In a Jam

What's It Wednesday #97

First I was in a pickle...then I was in a jam. Let me start from the beginning. Being a Victoriana (Collector of things from the Victorian period 1837-1901), I have a long list of things I am always on the hunt for. Finding the perfect pickle castor was top priority. 

I love the silver frames (silver is a weakness of mine). The frames are usually quite ornate with lacy filigree, scrolls, shells, flowers, tassels, birds, etc. On the side of the frame is a little hook for the tongs to rest. The glass jar insert is equally as ornate and add a lovely elegance to any tablescape.

Once I placed the pickle castor on the table I realized I was in a jam. I did not actually want to put pickles in my pickle castor. We were having croissants, fresh fruit and sparkling apple cider for breakfast.  Then it hit me. Jam!!!! So I placed orange marmalade in the beautiful glass. It completed the fall colors of the table. 

Once breakfast was over I put fall candy in the pickle castor for the kids. In an instant I was no longer in a pickle but enjoyed being in a jam. This Victorian pickle castor, from the mid 1800s with orange marmalade or fall candy, is now my favorite fall accent.

What is your favorite fall accent this year?

xoxoxo

Paula

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Here are this Week's Features:

Ash Tree Cottage

Christine's Home & Travel Adventures

Fiona & Twig

Junkaholics Unanimous 

Nellie's Cozy Place

Revisionary Life

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Fallin' for Fall

What's It Wednesday #43

Only recently I have fallen in love with fall. It all started with a bowl that once belonged to my dear grandmother. 

Recently I pulled out this wonderful bowl that my Uncle Freddie won at a Carnival when he was 11 years old circa 1952. Every year my uncle would win several of these wonderful glass pieces for his mother and his grandmother. We now know these iridescent and highly collectible pieces as "Carnival Glass". 

What struck me most, when pulling out this bowl, was the color. This bowl started the inspiration that led me to decorate our home for the Fall. I found some wonderful fall scented potpourri and I was off to decorate the rest of the house.

So I decided to build on the colors reflected in the bowl. This center piece was the perfect addition to my great-grandmother's dining room table. 

 As I starting building on the colors of Fall I remembered a peacock lamp, my grandmother made when I was little girl. So I whipped it out, tucked the electrical cord inside and placed her gingerly at the end of the table.

Once I found a place for my grandmother's peacock I knew I I needed to find Fall plates. I headed to Marshall's and found these delightful plates and bowls.

Birdcages are my weakness. I added Fall foliage, a black bird and a white pumpkin. I just love white pumpkins.

Then I couldn't decide which pumpkin to get because they were all beautiful. I passed the responsibility off to my five year son and asked him which pumpkins we should get. He said all of them. He was no help. I fell in love with the materials as well as the textures of these beautiful squash-like gourds.

While at the grocery store I picked up some more Fall colors and textures in the fruit, vegetables, and fall bouquets.

I kept the breakfast table simple with white accents. I felt that my mother's china trimmed in silver was perfect. She has had this set since the mid-60s. It's still one of our favorites. The white ceramic pumpkin was ideal for the center piece.

These glass pumpkins, made to look like mercury glass, were the ideal addition to the Baker's Rack in the breakfast nook. 

I guess that you can never have too many pumpkins. That's my story and I am sticking to it. Actually, I just think I have a new Fall obsession, but please don't tell anyone. 

My son, Sebastian, said the house is really cool and that Thanksgiving must be coming. That just warmed my heart so I have decided the Fall is just as wonderful as summer and now it's official, I have fallen in love with Fall.

What do you love about Fall?

xoxoxoxo

Paula

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HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S FABULOUS FEATURES.

These lovely bronze and copper chalkboard trays can be found at The Sepia Puppy

Check out this beautiful Cotton Pickin' basket of beautiful hydrangeas at Blue Creek Home

I am over the moon that Vanna is back. Please visit our dear friend at Delusions of Grandeur. <winks>

This beautiful Fall tablescape is a must see at Our Prairie Home. 

You will be amazed at A Girl and a Brush

This painted vintage was the perfect touch at The Concrete Cottage

We are partying with these fine folks.

Sunday

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer

It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri

Monday

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Pink Hippo Party @ Pinkapotamus
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter

Bedazzle me Monday @Everything Under the Moon
Creative Mondays @ Judy H-J's Thoughts - A Twinless Twin
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Just A Party with My Peeps @ How to Nest for Less
Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch
It's Show Off Monday @ Kampen Lane
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Tuesday 
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm 

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Cuppa Tea@ Antiques and Teacups
Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee

Twice Owned Tuesday @ Creating a House of Grace

Tuesday Link Party @ A Bowl Full of Lemons

Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Anything Goes @ Type A

Club G.W. @ Charm Bracelet Diva 
Show Me What Ya Got@Not JUST a Housewife
Inspiration Board @ Homework
Rock 'N Share @ The Shady Porch
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

Wednesday 
What's It Wednesdays @ Ivy & Elephants
Works for Me Wednesday @ We are THAT Family

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Wednesday Link Party @ Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style 
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Create and Share @ Trendy Treehouse
Link It Up Wednesday @ Junk in Their Trunk
Sugar & Spice @ Seven Thirty Three
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Time for a Party @ DIY Home Decor & Other Creative Projects

Thursday

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage 
Catch a Glimpse Thursday @ A Glimpse Inside

Creative Things Thursday @ The Vintage Farmhouse

Vintage Thingie Thursday @ The Coloradolady

Pearls and Lace Thursday @ Faith, Grace, and Crafts

Pin'Inspirational Thursday @ The ArtsyGirl Connection

Thrifty Thursday @ Tales from Bloggeritaville
Cute & Creative @ Dumpster Diva

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Coffee & Conversation @ Passionately Perfect
Thrift'n On a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Creative Thursday @ Michelle's Tasty Creations and Crafty Ideas
Passion Parade Link Soiree @ Petites Passions

Friday

Air Your Laundry Friday @ Freckled Laundry

Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Feature Yourself Friday@ Finger Prints on the Fridge

Farmhouse Friday @ LaurieAnna's Vintage Home
Thrifty Things Friday @ The Thrifty Groove
Potpourri Party @ 2805
Happy Hour Friday @ Craft Berry Bush

Saturday

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Say G'Day Linky Party @ Natasha in Oz
Saturday Show Off @ The Rose Garden in Malevik