Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Thursday

Fall Table Decor on the Cheap

Today I updated some of my Etsy store photos to reflect the up coming changing of the seasons. 

I love the colors of Fall. My home decor is mostly fall colors orange/red/gold, I just recently covertly added some hot pink into the mix in the living room. 
I am loving it. 

Any who, what I really wanted to share with you are the cheap and simple ways I style my photos. I like to change out the small things in my home often, replacing  small decor and accessories for the changing seasons and  the little holidays. 

All the items in the above photo were either free or from the Dollar Tree
Twigs/Branches = Free from yard
Pine cones = Free from neighbors yard. 
Fall leaves = $1. a bag Dollar Tree.
River rock pebbles = $1. a bag Dollar Tree.
Floral  in vase = $1. a bunch Dollar Tree.
Red vase = Free from last years birthday flowers.

 Home Goods Ala Carte place mat and silverware combo. 
Tie them up and stack them in a basket for buffet style dining. 

Here is a crepe paper leaf I personalized with the trusted Sharpie
You could use them as place cards by just adding your guests names to them. 
Large Fall leaves = Package of 10 for $1. at Dollar Tree.

Here I added a manila hang tag with a stamped message. 
Any office supply store stocks these type tags for about $5. for a ton. 
Stamp from the dollar bin at Michaels.

The stems on the leaves are wire so you can bend and wrangle them to do what you want.
Here I used one as a substitute for a napkin ring.
By the way, the grapevine wreath that the plate is sitting in is from the Dollar Tree as well.


I even gave my business card a change of scenery. 

So there you go. 
Go out and spend a couple of bucks and spruce up a little area. 
It's fun. 

My shameless disclaimer/plug: All table linens in photos can be purchased at Home Goods Ala Carte.
Thanks for visiting. 

Monday

Fall decor, no more!


another victim of the high winds.....
I had to unassemble my front porch fall decorations until the winds pass. :(

Thursday

Some MORE Fall How to's

I just love this stuff. So pretty and so easy to make.
I promise I will stop with all the how to's and fall stuff soon. Maybe.



I love all of the painted pumpkins being used for home decor.
Pumpkins aren't just for the front porch.
Here are some more very pretty pumpkins and instructions on how to make them.



Some front door decor you can make.
It is quite easy and the look is all up to the imagination.
You can put it together any way you like.



I made this one for my friend Karen's front door.
I am working on a few more that are not quite finished.
Between fall decorating, making gifts and building some new inventory for my Etsy store, I can't get any one project completely finished.

Must be my adult ADD kicking in, not really, well maybe, sort of....

Monday

Something for your creative side

Forget about all the nonsense in the world let's make something nice.
Here are some quickie DIY projects. Have some fun.

Hanging Arrangement

Fall Cornucopia
Fall Welcome

Thursday

Staying Green in an Orange and Yellow World

Going green can be a year-round practice, including during the cooler months. While you probably won’t be harvesting the garden outside, you can still be eco-friendly in your home, activities and lifestyle. Cooler weather can sometimes make it hard to think of global warming, but the earth will thank you for your green choices. Read on for some reminders.

Cottage Living
Save energy by making sure that your doors and windows are properly sealed. Poorly sealed windows and doors can be like having an open window in your home, letting cold air in and warm air escape. By keeping your doors and windows properly sealed, you'll also save on your winter heating bills.


lutz & patmos cable throw
Wear more layers inside to keep the heat down. Turning the thermostat down just a few degrees can make a big difference in your energy consumption. Make use of sweaters, slippers and throw blankets to stay warm.



Compost fallen leaves, organic materials from gutters, carved pumpkins and waste from the kitchen. You'll keep these items out of the garbage and get material to use on your lawn or garden next spring. Compost is a more natural choice for mulches and fertilizers as well.



Milk Glass Table Lamps
Replace your old light bulbs with newer energy efficient bulbs. Winter means fewer hours of sunlight and more time indoors, so use light bulbs that last longer and are more energy efficient.

Monday

Happy Autumn!!

A new seasons begins...

along with some new beginnings here....

more later....

Sunday

20 Little Things about Autumn


Melissa at The Inspired Room has asked her readers to share some of their favorite things about autumn. Here are a few that crossed my mind:

20 Little Things to Treasure in Autumn

1. The County Fair
2. Decorating for Halloween
3. Scouring the Pumpkin Patch
4. Natures changing colors
5. RAIN
6. HOT Coffee
7. Longer walks
8. Outdoor fires
9. Chili and corn bread
10. Football
11. Cooler days
12. Cozy blankets
13. Sweatshirts
14. Sweaters and Jeans
15. Boots
16. Baking
17. Hot soup and warm bread
18. Thanksgiving
19. Orange, Red and Yellow
20. Fall flowers

Friday

Enjoy the Weekend

Seems I need to change up my diet a bit. Good thing there are some yummy fall fruits and veggies in the markets.

While I will be shopping for this...


I will be thinking of this...

Adios, tacos and beer!

Indulge in some tasty treats and...

Have a great weekend!

Thursday

More Fall Color...

I found these beautiful French cookware items at my favorite discount site. Why not start planning for your fall holiday meals?



Enameled Chicken Roaster



6 Qt Oval Cocotte



Provencial Salad Bowl



8 x 12 Baking Dish


They can all be found here.

Bon Appetit!

Tuesday

A quick review of the color Orange


Orange chair

With the Fall season comes the color orange and and it partner's yellow and brown. I just thought I would review some quick facts about the color orange and show you some nice thing's that are not pumpkin or scarecrow based. So here you go;


Orange is composed of 50% red and 50% yellow and is considered to be a declassifying color. Yellow-based oranges known as “pumpkin”, elicit friendly responses. They are also attention grabbers. A product that is the color of a yellow-based orange is seen as inexpensive; hence it is often used in cheap motels and fast food chains. It can also be used to make an expensive product seem more affordable.


A blue-based orange also known as “terracotta” is an upgrade version of orange which looks friendly but not cheap. It can give an in formal appearance to an expensive product without compromising the appearance of quality.

So now, I gotta say it...
Orange you glad you stopped by!

References: Carlton Wagner, Director of the Wagner Institute for Color Research, Chicago IL Faber Birren, The power of color: how it can reduce fatigue, relieve monotony, enhance sexuality, and more. June 2005
I know it's only the 2nd of September, but in just a few short weeks it will officially be Fall.
I needed a little motivation to get in the mood. I thought you might too.

Here are some really quick and easy projects to get you started.

Before you know it, it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving and then, well you know..... but that's another "season".



You can purchase the plastic version of these urns at most dollar stores. Fill them with whatnot in fall colors.



An easy one item wreath, for your door or above your mantle.



Cute little corn husk votive covers for your table, and...


also for your table, pine cone place cards.

Have fun!


All courtesy of Martha Stewart