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A simple black & white Halloween Mantel

October 8, 2013 1 Comment

The mantel. That asymmetrical beast… that off-center design challenge… that quirky non-focal point of the room… ugh. I decided that rather than fight with it this year, I’m going for super simple and uncluttered. Just an easy black and white Halloween mantel. I tend to like a classic black, white and orange color scheme at […]

A Halloween Weathervane.

October 7, 2013 4 Comments

I had the cutest little spring time weathervane. It was a running rabbit and I just loved it. You’re noticing the past tense? Had. Was. Loved. That poor guy had and accident and got broken. Since I am a pack-rat/potential project supply hoarder, I held on to the base of the weathervane… just in […]

Super cute, super easy DIY Halloween decor with American Crafts kits.

October 4, 2013 1 Comment

I am a pretty creative person, and I am of the opinion that everyone has at least a little bit of creativity in them, but it often surprises me how many people will argue vehemently that they are NOT creative. Nope. Can’t do it. My mind just doesn’t work that way, etc… I think sometimes […]

40+ Fall Recipes

October 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

If fall puts you in the mood for yummy food, you are in the right place today. Spicy baked goods… savory, hearty dinners… all guaranteed to put you in a fall frame of mind! These all look so delish! Happy cooking!

Black paint + everyday objects = Halloween Decor.

October 1, 2013 1 Comment

One of the things that I think is so great about Halloween is that you can pretty much take any object, paint it black, and you have Insta-Decor. You know I super-duper love sticks and branches, especially around Halloween. I love them on my mantel, and this pumpkin and stick combo from a few years […]

Fall colors at my house.

September 25, 2013 6 Comments

Here in Southern California it can be kind of difficult to get into the “fall” swing of things. Sometimes it’s a stretch to deck out the house and yard with full blown fall colors and decor. I mean, it seems kind of contrived to have the thermometer read 86 degrees but have my mantel full […]

Reversible Fall Holiday Blocks from Dreaming About Someday

September 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love craft projects that will do double-duty? I have a piece of reversible artwork…. on one side it’s Halloween, Poe-inspired Raven artwork, and on the other side it’s Thanksgiving artwork. I spied this cute project for Reversible Fall Blocks from Aubrey at Dreaming About Someday. They are Halloween themed on one side… […]

Fall Monogrammed Burlap Wreath from Becoming Martha.

September 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Fall is officially here, and I am in wreath mode. There are so many cute ones. Love the burlap wreath that Sarah from Becoming Martha put together. I particularly love the houndstooth monogram… I am SUCH a sucker for houndstooth! Do you have a wreath up for fall? You can get the full tutorial to […]

Heirloom Pumpkin Bread from Bombshell Bling.

September 20, 2013 3 Comments

I love pumpkin anything. Particularly when the pumpkin something is a baked treat of some kind. (Does anyone else think it’s particularly unfortunate that the season for warm, delicious baked treats is also the season for holiday parties and dresses…? So hard to find a balance to eat all of the goodness but still fit […]

DIY Fall Apothecary Jars from Uncommon Designs.

September 19, 2013 1 Comment

I am in love with these cute Fall Apothecary Jars that Bonnie & Trish from Uncommon Designs created. They have a couple of different version that they make, including for Halloween. So clever, and I love how they change them up for the seasons. What a fun and easy way to get a little more […]