Pumpkin love

Before we owned our home, I didn't do much decorating for fall. I had a few decorations here and there. But nothing that stood out or really brought the autumn vibe into our place. So once fall hit here, I made it a point to head to the stores so I could scout out some cute decor. What I found was awesome!!! Please bear in mind that I took some of these pictures before I had actually decorated. So some of them are straight outta the wrapper!

First there was Target. I got these cute little signs in the dollar section for only 2.50 each!!! I also got the haunted jack-o-lantern from the dollar section for just a buck! And the Happy Halloween sign cost the same! Talk about bargain!! I also got some wicker pumpkins from the dollar section for 2.50 each, but I never got a picture of them. (I could take one now but I'm just too lazy!)

Second, there was Home Depot. I made out like a bandit! They had THE cutest scarecrows, and they were only 6 bucks a pop for the big ones, and the little ones were 3 bucks! I had to have them. And my neighbor told me that they are doing their job at scaring because they walk their dog at night and they sometimes freak that there are people standing in my planter. Hahaha!!

Next up is a delicious smelling candle courtesy of my baby sister. She got me this candle (as well as a spooky skull shaped hand soap) for my house!

Finally, there's my stuff from Kohl's and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The placemats I bought from BB&B were on sale for $1.99 each! And at Kohl's I got everything there for either 40% off, or if I was really lucky, 50%! So I bought this welcome door decoration which I fell in love with, the maple leaf table runner, and the wrought iron pumpkin shaped candle holder.

 I absolutely looooved decorating my house this fall. I can't wait to get more decorations next year! I will have to pace myself slowly because otherwise I'll break my bank!

Fall-ing in love all over again...

It's that time! Fall...the wind blows harder, the nights are cooler, and once in a while we get a shower or two. I was never that big of a fan of fall (with the exception of Halloween and Thanksgiving). But my besties all showed me how wonderful it could be! I love the fashion, I've grown to really love the rain (outside as well as in), and I love the smells that come with it too. Pumpkin flavor is something I give into often, and cuddling under a blanket is that much sweeter.

And speaking of cuddling, hubby and I have made a plan to spend more quality time together. With both our schedules being opposite and so packed with different things, we are making it a point to enjoy our alone time. And cuddling while watching a movie is definitely a great way to work on that! We are even already talking about how to decorate for Christmas! It's a great feeling to know that we're on the same page and that we can overcome difficult situations!

So I guess the Fall season is even sweeter now that we own a home and that we were able to fall in love again with each other.