Dried Hydrangeas

I love this little vignette in our bedroom. 

The mirror was a thrift find, and I'm still deciding what color to paint it. I was beyond thrilled when I found it. The wreath was made using coffee filters. 

On the tray is my bird clock and an owl jewelry holder, where I keep my frequently worn earrings. Next to that is a stack of paper suitcases and my lovely owl, holding twigs and a nest. 

Then there are my lovely dried hydrangeas. These are just so beautiful. I have a huge bush in my backyard that was here when we moved in and I can't wait to dry some. I think these may be my favorite flower. At least, this season they are.

What's your favorite flower?

Some Fall Goodies and a Tutorial

Two things I've worked on this week:

I am loving this Fall wall art. I couldn't decide if I wanted to add the word 'Harvest', 'Faith', or 'Give Thanks'. So I listed it in my shop with the buyers option.

The other items was this Candy Corn inspired wreath:

My kiddos were asking for something "Halloween-y", and I don't really have much in the way of Halloween decor. So I quickly came up with this this morning.

Want to know how to make one? It's super easy and {at most} will cost you less than $3

Supplies needed:

Dollar Store foam wreath

White crepe paper streamer

Orange crepe paper streamer

Glue

Wrap the wreath form in desired color.

Once that's done, cut several strips of each color crepe paper. About 4-5" long.

I alternated my colors, but you could put them however you like. I started with my top and then did the sides.

I decided to leave the center empty as it was just easier and my guys were begging me to hang it up "right now". I'll probably add more to it/change it completely. But it's super cute and works for them.

Just FYI, I completed this this morning in less than an hour...

Have you started you Halloween decorating yet? 

Is it too soon? 

When do you normally start?

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Let's go shopping!

I don't know how you feel about shopping, but I can't get enough of it! The thrill of finding that item I just can't live without, bringing it home, and finding the perfect place for it, well, there are no words to describe what joy it brings me!! It's true, just ask the hubs, he can certainly tell you how crazy I am!

But of course, Christmas was only a few short weeks ago and I know everyone is recovering from spending. So...

For those of you who are ready, willing, begrudgingly putting Christmas decor away and wanting to revamp and redecorate for the rest of the winter months... I have a fun, easy, and inexpensive mission for you.

Go Shopping! Around your house that is.

Go looking throughout your rooms, attic, basement, garage, shed, trunk of your car, etc. and see what you can find that would look great repurposed into something else in another room. Maybe you could swap out End tables with Night stands for a new look. Find an unused sheet or throw and use it a slipcover for a chair or loveseat. Maybe you have some old picture frames stored in your attic, get them out and frame a plate, fabric, utensils, maybe a paw print. Have any fabric just laying around? Why not embellish your curtains by adding some of that fabric to the bottom? Or maybe some fringe or ribbon to a lampshade?

With the hibernating months in full swing, I think it is important for your den too make you feel comfortable and relaxed. If you are stuck staring at the same four walls for the next few months, you should make sure they look good! 

So get shopping! Chances are, you'll find some great stuff!

Embellished curtains found at BHG.com

Plate arrangement from the nester

(clicking on the picture should take you there)

Ribbon embellished lampshade found at BHG.com

Ragamuffin Garland from the Nester

(great way to use up scraps of fabric)

Or create one to embellish your lampshade, like Kimba did.

Here, an old door is repurposed into beautiful wall art 

Have fun and get creative! Let me know what you come up with. I would love to see your ideas and creative ways of decorating! If there are a enough responses I will set up a Mr. Linky so that we can all see each others Brilliant ideas!

I can't wait!!