Simple Fall Mantel Decor
Over the past week I have been sharing a few fall decorating ideas with you. Today, I am going to continue and show you how I decorated the mantel in my living room.
Before I show you though, I wanted you to know that I used to go CRAAA…azy when it was time to decorate for fall. I remember I would drag out bins and boxes filled with fall decor to decorate my house. I used to work in retail display and would treat the house as I would a shop or store. I would start at the front door, move into the foyer, then to the living room and kitchen. I even did up each of my daughter’s rooms.
Fast forward to today, that past method is over. I still adore fall. It is my favorite season, but I realize I no longer need bins of stuff to make my home comfy-cozy for fall. Adding a little bit of texture and a few touches of warm colors around the house can have a big impact.
If you are new to my blog, you may not realize that this fireplace wall in my living room was one of the first makeovers I did to the house when we first moved in. It was a brick wall previously. We built a frame around the fireplace and faced it with the stone you see in the photo and paneling off to each side of the fireplace. The white mantel was the top removable crown section of a dining room hutch that we no longer had use for….
Easy Fall Flower Arrangement
Fall decorating does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Creating a fall flower arrangement can be done in 10 minutes when you use flowers and branches from your yard or even fake florals from the craft store. While I was overseeing :-) Ed remove the … Continue Reading...
Free Printable for Autumn Home Decorating
Over the weekend I began to warm up my living room, foyer and kitchen with the colors and textures of fall. I didn't add too much to my living room since it lacks seating. No sofa and chairs = no comfy-cozy space no matter how much color and texture I add. … Continue Reading...
No Fun…But Has to Be Done!!!
Hola my dear readers! Try as I might to get back to my normal posting routine... it wasn't going to happen yesterday. Hurricane Irma put a halt on that plan. We fared the storm well, just lots of tree branches down and what seems like a billion pinecones all … Continue Reading...
What I Have Been Up To + Love Links
Are you back to your post-summer routine yet? I am about 85% there. I lost a little time when I took a trip to Los Angeles last week for a Swiffer event. I took the red eye back to South Carolina. The flight didn't leave until 11:30PM. I arrived home at 9:00 … Continue Reading...
Why I LOVE September
In the start over, do over category of life, there are basically two obvious opportunities every year... back-to-school time and of course, January. Find calendar, here September to me always feels like a new beginning. No matter how long I have been … Continue Reading...
Ottoman Slipcover with Removable Pom Pom Trim
Step-by-step tutorial showing how to make a pom pom trimmed ottoman slipcover. The fun and flirty pom pom trim is attached with velcro so it can be removed before washing the slipcover. After lots of consideration and reading through all of your … Continue Reading...
Fall Home Decorating Style Starters
Budget-friendly fall home decorating ideas that will easily transition your home from summer to fall. *affiliate links used* Now that August is nearing the end... Ready or Not...Here Comes Fall and fall home decorating ideas. It doesn't feel at all … Continue Reading...
Weekend Happenings…
Before I go into full-weekend mode, I wanted to thank everyone who commented on my post yesterday. You are the best! I have read every comment and your feedback has been invaluable. It has helped me narrow down my choices. My daughter, Mandy came home … Continue Reading...
I Have Been Sofa and Recliner Shopping
After spending most of the summer without a sofa in the living room, we realize just how much we used it. We gave our previous sofa and some furniture to our oldest daughter when she bought a house back in May, knowing that we are going to buy new furniture … Continue Reading...
How to Personalize a Pillow, Dishtowel and More…
Personalize a pillow, dishtowels, and create fabric art easily with the assistance of your computer, printer, craft paint and this "old-school" image transfer method. Last week I showed you how I added a little personality to the "hallway-of-darkness" by … Continue Reading...
DIY: Faux French Enameled Signs For Doors
If you love blue and white or any color for that matter of French Enameled signs, but want to personalize the sign for your home, then here is an easy sign making tutorial. You know me... I like to do things in my own style and when I can't find what I … Continue Reading...
Weekend Life & Style
I am still living in the slow lane and savoring every minute of it. I have been working on a few things, but "not-a-one" of them is completed yet. Soon enough though, I promise I will be posting all of them. The weather this week has been delightful. … Continue Reading...
The Outdoor Entertaining Staple You Need to Have
Impromptu outdoor entertaining with family and friends made easy. With the "Dog Days of August" upon us, do you have the necessary stuff to throw a casual outdoor evening party or get together for your family and friends to re-energize everyone after a hot … Continue Reading...
My Clean As I Go Method + Fave TIP
If you have been keeping up with my posts then you know I have been taking a little break and living in the slow lane for awhile to enjoy summer downtime. I have been puttering around, reading, doing small projects, organizing and even cleaning around the … Continue Reading...
This Week: Catching Up
I feel a little guilty not posting and doing any projects the last two weeks, but I have to say I am enjoying living in the slow lane. Even though it has been a little quiet I have been doing a few things that I thought I would share with you. Andrew … Continue Reading...
Going into The Slow Lane
Now that it is mid-July and the summer heat is ON... life for me goes into the slow lane. After our vacation to Mexico, I find I am enjoying life at a slower pace. Vacation is all about relaxing and exploring new places, where going into the slow lane is all … Continue Reading...
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