Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm
Welcome to the Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. Special thanks to Marty for inviting me to this fall event that I look forward to each year. If you are coming over from Pam’s and this is your first time here, welcome to Duke Manor Farm. She’s got it going on with those pink walls, don’t you think?
There is never a dull moment around here and as I like to call it, my real life funny farm. You can read more about me and Duke Manor Farm here. The links to the entire tour will be at the bottom of this post.
Speaking of funny farm, we added one more friend to Duke Manor Farm. Peanut. He showed up unannounced about 3 weeks ago and hasn’t left since. We took him to get vetted and to see if he had a chip, which he did not. He is about 6 months old, healthy, full of energy and has chewed every pair of flip flops in his sight. If you follow Duke Manor Farm, you know that we are no strangers to strays. If this is your first time here, Peanut is not the first and won’t be the last that finds his way here and calls Duke Manor Farm home.
DIY wheelbarrow details here
Today I am sharing my kitchen, breakfast room and sitting room (which are all technically one big space) since they are really the only spaces that I have sprinkled a bit of fall in at this point. Honestly when temps are still in the 90’s, it’s been tough getting the fall mojo in gear. Perhaps when the temps get in the 80’s next week, I will get some other spaces around here, including the outdoors ready to embrace fall. So I hope you will come back throughout the month or when things cool down….whichever comes first.
My kitchen mantel got some clippings from the garden and placed in some amber colored glass vases that I had. My style tends to be a bit low key and no fuss, and seems to get simpler as I get older. You can see more of my Fall kitchen mantels here along with some style tips for your mantel.
I tend to keep things clutter free in my kitchen so you won’t always find a lot of stuff other then what we need out on the counters. I did pick up this cute little pumpkin sign at Home Goods the other day to tuck in the corner, along with a tray of goodies that I always have out for the family to enjoy.
dome cake plate/ wood and marble pedestal stand
I just got this fabulous sign from here last week. I love how it fits and looks in the breakfast area. This area was originally designed and used as my family room. When we first moved in this was the spot where the TV was located. You can read more about the room switcheroo as well as the way this space has drastically changed here. Since then, I have been looking for something that would fill up the space without taking over. Eventually these shelves will come down and be replaced with windows to help create lighting in my kitchen. I have a ton of windows in my house and one of the darkest spaces is the most used room in the house, the kitchen. If I could move my kitchen easily and let it be surrounded by windows, all without bugging my husband to help me…..I would do that.
In addition to being the place where we eat our meals, the first time my husband told me he loved me, he carved it in the leg of the table. I knew right then he was a keeper…or one crazy dude. By the way, that table was the only thing out of his bachelor days that made the cut into our marriage. You can see our love story that started with his our table here.
linen dining chairs/rattan high back chairs
Speaking of switcheroo’s, this space ( that was designed to be a screened in porch) is now our family room. I will share more of my family room later this month.
The most coziest of spots in our home is our sitting room located right off the kitchen. Us Southerners refer to it as our Keeping Room. It’s a popular weekend morning spot for my hubby and I to watch tv, talk and drink our hot tea. Not to totally throw you off, but this space was actually designed for our breakfast area. As I mentioned, never a dull moment around here.
ottoman/rug/similiar leather club chairs
My inspiration for the my fall decor started with these fun knit blankets as well as these pillows. Traditional autumn colors mixed with jewel colors and a pop of blue….. for good measure. The blue plush pumpkin that I have had for a few years along with a candle on my wooden tray creates an instant fall look for any room.
I am so glad that you came by today and I hope you enjoyed the Fall Tour 2016 at Duke Manor Farm. Feel free to check out my fall projects, fall decorating ideas as well as past fall home tours here . You can also see daily updates of my funny farm on my instagram and facebook page.
Next up on the tour is a favorite of mine, Courtney from A Thoughtful Place who has tons of style in home decor and fashion. In fact her Saturday Shopping posts are part of my Saturday reading ritual, drinking my hot tea in my sitting room and often times entering a credit card for something she has recommended. Thank you Courtney. Seriously, you’ll want to check it out!
2016 Fall Home Tour
Here’s today’s amazing Fall Home lineup
don’t forget to start at the beginning of the tour and come back for Thursday and Friday’s homes.
Monday – Sept 12
Tuesday – Sept 13
Wednesday – Sept 14
Thursday – Sept 15
Fri – Sept 16
Happy Fall!
grateful
for the fall season
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Just beautiful Laura! Love everything and I’m totally in love with Peanut and the fact that you just took him in. Would you be interested in sharing the story for my pet series? Happy Fall
Well, even though you guys might still have temps in the 90’s, it’s nice and cool and full of Fall inside! Love the vibrant colors you added and how inviting your home is! Save me a seat at the table … I want to see the “carving” up close and personal!
I love that you use the rooms in your house to suit you and your family and not what someone thought they should be. Love, love, love your colors and your leathers and touches of nature are so inviting. I am always inspired by your style.
marty, you always know how to make a grown woman blush with your sweet sweet comments.
