~Paris in a Box~

I love this paper my sister Charmaine gave me for my birthday. Anything to do with Paris, love it!

I have been wanting to hide our security system box forever.

Then I remembered the Paris paper and I thought how could I use it.

I measured the area and found the bottom of a cardboard box with almost the same dimensions at Michael's. For just $3.00.

I just had to cut down the depth.

I glued down the paper with Mod Podge.

Added a couple of nails to the wall.

And then the magic happened!

Great idea to hide that ugly box and now

 I get to see Paris instead!

My Dream Pumpkin & Simple & Sweet Fridays #30

One of my birthday presents was this dream sign. I placed it on my French pumpkin in the entryway. So pretty!

I made a three tier plate stand to display a fall vignette.

 Each level has a different texture.

Can you just smell the cinnamon autumn candle?

Looking forward to all the wonderful scents of fall.

Going up and down the stairs was worth the exercise to open boxes of lots of beautiful decorations that bring back precious memories.

I'm sure all of you will be creating spectacular fall arrangements. I feel the magic starting!

Now on with the Party...

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Features!

I just want to give a shout out to some fantastic  bloggers of Simple & Sweet Fridays! Go check out their great posts!

Second Time Around Finds

Rose Petals and Rust

Akawest

The Wilderness Wife

Catnap

Go check out The High Flying Adventures of… Grammaluvlee!'s post It's Spooky in Here!

Gramma Luvlee transformed her house into a spooky Haunted Roosevelt Hotel. I love her invitations and her decor is to die for! So creative!

Be sure to check out Gramma Luvlee's blog!

Go check out Hubby Made Me's post How to Add Multiple Clickable Links to an Image!

 Britni explains an easy and simple way on how to make images clickable to different links. Such a smart idea! I need to try this!

Be sure to check out Britni's blog!

Go check out In His Grip's post Autumn is Here!

Judy made a table cloth made of burlap and added a white painted design to the corner and it looks amazing! Such a simple & creative project!

Be sure to check out Judy's blog!

Go check out Holistic Homemaking's post Frugal Home Decor!

April's low cost ideas are a great way to redecorate your home! I love all the different ideas she has created that have that high cost feel but low cost budget! I Definitely need to recreate these!

Be sure to check out April's blog!

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~Parade of Pumpkins~

The pumpkins were ready to be harvested after the heat in San Diego this week.

We were lucky to have a variety of different ones this year.

I love all the colors and shapes...

They fit just right in a

wrought iron wagon we have.

This pumpkin had the prettiest stem

 like a trunk of a tree.

We also have a old radio jet wagon.

I bought it for $10. 

Just in time for the pumpkins.

There's more pumpkins to pick

but,

 they can wait until tomorrow.

~Bistro De Paris Plates~

I loved these Paris plates I saw at Sur La Table

 and I had to have them.

The red and white checkered design

 and the script was just perfect.

I love how it looks with the fall decorations up.

 I felt as though I was at an European restaurant.

There's always so many choices in the stores for fall table settings.

But I do like the casual look of a burlap centerpiece. 

You can never go wrong with crystal glasses.

Glass makes your table shine and the colors of your tablescape reflect that.

The colors of fall are so pretty.

The deep purples and greens.

 The Johnson Bros. tureen gives it that simple classic look. It brings back so many wonderful memories of the family dinners when I was little.

The Holidays Will Be Fun...

Always on the hunt for wonderful pieces to add to the table.

Maybe some Thanksgiving dishes this year.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mom!

You are a great mother and an amazing friend.

I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished!

I can see how passionate you are about your blog and all of your followers.

You are so creative and you inspire so many people, including me.

You are my role model and I am so lucky to have a mother like you.

I love you so much!

Have a great birthday Mom!

Love, 

Carly

Joy of Life and Simple & Sweet Fridays #29

I love the french phrase

Joie de Vivre

Joy of Life

Your life is what you make it.

Family, Friends, Health, and Happiness

I have met so many wonderful 

friends through blogging.

It's always fun to read about their projects and how creative they are.

It has been a journey

 I have truly enjoyed.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted all my friends to know that I already combined my Thyme for Home blog and Rooted In Thyme blog. Having two blogs was a bit much for me to keep up with so I will incorporate into one and see how you like the new version.  So I will stop posting on Thyme for Home and only post on Rooted In Thyme. Please continue following my Rooted In Thyme blog, I love all my visitors and followers. Thanks so much to everyone who has followed me on my blogging journey! I will now have more time to comment and explore everyone else’s blogs and continue to enjoy the interaction and sharing creative ideas with you all. Thank you for your endless support.

Sincerely, Jody Gabara

The site will be under construction until we are done combining the two blogs and remodeling.
Thank you for your patience! 

Now on with the Party...

Last weeks Simple & Sweet Features!

The top four viewed blogs from last weeks Simple & Sweet Fridays all had a similar theme: 

Fall centerpieces! 

Which of these blogs do you think looks the best for the season?

Go check out Common Ground's post Window Box Centerpiece for Fall!

I love the muted fall colors Debra used to keep it looking simple.

Go check out Debbie Dabble's post Autumn in the Living Room 2012!

 I love how Debbie used an old wagon and painted it red to give it new life. Paint really does make a difference. 

Go check out Alderberry Hill's post Fall Centerpiece.

I love the warm colors Sarah used for her fall centerpiece! The branches she added do put a unique touch to any room. 

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