Autumn is hands-down my favorite season. After all, we all love our long winter nights by the cozy wood stove. Usually curled up with a good homestead book, a cup of tea, or knitting needles.

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The sad thing is that fall only lasts about two weeks around here. We get winter from about the middle of September through the end of April.

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Use paint, pumpkins, and wooden crates.

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Use your imagination and thrifty store finds.

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Use fabric!

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Make a mason jar vase.

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