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Hello Fall!

9/22/2020

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As we enter the fall season, it’s important to maintain a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness. For many, this season can be very difficult—shorter days, fallen leaves, and changing temperatures. This is certainly the case for my family and I. In the midst of birthday celebrations, are also times of grief and loss. (If you are in a similar boat, hugs to you.) See, this change of season has often marked an internal one for me too; one that isn't so welcoming.

One day last week, I decided to do something I had never done before--decorate for the fall. Yup! This is novel for us as we traditionally decorate for Christmas only. It was totally a decision that countered the way I felt inside. The strange thing was that this time I wasn’t decorating for my family, I decorated for me! I wanted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for myself so that I could smile when I entered the room; I wanted my own eyes to twinkle with excitement about the new change in season. Sure, my family will enjoy the décor too but the best part was the realization that I was beginning to pay attention to my own yearning to create and beautify my own space.

So I set out on a mission! And when I added the lights...what a delightful moment it was! While this is something simple, it brought me great joy and peace in that moment.

Do you enjoy the fall? How are you handling the change of season? I invite you to find a way to make space for your own self and to create something beautiful. You are worth it!

​Here are a few pictures of how I decorated.
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14 Comments
Hassan link
9/22/2020 08:36:04 am

Beautiful!

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Cheryl
9/22/2020 09:53:38 am

I love it! Fall is my favorite season
This is the first year I have no fall decorations because we are moving. You have picked up this year for me!!! Thank you for sharing.

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Francemise
9/22/2020 10:42:40 am

Thank you, love!

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Francemise
9/22/2020 10:44:19 am

Thanks, Cheryl! Never thought about decorating for the fall before. How exciting! Best wishes on your move.

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Erica Staine-Shoulders
9/22/2020 04:09:48 pm

Absolutely delightful!

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Francemise Kingsberry
9/23/2020 06:58:53 am

Thank, Erica!

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Zipporah
9/23/2020 05:59:47 am

Looks beautiful! You are such inspiration!

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Francemise Kingsberry
9/23/2020 06:59:27 am

Aww, thanks, Zipporah!

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Taryn
9/25/2020 05:34:11 am

I love the fall! Your décor looks so nice and cozy. I'm so glad you did something to make yourself happy. You nailed it, friend!

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Francemise Kingsberry
9/25/2020 06:56:04 am

Dear Taryn,
Thank you so much! ❤️

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Cheritta Pridgen
9/25/2020 07:32:25 pm

😍😍😍😍😍😍. I love it!!!!! Fall is my favorite season. I never really thought of decorating for fall, but I love the idea! Your pictures are always so beautiful! I’m glad that you decorated for YOU and decided to do something different. I’m inspired!

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Francemise Kingsberry
9/29/2020 05:26:15 pm

Ritta!
I know!!! Go ahead and decorate!! 😘❤️❤️❤️

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Seongyosa link
10/15/2020 01:04:12 pm

I loooove fall! The changing foliage from bright yellow to orange to red and to brown...there is beauty in there!

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Francemise Kingsberry
10/27/2020 01:28:02 pm

Seongyosa,
I agree! It is beautiful!

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