Sunday, October 19, 2008

*Entering* Autumn

Melissa at The Inspired Room had a wonderful "Drive By" treat for everyone. In following her lovely lead, I offer my version!
I have always loved to see a happy front door! How well it sets the mood for the entrance into our cozy, warm homes. You know what I mean right? A pretty entry way all dressed up and ready to greet visitors. And isn't it fun to change the door and porch finery with the coming of each new season?
I took a drive around the area last week and found some lovely homes that were tickled orange to see Autumn's *entrance* and had added a bit of seasonal magic to their own *entrances*! Come on, let's take a peek...
Upon returning to our own neighborhood, I took a little walk to see some of my neighbors' entry ways. Oh how I love Fall and how I love a happy door!
Hmm...well, here we are back at Rabbit Run Cottage. Uh huh, the little blue house. It may be small but oh how we love it here. I have been having a bit of fun with Fall decor...
This weekend, after these photos were taken, we added even more pumpkins and planted some burgundy mums as well. Have I mentioned just how MUCH I love Fall? Okay...so I HAVE but oh how I LOVE it!
I do hope you are all well and that your week will be sweet. I apologize for not being as good a bloggy friend as I should be of late. Real life has a way of sneaking in and stealing a bit of online time! Each one of you is so special and so appreciated.
Please know I think of each of you often and when I do, I break into the happiest grin...
Love and Hugs,
Susie Q
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26 comments:

  1. Melissa10/19/2008 8:05 PM

    Oh, now I want to go get some pumpkins and mums to put on my wee small front porch!

    Love you, Susie Q!

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  2. Salmagundi10/19/2008 8:15 PM

    Happy Autumn to you!!!! Every door you photographed says, "Welcome!" That includes your wonderful house. Sally

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  3. Anonymous10/19/2008 8:44 PM

    Hi Susie!! Yes, I just love looking at all the wonderful fallness on homes! Those were some beautiful ones, by the way. I just love your little blue house and you've made it look wonderful with all of your fallness!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Pamela Terry and Edward10/19/2008 9:02 PM

    I just put out my pumpkins this afternoon. Lovely blue cinderellas, and one big fat orange one!

    These photos were wonderful! Great choices!

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  5. Charlotte10/19/2008 9:27 PM

    What lovely homes...including yours!! I want to live where you live....thanks for stopping by and seeing my girls. Sue in Atlanta

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  6. Cherdecor10/19/2008 9:44 PM

    I like all the drive-by pictures. This is such a beautiful time of year! Cheryl

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  7. Gretchen10/19/2008 10:40 PM

    What beautifully happy doors. :) They make me enjoy fall all the more. Thanks for cheering us all into the season.

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  8. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!10/19/2008 11:24 PM

    I too love fall and all of your pretty things...m..

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  9. Sandra Evertson10/19/2008 11:28 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the family of ghosts!
    Happy Halloween!
    Sandra

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  10. Neabear10/20/2008 2:08 AM

    So fun to see the home decorated for Fall. You got some pictures of beautiful front porches in your area.

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  11. Carolyn10/20/2008 7:22 AM

    I love Drive By Pics. And Porches are my favorite!

    Great Post!

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  12. Bonnie10/20/2008 8:27 AM

    Those are great pics. I love, love, love fall, too, but it's not the same here in Central Florida. I grew up in New England, so fall here is almost always kind of disappointing. Thanks for sharing with us....makes me enjoy it a little more.

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  13. SmilingSally10/20/2008 8:35 AM

    I do love to see the pumpkins and corn stalks.

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  14. nikkicrumpet10/20/2008 8:37 AM

    Well I enjoyed that tour through your neighborhood. There were some really lovely homes. And your's looks dang spiffy too I might add! Ya gotta have a happy front door...too bad here in New England everyone...and I mean EVERYONE comes to the side door! What's up with that anywya? Have a terrific day!

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  15. Janet10/20/2008 10:01 AM

    Wonderful porches/entrances, but my hands down favorite is the Harlequin Door Pocket! I want one NOW!, yes, I was shouting!

    Janet

    Your home looks very special and it is not small, but about average size if it was here in New England.

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  16. Jill LaFaye10/20/2008 11:55 AM

    I love photo #14..mainly because I love front porches:) Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Anonymous10/20/2008 12:33 PM

    Thanks for coming by and your kind words. I love your tour.yes I carried my new baby and he is a real traveler.My Bichon loves his new brother.
    Brenda

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  18. Jeanie10/20/2008 12:36 PM

    These are fabulous! Isn't autumn the best?

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  19. Cheryl Wray10/20/2008 4:15 PM

    Thank you for taking us on this wonderful home tour! I loved it!!

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  20. Terri Steffes10/20/2008 6:19 PM

    Ahhhh.... fall

    I love your house! Is that a tin roof? Do you like it?

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  21. Anonymous10/20/2008 7:32 PM

    Your front porch is so pretty. I love to drive around looking at all the decorations every one puts up. Happy Autumn to you! This is my very favorite season and I enjoyed looking at all of your pictures.

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  22. FHL10/20/2008 7:55 PM

    Those entrances are beautiful! Lebanon looks gorgeous as well! The pics reminded me of a small quaint town in PA where my grandparents live. Beautiful.

    Sending a hug!
    M~

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  23. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti10/20/2008 11:21 PM

    Your neighborhood is beautful Sue! It's so nice to see everyone's beautiful and tasteful decorations. Where I am big ugly inflatables are all the rage -- and half the time they lay uninflated like a parachute on the front lawns ..lol... I never see the point of that! I have mums on my steps but I'm waiting a \little longer to carve my pumpkin to put it outside.

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  24. Dawn-Hydrangea Home10/21/2008 4:07 PM

    Beautiful entries Susie! And I love the scarecrows above too. There is a shopping square in our area that has a similar scarecrow event.

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  25. Vee10/21/2008 6:32 PM

    Wow! Your neighborhood is beautiful and beautifully decorated!

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  26. Manuela@A Cultivated Nest10/22/2008 4:56 PM

    Such cute porches! I have yet to do anything to mine! Your's looks lovely!

    Manuela

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