Did you know, that the 22nd of September,
(at 10:09 P.M.)
(at 10:09 P.M.)
is ACTUALLY the FIRST day of Fall?
Yep, it is the Autumnal Equinox.
I am not even really in the Autumn "mood" yet.
But, the calendar tells me to be. Whether I like it or not!
So, here's my first submission for Fall decor.
I made a wreath last year, that I didn't remember making
until I got the box out of the loft in the garage today...
I might have finally gotten to the age where I can't remember
from one year to the next
from one year to the next
what's in each box.
It's either unfortunate,
or a good thing because
each year the contents are new to me all over again!!
Please, someone tell me I am not the only one who does this!
Here she is:
I found a reticulated (pierced, open-work on the sides) tray
at Salvation Army (I do remember doing THAT):
Sewed one of these to the outside of the tray.
with thread.

Added a ribbon bow.

And a hanger.

Added a vintage postcard I printed on my own printer.
And tied it on with jute string.
Go see these sites for free printable Autumn ephemera to use:
You must then
paint your front door red.
Come on in!
I move it inside, too, because I like seeing the wreath, too!
but the weather's still too darn-tootin' HOT here in South Carolina!
We could turn the A/C way down and pretend it's a little nippy, if you like.
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
Happy Fall, finally.
Hey! Whadda ya know, I have a reticulated silver tray and my front door is already red. I'm almost all set! The weather here does feel like fall. It's gray, rainy, and cold enough to put on a sweater and fuzzy socks. Thanks for the great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie....What an ADORABLE wreath. Really, you did a great job. Love your red door but I'm going to keep ours---it's black and gold---very unique. Susan
ReplyDeleteLove your wreath and I really can't remember from year to year what I have in the totes either!
ReplyDeleteYour wreath is really neat! I've never seen one like that before. I'm not really in the fall mood either. What's wrong with me?!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, you are so much fun! So creative, so warm, loving, funny....:)
ReplyDeleteI love you door. The red is divine!
ReplyDeleteWow, how pretty. Love the silver tray. It is so unusual and just stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using the silver tray! Now I have to see if I have one because I'm like you and forget what it is I already have! I haven't even dug out my fall boxes yet so who knows what sort of surprises are in there for me. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, What a great idea using the silver tray and the wreath looks wonderful on the red door! I constantly find things I completely forgot about. It's always a fun surprise.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
Oh my forgetful stars! This is gorgeous! I love how you combined everything. Great! Now I have to go look for a silver tray! LOL
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I LOVE the wreath and your home looks fantastic! Loving the wallpaper!! Great idea using the tray~ & of course, those hydrangeas are gorgeous!!! I know just what you mean about forgetting about something and then finding it... again! Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Love this wreath!! Great job! I have the tray - hmmm berries are next---gotta go find a sticky note so I won't forget to get some!
ReplyDeletebee blessed
mary
This is the door that says," Welocme to my home."
ReplyDeleteThe wearth is amazing.
I think it's beautiful! I love the way you used that tray. I wouldn't have thought to do it. Now, I will!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the second part in the depression series.
That's a great idea, Leslie! I love the way that looks and it is very unique! I am the same about forgetting items packed away, but I have always been like that. I don't know that age has anything to do with it. I also think I packed something away and it turns out I got rid of it!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, look how creative you are. I would have never thought to use a silver tray that way. I love it. Love your front door, too.
ReplyDeleteHow clever! No, you're not the only one who forgets what's in boxes. But I do love surprises, don't you? Happy Fall!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie...
ReplyDeleteOhhh...your autumn wreath is fabulous, my friend! I would have never thought to use a silver tray this way but I just love the idea!!! I will definitely be keeping my eyes out for a retriculated tray! Love, Love, LOVE IT! This is the most unique autumn wreath that I've seen yet! Couldn't help but notice that gorgeous red and white wallpaper...sooo beautiful! Ohhh...and your fabulous red door! Red is my favorite color!!!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
PS...Girl, I am always doing that! Sticking a box away to later open it and think...WOW! When did I get that! Hehe!
Beautiful wreathe, thank you for showing us how to make it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Oh, how gorgeous, and the red door is of course my favorite part. If you ever stop by my page you'll have no doubt. I posted pictures of different red doors a couple of Rednesdays ago. This one is dreamy.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I forget what's in the boxes at times too. Happy Rednesday!
Sigh. Drool. Lisa~
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I REALLY love this idea! It showed such a sense of creativity. I like to hang wreaths inside, too. Adds so much flavor, and why should I be able to enjoy them while I'm inside the house, not just as I approach the front or back door? Like minds....LOL
ReplyDeleteI love the red wall paper in that room, too. :-) Thanks for coming by. I am soooo far behind visiting. Today I am trying to do catch up. Sue
