The Eclectic Company: Presto Chango Fall

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Presto Chango Fall

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Some of you bloggy gals have decorator blood running through your veins. You give your homes seasonal makeovers replete with mantles and vignettes galore.

I admire your handiwork, but am too bone idle to do the work involved. So today I gave our space my own version of a ptresto chango fall redo.

First I strategically placed this pillow on a chair.

Next I plopped a set of placemats and napkins - WITH pumpkin napkin rings - on the dining room table.

Lastly, just for good measure AND because Sister Pam reminded me of its existence, I draped a Fall afghan over the back of the love seat.

PRESTO CHANGO - Fall decorating is done.

Best of all?? It cost me NADA 'cause Sister Pam GAVE me all these things when she moved out of the midwest and into Florida's tropical clime.

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13 comments:

Debby@Just Breathe said...: It all looks lovely...enjoy Fall!; October 4, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Traci Marie Wolf said...: You make me smile Keetha. I was just in Pier One Imports longing to buy all of their Fall themed ware. But where would I store everything? I'm already having issues with storage. I like your way better.; October 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM
LV said...: That is even more than I do. If I was younger,no way would I go through all the decorating some folks enjoy. Have a good weekend.; October 4, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Count me in the same camp as you and LV. I have a fall wallhanging behind the TV corner----and I'm only a little ashamed that it's been hanging there since last fall.

I did go and buy a new couch today though. First time ever.; October 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Charlotte said...: Great job!; October 5, 2013 at 6:53 AM
podso said...: And I think you did it just perfectly!; October 5, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Ann@A Sentimental Life said...: Your home looks so cozy and comfy, just ready for fall.; October 5, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Lea @ CiCis Corner said...: Well, just a little touch makes such a difference and your little touches look very nice. Happy weekend!; October 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Patti @ Pandoras Box said...: Looks like just enough for me - sometimes I just overdo it....I am starting to reconsider the "less is more" thought and need to keep remembering it!; October 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM
Karla Cook @ Roads to Everywhere said...: And I especially like the "foreshadowing" of the upcoming Christmas season with the Christmasy candy-dish thingy by the couch. (What IS that thing? LOL!)

In all seriousness, it looks great! I'm all for simplicity!; October 6, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Marcia Gunnett Woodard said...: Hi, Keetha! I admire what you've done to decorate, even though you don't think it's much--it's more than I've done! I've been so preoccupied with trying to finish my novel that I've allowed my house to "undecorate" itself!

Did I hear you say, "What novel?" A retelling of the Adam and Eve story, which is already generating some interest in the publishing community. (Pssst! There are some excerpts on my blog, www.ItsAllAboutMarcia.blogspot.com, keyword - "sample".); October 7, 2013 at 3:28 AM
Erin said...: Looks great! I applaud your effort! I am making an effort to get back to blogging, so please stop by and say hi if you have a chance!; October 7, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Kay said...: Hey, that's the way to do it!! Seriously! I have to decorate on my blog because I don't do so well in my own home. No decorator gene here.

I am hoping I didn't put you off with my bloggy offer.; October 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM