9/18/2009

Seasonal Snippets...The Fruits of Fall!!!

Welcome Autumn!!!

Hello my friends...I hope that you've had a wonderful week!

I've spent the entire week getting ready for Autumn. Since Autumn is my favorite season...I really enjoy autumn decorating! For me...it's like an annual "rite of passage" or my way of ushering in the season!

"Seasonal Snippets"

My autumn decorating is finished...well at least for the most part! I'm still doing a bit of "tweaking" here and there! Hehe!!! My days have been consumed with deep cleaning...decorating...crafting...and more cleaning! I just haven't had the time to take photos and post...but I'm getting to it! In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share some "Seasonal Snippets"!

Yes...SEASONAL SNIPPETS!!!

*Def: Snippets - a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment.

I'm thinking that "Seasonal Snippets" would make a great autumn blog party...a precursor or prelude of what is to come! Just a glimpse to whet the appetite!!! Hehe! So without further ado...

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Seasonal Snippets...The Fruits of Fall!!!

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All of the photos you will see are "snippets" of a few of the autumn vignettes that I have done at my place! This idea came to me when I took a close-up photo of an earlier vignette. A bird's eye view...with all the beautiful details!!!

It really is...all in the details"!!!

Ahhh...the beautiful deep, rich colors of autumn...the golden yellows...the vibrant oranges...the rusts...the scarlet reds...olive greens...and browns! These are all my favorite colors!!! Ohhh...and it's not just the colors but it's also the titillating textures!!! I can't go by an autumn leaf without touching it! Ohhh...and what about a fuzzy cattail or the beautiful texture of a pinecone? I love Autumn!!!

I have also been having some fun with photo effects...hope you enjoy!!!
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Well my friends...there you have it...a few seasonal snippets of "The Fruits of Fall"!!! I hope that you enjoyed them! Have I whetted your appetite for more? Hehe! I do hope to get some photos and a few posts out for next week...in the meantime, Happy Fall Ya'll!!!

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I'm joining in with Kelli's "Show & Tell Friday" event today! Please go and visit with Kelli...you won't want to miss what she has for us today and while you're there you can visit all of the other Show & Tell Friday participants!

Show & Tell Friday is hosted by Kelli over at There's No Place Like Home!

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Love ya'll,

Chari




28 comments:

Lynette said...

Love it Chari - so pretty!! I hate all my stuff is packed up and I can't play this year - but I'll be ready next year!

Your fall decor is so lovely and I love what you did with your photos!

Have a good weekend -

Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

Hello Chari! Remember me?! I'm sorry I have been so lax in my blogging duties. Next week is our
25th wedding anniversary and I took the week off from work! I plan on fall cleaning and putting out all the fall decor! Can't wait! I'll take pics and start posting again! I miss everybody! Specially you my friend! Your autumn post is beyond words! You've inspired me for next week! And I love, love what you did with your photos! Hope you've been doing well. Are you still losing weight? I'm trying myself! Love Ya! Lauralu

Sharing with Sherri said...

Hi Chari,

Your Fall special effects photos are wonderful!

You certainly out did mine! I love how you framed them and added words! Great idea! I'm gonna have to try that!! Any one of these photos would make a lovely Fall blog header too!

Thanks for sharing!!
Have a nice weekend!!
Sherri:)

Carla said...

WOW! Chari these are so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your bounty:)

Theresa said...

Beautiful, gorgeous and lovely... but my favorite is the giant acorns. Perhaps they aren't giant, but I sure do love them. Have a blessed day and thanks for sharing the beauty.

xinex said...

Sending you some love from California, Chari! Your Fall accessories are gorgeous. Photography is fabulous too!....Christine

Elaine said...

Chari....I love your fall snippets! What a cute idea. I've been deep cleaning and beginning to decorate for the season too even though it is still very warm here in Phoenix. It's gradually changing though...you just have to pay close attention and use your imagination! I'm thinking by decorating it will hurry up the process. lol
Elaine :)

Anonymous said...

