Outdoor Decorating with Pumpkins

October 6, 2014

I was once a purist when it came to pumpkins and would only decorate with orange ones. Over the last few years I’ve fallen in love with whites and green pumpkins and the sophisticated feel they can add to your decor.

I know like most of America you are probably busy decorating with pumpkins inside your home.

You might be creating a beautiful centerpiece for your table

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Or you might be accessorizing your mantel with white pumpkins.

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As you embrace the fall season, don’t forget about all the creative ways you can decorated with white pumpkins outside your home.

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Happy Fall!

Best of Etsy: Plaid for Fall

October 2, 2014

Nothing says FALL to me more than plaid!

(ok, well maybe a pumpkin spice donut from Krispy Kreme)

Plaid is sure a classic way to dress up your home and your wardrobe for the season. If you’re looking for some unique plaid pieces for fall, I’ve rounded up a handful of the greatest from Etsy.

Stop by and check out each of these shops because there’s more great items that await you.

Resource list:

River Oak Studio Buffalo Plaid Pillow

Upscale Downhome Plaid Antler Mount

86 Home Plaid Blanket

Blue Rooster Designs Plaid Footstool

Freckle Face Monday Plaid Scarf

Hope Bauble Vintage Plaid Tote

Happy Fall!

Boxes, Buckets, Baskets and Trays–Fall Arrangements

September 29, 2014

I love an easy fall centerpiece!

The formula…

Take a box, bucket, basket or tray

add

pumpkins, gourds, leaves and berries

toss in

pinecones and flower stems if you want

finish with

candles for ambience.

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My Fall Centerpiece

September 22, 2014

Even though I don’t do a ton of fall decorating, I usually build a centerpiece statement for my dining table. This year it was a use what you have decorating project so all it took was trip to the garage, washing some glass pieces and a little faux bois wrapping paper.

I love using wrapping paper for a table runner and this faux wood grain paper is perfect for a fall tablescape.

Whenever I create a centerpiece arrangement I always use items that will add texture and I always create layers. I used several of my vintage trophy urns to elevate pumpkins and to hold small containers of mums. Instead of using all one color of pumpkin, I used a variety which gives the centerpiece lots of depth.

My collection of cloches and glass domes is ever-growing and they are great to use on the table.

Pumpkins perched on top of urns and under glass create the layered look I love.

When the clock strikes FALL tomorrow, I’m all ready to usher in the season.

Product sources:

Faux Bois Wrapping Paper–Target (no longer available), similar here

Faux Pumpkins–Hobby Lobby and Michael’s

Velvet Pumkin–DIY

Trophy Urns–vintage

Antler–My Favorite Place (local thrift store)

Large Glass Cloche–Creative Co-Op (to the trade)

Tall cloche–Smith’s

Fall Is In The Air

September 15, 2014

Hello there! Today’s post is late because I’ve been a busy bee all morning.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We had beautiful weather over the weekend, here in Atlanta and I was excited because that meant I was able to get lots of painting done and several projects completed and checked off the to-do list. I also started adding a few fall touches in my home and the first was a quick console table vignette.

This vignette was really quick and simple to put together. I pulled my large chalkboard out of the garage and propped it on a console table I have in the living room. I choose not to write anything on the chalkboard and instead hung a fall wreath in the center using some wide green satin ribbon.

On the top shelf of the table I scattered a few pumpkins at the base of the chalkboard and placed the concrete bust I bought over the summer on a stack of books. I place some feathers in the bust head for height and added texture.

The wood book display to the left is a project I completed over the weekend and I’ll have the full tutorial for you on Thursday. It so was easy to make.

It’s amazing how little changes to your decor can make the season come alive. Next up my fall dining table centerpiece which I’ll show you later this week.

Do something magical this week!

Inspiration {plus a design tip}

September 13, 2014

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Design tip: Bringing the outdoors in is a quick and easy way to add a touch of fall to your decor. Pull branches from the trees and place them in pretty containers, place outdoor mums along a console table or fireplace mantel and layer your furnishings with plaid throws.

Fall is in the air and I’m excited for what the season holds.

Be inspired and have a fabulous weekend!