An Apple A Day

10.18.2012

I am so behind sharing how I have been sprucing up the house with little fall touches here and there. I started in September and now we are in the middle of October already. How did that happen? I changed up the plate shelf and the vignette on the chest below a few weeks ago so let's take a look before Christmas gets here.

You can see what the plate shelf looked like before here.

Just a few simple changes were made using some apples and other fruit that just say fall.

I swapped out the ironstone plates in the center of the rack to these fruit ones I bought last year.

Some of the fruit is real and some isn't. Can you tell?





I have had this little apples & blossoms water color for years.



I like the pops of red added with the apples and plates.

I need to hurry up and share the other fall changes made before the holidays get here. Geez.

 The trees are really just starting to show more color here so I don't want to rush fall because I know what is next. Gray. Lots and lots of gray.

I want to take time to enjoy fall before it's gone.


 Oct. 2011

Oct. 2012
Someone is 2 years old today!
 No big party this year, but we will be joining a family get together tonight at their house.


Joining the following:
French Country Cottage
At the Picket Fence
Common Ground
Jennifer Rizzo
Debbiedoos
Funky Junk Interiors
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54 comments:

  1. Debbiedoos10/18/12, 8:22 AM

    2 years old already!! Yikes, hard to believe. And yes Kim where oh where are the months flying? Love your apples in the basket, so pretty.

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  2. Linda 10/18/12, 8:26 AM

    Happy Birthday little one! Time flies...
    Yummy apples are a sign of fall here as well.
    We had a bad frost in April and our Apple trees suffered.

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  3. Unknown10/18/12, 8:37 AM

    just found ur blog - omg the little one is ADORABLE!!!!! -- and i love the apples in the basket!!!

    Everyone welcome to enter: ~Plush Velvet Pumpkins Giveaway ~ it’s perfect for this time of year!

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  4. Pamela Gordon10/18/12, 8:40 AM

    "Someone" is pretty cute! Your fall display is beautiful. Our fall colours are half gone now and then it's the 'in between' season for us in Canada. After Remebrance Day (Nov. 11) I'll start some Christmas decorating. However, I will have to put the fall leaves away soon for that 'in between' season. Challenging! lol Blessings, Pamela

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  5. Carlene @ Organized Clutter10/18/12, 8:40 AM

    You have a beautiful Granddaughter, Kim. Love your fall fruit vignette.

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  6. Calypso In The Country10/18/12, 8:41 AM

    Wow 2 years went fast - what a sweetie! I love your elegant fall display...and I have those same plates! The apple basket is beautiful too. We are having a beautiful fall here in NJ but I know what you mean about the gray that follows - yuck. Enjoy the fall while it is here!
    -Shelley

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  7. Babs10/18/12, 8:41 AM

    Two years old already? Gosh they grow up so fast!
    Great Fall looks with the apples and pears. Great photos, too. I'm ready to do Fall again, as soon as I get the Halloween down. Have a great weekend,
    Babs

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  8. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl10/18/12, 8:45 AM

    How pretty she is, Kim. I know you and hubby are enjoying her. I love the apples!

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  9. Vanessa10/18/12, 8:49 AM

    I love the basket with the fruit and the apples on the shelf. It all looks great though.

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  10. Sara10/18/12, 8:50 AM

    Such a pretty display. I like those pops of red and the basket with the apples is just perfect!

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting10/18/12, 8:53 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday to the little cutie pie!!
    Love the apples on the shelf and love that pretty vignette!

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  12. Richella Parham10/18/12, 8:54 AM

    How on earth can she be two years old already?? She is such a darling little lady; I know you're proud of her!

    Your fall touches look so pretty. I love the fruit plates--so elegant. And all the apples look great. Good idea to mix real fruit with faux!

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  13. Leslie10/18/12, 9:04 AM

    Happy Birthday to baby Savvy! She has grown so much and is so pretty! Kim, I like to decorate with apples in the fall, too. :)
    Blessings,
    Lesie

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  14. Karen thisoldhouse2.com10/18/12, 9:07 AM

    Love the touches..and oh, what precious beautiful grandbabies :-)

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  15. Anonymous10/18/12, 9:11 AM

    She is so cute, Kim. I can't believe she is 2 already!

    Love the Fall additions at your house. I've decided to plan something more for Christmas than I thought I would. House showings have really slowed. We've decided to take it off the market after the contract is up next month. That opens the door for fun Christmas decorating.

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  16. Andrea10/18/12, 9:19 AM

    2 years already? sheesh, time flies! She's a cutie! You fall look is so pretty. I love the trim on your lampshade-just what I'm looking for the give a shade I'm working on a little bling.

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  17. Shelia10/18/12, 9:23 AM

    Hi Kimmie! I love what you've done to your cute little shelf and your changes. Happy Birthday to that little sweetie. Look how her hair has grown.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Kelly10/18/12, 9:44 AM

    Your apple displays certainly do drum up images of Fall in your home! I hope Leila has a great birthday today. I bet she wants the new LOL Elmo too! Ha!

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  19. tina10/18/12, 10:30 AM

    Happy Birthday little Leila! She is sooo pretty!

    tina

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  20. Dawn10/18/12, 10:36 AM

    It looks just wonderful. I know what you mean about the season slipping away. My decorating has been non existent so far.

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  21. AntiqueChase10/18/12, 10:58 AM

    Oh she is just precious!

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  22. Life on Lemon Lane10/18/12, 11:03 AM

    So cute Kim. I love the little water color and the bowl with little pumpkins and acorns. Love the display.

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  23. Betty@SouthernGrace10/18/12, 11:24 AM

    Very pretty...I want some little pumpkins like that. Thanks for the inspiration...

