</div>
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As you can see in this photo, our front entry- yard-walkway needs some love! I can't see any rhyme or reason to the shrubs planted here and they have not been pruned in years so besides their odd (ODD) placement, they're really scraggly! Since I'm buried in snow (Can we say SPRING FEVER!?) with two sick baby girls, :(!!, what better time to sit and browse pics online for some fun ideas. </div>
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*Tidbit: When we bought the house I was told these two oak trees are the oldest trees in the valley. Not sure how they knew this, so taking it with a grain of salt but pretty cool if true. They're beautiful, that's for sure. Our house stays wonderfully cool due to all these massive trees. Though most need some trimming. (Insert handy hubby here ;) )</div>
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So I'm envisioning boxwood (Two large ones here already, will just need to be replanted), and a mix of easy-to-care-for leafy plants such as hostas and lily of the valley since its shady. (I think lily of the valley spreads quick. Anyone know? It'd be awful if it, I don't know, took over the yard! LOL</div>
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Whatever we do it will be simple. I think that makes the biggest statement and quite honestly we want easy. We spent WAY too much time tending to the flower gardens at our old house and while I loved them they required so much time. SO...this time... Easy.</div>
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This is from Martha Stewart, so of course its perfect. But I like the mix of boxwood and low ground cover. Possibly low maintenance and very classic. I also love that the walk is just grass. easy peasy. There is a stone walk here now but it will most likely go.</div>
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Again, love the boxwood shrubs. (I think they're boxwood anyways). It's my favorite for edging and overall landscaping. The sweet little pink floral trees are a nice touch too. Our front area is pretty shaded so it'd be crucial to find the right plants.</div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-37947354943518359922015-02-02T12:27:00.000-08:002015-02-05T19:11:42.524-08:00Snowy Day & the Story Behind our New HouseIt is a very snowy day, here in New England! (Speaking of, GO PATS!!!!!) I went out into the white silence this morning to snap some photos, our house feels so cozy when it's snowing! I thought I'd share with you.<br />
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Last winter it all started after we sold our NH house and moved to my mom and dad's temporarily so we could take our time and find THE house. We looked at so (so) many houses! We were a little on the baffled side because we weren't finding anything even close to what we liked. Well, one. But too far.We had learned so much about what we wanted (and didn't want) from our old house that we were a little picky. But I think there was also a lack of houses on the market. Just when we thought we may take a break from looking we came across the listing for ours. Jon said he'd like to look at it but when I asked a week later he had changed his mind so I put it out of my head.<br />
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One Sunday we were driving around looking at open houses and happened by the road it's on. I saw the sign and said "Hey! Lets drive by the house on this road and see what it looks like in person." We fell in LOVE on the drive down. Its a beautiful country road that takes you under a train trestle. We loved the other houses and the farm fields and the wide open space, surrounded by hills. Very quiet and spread out nicely. Not too many houses crammed in one space. The river ran along the back of the fields and the road way was all lined with budding-flower trees and large maples. Just beautiful. <br />
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The we drove by the house and fell in love more. It was really sweet and wonderfully kept. We decided we needed to make a showing immediately. Sadly it was a Sunday and we knew we'd have to wait a few days. (We even contemplated putting an offer in immediately to hold it but decided that'd be unwise...lol.)<br />
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Later that week we looked at it, made an offer that day and the entire process went so incredibly smooth we knew it was right where we were supposed to be. It was confirmed when we found out we were the first to look at it and they still excepted our offer immediately. That normally just doesn't happen.<br />
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Fast forward a few weeks. You may remember I have a sister that lived in California... we found out that month that her and her family were going to move HERE.....(sorry, remembering my excitement when hearing this!!) and that they'd be coming in a few months. Our soon to be house just happened to be two family! SO not only do we have a lovely home that we adore. My sister, her hubby and their two boys now rent UPSTAIRS!!!! It's been incredible to say the least. Some may think it'd be odd to have family members as tenants but its been nothing but sheer joy for all of us and we're enjoying all the time we have together. I can't tell you how many times Sister and I have found ourselves texting each other when our kids are sleeping and the hubbies are snoring away. We'll be wide awake and like "Let's watch a show and pig out!" Hah!!<br />
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Best of all our two girls have a great place to live, with lots of yard to roam and play, and cousins right here to make a life time of memories with. I couldn't be more blessed.<br />
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Here's the end of our drive and as you can see there's a <em>considerable</em> amount of snow coming down today. My hubby had yet to plow.</div>
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Looking down the driveway back towards the road. We live on a giant half-loop, rectangle-ish road. Our house sits on the corner of the north end. Across the street they have a horse with a colt (LOVE) in a fenced area and then beyond that is a cul-de-sac of houses.</div>
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I cannot wait to paint this fencing. And the little shed. I've been eying this photo on Pinterest that I'll probably draw some inspiration from...</div>
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A little further to the right is the orchard area. Its super pretty, my favorite part of the yard! There were lots of apples this year but we didn't have them treated so they got yucky quick. Bumpy with lots of bug holes. We're told if we have it pruned and sprayed they'll be beautiful. We'll have to look into it. See what they have if any for kid & eco-friendly sprays or treatments.</div>
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And over a bit more are these birch trees. One broke off in the bad storm we got in early December. We have yet to get out and cut it off...brrrr....</div>
