Vintage Silver Tray and Berry Garland Fall Wreath

Did you know, that the 22nd of September,
(at 10:09 P.M.) 

is ACTUALLY the FIRST day of Fall?

Yep, it is the Autumnal Equinox.

I am not even really in the Autumn "mood" yet.

But, the calendar tells me to be. Whether I like it or not!

So, here's my first submission for Fall decor.

I made a wreath last year, that I didn't remember making 

until I got the box out of the loft in the garage today...

I might have finally gotten to the age where I can't remember
from one year to the next 

what's in each box.

It's either unfortunate, 

or a good thing because 

each year the contents are new to me all over again!!

Please, someone tell me I am not the only one who does this!

Here she is:

Hydrangeas from my tree outside.
I wrote about How to Dry Hydrangeas.

I found a reticulated (pierced, open-work on the sides) tray

at Salvation Army (I do remember doing THAT):

Sewed one of these to the outside of the tray.

with thread.

Added a ribbon bow.

And a hanger.

Added a vintage postcard I printed on my own printer.

And tied it on with jute string.

Go see these sites for free printable Autumn ephemera to use:

The Vintage Moth

Vintage Printable

The Graphics Fairy

Vintage Catnip

Green Paper

You must then

paint your front door red.

Come on in!

I move it inside, too, because I like seeing the wreath, too!

So, set a spell with me--I'd offer you some cider,

but the weather's still too darn-tootin' HOT here in South Carolina!

We could turn the A/C way down and pretend it's a little nippy, if you like.

Happy Autumnal Equinox!

Happy Fall, finally.

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