Back Porch Musings

~Welcome Autumn~

TRADITIONAL FALL COLORS

Asymmetrical (adjective): 

Having two sides or halves that are not the same: not symmetrical.

An asymmetrical mantel arrangement.

When I was in the throes of Shingles, recently, I began creating a Fall mantel. A photo of the mantel arrangement in progress was seen in a previous post. Since I am well on the road to recovery and feeling lots better, I made additions to the hearth room mantel, Thursday morning, finishing it just in time to welcome the first day of Autumn 2012, Saturday September 22.

BEFORE

Even though it is not the most popular look for a fireplace, we like the traditional slightly aged brick, mimicking kitchen fireplaces in some older homes.  The mantel was made especially for this fireplace. It is oak.  There are no plans to paint it.

We use this fireplace more than any other fireplace in our home.  We have enjoyed it on many cold winter mornings.

The print above the mantel is from John Pils.  It depicts Historic South Main Street, Saint Charles Missouri. Fall is our favorite time of year to visit S. Main.

A woodland in full color is awesome as a forest fire, in magnitude at least, but a single tree is like a dancing tongue of flame to warm the heart. 

~Hal Borland

LINKING TO:

SEASONAL SUNDAY

DEBBIE’S FALL MANTEL DECOR

TABLE TOP TUESDAY

IT’S FALL YA’LL MANTELS AT CENTSATIONAL GIRL

WOW US WEDNESDAY

~Autumn Pastimes~

FALL TABLES

Three tables from 2008

Tables from 2009

A little gem from 2011

~FALL TABLESCAPES FROM THE ARCHIVES OF BACK PORCH MUSINGS~

LINKING TO:

LETTERED COTTAGE FALL DECORATING IDEAS

WOW US WEDNESDAY

LET’S DISH

TABLESCAPE THURSDAY

~New Flooring~

DRIFTWOOD PINE

OUR LITTLE FISHIN’ SHACK ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

NOT A GARAGE SALE

PROGRESS DAY ONE

We explored several flooring options. In the end, keeping in mind this is just a little weekend place on the lake, we decided wood flooring or ceramic tile were just a tad too pricey for our budget.

Pergo Driftwood Pine laminate was our choice.

We spent Tuesday sitting on the deck, enjoying the view, reading, napping and listening to the radio, while the flooring was installed. 

We spotted a couple of Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons who live in our little cove.  It was a pleasant day; actually it was the first day in awhile we just sat and put our feet up and enjoyed.

The installation was completed Wednesday evening. 

Thursday, we took a day off and went into town a couple of hours.  I was in dire need of retail therapy.

By Saturday afternoon we were finished putting the condo back together.

Jim Shore boats and lighthouse.

AFTER

We provide plenty of mismatched pillows, quilts and throws, for cozy days at the lake.

Lake of the Ozarks driftwood sits atop the cabinet, where quilts and table linens are stored.

I am looking for a larger Kilim rug for in front of the sofa.  I may have one at home that will work.  The small rug works for the time being, keeping the bench from sliding around, until I can find another solution.

The pictures above the sofa are my own photos matted and framed.  The butterfly prints are from Pottery Barn, several years ago.

Table and benches made of reclaimed wood.

Driftwood Pine was added to the master bedroom (above), two guest rooms, great room, kitchen, and entry hall.

Furniture from Ashley. 

Rug from HomeGoods.

The calendar boat pictures were moved from above the sofa to the entry hall.

A composite print of Door County Wisconsin above the wine cabinet.

PAINT COLORS

MASTER BEDROOM~SHERWIN WILLIAMS ANTIQUE WHITE

GREAT ROOM~SHERWIN WILLIAMS SNOW FLAKE

KITCHEN & ENTRY DARK AREA~SHERWIN WILLIAMS MINK

LINKING TO:

DEBBIE-DOOS

MEET ME MONDAY LINKY PARTY

METAMORPHOSIS MONDAY

WOW US WEDNESDAY

THANK YOU!

Romantic Homes Magazine for including Back Porch Musings in your first Gallery of Blogging the Good Life.

Thanks also to Kristin for featuring our Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua dining room in Favorite Paint Colors.