Monday, October 31, 2011

Fall in the Kitchen!

Happy Halloween!  Do you have your bucket of candy ready by the front door?  Are you dressing up?  Jax can't wait to turn into Batman!  John and I won't be dressing up tonight ... we had our fun this past weekend at a fabulous party hosted by our great neighbors.  Can you guess who we are?!  The super cool stick on bling letters on my purse should give you a hint.  LOL


I thought I'd inundate you with our Fall kitchen today ... hope you're not busy because I've included a *la-hot* of pics:


I love adding huge arrangements to the island and thought a copper vase might be a nice Fall accent, too (found at Home Goods):


A glass vase I had on hand holds a battery operated candle that I wrapped in twine and nestled in corn.  In the background, you can see a simple lantern filled with pumpkins, guords and leaves:


Splashes of Fall fill this side of the kitchen, too:


I used my fancy schmancy cheap-o craft scissors (from Michaels) to cut labels for the canisters ... I then wrote on them with my chalkpaint markers and attached them with just a drop of hot glue:


And, of course, you *have* to have a yummy candle burning!  My faves are by Slatkin & Co. (from Bath and Body Works) ... currently burning "Spice."  Bath and Body works also now sells these cute metal candle holders with many different holiday versions to choose from ...


I found this cute red roo at Kirkland's:


And, up above, our soffit is filled with white pumpkins, wheat and muted Fall garland, which I tucked lights into, as well.  Love seeing it lit up at night:


Moving on around, another counter holds more Fall embellishments.  As you can see, here's another roo, but I've sadly suffocated this one in glass cloche (sorry, little fella):


More canisters are filled with items and colors that remind me of Fall:


And, over on the other side, I'm SO loving my new DIY shelves!


Yup, I've already re-tweaked the shelves since I first showed them to you last week (surprise, surprise):


I found the picture at GoodWill for $2!  I really only wanted it for the chunky "beat up" frame, but decided to keep the pear art in there for now:


Another Good Will score is the large, round wicker platter.  I bought 2 of them for $3!  I also decided to fill a cream pitcher with tall branches to balance the height of the items on the soffit on the other side:


Down below on the counter is a simple vignette:



You *know* I'm enjoying our new scale:


Of course, a Fall kitchen wouldn't be complete without REAL flowers full of rich color (from my sweet hubby):


Thanks so much for visiting our Fall kitchen:


Annnnnd:


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68 comments:

  1. Beautiful ways to fill the canisters. I just adore you center piece. It's gorgeous.

    www.geekettegazette.com
    www.thegirlieblog.com

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  2. Love all the fall touches in your kitchen. Everything looks great! That arrangement in the copper vase is wonderful.

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  3. Becca-What a beautiful, beautiful post. What I love about it is that it is so homey- I just feel like I could sit at that counter and share a cup of coffee and a chat with you (even if I AM old enough to be your Mother!;>) Happy Halloween- You two look great all dressed up! xo Diana

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  4. Hi Becca! I love your gorgeous kitchen and all of your Fallen touches are so pretty! Speaking of pretty - you're one gorgeous lady and who is the hunk on your arm? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. I LOOOOOOVE, LOVE your kitchen. Every single inch of it! The arrangement is gorgeous. Love the chalkboard paint on the door!!!! So, I can't guess who you 2 were but your hubby looks alot like Bono!!!:):)You are a beautiful couple for sure!!!!! XO, Pinky

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  6. I am so loving your kitchen and all of your fall decorations! You have SO many cute ideas! The canisters and cloches and little vignettes...those cute shelves! Everything is lovely! You have that magic touch! Love the costumes, too!!! :-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. R.H....Ok I know I know this, but my brain isn't working today. Hmmmm....Love your kitchen! The island looks wonderful! I hope you have a fun night tonight! I've still got to go get candy...we always have several hundred trick or treaters. Chase is a phantom with glowing eyes this year...not too sure about it!

    Glad you liked the spooky wreath! Can't wait to light up those eyes tonight. Have fun!! Kristen

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  8. looks great! I've already started thinking ahead to Christmas decor..bad me!

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  9. Your kitchen looks beautiful all decorated for fall! You two look very cute in your costumes...but I can't guess. Am I an old fuddy duddy? lol Happy Halloween!...hugs...Debbie

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  10. I love it all, Becca!! And high five to you for spelling "Y'ALL" correctly on your sign!! It seriously kills me when people all over the blogosphere get it wrong.

    Let's see...if RH on your bag is a hint, are you one of the Real Housewives? :)

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  11. haha! Are you Tamara? Mu hubs loves her! *eyeroll* lol! You look great!

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  12. I love it!!! Your kitchen is gorgeous with all your fall accents. And those shelves are to die for- so, so pretty!

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  13. Your fall kitchen looks fabulous!
    How's things on the Jersey Shore. You two fit right in. Love all the bling.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. LOVE IT ALL!!! Looks great. I especially love ROOSTERS.
    What a great idea to hang that rooster pic off the side of your island.
    Ditto NanaDaiana, I'm old enough to be most of these girls Mothers.

