Fall Mantel ~ A Blend of Mercury Glass and Natural Elements.

I adore the colors of the fall especially against a bright white background. So this year I decided to use this concept plus a few of the pretty mercury glass and some natural materials to create my mantel display for autumn. 

I think the contrast of bling and matte is so appealing.

If you know my fireplace you will also notice a little something different about it...specifically the brick surround.

That's right...I finally got the nerve up to paint that gosh darn ugly brick!

What you don't remember what it looked like before??? Here is my 2013 mantel.

Whatayathink???

Have a great weekend!!

XO

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Share Your Style Link Party #30

Hi there friends welcome to week 30 of Share Your Style!
I'm Martina from Northern Nesting and I'll be your host this week!

So happy you can join us!

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A few weeks ago I was given the opportunity by Perfect Linens

to try out a pair of their sheets from their linen collection called Second Skin...

   

 I chose the set with the double blue stripe....
these sheets are so soft and light...they have become the definite favorite of all the sheets I have owned!!

Now let's get this party started!

Martina

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I enjoy partying each week with this great group of bloggers!

 

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This weeks FEATURES...

I love everything about this beautiful French Country tablescape from Everyday Living...

Look at this beautiful bathroom remodel that Peonies and Orange Blossoms shared with us...

Hospitality Designs shared her pretty hutch makeover...love it...

Adventures of County Divas shared the recipe for the these yummy Apple Funnel Cake Rings...wish I had one of these right about now!!

Another yummy dessert shared by A Worthy Read...Apple Crisp Funnel Cake...

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2015 Fall Home Tour

Hi everyone and welcome to the first day of the 2015 Fall Home Tour series which will be showcasing 30 of your favorite blogger homes all decked out for this glorious season. I am so thrilled to be part of this parade of homes since the fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! If you are visiting 21 Rosemary Lane for the first time I hope you will become a regular reader, it would be great to have you along for the ride. And if you are arriving here from Jeanette's blog Snazzy Little Things welcome and enjoy the next leg of this bloggy tour!

This year I kept our front porch very simple. Just some mums and seasonal wreath to accent the front door. These 2 wicker chairs are slated to be the end chairs of my new table (we are currently creating) for the back screened in porch area. 

(More of the back porch's new look at the end of the tour.)

Come on in!

Our fall entry features a Home Goods pitcher filled with autumn inspired florals.

I so adore this small hutch my dear friend Colene gave me last year. I really love to decorate it for each of the seasons.

The living room is sprinkled with pretty oranges and natural hues. A great contrast to all of the turquoise in this space.

Our dining room has more of a colonial vibe, so I typically like to decorate it using natural seasonal elements like gourds and squashes. However it is a little too early for pumpkins in these parts so instead I used what I happen to have on hand...fresh tomatoes and peppers right out of our garden. Tossed together in a pretty white pasta bowl, our garden goodies make a lovely seasonal centerpiece display.

The buffet's mirror is adorned with another colorful autumn wreath.

And now on to our newest redecorated space...the screened in porch! Since we moved here some 13 years ago the porch has been in desperate need of new screens, so this summer we were finally able to tackle this rather large project. In addition to replacing the screens we also painted the entire wood frame both inside and out, and Mr. Rosemary Lane added the wood "X's" to the lower portion of the screens. This was to not only reinforce the screens but to also to deter our family's 100 lb. furbaby from creating his own entrances and exits on and off the porch.

Almost every piece of white wicker was either found or given to me with the exception of the chair and rocker which were both thrift shop and yard sale finds.

I am so in love with all of the fresh blue and white in this space. The color combination is very nautical yet it is easy to add accent colors to create a seasonal feel.

There is our furbaby now! No busting through our new screens in Mr. Buster!

Our other furbaby Moe decided to grab a catnap on one of the settees! 

I sure hope you enjoyed this fall tour of our home. The next blog up on this tour is the beautiful blog Peaceful Home Decor. 

Hop on over and see all of the fall beauty at Kelly's blog. You will most certainly be inspired!

