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Sunday, 25 September 2011

Our Fall Mudroom

Well, we're now officially into our first Fall in the country and so far, it's pretty much awesome. Of course the decorating festivities continue as always. Nothing new there.
 
This time we're going to visit the mudroom off the front kitchen entrance.

Let's get to it!


I started out a couple of weeks ago by painting the ugly glossy forest green door this fun barn red and from there I was pretty much unstoppable, as I'm sure you'll be able to tell.


The sugar beet field near our house was harvested last week and they knocked over a bunch of neighboring corn stalks in the process. Of course we were all over that.


I reused my Spring wreath from last year and just added a little $1 fall sprig leftover from last year. It works! It'll have to since I dropped the original wreath I was using and broke it. How do you break a wreath? Seriously...


There's that mason jar again.


I picked up this great doormat from Superstore when we moved in for $6. I love you, President's Choice! The brass kick plate was already there and I love how weathered and rough it looks. I couldn't make it look any better if I tried. 



Yup. We've still got that lovely peel 'n stick tile in here. In everywhere, actually.


I just got these new lanterns and I love them. 7 bucks each and they're huge! Chris and Kennedy found these giant seed pods out on one of their walks so we stuck them in with the gourds. Lesson of the day: everything looks good if you stick it in a lantern. 



Then I bought myself these mums and wrapped them in burlap. Why not? Did you know these are perennials and you can just plant them in the ground after you're done with them? I did not know that but it's a pretty big revelation for me, I must say. 

And that's the mudroom.

Hope you enjoyed your little tour!





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20 comments:

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

What an inspiring makeover! The door color is fabulous and really sets the stage for all your fall elements :D

Pamela said...

Loving all your fall touches! Very welcoming!

Sandy aka Doris the Great said...

Everything looks really pretty and I love the color of those Mums. Alas, here in Nova Scotia, they are not perrenials -- just too harsh winters.

My Kid's Mom said...

Ive been planting lots of mums - Love the colors of yours.

Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Oh I just love your fall decor! I hope you will add your lovely metamorphosis to my Fall in Love linky party on Wednesday.

Until then, stop by and see the under $20 makeover I gave an ugly brass light fixture.

Happy Monday!

CAS said...

This is so lovely. I would want everyone to enter through my mudroom instead of the front door....LOL!!!
:) CAS

All That Glitters said...

Very nice! I just love corn stalks!

Janette - The2Seasons said...

Love your fall touches. The light is great!

Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm said...

Love the color of your door! And everything else is beautiful also. I am a new follower. Found you at open house.

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

I just saw your post over on Open House. Love the stalks next to the red door!! It caught my eye immediately! I'm a newbie to blogging and your newest follower. I hope you will follow me, too! Blessings to you!

At The Picket Fence said...

It all looks so gorgeous Courtenay! I absolutely love the red door and all of your Fall touches are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing it at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa

Rhonda said...

You have a lovely home!
I am your newest follower! I hope you will drop by to visit me sometime at my blog! I would love to have you follow me!
~~~rhonda~~~

Delightful Order said...

Hey there!

Just wanted to let you know that you've been featured today!

http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/10/featuring-you-top-ten-from-9292011.html

Thanks for linking to the party. Hope to see you at the next Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party.

DaNita

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Your new porch looks lovely, and a great door colour too. Happy Thanksgiving!

Allison @ House of Hepworths said...

I loved your wreath and featured it today at House of Hepworths!

Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you'd like.

Have a great weekend.

xoxo

Allison @ House of Hepworths

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

This is so inviting and well, I just love it all. I just found you and I am gonna follow along and see what else you come up with! ;)

Come on over and visit me sometime when you get the chance!

Kristine

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

Hey gorgeous,

Did you see we were featured together at House of Hepworths. What good taste that girl has!!!

I love your whole door - the colour the wreath, the jar lamp.

You are unstoppable!!

Thanks again for linking up to Modern Country Style's Fall In Love party!

Sarahx

Betty819 said...

You could make many more mum plants off that one mum plant just from cuttings. Mums are so easy to propagate. When it's finished blooming, deadhead all the dried flowers, you can probably divide it into many small plants for next year. Cut it back to a 3 or 4 in. from the basal rootball and replant it. Next year, you can start more cuttings. I started off with one bronze mum plant, and have divided it at least 3 or 4 times and rooted other cuttings.

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Love the door with the brass plate! Great jar light fixture, too! :) Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

Katie said...

love this! would you mind letting me know the exact paint color name and brand that you used to paint the door? It's exactly like what I've been thinking about doing mine like... Thanks!