Making a headboard out of vintage doors is very unique and a great way to repurpose salvaged materials. Vintage doors have my heart, but these aren't any ol' doors. These are the doors from our wedding where we said our vows. We promised each other forever by these doors and they are so special to me. I've had a ton of questions about my vintage door headboard, so I'm going to try and answer all of the questions and give you step by step instructions in a complete series! DIY Door … [Read more...]
Harvest Gold Thanksgiving Tablescape
This harvest gold Thanksgiving tablescape is perfect for an elegant dinner with family and friends. Let's set the table for Thanksgiving with our harvest gold theme! The vintage china set was a $10 find at an antique store, the cake stand was thrifted, and I had the silver and gold tablecloth already. I recently picked up the gold chargers from The Dollar Tree (you can't beat that price!) and I also got the fall leaf garlands there and spray painted gold. This is not a sponsored post. … [Read more...]
DIY Harvest Gold Garland & Pumpkins
Thanksgiving is near, and it's time to start the preparations for the holiday! I've got an elegant but easy DIY project that will take you less than an hour to create for your Thanksgiving feast. All you need are some pumpkins (real or faux), harvest leaf garland and some spray paint to complete this project. If you use faux pumpkins, I'd recommend that you prime them first (this step is optional). You can find out why you should prime the faux pumpkins here. By the way, this is not a … [Read more...]
DIY Copper Christmas Tree
Copper is currently having a well deserved moment, and you can be sure that you'll see it everywhere this Christmas. Copper has become one of my favorite colors this year. Vintage copper, that's one of my newer collections. I knew I was going to incorporate copper in some of my Christmas décor, and that's when I had the idea: Copper Christmas Tree. Boom. I picked up a Christmas tree at the thrift store for $3.00 a few weeks ago and decided to test out my idea. I wasn't sure if it … [Read more...]
Neutral Fall Thanksgiving Tablescape
This Thanksgiving, I'm bringing you a thrifty décor feast with two different tablescapes! I know you're busy planning and preparing for Thanksgiving; but don't forget to set the mood with a festive tablescape. First up is a neutral fall tablescape that was simple and inexpensive to create for Thanksgiving. I used things I already had at my house. The only thing I bought for this neutral fall tablescape was the faux pumpkins; and you can find the tutorial for neutral painted pumpkins … [Read more...]
10 Light Fixtures Under $200 on Amazon {Farmhouse Style!}
I've been on the hunt for the perfect light fixtures for our living room and the dining room. Lighting can instantly transform a room and can make or break your design. I've rounded up my favorite, budget friendly light fixtures from Amazon that are under $200.00 that has a farmhouse and vintage feel. Now, I just have to figure out which fixtures I love the most and drop hints and sweet talk to the hubby about which ones I *really* want for Christmas! ;) This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
One Year Later in Our House and What I’ve Learned
Today marks ONE year since we moved into our little house! Happy House-a-versary to us! Cue the confetti! I started thinking about moving, and man did it bring back a flood of crazy emotions. Finding Our House Gosh, actually finding our home and closing was a hurdle in itself! You may remember the house that got away. What you don't know is that we actually lost another (historic) home three times. Seriously. Three. To make the story short, we had to find another home super quick … [Read more...]
It’s All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus: Halloween Date Night
It's all a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Since Halloween is here, that means that it's time to watch a holiday classic, Hocus Pocus. Hocus Pocus is my favorite Halloween movie-- I don't do scary movies. Nope. No way! I'm a chicken when it comes to scary movies. Click here for a Halloween Tablescape on a Tight Budget to see how I decorated the table. But Hocus Pocus? Count me in! It's not Halloween until I watch Hocus Pocus, and now it's a tradition that we watch together. Fall date … [Read more...]
How to Make a Halloween Tablescape on a Budget
My Halloween tablescape was created on a very tight budget. If I can do it, you can do it too! I created this Halloween tablescape for under $10 bucks! Now, I don't have a ton of Halloween décor; but I had a couple of random items in my fall decorations. I already had the tablecloth, the witch hats, thrifted candelabra, all the pumpkins and the cauldron. The only items I bought this year was the creepy black fabric and the orange and black spell book figurine. The creepy black … [Read more...]
Fall Fun: Pumpkin Picking at Old Baker Farm
If you're looking for some fall fun pumpkin picking this weekend, I have the perfect place in mind for you! A trip out to Old Baker Farm in Harpersville, Alabama for pumpkin picking is a MUST this season! Old Baker Farm has their very own pumpkin patch! You pick your favorite pumpkin in the patch and you can even cut it off the vine! This place made my pumpkin loving heart so happy. I'm not sure how I was late to the game in finding out about Old Baker Farm, but it instantly became a … [Read more...]