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...]
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...]
Give Me All the Pumpkins
I love pumpkins! In fact, I may have a slight pumpkin obsession. Crazy pumpkin lady… yep, that’s me! My hubby didn’t realize my crazy love of pumpkins until our first year of marriage. Which is when I picked up several pumpkins each time I went to the store. Big pumpkins, little pumpkins, gnarly green pumpkins, white pumpkins, heirloom Cinderella pumpkins, baby boos….give me alllll the pumpkins! We recently took a trip to Burnette Farms Market, and we picked up a ton of fun and … [Read more...]
Neutral Painted Pumpkins + a Tip
Since I love pumpkins and a good project, I decided to paint some cheap-o pumpkins and make them pretty! Plastic pumpkins look very realistic these days, but I wanted a neutral color palette for my pumpkins. The dollar store and Walmart have great inexpensive foam craft pumpkins. You can use any color paint that you have to keep the costs down on this project. I went with a neutral color scheme to match my home décor. This project did not cost much, and only took a few hours to … [Read more...]