Thank you to my special friend Marty from the gorgeous and so stylish blog A Stroll Thru Life, for putting together this amazing fall home tour series. If you haven't already, you must check out this amazing and creative lady's home tour...it is a MUST SEE!

Don't miss any of the tours going on today and for the rest of the week! Here is the complete schedule. Remember 6 blog tours each day for five fantastic days!

Monday - Sept 7th

A Stroll Thru Life

Life on Virginia Street 

Snazzy Little Things 

21 Rosemary Lane 

Peaceful Home Decor 

Claire Brody Designs 

Tue - Sept 8th

Driven By Decor 

Our Southern Home 

Making Home Base 

Hymns & Verses 

Decor To Adore 

Burlap and Lace 

Wed - Sept 9th

Simple Stylings 

Thrifty and Chic 

Monica Wants It 

Bliss @ Home 

My Sweet Savannah 

Thurs - Sept 10th

A Thoughtful Place 

Rain On A Tin Roof 

Style Your Senses

Hi Sugarplum 

Remodelando La Casa 

Dimples & Tangles 

Fri - Sept 11th

Simple Details 

No Minimalist Here 

Design Post Interiors 

Designing On The Side 

Life Love Larson 

Tidbits & Twine

Wishing you all a very Happy Labor Day and wonderful week of autumn inspiration!!!

XO

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Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon with just a Hint of Smoke

This year our garden has been cranking and aside from the beautiful tomatoes we have been so lucky to enjoy, the jalapenos have been proliferating like crazy! I mean everyday I am pulling off 3 or 4 from our 2 plants. In an effort not to let any of this gorgeous bounty go bad, I decided to search the web for some jalapeno recipe ideas. This one I modified by adding some liquid smoke to the cheeses. It ended up being a total a hit with both the hubby and kids.  There is a nice heat from the jalapeno which is quickly countered by the creamy cheeses, and then all topped off with a slice of crispy bacon! Football season is kicking off and this is the perfect tailgate appetizer!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of cream cheese

1/2 cup of sharp cheddar shredded

1 tsp smoked paprika (if you have the smokey kind, otherwise plain paprika is fine to use)

1 tsp of liquid smoke (can usually be found over by the BBQ sauce isle of your local grocery)

6 pieces of bacon

 12 jalapenos halved with the seeds removed

Cut the bacon strips in half lengthwise with a scissor. Heat pan and cook bacon until it is a little brown but still pliable. Remove from heat and let drain on a paper towel. In the microwave or in a small double boiler, slightly melt the cheeses together, just enough so they can be blended. Then mix in the paprika and liquid smoke. Set the oven at 400 degrees. Spoon the cheese mixture in to the jalapeno halves and then wrap a strip around the entire jalapeno and cheese. Place on an oven proof dish and bake for about 10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and plate. The perfect accompaniment to any choice of beer!

You can also make these ahead of time just don't bake them. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to bake. These little yummies can also be cooked directly on the grill!

Wishing you all a great Labor Day weekend!  And don't forget that Monday, September 7th, kicks off a week of Fall Home Tours featuring 30 bloggers homes!

Monday - Sept 7th

A Stroll Thru Life

Life on Virginia Street 

Snazzy Little Things 

21 Rosemary Lane 

Peaceful Home Decor 

Claire Brody Designs 

Tue - Sept 8th

Driven By Decor 

Our Southern Home 

Making Home Base 

Hymns & Verses 

Decor To Adore 

Burlap and Lace

Wed - Sept 9th

Simple Stylings 

SG Style

Thrifty and Chic 

Monica Wants It 

Bliss @ Home 

My Sweet Savannah 

Thurs - Sept 10th

A Thoughtful Place 

Rain On A Tin Roof 

Style Your Senses

Hi Sugarplum 

Remodelando La Casa 

Dimples & Tangles 

Fri - Sept 11th

Simple Details 

No Minimalist Here 

Design Post Interiors 

Designing On The Side 

Life Love Larson 

Tidbits & Twine 

Be there or be square!!!

XO

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