Fall Trimmings~FREE Home Decor

Around this time of year most of us do a fall cleanup in our yards, right?  Maybe?  Even if you don’t the plants start to change and usually die or fall off anywhere, so why not embrace their beauty in every stage?  So beyond twigs and leaves, look at the other foliage and see how it dries out.

  

These are my pretty bushes.  If this was a gardening blog I might be able to tell you the type, but it’s not, and I can’t. ;)  I have quite a few around my yard and it the summer they have a pretty little purple flower on them, but I even love how they are drying out,  so I snipped a few off and brought them indoors for a  beautiful accent.

        

I also made this…

Into this…

And let’s not forget these…

So we have all ‘shopped’ our homes,

                                                    but when is the last time you‘shopped’ your Yard?

Bring it in for some free & fabulous home accents.

{$3} Haunting Halloween Wreath

   

I’ve been slowly getting ready for my little Halloween Party and I’ve been trying to keep the costs down, so the dollar store has been my friend. I made this wreath for $3 with stuff I had and 3 dollar store items.

I made a loose wreath base with grapevine from my Grandpa’s garden wanting it to look more aged and  rustic.  Next I spray painted old ferns and berries and stuck them in with some Spanish moss I had on hand. 

The creepy tombstone and the skull garland are form the dollar store.  I glazed them a little to darken the white.  Nested on the Spanish moss is a little $ store crow and my Haunted Wreath was complete.

  I wanted this wreath to look old and unintentional, like it had been abandoned and transformed throughout the years.  I may add in some spiders, but for now…

I think it will do the trick to set the tone for my Ghoulish Guests.

 

  

Fall Mantel {Salon Edition}

 

Some of you may know I am a Cosmetologist by trade.  I really enjoy the art  and creativity of doing hair and makeup {and may even do it again one day}, but once I had babies, I was lucky enough to get to stay home with them.

Our family (my Mom & Aunt) own the cutest salon and they so kindly let me sell some of my creations in there and also have me decorate. *My mom could do it all herself because she is so talented, but sooo busy*  It is an old historical (built in the 1930’s) home that has been transformed into a salon.  This makes for such an inviting and warm atmosphere for the stylist and clients.  I love it!

One  day I will share a tour of the whole salon because it has such charm and character, but for now I want to show you the Fall Mantel.

Like I said, the original details in this old home are amazing and I love the fireplace.  You have heard me cry about not having my own traditional mantel, so getting to play with this one makes me happy! 

I made the wreath last year for the salon and I love how it brings attention to this great mantel.  I found some thrift store books and simply tied these little pumpkins to the top with just twine, which is repeated throughout.

 

       

I wanted a natural organic feel, not only to continue the inviting warmth to the clients, but to also compliment the original feel of the home. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m hoping you’re all feeling the cozy fall feeling I wanted to invoke with this mantel.  Thanks for taking a peek!

p.s.  In case you are wondering, I was going for an aged appearance on these pics…hm…not sure if I am lovin’ it. ;)

 

Linking up…

 The Nesting Place Fall Mantel Party

{My} Wreath for Fall

 

Fall wreaths are my favorite!  I am usually busy making wreaths for my wonderful clients and customers so my front door is always a little behind.  Amazingly enough I did get my fall wreath up and I love seeing it when I pull into my driveway.  It is like a smile for my front door.

      

There was actually no plan for this wreath.  I really just used what I had around.  Bits and pieces left from custom orders and some metal fall leaves I have had for a few years.  I used bright colors to pop off my door and I always love the texture  that pine cones add.  I like the mixed ribbons I used here and really think the metal leaves add to the over all look.

 

Here is my front porch {phase 1}.  I want to add some more fall, but this is it so far.  I need to get some pumpkins and gourds…a little more festiveness & color.

 

Most the time your front door is the first impression for your guests.

A warm invite or a welcoming to your home.

How is your front door looking?  Do you go all out, or keep it simple?  I love seeing all the great ideas out there and how you are all  welcoming friends, family and guests.  

Joining in the fun…

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A Design Story’s Fall Wreath Party

Some FREE Fall Shipping Going On

 

Feeling Fall yet?

           

Just a little FYI.

               There is FREE shipping

                        on some fall items in my

 Etsy Shop! 

Some Fall in My {Etsy} Shop

Happy Spring

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. -Charles Dickens

That quote is a great explanation of the March weather over the weekend for us!  It looked as if Spring had for sure arrived from inside, but outside it was still a bit cool.  Not complaining. I'll take the sun however I can get it this time of year!  My yard is all cleaned up and ready to start blooming.  I can't wait!!

Loving all the "blooming" I am seeing around from all the talented bloggers.  I've been decorating for Easter and Spring a bit, but haven't got pictures yet.  In the meantime I wanted to share one of my wreaths, "Happy Spring".

I love the color combination in these mini ranunculus flowers adorning the fun curly willow base.  Now I need to get my Spring wreath on my door and finish "springing" up my home.  Happy Spring to you!

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