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Wednesday 10 October 2012

Autumn leaves...and blessings abundant!

My eyes have really opened to the warmth and beauty of nature's gifts this autumn. Every day, as I'm out and about, the palette changes, introducing deep, warm hues of red, yellow, orange and purple. As I shared in my previous post, we have enjoyed lovely walks and inhaling every detail of creation as it changes. I thought that this harvest season yields the perfect opportunity to reflect on the blessings in our own lives, thinking of the things that we can be grateful for every day. So, for the month of October (at least!), I thought of doing a little display on our mantel, something to remind us of the blessings that we enjoy! Sometimes we get so bogged down by 'normal life' and the stresses of modern day, that we forget that we are fortunate to have so much to be thankful for.

As always, a little sewing to start me off! I wanted to make a simple wreath to hang above the mantel, and used an existing heart twig wreath that had been shoved away in a cupboard. Inspired by the latest issue of 'Mollie Makes', I sewed some felt and fabric leaves to decorate the wreath. I am so pleased with the results!

Autumn leaves...


 
 
And hanging above the fireplace...ta-dah!
 
 
 
With the new wreath in place, a few reminders of autumn and all-year round blessings...
 
 
 
A heart garland to remind us of family, that we are bound together by love...We are thankful for each other...
 
 
 
Pumpkins to remind us that we have plenty to eat...we are fortunate in a world where some many people go without...
 
 
Tartlet candles, to remind us to be light in the darkness, to share the bounty that we enjoy, with those who are less fortunate...

 




The vintage 'Flour' tin and milk can also reminds us of these blessings, harvested all year round. In fact, we are very blessed to just be able to buy these from the supermarket! :)

A vintage toy sewing machine...a reminder that we are thankful for the health, ability and resources to work...

 
But most of all, we are grateful for the faith we have, and the love of God that upholds us every day, and His word...
 
 

 
The cotton reels are little reminders that we are clothed...for that we give thanks!
 
 
And so, we reflect, and give thanks...for the friends that we have in our lives too...and as a reminder? This beautiful red toadstool, made for our family by a dear friend. She hand engraved each of our names, and our family name. We are very blessed to have so many wonderful, selfless people in our lives!
 
 


 
I hope that you can also reflect today on the blessings in your life. And may many more come your way!
 
 
Tania♥








 

28 comments:

  1. What a beautiful display! I love the fact that each item holds meaning.

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    1. Hi Kristi! Thank you! The children have enjoyed telling visitors what everything represents...I'm glad that they've taken to it with such enthusiasm! :) Hope all is well with you and yours! Tania ♥

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  2. What a lovely idea, and you have created such a pretty little space. I love the leaf wreath, the colours are gorgeous.

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    1. Hi Susanna! Welcome to my blog, and thank you for the lovely comments! Glad you like it! Hope to see you again soon. Tania ♥

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  3. Such a beautiful post, we all have so much to be thankful for. Gorgeous display Tania and the wreath is simply lovely.
    Victoria xx

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    1. Hi Victoria! Yes...I think we should focus on all the good things in our lives sometimes, and let it overshadow the 'not-so-good'! :) Hope you're having a lovely weekend! Tania ♥

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  4. Love your autumn decor! :)

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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    1. Hi Nadine! Thank you. Glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by! Blessings to you and yours! Tania ♥

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  5. Tania you're so clever! What a brilliant idea and executed in such detail. I was only thinking at work earlier today how so many people moan about things that just don't matter and forget how difficult things can be for other people. And I'm so impressed by your leafy wreath, I'm dying to have a go at those leaves too!

    Anna. x

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    1. Hello lovely Anna! Thank you for your warm words! You should have a go at the leaves...easy-peasy! (Have really enjoyed reading your blog this week! Still a little green with envy over that tea set! Hee-hee...x) ♥

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  6. This has to be some of the single most beautiful, inspiringly wonderful autumn decor I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. Your way with styling, staging and crafting is utterly amazing. I'm bookmarking this post as I know it will inspire me for many, many falls to come.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Hi Jessica! Thank you sooooo much for your lovely comments. Glad to hear you've liked it so much. Have a super weekend my stylish friend! Tania ♥

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  7. Tania I love your beautiful fall wreath and all the decorations on your mantle. Just lovely.

    xo
    Danielle

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    1. Hi Danielle! Thanks for stopping by and leaving lovely comments! It's always nice to hear from you! Have a super weekend...what's left of it! Tania ♥

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  8. Oh...How pretty! This is my favorite time of year with all the Autumn leaves and bright orangey pumpkins. We have so very much to be thankful for, sweet Tania!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  9. Your leafy wreath is really pretty!!

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    1. Thank you so much...for the lovely comment, and for stopping by! Hope to see you again soon! Tania ♥

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  10. What a beautiful display, I just found your blog and I have so enjoyed it. I can't wait until tomorrow, when I can read more..

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    1. Hi Judy! Thank you! So glad you like what you've found! Blessings, Tania ♥

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  11. Great post, I love your blog so much <3
    Would you maybe like to follow eachother?
    Love, Anne

    www.movieanne.com

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    1. Hi Anne! Glad you like here! Hopping over to your blog soon! Tania ♥

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  12. what a lovely post ,your home is gorgeous ,i love all your treasures and your meanings behind them all ,your wreath too is so lovely xxxx

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely, cheery comments! Glad you liked it! Have a wonderful 'rest-of-the-week'! Tania ♥

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  13. Adoring your vignette! What a cute idea! Just became a new follower. So glad to have been able to pop over for a visit. Look forward to dropping by again in future.

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  14. beautiful!! im ready to decorate now!!

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