For most people, once the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, all the pumpkins turn into Christmas trees! Are you one of those people that like to decorate for Christmas right after Halloween? I love fall so I'm holding onto my pumpkins a little longer. I hope it's okay with you to share my five minute pumpkin centerpiece today! If you've got pumpkins, a bowl, some greenery and pumpkins, then you can make this five minute pumpkin centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table! For this five … [Read more...]
Putting Together a Halloween Mantel
Halloween is this week! Are you ready for the trick or treaters and the unofficial start to the holiday season? I'm a little late sharing my Halloween mantel, but hey, better late than never. Right?! You probably remember my DIY Thrifted Spooky Candelabra that I posted a few days ago. This was what my mantel needed and I loved how it turned out! To put this Halloween mantel together, I mainly used items I had in my box of seasonal decor. Putting the Halloween Mantel … [Read more...]
Seven Fall Decor Ideas
I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season this weekend and it has me excited for fall decor! I have some seasonal projects in mind to share with you this year and of course, lots of pumpkins will be coming your way soon! I've rounded up some of my favorite fall decor posts from the previous season to share with you today! Click on the gold titles to bring you to the original blog post. Pumpkin Picking at Old Baker Farm The pumpkin patch at Old Baker Farm opens back up on September … [Read more...]
Friday Five: Fall Decorating Tips
Can y'all believe we are already into September?! Since I love the fall season, I thought this would be a great time to share five fall decorating tips with you because you may be like me, thinking about decorating for fall. Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love everything about it: the cooler weather, pumpkins, the foliage of the leaves, sweaters and boots, I love it all! Today, I'll share how to prepare to decorate for fall. Five Fall Decorating Tips: 1. Pick Your … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Budget Friendly Harvest Themed Front Porch Reveal
You can make an inviting, harvest themed front porch that's decorated for the season on a budget. The trick to decorating on a budget is to think outside of the box with items you already own. Think about the season and use mother nature for your palette. Mums and pumpkins will brighten up any fall porch! Don't go out and buy items without shopping around your house first! Find the items you bought the previous season, and don't be afraid to add some interesting elements like baskets or … [Read more...]