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  15. Everything looks so pretty, Becca! You really did do a fabulous job on those shelves. I love them! I'm sure you'll be tweaking them quite a bit for the next couple of months. I can see you having a lot of fun with them once the holidays come. Love your lights on top of your cabinets. I may have to steal that idea from you. I added some new things above mine {remember I couldn't figure them out} and I think that, especially at Christmas, those little lights will look magical.

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  16. So many lovely vignettes! Your kitchen looks very warm and inviting - I love the rich colours.
    PS: Great pic of you and hubby. At first glance, I thought you were giving the camera the finger! :)
    Have a happy Halloween!
    ~ Wendi ~

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  17. Very cute fall decorations! I love how you created so many neat things!

    And I can't tell if you're Tamra and Simon (pre-break up) or Alexis and Jim, but either way, you look fab!

    Happy Halloween!
    Pam

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  18. Hi Becca, you look gorgeous, I am kinda of baffled about who the character you are is ???Love everything you did.....the island cooper vase and arrangement is just beautiful and so Harvest.Love the canisters and chalkboard signs, so useful. Love it all! Happy Harvest.

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  19. Cute costume!! Omg we are alot alike I have a chalkboard on my cabinet top just like you. How weird!! Very cute decor

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  20. Hi Becca, Well weren't you the hottest housewife for Halloween?! LOL! Loooooove your kitchen!! There are so many pretty things here, I won't even attempt to pick a favorite! Everything just looks so warm and inviting!

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  21. Love your costume! LOL you look like Alexis to me...maybe Tamara. Your kitchen looks so fall festive. The new shelves you put up are looking great all decorated for fall.

    All the Best,
    Rachel :)

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  22. You look like a hot housewife, you and the hubs are too cute! LOVE all the fall touches, but that big floral arrangement is calling me. I love the chalkboard on the door and the one above the cabinets, darling idea! Have fun tonight, take pics of Batman for us. =) XO ~Liz

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  23. love all your kitchen vignettes...now as to who ya'll are, I don't know...maybe a "Real Housewife"? One thing I do know is that you look like one hot mama!

    Happy Halloween!
    Judy

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  24. You are one rockin' Real Housewife my friend! LOL! You and your hubby are hilarious! And your fall kitchen is positively gorgeous. That huge arrangement is so dramatic and makes such a big impact! Love all of your special touches too! :-)
    Vanessa

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  25. Great stuff, Becca! All the autumnal touches really give your kitchen a warm feeling. I'll tell ya this, I have more pics saved on my desktop from your posts then just about any other! LOL

    Were you a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills or Atlanta? I don't watch either of them very often, so not sure which "housewife" you were. I'm a "Jersey" girl myself ;o) Well I'm not "from" Jersey, I just like that RH show the best.

    Again, thanks for sharing.

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  26. I just love your kitchen - so warm and inviting! And I always love chalkboards...I don't know why I don't have one! All your fall decor looks fabulous! Happy Halloween!
    -Shelley

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  27. You are just adorable. You and DH look so cute. How fun. I loe all of your gorgeous fall decor. The little roo under the cloche is just way too cute. Everything is always so well done, beautiful vignettes. Hugs, marty

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  28. Absolutely LOVE your kitchen! I so wish I had one with all that space. So many pretty touches and I especially love the lights on top the soffit. I love having lights like that. The tall arrangement in the copper pot is beautiful!

    Ok, hot mama, you do look like one of the Real Housewives! :-) I'm sure your hubby was pleased to escort you to the party.

    xo
    Pat

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  29. Absolutely LOVE your kitchen! I so wish I had one with all that space. So many pretty touches and I especially love the lights on top the soffit. I love having lights like that. The tall arrangement in the copper pot is beautiful!

    Ok, hot mama, you do look like one of the Real Housewives! :-) I'm sure your hubby was pleased to escort you to the party.

    xo
    Pat

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  30. Seriously, can you just come to my house and decorate for me!? Your home is simply to die...just lovely!

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  31. Your fall touches are awesome! Oh my goodness, your kitchen is just the finest, each detail is superb!

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  32. First of all..... you and your husband look amazing! It's so fun to see your costume every year!!!!

    Now, if I could get my kitchen or any part of my home to look as warm and inviting as your kitchen I would be ecstatic! The copper vase caught my eye right off the back (and you know I'm going to have to find me one). The top of your cabinets are decorated so lovely with just the right amount of "Fall" and I couldn't be happier to hear that the GREAT Beccorator shops at the Goodwill too. Great finds!

    I am going to start a new Etsy store and I am going to sell those rubber bracelets saying....

    "What would Becca do?"

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  33. Everything in your home looks spectacular. I love love love it! I was on your blog yesterday showing your dining room to some of my friends -- it is one of my fave makeovers.

    You and your husband are the cutest, btw.