Aww, lucky Peanut to get to reside in your beautiful home! You did a fabulous job adding pretty fall touches for not being in the mood yet! I love your Stay Awhile print, and very clever wheelbarrow makeover!
thanks pam.
your home is so warm and inviting and cozy- and those club chairs…. i could sit there!
you need too. one day.
Beautiful tour, Laura! Love all the colors and textures. Looks like Peanut already fits right in. What a cutie!
Shelley
thanks girl, the ‘cutie’ killed one of the chickens yesterday. didn’t want to spoil the tour and mention that!
You’re so sweet. This tour is gorgeous. Oh my goodness. Those views! Reminds me of views I have in Monterey right now. I wish I could pack them in my suitcase. Such gorgeous colors. You really have a wonderful way of making your home look not only beautiful but so inviting. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day. xo
thanks so much courtney. next time you are on the east coast and specifically Georgia, you will have to come for a visit.
Maybe these wonderful fall tours will bring the fall weather!:) Your home looks beautiful Laura.
thanks pamela. I bet you can’t wait to decorate for the holidays in your new home. I have loved following your new home journey. so happy and excited for you.
Peanut truly is a delight Laura! I adore your pairing of teal with the traditional shades of fall.
thanks laura
I’m with you – simple is better! What time should I arrive for dinner – I’ll bring pumpkin martinis!
what do you mean dinner, the martinis are dinner!
You have such a beautiful home Laura! I LOVE your new “Stay” Sign. Peanut got lucky finding your home, you have such a good heart to take him in. Loved your tour!
xo
thanks shauna. you are so sweet.
Hi Laura – I am taking a road trip to see you. We must get it schedule so I can see your beautiful home in person. I love every room. I want your cutting board…the one with the white handle! 🙂
seriously let’s plan something. while I am visiting your house, sitting on your back deck by the lake, you can be at my house with my wild and crazy kiddos!
Beautiful! And that sneak peak into the family room has me intrigued. Those rock walls add some serious warm and something different – and your picture looks like it’s from a high-concept magazine! Can’t wait for the reveal! 🙂 Linda
gurl. you are to funny. the stone wall was all hubby’s idea. for many years we called it the ‘stone room’ , i know pretty original. now it’s just the family room.
Laura I just love your pops of seasonal color. Your pumpkin sign is adorable and I want your plushy blue pumpkin for my living room! Such a lovely tour of your beautiful home!
XO Barbara
Barbara- thank you so much. glad you stopped by.
Your home is just so warm and inviting Laura, makes me wanna cozy up in one of your chairs with your throws! My favorite part though is what you did with that wheel barrow !!!! Perfection! So honored to share this Fall home tour with you!
I’ll cozy up with ya. thanks for your sweet comment.
Oh so very, very beautiful Laura!…Love all of your seasonal tours! So much inspiration!
thank you. hope your hand is healing well.
I love your home, Laura! Peanut is adorable and, growing up on a farm, we were also no strangers to having strays come to live with us. I had the same problem here with ferrel cats a few years ago (our house backs up to farmland) and I felt like a crazy cat lady! Finally got it under control by taking all the females to the vet! Anyway, love your fall decor and the mix of orange and teal! I think I have that same throw as the ones in your keeping room – do they have pom poms on the corners?
Thank you so much Doreen .adorable peanut is causing all kinds of ruckus over here with the cats and chickens.
I love everything, Laura! The new pumpkin sign in your kitchen is so cute. I don’t know how you keep it so tidy. I’m afraid mine is so crazy a sign would get lost. Maybe a huge vignette? lol!
Your sitting room is so pretty and festive, too. I love the trows on your leather chairs. Are they handmade?
Great job. I’m starting tomorrow. Slowwwwwly!
Jane
It is all so beautiful, Laura and I love the “Stay Awhile” picture…perfect for your lovely kitchen! Hope you’re having a great week!
Love your fall tour Laura!! I’d be right at home curling up on those comfy chairs in the sitting room, with sun streaming in, Peanut on my lap. Your open plan living area has such a lovely cosy look to it and those multi coloured throws are amazing too.
Laura, I think I always say the same, what a treat to tour your beautiful home! You always manage to make it look this great and interesting with your new finds. That -Stay- sign looks so good… and I cannot believe you’re going to get rid of the shelves, though I totally understand… Nothing like a bright room, especially the kitchen!
Absolutely gorgeous, my friend! Love that sunroom/family room!
I hope you don’t mind, I’m moving in! Your home and farm are amazing!! Love it all!
Laura, everything is beyond gorgeous as always! Your sunroom looks so cozy and I am in love with that knit throw! Loving the simplicity of the kitchen with little fall touches, so pretty!
XO
You know I love your place, all of it. And I spy a blue glass jug who’s cousin lives at my house in amber.
Hey Laura!!! I love all of your Fall decor and touches of pretty burnt orange and those pretty knit blankets look so cozy!! Your home tour is gorgeous! Hope you are doing well my friend! Happy Fall! xo Heather
Very very beautiful decoration . I love it……