A Chinoiserie Autumn

Dillard's Southern Living Collection

September arrives this coming Tuesday and I for one am very excited. I love decorating for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. My plans are already underway.

I am not the biggest fan of orange for fall decor, and I'll bet many of you agree. I can't stand traditional orange pumpkins, for example. But today with all the fabulous heirloom pumpkins, there are pumpkins in white, celadon, and blue - very Chinoiserie Chic! 

Halloween Hostessing

Caspari

Caspari has such chic ideas for Halloween. I am definitely borrowing some of these. Halloween is not just for kids!

My Top John Derian X Target Picks

John Derian X Target

John Derian is an American decoupage artist and designer living in New York City whose aesthetic encapsulates a curious mix of natural oddities, antiques and eccentricities.

John Derian has been sharing his passion for beautiful, yet functional products as part of the Target family for over a decade. His one-of-a-kind, unique taste and sense of humor made him the perfect partner to bring joy to this year’s holiday celebrations.

White for Halloween

The Potted Boxwood

 

Halloween does not have to be orange pumpkins. White Halloween decorations are used for this beautiful white colonial. After all, ghosts are white and mummies are white and skeletons are white. Here white pumpkins in all shapes and sizes flank the front door. Skeletons perch atop boxwood planters.

Halloween in Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria

I saw these photos of Halloween decorations starting to pop up in Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia this week and had to share. (I lived in Alexandria for about thirty five years). Don't miss the skulls peeking though the fence above.

Mum is the Word

Mummy with Cannolis

I saved this photo in my files and it is probably my favorite Halloween decoration ever. A bakery with a woman mummy serving an enormous tray of cannolis. Fabulous!

Happy October

CCC

Who remembers the wonderful quote from Anne of Green Gables about October? "I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Such a gorgeous time of year.

Halloween Earrings

Pearl Ghost Stud Earrings

 

I love pearls and these pearl ghost earrings are just too darling. A fun combination of preppy and seasonal. 

Getting Spooky @ CCC

CCC

I started a bit of Halloween decorating at CCC yesterday. I already had these darling claw foot candlesticks from Target from last year. I added these very chic gold snakeskin candles also from Target available now.

A Blue and White Autumn

Blue and White Ceramic Pumpkins

 

I am not a fan of traditional orange pumpkins at all. I do love heirloom pumpkins in white and in blue and the Cinderella pumpkins in pale peach. These colors all work much better at CCC. I also love faux pumpkins in wicker and in blue and white. 

Halloween Decor

Witch Hand Candle Holders

 

I am absolutely not going to feel like I'm too early to post Halloween decor because I was in Target yesterday shopping for Halloween things and they are putting out Christmas merchandise. Oh my word! September 1st.... They already had lots of wreaths, garlands, and lights out.

Hurricanes, Halloween, and Fall in Florida

CCC

With no fall foliage in South Florida, fall decorating is especially important to me. I am not complaining, I'll take palm trees and no leaves to rake any day!

Fall DIY

MacKenzie-Childs Blue and White Striped Pumpkin 

Mackenzie-Childs has lots of wonderful pumpkins for fall and Halloween decorating in lots of colors, designs, and sizes. I especially like this blue and white striped one. I never tire of blue and white stripes.

Halloween Decorating Planning

Martha Stewart Living

 

I absolutely adore Halloween decorating. I decorate CCC inside and out and am always looking for new ideas. In August I start my planning.

I will absolutely try this fun floral arrangement. I even have a black ginger jar I got last year that will be perfect for the vase. I am always looking for ways to incorporate chinoiserie touches. White roses from Publix and black snakes and bugs from the five and dime. Are there any five and dimes anymore? I guess the closest is Dollar Tree or Michaels, but my go-to is Amazon Prime because it is so convenient. I have an Amazon warehouse a mile away so most things I get delivered within twenty four hours.

Halloween with Style

Frances Valentine 

 

I think this is so fun. Are you headed to a Halloween party or feel like dressing up for Halloween for trick or treaters? Halloween was so great in my old neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. A Halloween parade with kids and dogs in costumes around the big circle/historic park in my neighborhood followed by pizza for all the kids and then trick or treating. Some adults would dress up for handing out candy. It was darling.

Chic Halloween Accessories

Spider and Skull Statement Necklace

 

I am invited to a Halloween cocktail party and I have found the perfect accessory to wear. This necklace will make quite the statement.

John Derian for Target

CCC

Famous decoupage artist John Derian has a new Limited Edition Halloween Collection for Target, only available online, with very chic pieces starting at $10.00.

Fantastical Pumpkins

CCC

I was in Publix yesterday and had to get this pumpkin. I have never seen anything like it. I wasn't sure it was real at first. It looks like it has been painted.

Sophisticated Halloween Decorating

Society Social

 

I started some Halloween decorating yesterday. I love decorating for Halloween almost as much as I love Christmas decorating. Halloween is definitely not just for kids anymore!

A Walk in Autumn Woods

Autumn Harvest Candle

 

With September almost here, I am dreading the onslaught of all things Pumpkin Spice, a scent and taste I am not a fan of at all. Don't get me started - LOL. If you are looking for a far more nuanced and sophisticated fall scent, this candle is a wonderful choice.