Hope you guys had a great weekend and have a week in front of you full of good things. To get us inspired for any creativity we might need in the coming days, I'd love for you to link up your posts from last week...and if you don't have a blog, settle into your favorite chair for a few minutes and … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel
Ya know that place in your home that is the focal point? Is it the kitchen? The den? Ours is the big stone fireplace in the center of the living space. It's visible from almost everywhere in our downstairs, that's why I love to do a fall mantel...for that matter, I love to decorate the mantel and … [Read more...]
Easy Fall Centerpiece
Are you doing any fall nesting yet my friends?It's early I know, but I've been working on a few things, including an easy fall centerpiece! If you change things up every year like I do, an easy project is important because you know that next fall, everything will look a little … [Read more...]
Decorating For Fall Behind the Scenes!
I love changing seasons, like right now, when scorching summer afternoons finally give way to crisp autumn evenings. Everything in my little world feels fresh and new. Maybe that's why fall nesting is one of my absolute favorite things to do...I love all my spaces to feel warm and welcoming. … [Read more...]
Fall Decorating With Natural Elements~Cotton Branches
(Sources listed in post) Decorating for fall with natural elements is just ...well, natural! The other day when I was visiting my friends at Woodstock Furniture Outlet I met their visual designer Diane. She told me about some of her plans for fall vignettes at the store. Cotton Branches were one … [Read more...]
Finding Fall Home Tour~The Video!
When I took my photos for the Finding Fall Home Tour with Better Homes and Gardens, I also made a video for my buds who might like it! As I've told you guys before, I get lots of inspiration from watching Youtube videos of DIY projects, crafts, cooking and decorating. So if you like your creative … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel
Are you thinking about putting together your fall mantel in the next week or so? I started mine last week and thought you might want to take a peek!I've told you before that I think one of the biggest decorating challenges is having a TV over the mantel and still maintaining a beautiful focal … [Read more...]
Studded Pumpkins
Hello Sweet Friends! Today I'm doing the easiest little craft ever, Studded Pumpkins! I know I always say my projects are easy, but I'm serious this time! Aren't they cute?! I did a (under 2 minute) video HERE.I wasn't planning on doing this project today...ya see, I was decorating the great … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Wreath
Hello Sweet Friends~Today I'm doing a Coffee Filter Wreath that you just might love! There's a quick video tutorial at the end of the post! It uses the Coffee Filter Flowers posted HERE. I told you we'd use those little flowers for another project! This wreath is perfect for fall but you could … [Read more...]
Burlap Projects from Pinterest
Burlap projects on Pinterest are in great supply and I've been looking at a lot of them in preparation for my Fall Family Party. I don't know about you but when I'm in need of inspiration I start a new Pinterest board! :) All Things Burlap is my new board where I'm cataloging all of my favorite … [Read more...]
Front Door Fall Welcome
We have done almost nothing to the outside of our new house. (We've been so busy on the inside after all!) The house on Stone House Lane is totally different from the Willow Creek house. Willow Creek was a bit of cottage farm house in style and had a Southern front porch. Living there for 23 years, … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel
I did my fall mantel! We've had cool weather here in the deep south this week. The air is blissfully free of humidity, the mornings have a slight chill and I kid you not, some of the trees are just beginning to fade from summer green to their appointed autumn hue. I've been busy welcoming the … [Read more...]
DIY Dollar Store Pumpkins!~
I'm just beginning to tuck away the starfish and the baskets of shells that have been singing the glories of summertime for the past three months. In their place will be all things that remind me of fall...I'm so ready for fall.I usually decorate with real-fresh from the vine pumpkins, but this … [Read more...]
White Pumpkins to Decorate for Fall
White pumpkins are my favorite kind to use for decorating. I think everyone likes them...Simply Grove I used little bitty white pumpkins on my table last fall, I can't wait to buy more this year! - Posted HERE Doesn't this combination of pumpkins and the urn go well together?Heather … [Read more...]
Mercury Glass Pumpkins~(not really!)
It's September the FIRST! WooHoo! This means that one of my 2 least favorite months of the year is ovah! Please don't judge. I try not to talk too much about it until after August is done, but I am not a fan. Remember where I live...the deep south. In August if feels like me and my neighbors have … [Read more...]
Give me gourds and a drill and…wow!
I'm thinking these tiny gourds went from adorable to simply divine! And functional!!! I'm already thinking Thanksgiving Table...Check out Susan's blog-party at Between Naps on the Porch where you'll find loads of before and afters to inspire you!Last Friday was my daughter's best friend's … [Read more...]