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Modern and Fresh Fall Home Tour

October 14, 2013 by Cassie 59 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had an amazing weekend!  Ours was a nice cozy Oktoberfest weekend.  Friday night was spent on the couch catching up on Glee and sipping wine.  Saturday I cleaned the garage (not a fun task, but if I am going to paint in there this winter it was necessary!), made banana bread, apple crisp, and an apple, cranberry walnut salad to take to a friend’s house for an Oktoberfest celebration.  We have a friend who makes amazing home brews and he wanted to get everyone together to share them!  Sunday we had some friends we hadn’t seen in a while over for brunch and I used the last of our cherry tomatoes and basil fresh from the garden to make a tomato basil frittata.  It’s been drizzly, rainy, and cold all weekend, so the perfect weather to get together with friends indoors and share good food.
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Today, I am honored to be part of the Modern and Fresh Fall Home Tour Series put on by the amazingly talented Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co, and Kristen of Kristen F. Davis Designs.
They both have amazing spaces.
Here’s Lindsay’s….
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and Kristen’s…
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Now it’s my turn to share with you our home, ready for Fall!  Be prepared for a little photo overload.
Our home is a cape cod style home with a wrap around porch that sold me when we visited the home a little over two years ago.
I have two small children, so we love some of the cheese Halloween touches as well, like the hanging ghosts, and the Dead and Breakfast sign my neighbor created and I painted.
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On one end of the porch near what is the front door of the house, but the lesser used door, I have a bench I painted adorned with cozy pillows, a pane-less window I found already in that amazing teal color, crates with mums, a tree stump and pumpkin, and a little buffet we use to store our watering cans.  Above that hangs a mirror which I wrote on with dry erase marker, “Enter if you dare”.

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On the corner of the porch sits and old chair I painted blue with a Fall kale in what once was its seat.  I’ve also draped our crazy out of control tomato plant on it.  Another stump sits at its side, with a petite pumpkin my daughter selected and a little fairy house.

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The other side of our porch is where we like to sit and eat when the weather allows.  Pardon the hula hoop in the background.  Kids live and play here.

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I’ve set the table with a plaid throw from a thrift shop, fiesta plates with side plates from Homegoods several years back, vintage glasses handpainted with owls, a rusty metal pumpkin candle holder which holds our necessary citronella candle.  It’s a cozy space to sit and eat.

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Our porch table is actually an antique oak library table, and we have added a set of 4 milk painted vintage church chairs, and a pair of original paint planked bottom chairs.

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The side door is the door we most often use and it enters into our kitchen.  Charlie, our 13.5 year old beagle is there to welcome you.

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This island has not yet been shared on the blog, but my neighbor custom built it for me and I finished it.  A bottle of good red wine is a Fall staple, as well as a bowl of red apples.

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We have several chalkboards in our home and I love to write thoughtful quotes on them.

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The kitchen opens into the dining room, which is the one place inside our home where I have some creepier decor.

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More on the sideboard vignette will be coming tomorrow.

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The centerpiece I created by dipping and gilding mini pumpkins.

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I love bringing nature in at all times of year but especially Fall.  My mantle shows that off well, but also has a slight touch of Halloween.

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I recently found this hassock at a flea market and I love the cozy touch it adds to the living room.
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My kids decorate this tiny little Halloween tree each year- it’s become a tradition!
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My bookcases are also somewhat styled for Fall with antlers I found at a flea market and brass animals galore.

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Thank you so much for visiting today and taking the tour!

Be sure to take the tour at all of these homes as well…
1 – Kristen and Lindsay will kick things off on our blogs with our tours! 2 – Sarah from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs 3 – Gabbi from Retro Ranch Reno 4 – Brittany from Brittany Makes 5 – Jesse from Scout & Nimble 6 – Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design 7 – Carolyn from Sweet Chaos Home 8 – Jennifer from The Chronicles of Home 9 – Bethany from Dwellings by Devore 10 – Carmel from Our Fifth House11 – Kristin from The Hunted Interior 12 – Annekke from This That & Life 13 – Michelle from Décor and the Dog 14 – Cassie from Primitive & Proper 15 – Ally from From the Right Bank 16 – Shannon from Shannon Berrey Designs 17 – Danika from Gorgeous Shiny Things 18 – Kristin from Bliss at Home 19 – Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof 20 – Jessica from Dear Emmeline 21 – Kelly from View Along the Way 22 – Sarah from Lacquer and Linen 23 – Eileen from A Creative Day Blog 24 – Sarah from Royal Marigold 25 – Lori from Lori May Interiors 26 – Jennifer from Dimples and Tangles 27 – Caitlin from Desert Domicile 28 – Sherry from Design Indulgence 29 – Lakeitha from Lakeitha Duncan Lifestyle Blog 30 – Shavonda from A Home Full of Color and Whitney from The Curtis Casa. 31 – Angela from Number Fifty-three and Jennifer from Brave New Home. 
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  1. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Love your house, dying over all of the owls !! And the island is great I want to see more of your kitchen., Those stools look cool and in my favorite color

