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My mantel is typically the first thing I decorate at the first hint of a new season. Here is a Blue White and Orange Fall Mantel Did you notice anything new? Last week I shared a mantel decor update. I added sconce lights that don’t need electrical wiring, as well as a vintage inspired mirror….
You can easily create a candle with your favorite scent and custom container. Here is how to make a candle in a coffee mug. I love candles that are in unusual containers – Dough bowls, teacups, brass bowl and more. This is the best project for singular mugs that have no mates. I pulled this…
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AND WINNER IS SANDRA SMITH We are so excited to offer you a Fall Pillow Giveaway – Thrifty Style Team! Welcome to our September installment from our Thrifty Style Team! This is the place where we get together with our talented and creative blogger friends the second Friday of every month. We…
Ease into the new season with a pretty fall sunflower centerpiece. Can you believe that it is September already? Time is definitely flying by for me! Last week my friend Terri and I spent the day shopping. As I have previously mentioned, I live in the country. The closest stores are an hour and a…
Here is a simple and easy way to transform cheap plastic pumpkins and gourds. Create a faux stoneware pumpkin finish with just a few items. My sweet friend Angie, of Postcards from the Ridge, is super talented. in our last Thrifty Style Team post, she created the most beautiful vase. She transformed a simple glass…
Fall welcome home door hanger Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a wreath making class. My friend Debra hosted the class and shared her creative ideas with our group. She is very talented and you can find her works at Wreaths on the Side by Debra. We were introduced to door hanger…
It is time to starting thinking of the season ahead. Here are 15 ways to ease into fall. Please don’t shoot the messenger! I realize that it is still hotter than Hades outside, but in the world where I work it is time to start sharing my ideas for fall. Don’t worry…my house isn’t decorated…
Whether we have an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, or a house-full of guests – we like to set a pretty table. Today we are sharing our rose gold and copper Thanksgiving tablescape. Can you believe that today is the first day of November?! Where has the time gone? When we speak to family and friends, this…
Make your home cozy and inviting with our DIY cinnamon scented pine cones. Spicy fragrances of cinnamon, clove, ginger and anise instantly transport me to warm fuzzy memories of my mother. During the fall and holidays she always baked and whipped up the most delicious treats. One of my earliest memories as a child was…
Do you love pumpkin-everything at this time of year? We do too! Here’s a super moist pumpkin bread recipe. My mom, Jenn’s grandma, was an excellent cook and baker. She had a knack for tweaking each of her recipes. This is her super moist pumpkin bread recipe. Mom’s secret was to add extra spice seasonings…
It’s not too soon to be thinking about Thanksgiving. These 14 Thanksgiving tablescape ideas will help get you started. In our homes, it seems like we entertain more during the Fall season. Whether it’s watching football, impromptu soup dinners or family Thanksgiving – we love to decorate our dining room tables. Here are 14 Thanksgiving…
Today is a project that marries two of my favorite things. DIY faux galvanized feather. By now it is no secret that I love all things for home decor that are feathers and that are galvanized. Did you see my cornhusk and feather votives? So how did I come about creating a DIY faux galvanized…