It is gorgeous and I love the RED door! All of the photos are fantastic too! I just found your lovely blog and must take a closer look and join as a follower.
ReplyDeleteHow could you not remember making that wreath? It's gorgeous, and that silver tray really makes it special! It's nice to have a little bit of sparkle greet you at the door!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday!
Carol
What a fun idea - love it! It's pretty darn HOT here in AR, too...even if tomorrow is the first day of fall. But I've chosen to praise the Lord for the weather, hot and sticky or crisp and cool :).
ReplyDeleteHoping you have a blessed day!
I just LOVE that! What a wonderful way to greet your guests (and Autumn too)!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath idea! It's beginning to feel a lot like Autumn....not..thank goodness. I am so not ready for cold!
ReplyDeleteDon't think for a minute that if I lived closer I wouldn't be knocking at your door with the cider in hand. Nothing would beat pulling up a chair and having you to share a personal story with me, summer, fall, winter or spring! Inspiration never goes out of season nor does friendship.
ReplyDeleteNeat wreath!
Love your creativity!!! Now we need to know what color red you used on that door....can change my dark brown to enchanting red...
ReplyDeleteOh my heck! That is so creative! And yes, I am just like you when I get out all of my decor goodies. You ought to see me at Xmas...I'm like a kid opening presents ;o)
ReplyDeleteNow that's sweet!
ReplyDeletefunny you forgot about that. i love those fall berry wreaths.
ReplyDeletei'm also in denial about fall. not giving up my flip flops just yet. :)
♥ maureen
I love the wreath. Thank you for showing me how to make it and thanks for the image sites. I knew about graphics fairy and vintage moth but not the others. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOkay...Okay...OK! I have to admit that I too...have bought stuff or made things, put them away and forgot all about them. Then when opening the boxes of decor I all Quelle Surprise! It is like getting a gift all over again!
ReplyDeleteThat wreath is so darn stinkin' cauute that I might have to give it a go and get inspired to make one like that for my door..or new door on new house. I wish it felt a little more like fall here, still hot, hot, hot...heard the Devil went back to Hades because Arizona just isn't a fun place to summer vacation!
Wow! What a cute idea. I never would have thought to use a silver tray. And the post card! Too cute. Thanks for the share. Cute cute cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous wreath! I LOVE that you based it around a silver tray! Ingenious! And your home is so pretty! LOVE the red door! And you...arent you just a doll!
ReplyDeleteI love the Front door, the wreath, and everything else!
ReplyDeleteYour autumn wreath is beautiful and those Hydrangeas are amazing! Happy Fall!
ReplyDeleteKristen
love the wreath...great idea with the tray!
ReplyDeleteI agree that it sure doesn't feel like fall yet. I'm not far from you in North Carolina...it's in the 90's today. Ack!
So ready for the cooler temps. I've started getting my fall decor out and will start showing it on my blog next week :)
Thanks for sharing
I can never remember what's in the boxes, so I label them, then pack stuff away in the WRONG boxes, so the next year I think I'm hauling Autumn Pumpkins down from the attic, and find old children's books inside, instead.
ReplyDeleteOh well.
Your wreath is FABULOUS. What a brilliant idea, to attach the bittersweet vine to the tray. I love it.
Cass
Thanks for stopping by my little corner and commenting, Leslie. I replied the following at my place for others to read about the header too.
ReplyDeleteYes, Leslie, the header really is my own cottage. Oh, just kidding. I wanted to see what saying that felt like. :0) That's my clown smiley by the way.
For my headers I use different pictures and paintings of what else--houses and cottages. I love them, especially if they have a red door. Credit is given to the artist or photographer at the bottom of my page.
Blessings,
Thumper
Love the silver tray incorporated into your door wreath...so much so, that I just did mine like it!
ReplyDeleteHey, that's beautiful! What a great idea, using the tray. In the first picture, I couldn't tell that's what was going on, glad you put the other shots of it in, love the vintage postcard too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up this wonderful idea! Very beautiful and so creative. I never would have thought of attaching with thread, so simple! Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie...
ReplyDeleteI'm just coming over from Jessa's Autumn Holiday party! Ohhh...and as soon as I seen your pretty wreath...I knew that I had been here earlier! Hehe! I just love this great idea of using a retriculated silver tray to make an autumn wreath! It turned out gorgeous and it's so unique! Love the details...like the vintage autumn tag that you added! Ohhh...this wreath looks fabulous on your red door, my friend!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful wreath and the "how to's" with us! I am going to keep my eyes out for a tray like this...I'd love to make one of these pretty wreaths!!!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Love those close ups!
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Seeming much expensive trays. By the way what will be its price? In our area it is easily available cheap trays that are almost handmade.
ReplyDeleteDo you have an antique dresser in your entry hall? Could you post a picture?
ReplyDeleteI do! You can see more of it in this post: http://www.goodbyehousehellohome.com/2013/06/update-on-our-move-my-own-staged-home.html
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