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This little structure came with the house and Avie and the boys looove the slide...</div>
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And to the right of the structure is this open yard back towards the road. (The house & company you see is on the left side of the road after the corner, just so you get an idea of the geography. The turn in the road is where our property ends and theirs begins.) </div>
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My favorite place to be this summer was out on the covered porch! The trees offer a wonderful shade and the fields bring in a slight, constant breeze so it's pretty dreamy. </div>
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The left side (Seen here) and back of our property is surrounded by sod fields so its vast lush green most of the time. Our actual property is 1.5 acres but it feels so much bigger due to the surroundings. When they cut the sod there's peculiar patches of perfectly square soil so that can look odd but certainly worth the lack of close neighboring houses and the spectacular green while it lasts. And I can't complain about the sound of the farm equipment, tractors and such. I grew up next to my Grandpa Ripley's farm and heard him out on his tractor all summer so it brings back this sweet nostalgia for me that makes it that much more homey. </div>
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Over all we simply love it here and are so thankful we didn't jump into anything else we came across. We've settled right in and have made it home. </div>
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Well hello! It's been so long since I've posted and I have so many fun and exciting things to share.</div>
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First and most importantly, a new little person. Yes! I had another baby girl. Here's my little Quinn-bear! Quinn is a family name, after Jon's grandparents. And her middle name is Avery, just for fun. She's a delight, smiling all the time! (Ok not all the time. When she's not crying she's smiling ;) )</div>
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WARNING: Proud Momma Photo Overload!!!!!</div>
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Born September 21st!</div>
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At the Dr's, right before vaccines.... :(</div>
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My sweet girl, Avalyn, turned two in November.. Still hard to believe!! Here's some highlights of her day to day activities:<br />
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Dorothy for Halloween...</div>
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So high top sneaks it was. We were calling it the Modern-Dorothy..LOL</div>
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All the cousins did trick or treating together. A town near us hosts a night where all the kids come and trick or treat through the store fronts. VERY crowded. We may skip it next year and opt for our small town instead. You can see Tin Man and Scarecrow here too. My sister's boys :).</div>
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Avie on her birthday, waiting for the cupcakes Momma was baking :)</div>
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Christmas baking with Grammy!</div>
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"Monkey George" is her favorite show!</div>
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We also bought a new home! A very old new home! 1880's to be exact! Its a two family colonial farmhouse. (Barn taken down years ago.) Its been maintained beautifully, so its WARM :)! One of the top things on my list...lol. We absolutely love it here. For so many reasons of which are too numerous to share now and require their own post at a later date :)!<br />
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Well, I've given you lots to chew on so I'll go for now. Nice to be back in the swing of things!</div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-19540372306161915602013-12-19T07:08:00.001-08:002013-12-19T07:08:08.494-08:00Christmas Time is Here<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm loving the season! So much has happened in the last month. It's been a whirlwind! <br /><br />We SOLD OUR HOUSE!!! Closed on November 21st! So exciting. After several attempts to sell the right family came along and we're so pleased. Our next place will be the final place. We want to settle down! </div>
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We're staying with family while we decide just what to do. Buy vs build. Old vs new. We learned so much from our house and know that while we love old structure and character, we'd like for our home to be, well, warm for one. :) Our house was hard to keep warm without constant heat on. And with lengthy To Do's there was never a feeling of being settled. It always seemed there was more and more to fix, paint, redo.... While we love decorating and renovating this house seemed to "own us" at times. </div>
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Don't get me wrong, we loved it there. It was sad to leave once all was said and done. </div>
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It's where Avie first "lived". There's no replacing that!</div>
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<br />Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-44731065508481454232013-11-08T10:19:00.001-08:002013-11-08T10:19:32.347-08:00One Year, Where did it Go?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Our little Avalyn (Often called Avie) is officially a one year old!</div>
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She's my side-kick, my love pie, and my buddy!<br />It truly is amazing how <i>fast</i> it goes.</div>
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Happy 1st baby girl!</div>
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All photos and sources can be found under my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/chvintage/fallautumn/" target="_blank">Fall/Autumn</a> and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/chvintage/floral-arrangements/" target="_blank">Floral Arrangement</a> Pinterest boards.</div>
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I saw some adorable DIY leaf animals on Pinterest.<br />
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Though I wished I'd actually pressed and saved them, the "chicken" I pressed as a tester browned with in a couple days. So these I just photographed. Pretty fun. I feel like they'd make a great children's book.</div>
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Great news! We accepted an offer on our house! </div>
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It's amazing how many variations of color you find in Autumn ferns! Depending on sunlight and moisture, the ferns turn color at different times and you're left with a beautiful range of yellows, oranges, and golds. I gathered loads of different colors and pressed some into a set of gold vintage frames I've been hanging on to. I've been wanting to do a frame collage wall in our living room once done. I'll be adding these to the mix. Displayed here with some found "heart" rocks, they'll be a lovely addition.<br />