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  34. Hey Alexis!!!! Or Tamara? I love it!!!!! I am so addicted to those stupid shows. It is sad, but it makes me grateful for what I have and makes me realize every week that having money DOES NOT make you happy or even nice!!!!! Ha! Words can't describe how much I love your kitchen and your fall touches. You seriously have talent. I envy your abilities but am so glad you share them so I can borrow!!!

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  35. What a lovely kitchen! Your fall decor is so festive :)
    -Revi

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  36. WOW- Your kitchen looks BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  37. Your kitchen is gorgeous! I love your new shelves and that arrangement is Gorgeous!! :)

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  38. Your kitchen looks great! Everything is all prettied up for the season. Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your house? If so, your guests will love it. I don't know whose initials RH are for, so I'm not able to figure out who you are dressed up as for Halloween. Do tell!

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  39. Everything is just fabulous! Love the shelves and all you have accessorized them with! :)

    Your picture is gorgeous...but I am racking my mind, trying to figure out the R.H.! LOL! Hopefully it'll come to me eventually!

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  40. I am really liking the new shelves, Becca! All of your little touches to the room make it quite cozy and warm. :-)
    ~Sue

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  41. Oh I just love it all...if this were my kitchen I would hang out here all the time. Your DIY shelves are awesome and I love the little lamp on the counter. You have an eye for what looks good. I can hardly wait to see what you do for Christmas!

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  42. Love love love all the fall touches, so prettty Becca as are you and the hubs!!!
    XO
    Kristin

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  43. Very beautiful Becca! I love it all so inviting. Everything looks so put together.

    Chlvie

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  44. Your kitchen is just beautiful, Becca! It is so warm and cozy looking. I love the huge floral on your island.
    :) CAS

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  45. Beautiful! I love all your fall touches. Your shelves are fantastic. LOVE your chalkboard and little red roo too!
    LOL you are one HOT Housewife! I was a cat for my son's party and for trick or treat.

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  46. Oh what can I say...beautiful, gorgeous and lovely. I love the labeled jars, the chalkboard door and the lighted pumpkins above the cabinets.

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  47. What a beautiful kitchen Becca! I love the lights on top of the cabinets. They give such a lovely soft glow. The chalk board are such a fun addition and can work with any holiday! Can you believe I haven't made one yet? Need to change that!

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  48. LOVE! I had to pin your above cabinet display!

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  49. You've got the fall cheer going here! Love those huge floral arrangements too! I like the way your harvest sign is lit up. What a fun spot to be!

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  50. I can't get over that you even change out the area above your cabinets. You win the prize my girl!

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  51. Hi Becca! I just ran across your blog and fell in love with the your kitchen! All of the fall touches look amazing! Great job!

    ~Ashley

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  52. I wish I lived in your neighborhood, looks like a fun party! The kitchen looks marvelous!
    Debbie

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  53. You certainly do have a way with decorating! Seems you know how to put just the right touch in every little item. I love coming here to your blog. It gives me such good ideas and makes me wish I could afford to buy more 'stuff'!! Your home is just beautiful.

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  54. Beautiful Fall pix! So enjoyed this blog and the la-hots of pictures! :-)

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  55. I love all of your fall decor, especially above your kitchen cabinets. I always struggle with what to put up there and love the inspiration!

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  56. Love, love, love your fall kitchen!! I, too, have wanted a scale so badly. I found one recently in a local antique store... I am SO hoping my husband will go back and get it for me for Christmas. I have been dropping major hints!!!

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  57. Happy to have you at my party...your fall kitchen is just full of wonderful ideas.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  58. You have so many wonderful ideas, Becca, and so many beautiful accessories! Your kitchen looks so festive!

    Thanks for sharing your creativity with Potpourri Friday!

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  59. Love all the decorations! Did you spend days doing this!!!?? :) Looks great!

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  60. Becca,
    Your kitchen is gorgeous and your fall touches are the icing on the cake, whoops, I mean pumpkin! Everything is so inviting, spending time there would be so comfy and cozy!
    Rebecca

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  61. I am just getting started switching from Halloween decor to Thanksgiving...I saw about 10 things that inspired me...too funny that I have the stuff to do it....just needed your wonderful inspiration. I am your newest follower!

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  62. Hey friend! Just coming back over to say thank you for sharing this gorgeousness with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa
    P.S. And it was fun to see you guys in your Halloween get-ups again! :-)

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  63. lovely blog..its fun decorating..lovely ideas

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  64. lovely blog..its fun decorating..lovely ideas

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  65. It looks gorgeous Becca. I really love the cabinets with the lights on them and the cute Harvest sign. You and the hubs look adorable too!

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  66. I love all the colors you used on the cabinets! Its looks AMAZING! So glad to be following you back!

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  67. This turned out so good. The color is wonderful. 3 coats though? Whew...it was so worth it I'm sure. Your countertops are beautiful too. You have such a lovely home Becca. Have a great rest of the week!

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  68. I love the shelves! Looks great! I love the green cabinetry too...think I have said that before but oh well...

    And you are too cute!

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