Autumn is definitely my favorite season, but for some reason I never decorate for it. However, since Baby G&D is due just after Christmas I decided not to deck the halls this year and instead opted for a little fall decor which I can put out and take down while I still have the energy
Seasonal Centerpiece
I’ve been enjoying this colorful centerpiece on my dining room table all summer–and it’s perfect for fall which is right around the corner! The vase was a gift from my mother-in-law, the orange embroidered runner is from Pottery Barn ($6 on clearance!) and the flowers are from our front yard. Simple and cheerful!
Parade of Homes–Light & Airy Home
This is the last 2008 Parade of Homes home I have to share before we move on to the 2009 Homes–and it was my favorite of all of them! Built by TimberLane Builders and located in the Bristol Gardens near Sun Prairie, WI, this home was custom designed to be Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant. The
Parade of Homes–Reclaimed Materials
While this 2008 Parade Home (built by Eberle Custom Homes and located in the Southbridge addition of Waunakee, WI) isn’t my personal taste, I can certainly admire and appreciate what went into creating something so original. To quote from this home’s Parade listing at the link above: “All of the re-milled Douglas fir wood timbers
Parade of Homes
The 2009 Madison area Parade of Homes starts this weekend and I am so excited to check out this year’s eye candy! But first I need to finish up with the 2008 Parade Homes. This 3,877 square foot, four bedroom home was built by Craftman Construction and is located in the Southbridge Blue Ridge addition
Parade of Homes: Open Staircase & Catwalk
This 2008 Parade Home was built by Cornett Homes, Inc. and is located in the Blackhawk neighborhood of Madison, WI. This 5,149 square foot home features a gourmet kitchen, breakfast room with fireplace, formal dining room, two-story great room with fireplace, main floor study, 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a lower-level theatre room–just to
Parade of Homes–Purple Bedrooms
This 3,908 square feet 2008 Parade home was built by Premier Builders, and is located in the Southbridge neighborhood of Waunakee, WI. I liked the colors in this room–lavender, black, white, and silver. It reminded me of my friend Allison’s guest bedroom. I wanted to steal this black & white houndstooth chair!






