Welcome, October!

September was a busy month, but I finally had a weekend at home, just the two of us!  It was high time to start refreshing the house for fall after a long, hot summer.  Here are a few pics of my efforts.  First up, the entryway.  I waited to take photos until we got a glimpse of the sun after two days of rain.

 The branches anchored in coffee beans are new this year -- from my favorite Nashville store, Color.  When I saw them featured on Facebook, I immediately asked my Nashville sister to buy some on my behalf! 

 Here's a closer look at the little orange jingle bells with jack-o'-lantern faces. 

 Even closer -- aren't they darling?

 This pretty bowl belonged to my in-laws, and the colors are perfect for October.

 I bought these candlesticks a few years ago at Pier 1, and I had the candles on hand, too.

Adjacent to the entryway is the dining room.  Fall decorating is tricky in a deep red dining room!  I pulled out my cream-colored ceramic pumpkin candleholders and pale gold candles, and added them to my silver punch bowl holding some small green plants.

 As I mentioned in an earlier post, the plants are "planted" in plastic sandwich bags and loosely arranged in the punchbowl. 

 The "silver" candlesticks have been collected over the years.

 My Dallas sister gave me this tureen years ago, and I like to use it on the dining room table each fall.  Looks like I should have ironed that runner!

Finally, here's the baker's rack in the breakfast area, decorated for fall.  I stole the idea of using a wreath on the top shelf from Judy at JBigg's Little Pieces.  (Thanks, Judy!)  I've had most of these elements for years.  I added some faux berry sprigs to the bottles in a chicken wire holder.  Now that October is upon us, I'm ready for lots of pumpkins!

Thanks for visiting!  I am linking to Marty's Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life, so be sure to visit her blog for lots of great fall decor.