Trading Watermelons for Pumpkins

Fall is practically over!

In blogger land I am so painfully behind everyone else in decorating and sharing that I feel like I should skip straight ahead to decorating for spring.

Summer went so fast and I've just been putting off giving up watermelons for pumpkins.

But, here we are, smack in the middle of October so why don't you come on in for a cup of coffee.

Or some vodka, 
you pick...

The big decision I made this fall was to give away my faux fall decor to my daughter. She is starting her own household with her  very handsome Air Force pilot fiancé  and I thought it would be a good move for both of us.

 I've decided to decorate simply and naturally from now on.  

(Or until I see some adorable fall decor I can't resist.)

Here are some photos of our fall decor at Q1 this season...

We spend most of our time on the front porch, it is, without a doubt, the best room in the house.

I love to drink coffee on the porch every morning and watch the caissons roll by.  It is the one thing I will miss when we move.

Which, eventually, we will.

 Every evening at 5 these market lights come on for Happy Hour!
(This table is an inexpensive plastic fold up from Target, it's perfect for the spot without a big investment.)

The kitchen gets a little something...

 I'm wondering if my friend, Melissa, will notice I opened my Christmas gift early this year?? Nuts, anyone?

My newest kitchen decor...Cleo. I love her! 

Have I mentioned I'm a vegetarian? That makes Cleo super happy!

Next to porches, fireplace mantles are my favorite places to decorate.

I did keep these wooden crows, their names are Jon Snow, Arya, and Sansa...I just couldn't part with them!

    

Company for dinner tonight! Vegetable pot pie and salad is on the menu, buffet style.

Have I mentioned my obsession with glass bottles?

The back steps are getting a little fall love too this year...

and luckily my orange colors on the patio are taking me right into the season...thank goodness since I'm showing up late to this party.

If you're new to Quarters One you can check out last year's fall porch here.

You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quartersone

We're on Instagram, too...sometimes...when I remember we have an account!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

With Gratitude, Shand

My Spring Muse (or How I am Easily Distracted)

This post started out to be something totally different than it ended up. I wanted to write about lightening up our living space this spring and bringing in yellows and golds...

Like this Crate and Barrel pillow with a monogram...

 and these gorgeous tulips!

But then this girl decided she wanted in on the action...

And because she's yellow, and oh so cute, I couldn't help making this all about her instead.

Obviously she doesn't get the whole camera thing, but she was a good sport...

 Until she'd had enough...

and scene.

Hope your spring days are mellow!

With Gratitude,

Shand 

and Tippet!

Happy Easter!

Oh, Easter!
 I love this season, the renewal of life and the promise of hope it brings...
and who couldn't use a lot of that right now?!
I miss the days of Easter baskets and egg hunts...there are just 3 of us together at Quarters One this year but our day will be filled with lots of friends who have become part of our family.  
We are blessed.
I've been obsessing over spring tablescapes online and I thought I would share a few from Quarters One and some I love from Pinterest!

Can you tell I love the layered look... and nests?

I found these sweet little breakfast plates at Williams-Sonoma.. 

I had to throw this in, mercury Easter eggs from Pottery Barn...of course they belong on the chandelier!

Here are my favorites from Pinterest, I tried to link them back but I'm experiencing some technical difficulty.  All of the following photos, and their origin, can be found on Pinterest at Quarters One "Spring" board!

Happy Easter from Quarters One!!!
With Gratitude, Shand