Oh so beautiful, Chari! Love everything and your photo effects are charming!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

Your Fall snippets are beautiful. Autumn colors are so warm and pretty.

I haven't been able to decorate for a few years as we are redoing the house and when we do the work ourselves it is just so slow. When we are finished I am going to be a seasonal decorating maniac!!
Iris

Anonymous said...

All this makes me hungry for pumpkin pie!
Lovely pictures!
Susan

The Old Parsonage said...

Chari everything looks so warm and inviting! Your home must be lovely!

Enjoy!
Leann

9405018--Pat said...

love your fall phots...thanks for sharing...Pat H
have a great weekend...

Joyce said...

I love the photo effects. I wonder how you did them?
Joyce

Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

Greetings Chari ~I'm finally back from my summer long blogcation.
Now that summer has come to a close bringing a crisp breeze to the air...it definitely sets the mood for fall.
You've certainly captured that warm autumnal feel, through all your decor,(I took a peek back on your other fall vignettes too). You've provided such a warm setting that any guest would find welcoming.
Thanks for the lovely inspiration.

I've enjoyed catching up. Please stop by...I look forward to the return of your company.
Sweet wishes,
Sara

Lady Katherine said...

i love all your wonderful pumpkins! Kelli's going to love those acorns! They are great! Your home too has fallen for fall! Just so pretty!

Melissa Miller said...

Girl where are ya? I hope all is well. You haven't been by my blog in soooo long. E-mail me if you would rather. Uh-hmmm...:) Okay, I'm done ranting now. *Big smiles*

Your Fall decor' is spectacular!
You sure know how to do up the pretty Fall decor' in a very special way. Love it all my friend!

~Blessings to you all this weekend, ~Melissa :)

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Chari,
Well there you are! I figured you must be busy being creative! I love the fall decorating snippets, can't wait to see more. I love what you did with your photos, they have so much texture and color! I started re-arranging a bedroom today and you know how one thing leads to the next. I'm up to my eyeballs in mess! Have a great week-end too, Cindy

Lynn said...

Your snippets.
Guess I should get my orange and gold containers out with the fall in them, but it's 101 degrees next week!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Chari, what wonderful snippets, and how beautifully presented! What great fonts you used on your framed photos. So clever. laurie

Laura said...

I have been playing with my fall things too-

I love your acorns . They are wonderful!

Laura

Sonia said...

OH Chari,

What great eye candy!! I love all your fall accessories, I especially love the ceramic pumpkins! Now I am inspired to go into the attic and get my fall goodies! Have missed blogging -we were on vacation...home now! Hope you have a wonderful weekend...hugs to you!
Miss Bloomers/Sonia

Maggie said...

Chari,
I love your snippets, very clever & artistic.
We don't go in for too much fall decorating here in rural Normandy just the odd pumplin or two, so I really enjoy seeing what all you gals out in bloggerland get up to.
a bientot
Maggie @ Normandy Life

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Hi Chari!
I just love all your pictures of the Autumn-izing of your house! So warm and inviting!

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! See you tomorrow for "Sunday Favorites'!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM My dear friend...WOW!! these look just beautiful girl...Loved seeing all your photos...Now I want to see the rest ha ha!! I hope you have a great weekend my friend...sounds like yours is going to be busy...I need to go food shopping today and then of course the street faire tomorrow...Hope you find something wonderful at yours girl..Love ya sis....Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Jean said...

Love the fall decor! The pictures are great! Jean

Sue said...

Hi Chari! You have been a busy little bee!! Your snippets of fall decorating are just beautiful! How are you creating all these pretty photos? You need to share your photo editing secrets. hint hint...
hugs, Sue

Linda Q said...

Hi Chari,
Thanks again for dropping in at my blog. Oooo I am loving your photography and the fun affects you have added to them. Some of those would make great scrap book pages or cards or something.
You can do some of that and sell them at www.zazzle.com .
Hope you are having a good weekend!
Hugs, Linda Q

Lenore said...

Chari, your fruits of Fall are eye candy!....love them.