I know I told you I wouldn’t be doing much fall decorating this year – and I haven’t; I hadn’t even planned on doing a fall home tour, but when Lindsay from The White Buffalo Styling Co. asked me to join in on her Blogger Stylin’ Fall Home Tours, I simply couldn’t say no – and then I thought of a story I wanted to share with you along with the tour, so it was destiny.
Ok, I’m a little over dramatic.
If you are coming over from Decorchick, welcome! There’s no doubt in my mind that Emily left you in awe with her talent.
If you happen to have some Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, or maybe some Merle Haggard nearby, go ahead and turn it on…it will go nicely with this tour.
It happened last Saturday.
After making my morning coffee, I walked out on the porch – in my pajamas – and shivered.
Instead of being met by warm, humid air, the air was cool and crisp.
Fall had started to arrive.
Mini-pumpkins were in order.
And green ones.
And glitter.
And maybe a hat.
A hat that had been carefully tucked away for far too long.
And some boots.
Definitely some boots.
And a jacket.
But not just any jacket.
The first crisp air day calls for that jacket.
The jacket that is ten sizes too big and has the faintest smell of stale cigarette smoke.
A smell that, not surprisingly, brings a little comfort.
And warmth.
And memories.
Of the man who wore the jacket.
With his overalls.
Vintage-Modern-Rustic Living Room Tour
And his work boots.
To feed the cows.
On cool, crisp, fall days.
Vintage-Modern-Rustic Kitchen Tour
In his Chevrolet Cheyenne long bed pickup truck.
That had too many cigarette burns in the seat to count.
And that his granddaughter only killed once or twice while learning to drive a stick shift.
Vintage-Modern-Rustic Dining Room Tour
And he only yelled at her a few times to slow the hell down when she finally did learn to drive.
Much to his disbelief, she didn’t wreck them.
But they did almost run out of gas once…or twice…
And she still holds tight to his jacket as if she were hugging him again.
Just like he used to hold tight to the dashboard when he thought she was driving too fast.
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Sonya~ At Home with The Barkers says
You have such a fun style Jenna! Love it! ~Sonya
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Sonya!
[email protected] says
Love it! You had so much fun with this tour!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Julia! I did have fun with it!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
Love your story, and your home all decked out in its Fall finery! The hat and boots are perfect!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Emily!!
[email protected] Crafty says
Wow Jenna- you have a beautiful home, and I loved your story! So many inspirational decor ideas here! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Valerie!
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
Man I love those green and gold pumpkins.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Alexis! I love green and gold – one of my all time favorite combos!
Tania // Run To Radiance says
Gorgeous! 🙂 Love the sweet personal details and I’m ALWAYS a sucker for a good pair of boots!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Me too, girl! Love me some boots!
Lindsay says
Beautiful job, Jenna! I just love your colorful tour!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Lindsay!
chris aka monkey says
aww jenna you know i love story time give your gramps a hug for me too, love all the colors of your punkins so cute and love the hat jacket and boots fall brings so many memories xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chris!
Kristin @ Bliss at Home says
Fun Jenna! Love the cowboy boots 🙂 xoxo
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Kristin!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
I love your story and all of the fall touches you added to your home! That monogrammed pumpkin is so stunning and those glitter stemmed pumpkins are too cute! Great tour 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Caitlin! I’m a sucker for glitter!
Sandi P says
I wish I had a jacket from my Daddy, or my Granddaddy. Hey, I do have a plaid shirt from my Daddy . . .
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Get it out and decorate with it, Sandi!! I love some plaid!
cassie says
love those minty green pumpkins! your home ALWAYS looks festive and fun!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Cassie! Trust me, its not always festive around here – most days its just a hot mess!
Cindy Trobaugh says
Crying…and loving all of it!! Jenna U have the Coolest Decor Sense..I Swear Girl…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oh, thank you, Cindy! Sometimes its cool – sometimes its just a hot mess! haha!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
That is the perfect jacket filled with memories! Love your gorgeous home in any season!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Kelly!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Oh, so sweet! I love this Jenna. GREEN PUMPKINS!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You know I couldn’t resist some green pumpkins!
Susan Shipe says
I loved the story of your Grandpa’s jacket…oh the memories a few yards of faded denim hold! xo
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, so many sweet memories, Susan. Thank you!
Chelsea says
Love your home all the time Jenna. And your stories.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chelsea!
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
Love the cowgirl vibe you have going! It was obviously destiny that you were part of the tour 🙂 And your emerald green pumpkins…..helllllooooooo, gorgeous!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jennifer! I had to have emerald green somewhere!!
Diana says
Gorgeous home, I love your tv stand/cabinet and that mirror on your black and white wall, love!! Your painted pumpkins are so pretty, love the colors!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Diana!
Summer says
You have such a fun home Jenna! I love the dining room and your gallery wall. Your open shelves are awesome too!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Summer!
angela says
Those greens pumpkins…cut it out cuz they are awesome!!!!!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Angela! Those are one of my favorite things for fall this year!
Jamie says
Wow, love this girl!!! You knocked it out of the park 😉
J.xo
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jamie!