Monday, 9 November 2015

Falling Leaves ♥♥♥
















Morning Lovelies,
my favourite tree...a majestic Oak is possibly at it's most beautiful at this time of year. The colour is just stunning. I stood beneath it as leaves gently fluttered down....wonderful.

 All around the trees are slowly becoming bare and fallen leaves cover the ground.

When I was feeling poorly with a lurgy ( it's cold season too! ) earlier this week I distracted myself from the yucky symptoms with a little seasonal crochet.

I found a great leaf pattern free HERE and soon had five Maple leaves. I didn't really have a plan of what to do with them when I started...this was one of those projects that just sort of happened. I added felt hearts, coordinating buttons, sewed them together and....Ta-dah.

Our fireplace is a fire-less place these days. The old gas fire was taken away when we had a new boiler in the spring. Eldest did a brilliant job of re-plastering and painting the wall for me ( it's Dulux Proud Peacock...We just used three tester pots...I love it) ....and now I'm enjoying using it as a fun display space.
The magazines hide a gap in the tiles, and Mum's lovely pastel still life hides an ugly vent.We still need to decide what to finally put here....but right now I'm happy with how it looks.

Do you like my autumnal theme?...and LED candles for a safe, cosy glow. It makes me smile.
Jacquie x



19 comments:

  1. Very impresssed with eldest's job of plastering and painting, and how pretty you've made your fireplace. The crochet leaves are perfect for autumn. Love the vase too, it reminds me of a sunflower seed. Your photos are gorgeous, especially the fourth one with all of the leaves alongside the road. CJ xx

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    1. I meant to add, I hope you're feeling all better soon. CJ xx

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  2. As ususal, your pics are stunning. Your crochet I love it, fab idea, xxx

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  3. You have some lovely decorations. Looks cozy.

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  4. Your pictures are always amazing and I love how you have made your fireplace look so charming. Do hope you are feeling better, we have also been dealing with colds and sniffles and definitely not fun.

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  5. Great project for autumn. It adds even more cosiness to your fireplace!

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  6. fireplace looks warm and cozy even if you don't have a fire ,you have a lovely glow. I love your owl too. Thanks for the link to the maple leaves. I shall make some of those. My son lives in Canada.

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  7. Your leaves are so pretty and make a lovely addition to your fireplace! xx

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  8. Wooly leaves or natural, beautiful both ways! Hope you are feeling better. I love your seasonal décor, the oldest did a great job too! I recently hung a seasonal wreath (all hooky goodness of course) with leaves and an owl, but must try this pattern for leaves as well, maybe add a few more to it. Enjoy the day! <3

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  9. Gorgeous pictures. The fireplace looks great and the leaves really finish it off. x

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  10. Goodness, I'm impressed with both the fireplace and your crocheted leaves. Love teh homey touches all around. So pretty. I hope you're feeling better mpw
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  11. I love autumn and sure love your crocheted leaves beautiful and wonderful colours ☺

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  12. Just beautiful pictures...the yellow leaves, the fantastic colours - love it!
    Have a great week now!
    Titti

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  13. Your fireplace looks lovely! What a great idea with the leaves. So many ideas so little time! It looks like it's snowing leaves on our farm.

    Cindy Bee

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  14. Beautiful and very seasonal fireplace, lovely colours. Maple leaves are excellent addition. My possibly favourite detail is that owl lamp 😊

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  15. Delightful post and pictures!
    Love your crocheted leaves and Autumn arrangement ;)
    Thank You~

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  16. It's adorable! and full of things from people you love. :)

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  17. I love your photos of the lovely oak tree, such an iconic sight in the English countryside. I love your Autumn themed fireplace as well, we don't have any fireplaces in our house and it is something I have always yearned after, they make such a lovely display area. xx

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  18. Delightful images, and your fireplace looks great! x

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