Touches of Fall Around the House

Now that the temperatures are cooling off and fall is in the air, I can't help but add little fall touches around the house. Along with the fall tablescape, here are a few other things, such as these little cuties that greet visitors:

And this:

I had this floral swag outside last year (not sure what I was thinking??), but it really wasn't meant to be outside, so now it decks the fireplace:

Some cute fall candles in the office:

And a Leaves candle from Bath & Body (this smells soooo good!):

KitchenAid Giveaway!

This is so awesome! Reluctant Entertainer is featured in Your Life: Guide to Women's Health, a new publication by USA Today designed specifically for women that hits the stands today. To celebrate, KitchenAid is giving away a 7-quart Stand Mixer! This product is brand new, so the winner will be one of the first to own it! Woo hoo!! You can find out all the details on how to enter here.

Here is additional information about the mixer (winner gets to choose between silver, black, or red):

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 Contest Ends this Friday, September 23, 2011, at midnight.

Fall Nesting - Tablescape

I love fall and have been doing a little "nesting" lately. The Inspired Room is having a Fall Nesting Party, as is so I thought I'd join in the fun. I've been mostly shopping the house or watching for good sales to add to my fall decor. Here is my current fall table.

The mirror set I received as a Christmas gift from my mom several years ago. The big floral things on the ends are from Hobby Lobby last year. The pumpkin in the middle is a candle from Bath & Body one or two years ago. The little tea lights were a gift from a friend and the taller candles are Yankee Candles that I found for a steal at HomeGoods a year or so ago. They're a little too pink for fall, so after surfing around blogland for a bit, I decided to try a Pottery Barn knockoff. This post by Thrifty Parsonage Living was my inspiration. I like her creation better, but I was working with what I had. :) Here is her version:

And here is mine:

So there you have it! My use-what-I-had-onhand fall tablescape! :)