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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 […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, spray paint

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… […]

Filed Under: Crafts

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 […]

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, Uncategorized, Wreaths

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 […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Glass

Turn boring glass vases into fab distressed glass decor.

September 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

Plain glass florist vases and jars… we all have tons of them, right?  And no matter what you do, they kind of always look like plain glass florist vases and jars.  But check out what Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage did to a run of the mill thrift shop vase… I love the technique Shannon […]

Filed Under: Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Glass, Uncategorized

Fall popcorn kernel wreath from Cherished Bliss

September 17, 2013 1 Comment

Fall is in the air (or at least getting close on the calendar) and I have another cute wreath to share today.  Check out this clever popcorn wreath that Ashley from Cherished Bliss made. Popcorn, burlap and an innovative base make this fun wreath.  Check out the full tutorial on Cherished Bliss, and be sure to […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Wreaths

Ombre Rosette Wreath from Flamingo Toes

September 12, 2013 1 Comment

I’m ready to start decorating for fall!  Prior to 9/11, I used to start the fall decor on September 1, but now I tend to keep my red, white and blue up until after that date each year.  Well, it’s the 12th, and I’m ready to move into the fall season. I am in love […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, guest blogger, Wreaths

Monogrammed orange pomanders from Eclectically Vintage

September 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

One of the best things about fall is the delicious scents that always seem to be in the air.  Scents that make us think of crisp, cool days… of falling leaves… of things baking… of Starbucks Pumpkins Spice Lattes…  One of my favorite fall scents is orange and spice.  I came across these adorable monogrammed […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall

DIY Dollar Store Pumpkin ideas.

September 6, 2013 2 Comments

You know I love me some pumpkins, right?  There are plenty on my blog (you can see them here) but I came across a couple that I wanted to share.  Both started out as drab little Dollar Store Pumpkins. Look at these beautiful gilded pumpkins from Karen at Redoux! These guys went from orange to […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Uncategorized

Fall Rosette Wreath from The Thinking Closet

September 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

Are you ready for fall?  I am!  Even if it’s still super hot out (and it is) it’s September and my thoughts turn to cozy fabrics, fall colors and lots of texture.  That being the case, I think this lovely felt rosette wreath from The Thinking Closet is perfect! The cream and the warm red […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Uncategorized, Wreaths

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