~~~Let's Go Downstairs, shall we???!!!~~~

I have shown you many of the spaces here at DBP, so I thought today we would go downstairs. I can't show you ALL around right now because the dogs have kinda taken over this area:):) BUT, I thought I would show you some of the things I love down here. Many years ago I decided I wanted to start collecting things that had a "south western" look and feel. I went to MANY good, juried craft fairs to collect alot of the items I will show you. This is the hallway when you come down the stairs and turn right.

 This is the back of the hallway, behind the fireplace in the family room. I will show you the vignette on the table and the things that hang on the walls.

 I actully found these ceramic pieces in 2 different shops! I added the cacti to the one pot.

 This is one of two tables that Joe made for me! The other one is behind the loveseat in the family room. He did SUCH a good job on these. Thanks, honey!!!!

 You don't see any nails or screws when he makes a piece of furniture.

 He routed out all the lines in the design.

 This is one of the art pieces I found.

 This is made out of pottery and a craft fair find. I am glad I collected these things YEARS ago because to get them now would be quite pricey!!!

 This is one of a pair of pictures that I love. They are made of handmade paper that is raised. I also love how they are matted and framed.

 I am sorry for the glare from the doors.

 These 2 framed pieces are actually note paper that I framed myself.

 This mask is made of ceramic and the pouch is wool and other yarn, bought at a craft fair.

 This is another pottery piece. The colors are so pretty!

 I think this one may be my favorite. It is pottery also and inlaid with other materials. I just love it.

 I wish I had the 3 pots in this picture:)

 This piece is made of wood. It is a shadow box and has interesting levels.

So that is a PARTIAL tour of the downstairs. I have alot more to show you but it will have to wait a bit. Thanks for stopping by. I SOOOOOOO appreciate all my loyal followers and supporters. You are all a blessing to me. I will join in these parties too:

 Kristen's Creations for Share Your Creations Party,

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home,

French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday,

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Hookin’ Up on Thursday with House of Hepworths

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Feather Nest Friday
Inspiration Friday
2805 potpourri Friday
Share your creations
Grits and Glamour
Show and Tell
Miss Mustard Seed
Catch as catch can
Show off your stuff
Flaunt it Friday

~~~The Falling Leaves Table~~~

HI everyone! I hope you are having a great Sunday. Our daughter and SIL are coming and our best friends and are all staying for dinner. So, I decided to set a pretty table for them! I seem to have a "leaves" theme going which is very appropriate since they are FALLING like crazy outside now. I kept my everyday runner on the table and just added brown placemats, my everyday brown dinner plate, the salad plate from Walmart last year, and the everyday soup bowl. Black bean soup is on the menu tonight! Some of these pictures got cut off, so click on any one to see it better. Not sure why that happened...

 The leaf napkin is folded simply to show the design.

 S and P on a leaf plate.

 I love to use my brown bamboo flatware in the Fall.

 I found a bag of these faux acorns at Michaels the other day on sale so scooped them right up. I love acorns for the Fall OR the Winter! You will be seeing them at Christmas too!

 The votive holders have 2 different leaves hanging on them. I got these at CTS a few years ago.

 My embossed candles from Target that I LOOOOOVE!!!!! I placed a pumpkin candle ring around them.

 These are my NEW brown bubble glasses!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got them for my birthday from my friend Kathy and LOOOOOVE them too!!! She also gave me a pitcher that matches! Thank you so much, Kathy!

 The centerpiece will be removed for dinner and a smaller pumpkin placed there.

 This is my leaf pitcher that I just found at Ross the other day on clearance! Just HAD to scoop it up!:):)

 The leaves are raised and the handle is so pretty!

 I decided to add my leaf wine glasses, we will definitely have a glass of wine with dinner.

 They have 3 different leaves around the glass. And they have a beautiful gold rim.

 This is my GORGEOUS soup tureen that Joe got me last year. It is so beautiful and perfect for our Black Bean Soup that is on the menu tonight!

 The handle of the ladle is a leaf too!

 Can you see what it says inside? "Give thanks for our family and friends".

 I have tried and tried to rotate this picture for you. I don't understand why it turned cause it is upright on my pictures??? If you have questions about the soup recipe please leave me a question and I will get back to you! Thanks so much for stopping by. I will be joining Yvonne for On The Menu Monday, see her button on my sidebar and just click on that. I am also joining these great parties this week:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Hookin’ Up on Thursday with House of Hepworths

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Have a great Sunday everyone. Thanks again for your visit. I appreciate all my followers so much! You are all the best!!!! XO, Pinky