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I love the natural chevron-like shape ferns have. </div>
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Gathered my goods, then picked out frames and scissors.</div>
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The "matte" is a vintage wallpaper I've been storing for such projects. </div>
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So far the color has remained the same as the day I made them!</div>
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They really look pretty.</div>
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<br />Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-34656050724471304592013-10-05T16:46:00.004-07:002013-10-05T17:02:20.165-07:00DIY Autumn Display How-ToI'm feeling so festive this year! The foliage is probably the best I've seen it in years and any time I'm out for a drive I want to stop every two seconds and collect. Leaves. Branches. Berries. Ferns. Everything :)! So the other day I decided I was going to make a trip of it. I went out with scissors in hand and clipped oodles of goods for a Fall display.<br />
I've had this wonderfully rustic barn-red milking jug and the wash basins for a long time and decided they'd be perfect to house all my finds. Maybe you'll feel inspired to go out and collect. Its so easy, gives a welcoming feel to your entry, and it's FREE.<br />
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Then I put the cat tails and tall leaf branches in the center of the grass since they're tallest.</div>
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I'm not sure what this plant is but it's a ground covering weed of some sort </div>
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I used this as my filler.</div>
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Super easy, inexpensive and best of all, </div>
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it looks soo cozy & festive!</div>
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If so, I'd looove to see your pictures when done!</div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-63594053868567971642013-10-03T07:35:00.001-07:002013-10-03T07:35:11.004-07:00Our Latest Fall-Inspired Projects and HappeningsMy mom, niece Whitney, Avie and I had a little Fall craft day yesterday. I was eager to try this project that I saw on Pinterest....<br />
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So we went out for a nature walk, collecting leaves in our little red apple buckets. <br />Then we sat down to decoupage. So fun! Whitney painted a large pumpkin while we shuffled through the leaves finding the right color and shapes...</div>
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Avie helped out by eating... :)</div>
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I love the fern-like leaves she used, though, and wanted you to see it.</div>
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And here's Whitney's master piece!... </div>
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I'm sure it would be worth millions if pumpkins only lasted... :)</div>
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OTHER FALL HAPPENINGS:</div>
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My hubby, Avie and I have done lots of Fall hiking..</div>
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Our little cliff hanger!</div>
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Each time we had a cozy picnic..</div>
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And Avie-girl had her first tootsie pop. :) Needless to say my hair was.... sticky.</div>
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Avie popped her first tooth and has pulled herself up to her feet!!</div>
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Such a lovely view and perfect weather!</div>
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Little Whitney was a flower girl! And to the left my sister-in-law Kim and her adorable</div>
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prego belly! She looked amazing, and is due Oct 18th!!!!!! (BOY!)</div>
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(You can kinda see my ombre hair that I previously posted about having done. Very subtle reds.)</div>
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Her old-man face...Hehehe.</div>
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And fun with Whitney including BUBBLES!!</div>
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PS "After" pictures of our new and improved ( I think..) living room soon to come. It's taken a little longer to pull things together than I would've liked but it's my own slow fault! Plus there's more woodwork trim than I know what to do with so I'm still painting that a little at a time after Avie goes to sleep. :) White. So incredibly unrewarding to spend so much time painting it the same color, just to clean it up.... </div>
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Her first sunset, her first swim, her first taste of watermelon and strawberries. </div>
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Cousin Whitney showing her how it's done.</div>
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And she loooves her Daddy!...</div>
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A few pictures from the boat~</div>
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It's officially Autumn, arguably my favorite time of year, depending when you ask me....lol!</div>
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Here's some Pinterest eye candy to help get you in the cozy Fall-time spirit!</div>
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...Beautiful! Such a nice way to make guests feel special!</div>
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...A fun gallery wall! Easy to re-create.</div>
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...I'm loving this dining room and the decor makes it over-the-top cozy!<br />(Awesome hardwood floor, too.)</div>
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...Have to make these, so tiny and perfect. </div>
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(I say I want to every year, but this is THE year!)</div>
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...The spiky feathers, apples and green palette are a different take and </div>
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would ease into the Winter season well.</div>
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(15 cider recipes are found at this link.... drooool. )</div>
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...Very pretty! (An easy DIY centerpiece!)</div>
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...I want to try this one, too.</div>
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...Lots of white perfectly compliments the natural color!</div>
