Fall Mantel Decorating

Hey there!

It's finally fall here in Texas!! I'm on the couch now with a blanket and the front door is open letting in all the cool air. A few weeks ago I changed out my summer mantel for my fall mantel. Just about everything on this mantel I already had. I only puchased the pumpkins, picture frame and picture. The rest of the stuff I shopped my house for.

So here's how it all came together.

The pumpkins are from the dollar section at Target. I love the shade of red on them. The ugly owls are from the dollar spot as well from last year. I think they are hideous little owls and they would look so much better spray painted a different color. Maybe I'll get around to it...maybe not.

Our friends down the street had some firewood they were getting rid of. I grabbed a log and had Matt cut it down for candlesticks. I think it adds a natural element to the mantel. (That's me trying to sound like I know what I'm doing or talking about)

The picture frame was an awesome Goodwill find a few weeks ago. It had a gold color on it but I sanded it down to the wood. Now it looks more rustic.

I love the red church picture. It's an Episcopal church in Alabama. I found the picture over at The Lettered Cottage. You can visit over there if you would like to download the picture. I had it printed at Walmart for $5.86 for an 11 x 14 print. It brings a bit of warmth to the room too.

All together I think it looks good. I love all the warm colors and the mix of the natural with rustic elements.

It's fall ya'll!

Easy pumpkin plate

I know many of you are getting ready to put up your Christmas decorations or maybe some of you already have. I've been meaning to post this idea for a while but it's better late then never, right?

This is super easy and cheap to make. I think it's cute and it took me all of about 15 minutes to make. I don't remember where I originally saw this idea so I can't take credit for this.

I found a plate at Goodwill for $1. Then I purchased the pumpkin from the Dollar Tree for $1 and the ribbon is from Walmart.

All you do is cut off the back of the pumpkin so it will be flat against the plate. Measure how much ribbon you will need to tie the bow. Tie the bow around the pumpkin. I actually used double sided tape on the back of the pumpkin to hold the ribbon in place while I tied it. Once the bow is tied just glue the pumpkin in the center of the plate.

Voila! Done! That was easy!

On Fire!

Our front door is on fire this year! So I know it's not cool outside...yet...but it will be soon. I couldn't wait any longer to bring out my fun fall stuff. I have a wreath that I bought at Michaels a few years ago. It is just plain and doesn't really jump out at you. I wanted a wreath that screamed FALL IS HERE!! Our front screen door and entry door are both black. I went to the Dollar Tree and they had 3 choices of colors of leaves. Brown, a deep dark red (looked almost brown too), and yellow with red tips. I had a winner with the yellow!!! I figured the brown and red wouldn't stand out since our door is dark too. So here is what I did. I bought a wreath ($1) and 5 packs of leaves ($5). I used super glue that I already had since I haven't bought a glue gun yet. Then I went to town just gluing the leaves down. Oh...I did crinkle the leaves too since they came flat in the package. An hour later this is what I have. I might go back and add some berries or pine cones later. But for now...I love it!!