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  24. Low Tide High Style10/18/12, 11:28 AM

    Kim, I love the new fall look with your fruit plates and beautiful vignette below. And that watercolor is perfect.

    Happy Birthday to your precious granddaughter...my, what a difference a year makes!

    Kat

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  25. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life10/18/12, 12:07 PM

    Your apple vignette is wonderful. Also, Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. She is just adorable. Hugs, Marty

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  26. Keeping It Cozy10/18/12, 12:14 PM

    Another gorgeous vignette! Happy Birthday to your darling granddaughter.

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  27. sweet violets10/18/12, 12:17 PM

    Happy birthday to the little one....look at that long hair!!! Love your display, I have those same plates and love to use them this time of year...hugs...cleo

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  28. Shannon Fox10/18/12, 12:18 PM

    Everything looks very pretty. I love the fruit & nuts :) Happy Birthday to your little Qt Pie!!!!

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  29. Michele Smith10/18/12, 12:36 PM

    Happy Birthday baby girl!!! Today is my daughter's birthday too :) She is 4!

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  30. 20 North Ora10/18/12, 12:38 PM

    What a precious little girl!! Your plate rack really looks great with the addition of those things. Nice job!

    Judy

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  31. Olive10/18/12, 3:35 PM

    Happy Birthday to that little darling.

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  32. Patty @ That's So Pretty10/18/12, 4:03 PM

    Love the changes to your plate rack Kim...it's pretty no matter what you put in it. Happy Birthday to your precious little granddaughter, my granddaughter is visiting me for a few days and she will turn 3 next month! Enjoy!

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  33. Becca Bertotti10/18/12, 4:13 PM

    Wow, I can't believe she's already TWO ... Happy Birthday! And, your Fall touches are beautiful. I love the pops of the red apples on your shelfs ... gorgeous vignettes, as always!

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  34. Janette - The2Seasons10/18/12, 4:15 PM

    She is still the prettiest little girl I have ever seen.

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  35. Yvonne @ StoneGable10/18/12, 5:31 PM

    Happy birthday little one!
    The pop of red looks FABULOUS Kim! I'm so ready for color in decor!!!

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  36. Moni - Zuhaus at Home10/18/12, 5:49 PM

    Kim, I always enjoy visiting your blog, you have a beautiful home, Happy Birthday to your sweet granddaughter. Maybe you'll have a chance to pop over to my blog "Zuhausathome.com" ....I'm still learning the process.
    Thank you for sharing from your heart and home.

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  37. Anne10/18/12, 6:31 PM

    Kim those apple dishes are so cute! Love all the fall touches in your home!Is that sweet Leila?Well happy birthday to her.That first photo reminds me of my daughter when she was little.My little one will be thirteen in a month :-(
    xx
    Anne

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  38. Unknown10/18/12, 8:24 PM

    Kim, it's all so beautiful...I love the little dried looking pumpkins. I don't know what they are called, but I need them! What a sweet and beautiful little girl...wish my babies were that young still sometimes.

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  39. Connie10/18/12, 8:28 PM

    Precious child.

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  40. Brenda Pruitt10/18/12, 8:59 PM

    I love the pops of red as well. I miss my oak trees I had in Texas. No acorns for me to decorate with!
    Brenda

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  41. Pinky at Designs by Pinky10/18/12, 9:33 PM

    How can she be 2 already! She is beautiful. The plate rack looks great, love the red. I love COLOR, any color! XO, Pinky

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  42. Beverly10/19/12, 7:21 AM

    The changes looks very "autumnesque", and your apple plates are great.

    My favorite is your little birthday princess. Happy Birthday!

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  43. SImple and Serene Living10/19/12, 7:26 AM

    Such a precious happy birthday girl. I love your fall apple theme and I know just how you feel about those gray days of winter.

    Hugs,
    Laura

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  44. The French Hutch10/19/12, 7:35 AM

    Love the shelves, and the apples. Beautiful tabletop. Happy Birthday to your little sweetie pie!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  45. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}10/19/12, 8:11 AM

    Everything's looking lovely! As usual. Love the picture of your husband, I assume, holding your precious granddaughter!

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  46. sarah krouse10/19/12, 9:07 AM

    your g'baby is so precious! aren't they just the best?

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  47. bj10/19/12, 9:11 AM

    I can't believe she is 2 already. She sure is a pretty little 2 yr. old...but, then, you knew that already. :))
    You are such a cute grandmother....

    Love that shelf with the apples added. It would look pretty just like that, even for Christmas. I love fruit for decorations. :)

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  48. Cynthia10/19/12, 10:05 AM

    Everything looks so lovely the apples and those pods with acorn are great. Your granddaughter is beautiful and Happy Birthday to her!

    P.S. Love the shelf the color if spot on.

    Cynthia

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  49. Bliss10/19/12, 10:58 AM

    Oh gramma, we know all too well how time flies huh?

    Bliss

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  50. At The Picket Fence10/19/12, 5:16 PM

    Just beautiful Kim! All your fall touches are so lovely and Happy Belated bday to that adorable girl. Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  51. Unknown10/19/12, 5:53 PM

    Beautiful decor, Kim. Love the apples in the basket. My goodness, what a difference a year makes. She's precious! :)

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  52. Ann from On Sutton Place10/19/12, 7:45 PM

    Happy Birthday to Leila! This post makes me want to go get some apples and freshen things up! I've pinned and tweeted...enjoy your weekend Kim!

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  53. Chelsea @ Making Home Base10/19/12, 11:38 PM

    visiting from the POP party, beautiful fall decor. Pinning :)

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  54. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com 10/23/12, 3:52 PM

    Oh my she is so precious in this photo...just beautiful!

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