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5 Beautiful Old Fashioned Christmas Decorating Ideas
An old fashioned Christmas is full of so much nostalgia and magic that I just had to decorate our house like that this year. In my recent post about how to hang garland on the stairs, I told you about the conversation my husband and I had about Christmas recently. We were talking about how there was so much nostalgia for him growing up knowing how his grandma was going to decorate for Christmas each year. That’s not to say she never added new pieces. But as a general rule, he knew how her house would look when they showed up on Christmas Eve. It made me think about my…
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Thrifty Tablescape Ideas for a Stunning Table
Setting a gorgeous table doesn’t have to be expensive. I wanted to share some thrifty tablescape ideas that create that magical ambiance. When I first started working on tablescapes and setting the table for my family at mealtime I thought it was going to be so difficult. Part of that was because of the pressure I put on myself. But I saw all these gorgeous tables and thought they were impossible to create on my budget. I remember one of the first nights I decided to make dinner extra special for my family. I simply started with candles. I pulled some in the middle of the table. That’s it. No…
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Beautiful DIY Fabric Pumpkins with Real Stems for Autumn Decor
Buying fabric pumpkins can be so expensive. This is why I decided to do a budget-friendly DIY and make fabric pumpkins myself. If you’re in a hurry, pin this for later Last year I made a few fabric pumpkins from some old sweaters I had in the closet. I absolutely love those pumpkins. BUT, with the color scheme for this year’s Fall decor, (our Fall living room, entryway & kitchen) I needed some different fabric pumpkins. Before I get much further into this, I have a public service announcement concerning this DIY that I MUST make: PLEASE CHECK THE BARGAIN/CLEARANCE BIN FIRST! Thank you. The Story Behind These Fabric Pumpkins…
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How to Set A Beautiful Friendsgiving Tablescape: Plum & Copper Accents
Friendsgiving is such a fun gathering, and I’m so excited to share my Friendsgiving tablescape ideas along with 8 other fabulous ladies! Today my friend Jen from Midwest Life and Style and I are hosting a fun blog hop all about Friendsgiving table settings! Everyone’s ideas are so beautiful and I can’t wait for you to see what everyone did to decorate their tables! If you’re here from Brendt’s 5 tips for throwing a Friendsgiving party, weren’t they great! I always love what she comes up with! Total aside: Did you know she has a podcast?? I’m LOVING it!! You should go check it out! Okay, back to this Friendsgiving…
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How to Make an Easy and Beautiful Pumpkin Flower Arrangement
I’ve seen these gorgeous pumpkin flower arrangement for years now. So I decided to try one myself. I was nervous but it was so easy! I know it might sound silly, but these pumpkin flower arrangements have always intimidated me. In all honesty, every time I decide to create a flower arrangement I get nervous. How in the world do a bunch of flowers scare a grown woman?! I’m afraid I’m going to try to create something beautiful and it’ll turn out to be a flop. Do you guys hear a repeating theme in all these posts?? I decide I want to do something. Fear tells me I’m not good…
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Beautiful European Cottage Autumn Kitchen Decor: Copper, Plum, & Pumpkin
I’m so happy with the way that our Autumn kitchen decor turned out this year! It was so easy to decorate and yet it’s still so beautiful! If you read about our living room decor then you know that I’ve decided to go with a color scheme that reminds me of my childhood home. I honestly am so happy with how it all came together. It required a couple of DIY projects, but they were easy and therapeutic! The wreath on the front door, and a few plum fabric pumpkins. Autumn Kitchen Decor: Clean Slate When I start decorating any space I like to remove “all the things” and give…
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Welcome Home Saturday: A Home Decor Digest
Today I’m joining 6 wonderful ladies to share a round-up of some inspirational ideas! I can’t say enough how wonderful these ladies are! If you’ve never stopped by their blogs before you absolutely should! This week has been a gorgeous Fall week in Ohio! I’ve actually been so cold in my house that the thought of turning on the heat has actually crossed my mind. Don’t worry! I’m still holding out haha! Does anyone else fight through a little bit of cold just so you can get a few weeks without paying for A/C or heat? haha! My oldest has a soccer game this morning and I’m so excited about…
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Mint and Pink Floral Shared Girl Bedroom | Beautiful & Functional
I’m so excited to finally get to reveal the final phase of our shared girl bedroom with you! It’s the perfect balance of function and beauty. It’s been a long time coming. We worked so hard to get it done before Summer arrived, but unfortunately, we didn’t meet that deadline. Summer arrived and it was time to start working outside, so all the indoor projects took a backseat. But, now that the garden is winding down and we are almost ready to start cleaning up the yard for winter, we decided it was a perfect time to pick up where we left off. Shared Girl Bedroom: Window Coverings We decided…
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Simple Must-Haves For A Stunning Backyard Boho Garden Party
Summer isn’t over yet, so why not create some amazing memories with a stunning backyard boho garden party before Fall officially arrives? Family Centered Boho Garden Parties Fall is my favorite season. But this year with my oldest starting kindergarten I’m trying to hold on to Summer for as long as possible. Honestly, it’s not summer I’m trying to hold on to. It’s my time with her. I know this is something that every mom experiences. As happy and excited as I am, I’m terrified and stressed. It’s so hard learning to let go. Whether you’re letting go while they head off to college, get married, or start kindergarten. The…
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Repair of Antique Furniture | A Simple & Easy DIY
DIY repair of antique furniture sounds time-consuming and difficult. But depending on the situation it can actually be quite simple and easy. How We Ended Up with This Cabinet Last week I shared about our adoption. If you missed it go check it out! We finally know if we’re having a boy or girl! But because we are getting closer and closer to bringing home our baby, I am starting to “nest”. I fought it with my first two. People would tell me I was “nesting” and I’d be like, “No way! Not me!” I think because this is my last time, I’m owning and enjoying all that comes with…