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I love your home, Cassie. Your new island is gorgeous!! I also really like how you decorated your front porch. It looks like a great place to sit and relax.

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  3. Lindsay says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:30 am

    First of all, your weekend sounds delightful! Second of all, I love everything about your house and your tour!!! I love your front porch and how you’ve decorated it, I love your kitchen, and all the little Halloween details. Thanks for joining us 🙂

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  4. Julia Konya says

    October 14, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Holy moly, your front porch table looks so good and I love all your touches of fall inside. I’m just soooo in love with your kitchen now it’s magazine worthy awesomeness.

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  5. Andrea says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Love your fall and spooky touches and our island looks amazing!

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  6. Cathy Wall says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Cassie your place looks fabulous all dressed for Fall. Am LOVING your new island, built and painted to perfection!

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  7. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I don’t think I have ever seen the table and eating area on your porch…what a fun place to hang out! Your island looks ah-mazing and all your fall/Halloween decor is perfect! Love!

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  8. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Everything looks so great, Cassie! And OMG – your island!! It is amazing! And I love that going out on a limb quote 🙂

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  9. Dana Frieling says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I love how your house is so uniquely you! It’s interesting and full of thought and stories. Your island looks amazing!

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  10. ~ rooms FOR rent ~ says

    October 14, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Ohh Cassie!! It’s lovely!!! Thoroughly enjoyed your fall home tour!! Everything looks so cozy and perfect for fall 🙂 ~Bre

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  11. pam {simple details} says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Oooh, that awesome island!! I LOVE your warm, collected and one-of-a-kind style!

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  12. Bliss says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Looking beautiful at the P&P abode. I zero’d in on that Halloween bucket (?) on the buffet as well as the slab of wood with legs in the centerpiece.

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  13. sarah m. dorsey says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Love everything! That island is AMAZING! Also, love Charlie, such a sweetie. Annabelle also ducks her head like that so maybe it’s a beagle thing 🙂

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  14. [email protected] says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Oh Cassie 🙂 what a great tour! I love it all!!! Your porch is amazing. I want to sit there with coffee. I love your bookcases too, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them before. Happy Fall Buddy!! xo Kristin

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  15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Love your fun and spooky porch! You really have such a fun mix of vintage and modern throughout your home. And that island looks awesome!

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  16. Lets just build a house! says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    i just LOVE your home and all your old furniture. and the Dead and Breakfast sign kills me!
    pun intended 😉

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  17. Laura @ Our Prairie Home says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    It all looks wonderful, Cassie!!! And I love how you decorate for your children! Every part is absolutely perfect!

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  18. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    October 14, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Your home is beautiful Cassie; I still love your “dead and breakfast” sign! And what a great new island!

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  19. Twice Nice says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Not only is your home beautiful, but it is so warm and welcoming! That island is fantastic! And as sad as I was to see your stripes go in that dining room, I absolutely love that new wall color!

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  20. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Holy wow. This is just amazing, through and through. I think my favorite part is that table on the porch. I love the place settings and the use of the plaid blanket.

    The kitchen is also perfectly dreamy.

    And the fireplace? Too cool!

    I just cannot choose. YOU, my friend, are magic.

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  21. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I so love your home! And your island turned out amazing!!

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  22. Jennifer BNHblog says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    It looks great! I especially love the crow on your antlers. Creepy and unexpected!

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  23. Kelly Ann says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Sounds like the perfect weekend to me! Your home is beautiful!! I love all the cozy fall touches =)
    ~Kelly @ Corner of Main

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  24. anu says

    October 14, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Your home looks so nice! Love all the fall decor and that island looks amazing.

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  25. Amber Wills says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    I love the colors in your house! They are the perfect tone and the warmth from all the wood accents is just perfect!

