Updated Pallet Wood Pumpkins

How to make rustic DIY pallet pumpkins perfect for fall!  Happy Monday!  I don't know if it's because the kids headed back to school today or the cooler evening temps, but I am so ready for fall.  It's probably my favorite season and I can't wait to turn off the air, sleep with the windows open and snuggle up in the evenings with a blanket. I even went as far as pulling out the fall bins from storage this weekend.  No, I haven't started decorating, although I did get the urge to update my popular pallet pumpkins  with a fresh new look.  I'm all about neutral decorating for the seasons, but I thought a muted pop of orange would be a great addition to this year's fall decor. ...

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Recycled Tin Can Pumpkins

My kids are going back to school on Monday, mums are being sold in stores and September is right around the corner.   In my book that can only mean one thing, fall is right around the corner.  Whether you like it or not, days are already getting shorter and the mornings a little cooler.  I personally happen to love this time of year and look forward to the leaves changing color, and spending time at all the wonderful fall festivals. Every year I look forward to creating a few fall projects and this year was no different.  My pallet pumpkins  are going to be hard to top, but I have plans for another pallet pumpkin project.  I already asked my husband to bring me home some pallets, so hopefully I'll be able to get started on those soon.  In the meantime, I grabbed a leftover tin can from the recycle bin and got to work creating a super easy pumpkin. ...

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5 Easy and Impactful Decorating Tips

By no means am I an expert when it comes to decorating.  I never took formal classes on interior decorating or read any design books for that matter.  I'm just an average girl who loves to decorate and redecorate until I am completely happy with a space.  I pretty much learned what I love and what works best in our home by trial and error.  As a result, I have slowly started falling in love with my home and thought I would share a few of my favorite decorating tips and tricks. 1. HANG CURTAIN PANELS HIGH AND WIDE. Covering up windows not only limits natural light, but also makes a room appear much smaller.  To maximize ceiling height and natural light I hang all of my curtains high and wide.  That means the curtain rod is usually halfway between the crown molding and window molding and the edge of the panels skim the edge of the window.  If your curtains are currently covering the majority of your window I challenge you to hang them wider. ......

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{Friday Favorites} 10 Incredibly Beautiful White Bathrooms

Beautiful white bathrooms that are full of contrast and character!  Happy Friday!  We're heading to the beach for our son's 5th birthday and I'm really looking forward to spending some quality time relaxing with friends and family.   It's our last getaway before school starts and I plan to take full advantage.   Even though I'm sad to see summer end and my kids go back to school, it also means that I'll have a full day a week all to myself.  I see lots of organizing and DIY projects being completed in the near future. Last weekend while out shopping I spotted a new shower curtain that I just  had to have.  The only problem is that it doesn't fit our current decor in the bathroom.  My solution?  Instead of taking the curtain back like any sane person would do I have decided to update my entire hall bathroom.  Yes, all because of a shower curtain.  It doesn't take much for me to have an excuse to redecorate around here. Althoug......

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Leather Bottom Fabric Tote {Monthly DIY Challenge}

It's the second Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for another monthly DIY challenge!  This month's theme was fabric and I was really looking forward to dusting off my sewing machine.  I feel like it's been f.o.r.e.v.e.r. since I sewed anything and I couldn't wait to get started on making something useful. I've always loved the look of leather bottom bags and this month's challenge was the perfect excuse to buy some fun fabrics and get sewing.   Real leather is super expensive, so I ended up going with a leather alternative, which was still a bit pricey at $35.00 a yard.  Jo-Ann's had cheaper options, but I had my mind set on using a specific cognac color and type of leather.  The less expensive fabrics just felt and looked too cheap for the look I was going for.  Thank goodness for 40% off coupons! ...

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{Let's Go Shopping} Decor Inspiration from Target

Oh my, have you all been to Target lately?  Our Target completely rearranged their home section and has an amazing stock of new inventory.  I once again spent my lunch hour gawking at all the new decor items wishing I had space and use for them in my own home. Of course before I got to the home section I had to take my usual detour through the office supply aisle.  Target always hits the mark with their amazing office supplies and don't even get me started on the fun gold accessories! ...

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{DIY For Less} A Thrifty Entryway and Living Room

Can you believe it's August already?  What the heck happened to summer?  Before we know it school will be starting and the morning routine will be in full swing.  Thankfully, we have one more beach trip planned to celebrate my son's 5th birthday before we say good bye to lazy summer days. Today I'm over at Carrie's blog, Lovely etc. for a fun series about how blogger's DIY for less.  I was thrilled when Carrie reached out and asked me to share how I've updated and decorated our home on a budget. I hope you'll head over to her blog, Lovely etc . to get all the details on our recently updated entryway and living room. ...

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