Creating a Perfect Fall Tablescape Good For all Year Long

This post is sponsored by World Market .  All favorable opinions are my own.  Affiliate links have been provided for your convenience.   Do you like decorating for the changing seasons, but don't always have the money to go out and buy seasonal decor?   I love swapping out my decor for Spring, Fall and Winter, but buying decor for every season can get expensive and isn't always feasible.   What's the solution?  Sticking to neutrals and adding small pops of color can easily take you from season to season.   Since the fall season is fast approaching and Thanksgiving is a time for gathering I wanted to share a few entertaining essentials to create a beautiful fall tablescape that you can use all year long.   ...

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The Easiest Way to Make Affordable Farmhouse Signs

A super easy to make affordable farmhouse signs without fancy cutting machines!  Do you remember the time I made signs out of foam board ?  They were seriously the easiest signs I have ever made and are what started me on my love for sign making.  I don't own a Cricut (what is wrong with me?),  so all the signs I make are super easy, including this affordable gather farmhouse sign. It's also made from foam board (bought for a dollar at Dollar Tree!) and involves minimal tools and effort.  I used my favorite m itre saw   to cut the wood dowels, but you can make this sign with a simple X-ACTO knife or small hand saw.  When I say easy, I really do mean easy! ...

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A Super Inexpensive Way to Update Dollar Tree Pumpkins

How to give Dollar Tree pumpkins a neutral farmhouse makeover! If you follow me on Facebook you may have seen my latest Dollar Tree haul .  I went on a little shopping spree and hit up two Dollar Tree stores in my area.  I was in search of fall and Halloween decor and I found some great items.  One of my favorite finds were these little burlap covered pumpkins.  I've bought many Dollar Tree and other inexpensive pumpkins in the past, but I couldn't resist these little guys.  The burlap gave them the pumpkins the perfect amount of texture and I knew they would make a great addition to my neutral fall decor.    ...

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How to Make Pumpkins Using Coffee Cup Sleeves

Create the perfect natural pumpkin using cardboard coffee cup sleeves! I can't tell you how many mornings I rush out of the house with a cold cup of coffee in my hand.  I have all intentions of drinking it hot, but by the time I let the dog out, get her in the crate and get the kids packed up and out the door my coffee is cold.  Who can relate? I make my coffee in to-go cups (because I'm too lazy to wash out mugs, ha) and never end up using the cardboard coffee sleeves that come with the cups and lids.  Who needs them anyway when your coffee is never hot?  I was getting ready to throw all the extra sleeves in the recycling bin when I got an idea, pumpkins!  Don't you love when inspiration strikes out of nowhere? You've seen the mason jar lid pumpkins before, right?  These little cardboard sleeves were perfect for getting a similar look and they were absolutely free for me to make.  ...

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How to Get the Modern Farmhouse (with a touch of Industrial) Look!

Easy and affordable ways to get the modern farmhouse look!  I always have a hard time defining my style, but if I had to put a name on it I'd say it's a bit modern, a little farmhouse and a touch industrial.   I prefer to mix styles and think it's the best way to express your individual personality and make your home unique.   There's absolutely nothing wrong with mixing modern brass fixtures with vintage inspired tile  or pairing thrifted furniture with shiny new pieces.   What matters is that you create a home that you love and that is true to your own individual style. Our house is in no way shape or form a "farmhouse."  You won't find any chippy painted furniture, burlap table runners or cow prints on the wall.  It is, however, a traditional rancher that was built in 1978 that lacked some serious updating.  When we moved in over 12 years ago it was still rockin' much of its original 70's charm.  From ceiling fans with floral...

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How to turn Dollar Tree art into an easy farmhouse tray

What's better than an easy Dollar Tree makeover?  A Dollar Tree makeover that only takes 3 steps to complete!   I know I usually post my Dollar Store DIY projects on the first Monday of the month, but this month you're getting two projects instead of one.  I'm just going to assume you don't mind.   Last week, I shared how to transform a clear Dollar tree vase and this week is all about making an easy farmhouse tray.  I kind of went on a little Dollar Tree binge recently and ended up coming home with quite a few items.  I was too excited to let them sit, so I whipped out a couple craft supplies and got to work.   ...

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Beautiful Decor and Inspiration from Hobby Lobby

The best stylish and affordable Hobby Lobby home decorations and mini Holly Lobby decor and craft haul.  My husband took the kids away for the weekend, so I did what any normal person would do and spent the weekend eating ice cream, binge watching Netflix, redecorating, crafting and shopping at one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby.  It's definitely a dangerous place to go when you don't have kids hurrying you through the store. If you haven't been to Hobby Lobby or don't have one close by, you are seriously missing out.  It's a decorator and crafters dream store all in one.  Seriously, Hobby Lobby has the best decor and craft items at super reasonable prices.  I did just a little damage and bought a few new decor pieces and materials for some upcoming projects.  I couldn't help it, items just kind of jumped off the shelves and into my cart.  Don't you hate when that happens?   ...

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12 Affordable Projects For The Perfect Farmhouse Look

Do you love farmhouse style?  Do you love affordable and thrifty projects?  If so, you'll love these twelve affordable and easy farmhouse projects!   It doesn't matter what skill level you are or what tools you own.  Creating a beautiful home doesn't have to be expensive or take a lot of time and effort.  These beautiful projects and ideas are easy, affordable and will give your home the perfect touch of farmhouse style.  ...

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