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  26. Gretchen says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I think I could look at a photo tour of your house every day, and never get bored…so many fun little touches! I am super loving the handpainted owl glasses 🙂

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  27. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    I absolutely love everything about your home!!! It totally draws me! And that porch?!?! Oh. My. Gosh!! So jealous! 🙂

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  28. Brynne Delerson says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I love your brass animals on the bookshelf! Well, also the whole tour, really 🙂 Everything looks fabulous!

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  29. Shavonda says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Such an awesome tour Cassie! Your home is beautiful. It looks really amazing. I’m with Gabbi…that porch is the stuff of dreams:)

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  30. Ali Richardson says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Everything looks soooooooooo great!!! Love your cozy Fall home 🙂 xoxo

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  31. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Very festive, Cassie! I love the feathers, message on your mirror, and your new island….swoon!

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  32. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Your home is amazingly designed for Halloween!
    But the ISLAND remains my favorite of all.

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  33. Vintage Prairie Style says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    lovely – I always enjoy a visit to your house!
    keya

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  34. Dear Emmeline says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    you already know how I feel about your gorgeous home! loving all the fall touches this year!

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  35. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    October 14, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Cassie! I’m obsessed with your style! Your house blows me away. I love that you used the plaid throw on the table. It made me want to go visit a cabin and eat stew in bread bowls

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  36. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Love, love, love! The collected feel of your home is so cozy and I want your porch. Please let Santa know 😉

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  37. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Soooo many things I love about this post, Cassie! That plaid throw on your porch table, your ISLAND!!, and those bookcases! Awesomeness. 🙂
    xo Heidi
    PS — oh, and the Charlie photo-bomb. 😉

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  38. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    so much fun, especially with your black wall paint and orange bookcases. your house is made for halloween.

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  39. SHERRY HART says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Girl…I am loving that cute little front porch! You know I am all about those colors:) How much wine did you have to give your neighbor to build you that awesome island huh? Awesome fall decor:)

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  40. Danielle says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Cassie, it all looks wonderful. Love your gorgeous feathers and dipped pumpkins. x

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  41. Lynn@FernAvenueBlog says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Such a fun home you’ve created. I love all of your creepier stuff…it’s a touch of awesome!!

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  42. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Your home has so much personality and creative touches, Cassie, and it looks so pretty all dressed for fall!

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  43. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:05 am

    Love. it. all!!!!! SO much good stuff – the island looks so great!

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  44. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    I L O V E all of this! Love the pops of blue! Your house is so pretty and comfy and cozy!!! Loved all of it! (:

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  45. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I love how every little corner of your house is infused with fall touches! That corner with the bench seat and mums on your porch is perfection. 🙂 You’re making me really nervous for my tour!!

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  46. Jalapeño Photography says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Agh! I love-love-love your home!! What a great retreat!

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  47. Angela Santaniello says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:32 am

    LOVE all those little brass animals and especially how you styled the dining room. Seriously every time you share that room I love it a little bit more. 🙂

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  48. Kelly says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:49 am

    STOP. Just STOP with the intimidatingly beautiful fall photos. It would’ve been nice of you to set the bar just a smidge lower for me since mine is coming up, instead of making me feel even more like mine will never measure up. Every single photo was gorgeous!

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  49. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Love your home and all the Fall touches… creepy and otherwise 🙂 Your island is awesome! Sounds like you’ve got some pretty great neighbors. Everything looks wonderful… now go enjoy that wine 🙂

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  50. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:14 am

    Your home is gorgeous and so many great ideas. I love the Dead and breakfast sign and your tree limb quote on the chalkboard: awsome

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  51. 17 Perth says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Absolutely LOVE your fall tour! So many adorable elements….One of my fave’s? The “dead and breakfast inn”! lol. So funny.

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  52. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Love your home Cassie, feels so warm and cozy! 🙂 your dining room is beautiful (I love your Fall decor there!) 🙂 & that island; WOW! it’s beautiful can’t wait to read more about it! 🙂

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  53. Katie says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:01 am

    Love you space Cassie! It looks so inviting! I would enjoy that outdoor eating space so much! It all looks great!!

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  54. Shannon Fox says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    I feel so caught up now 🙂 The dining room looks incredible! So different, but I love the look!! Your new island is great. Looks perfect in the space. Lucky girl to have such a handy neighbor. That rocks. You neat-o bar stools look super cute with it too 🙂 Happy Fall!!!!

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  55. Jeanette @ Snazzy Little Things says

    August 23, 2014 at 8:33 am

    This is lovely…I’m sharing on my Facebook page today with my readers. I love the pheasant feather display especially!

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    • Cassie says

      August 23, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      thank you so much, jeanette! i appreciate it!

      Reply

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