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...So simple but I love the rustic feel.</div>
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...Very cozy welcome.</div>
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LOVE the black chairs and plaid against the white table and Fall backdrop.</div>
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...Easy festive punch bowl.</div>
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...Best gallery wall to date. Not specifically "Fall"</div>
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but the colors blend perfectly with the season!</div>
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HAPPY Fall to all of you, friends.</div>
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~Amy</div>
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(Find all these images/links and more on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/chvintage/fallautumn/" target="_blank">Fall/Autumn Pinterest Board</a>!)</div>
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Browsing Pinterest, I happened upon a few recipes that look too good not to try. And with cooler weather knocking, they're just in time. </div>
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<a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2010/03/autumn-brittle.html" target="_blank">Autumn Brittle</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mangotomato.com/2011/10/whats-on-your-fall-menu.html" target="_blank">Mango Tomato Soup</a></div>
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Happy Monday. It's a fresh start.</div>
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<br />Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-64259130893524016492013-08-13T21:52:00.003-07:002013-08-13T22:14:47.718-07:00Fall LooksI have to say...I'm so looking forward to Fall! I know, I was just whining for Summer to come...Lol. But there is something sooo warm and inviting when Autumn starts to come into view. Maybe that's how it was designed. It lures you in.<br />
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Love love love this outfit. So perfect.</div>
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I always love socks and boots with tights/leggings!</div>
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I know, you might think "ugh" but there's something I like about this look. I can't quite decide why and I'm not sure I'd actually do it myself but I just like it. Hm. :)</div>
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Cuuute mary jane pumps. Great mix of neutrals!</div>
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I'd have to call it sloppy-chic.... but I love the effortless look.</div>
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Winter White. While I like the other shades I found I really wanted a straight up gray. Not a tinted gray like a yellowish-gray or a pinkish-gray. This one is very light and subtle. Since the room can be dark I want it to brighten it up so I was drawn to the lightest shade on the card.</div>
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It was a toss up between this and the Sebring White and though it's sooo hard to tell here, let alone in person, that there's even a difference the Sebring is a greenish-tint and I'm SO done with greens in the living room. As you can see it's an olive-ish color now (called River Reed) and though I do love the color, I'm sick of looking at it in this space. Bring in some LIGHT!</div>
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So far I've taken down all the paintings and decor. Just have to purchase the paint and clean the walls to start. Can't wait. I think it'll make a world of difference.</div>
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I've started by "shopping" my home for things to bring in. I have lovely ikat material in a sandy color scheme that I'll be using for pillows, two wicker ottoman/seats, and a BEAUTIFUL large white lamp that I bought a while back at a tag sale that I've been dying to use for more than just a storage room light. </div>
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and want to do something similar so I think I'll have to keep 'em!</div>
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Isn't this incredible? The moon was so big! It was such a sweet night. Just imagine singing birds, bugs chirping, and the slightest breeze. Cheesy? Yes. But true!</div>
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My hair is a hot mess but look how cuuuute she is all snuggly.</div>
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And this one's a new favorite! She LOVED swimming in the lake. My little mermaid!</div>
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Nail & String Feather... <a href="http://designcuriosities.com/portfolio/nail-and-string-feather/" target="_blank">Here.</a></div>
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River Rock Trivet... <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/230851/tea-party-essentials-bridal-registries/@center/272425/wedding-registry-adviser#/265112" target="_blank">Here.</a></div>
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Belted Shelf... <a href="http://www.poppytalk.com/" target="_blank">Here.</a></div>
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Leaning Book Shelf... <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/154389093448699576/" target="_blank">Here.</a> </div>
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Speaking of driftwood: Driftwood Curiosity Shelf... <a href="http://abounding-happiness.tumblr.com/post/51772742486/leslieknopeful-gorgeous" target="_blank">Here.</a></div>
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Amy Williams Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754827623570948637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238084406428468087.post-3532527383367523232013-07-23T21:11:00.000-07:002013-07-23T21:13:29.777-07:00A Quick HiIt's been a while!<br />
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Stopping in to say a quick hello, since it's 12.... AM.....Yep, sad I know. (Sometimes the only free time you get is in the wee hours of the night when a baby is concerned.) Trying to decide what to post I realize I haven't posted my Avie in a while. We've hit a milestone. She's officially too big for her bassinet. Today Daddy and I put together her crib. She's almost 9 months...crazy! So here's a few pictures of my girl. :)<br />
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One of my favorites...LOL!</div>
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With cousin Bryce...cuties!</div>
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Drying off after a dip in the river.</div>
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Little chunker, at the lake with Grammy, Momma, and cousin Whitney.</div>
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She's awesome. Such a blessing!</div>
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(Time for this Momma to go to bed!...hehehe)</div>
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