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October 22, 2014

Fall Decorating ~ With Owls

Can I get a WOOT-WOOT? Owls are so fun to incorporate into your fall decor.

Some people may incorporate black birds, some may use Roosters, some may use Owls, I incorporate all three, ha!

I found this little guy at Rite Aid, 50% off.

These Owls were from Rite Aid, too! Last years Owls.

Just add some fall leaves and set an Owl beside it and you have a cute vignette.

Set an Owl in a basket with some greenery and fall berries.

This owl I set on the hearth, he sits beside a fall berry swag and a lantern.

I bring this Owl out every year!

See my Fall Tree? Well, I made it an Owl themed tree and an Owl sits perched atop a bed of leaves.

I made the owl my tree topper.

Owls can be seen in various parts of the tree.

This is my Autumn tree from last year, can you spot an owl?

What animals, if any, do you incorporate into your Autumn Decor?

Thanks for visiting, friends! xo, Liz

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October 22, 2014

Christmas Trees

Hi there, Friends! I sure have Christmas on my mind.

Last year, we moved one week before Christmas. We had a garage sale and I sold and gave away almost all my Christmas decor. A lady from a local home decor store showed up and said, “I’ll take it ALL and sell it in my shop!” She purchased the tree you see above with everything on it, and two other trees that I had decorated for xmas.

So, now I’m trying to think ahead about what kind of trees I want to do this year. I’ve been into the red and green theme for years.

I may do something completely different this year.

Hmm, what to do, what to do????

I have some ideas up my sleeve and can’t wait to get started. As silly as this sounds, I am ready for a peppermint mocha holiday drink and some Christmas music…hurry up winter! 😉

We are now upon the rainy season here in Washington State, so I’m going to blame my “Christmas mood” on the weather, ha!
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October 12, 2014

Simple Ways To Fall-ify Your Home

Happy Friday, Friends! Today, I would like to share some simple ways to fall-ify your home!

I have found over the years that layering and grouping items is really the way to add warmth to your vignettes. Now, y’all know I’m no minimalist, (I wish I was) BUT even the stores layer their vignettes. The picture above was taken at Pottery Barn. I love how they grouped all the items together.

Adding wreaths is a great way to celebrate the changing of each season.

Same thing applies to pillows, simply change them out with the seasons. You certainly don’t want your summer pillows out during fall, or your fall pillows out during Christmas. 😉

Add a simple Autumn centerpiece to your table and set some real or faux pumpkins beside it.

If you have any baskets or trays laying around the house, simply add some pumpkins and leaves to it for a pretty vignette on any table.

I thought this was a cute idea: Add M&M’s to any glass vase and add fall flowers to it. I saw this at my grocery store. I always snap photos when I see things I like and use them for inspiration later on. Do any of you do that when you’re out and about?

Fall platters are a great way to jazz up your kitchen during Fall.

Owls are the latest trend for Fall. WOOT, WOOT!! You can find block letters at various stores that spell out things like: Fall, Autumn, Blessings, Thankful…perfect for Fall!

Add pumpkins and gourds to your porch display. I like to toss them into baskets at different heights. 🙂

If you have metal wall art, a great way to add warmth is by adding a wreath.

During fall, I like to add dried green split peas to my glass containers. It’s a simple way to add a pop of color in the kitchen.

I added a pumpkin and some fall leaves and berries. I like to call this….Fall In A Jar! 😉

You’ve all seen those light-up pumpkins around town. I like to vary my pumpkins at different heights.

Here is another display I did in the kitchen using different kinds of beans you can get at the grocery store. I sat my glass canisters in a basket and added leaves, pumpkins, and gourds around it. In the canisters, I added a pumpkin to each one.

In the family room, I added this wreath to my metal and wood wall art.

You can buy the artificial fall flowers at any craft store and a cute way to add a little pizzazz to them is by tying them altogether with a ribbon, and then you can set it beside something.

In my family room, I have added some big fall plates to the shelves on my entertainment center.

Lastly, I could’t help but share this picture. This is our dog, Bentley, taken last Fall when we got him. He was completely “obsessed” with leaves, every time he went exploring, we would find him with a leaf in his mouth. Isn’t he sweet? He is one now, and completely obnoxious, but we love him anyway! 😉
Thanks for taking the time to visit, and have a wonderful weekend! XOXO, ~Liz
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October 7, 2014

A Peek Around The Autumn Filled House

Hi there, friends! Would you like to take a quick tour around the house? Ok, follow me!

Don’t you just love Autumn colors? Fall colors feel so warm and cozy and that’s how I was trying to make our house feel like this season.

My Autumn tree is up, and is OWL themed this year! Can I get a WOOT-WOOT? 😉 I sat the tree in a basket and plan to fill the basket with real pumpkins and gourds.

Above is the informal dining room decorated for Fall.

Last week, I shared my chandelier decked for fall, here it is again!

Below is the front sitting room.

On the coffee table, I added some real baby pumpkins and corn to my everyday greenery.

Here is the kitchen decorated for Fall.

Cozy. Casual. Comfortable.

Here is the foyer area.

This display is in the entry.

So is this….

Below is my chalkboard door I created with Happy Fall Y’all written on it.

This is our dining room.

Isn’t Mr. Owl cute sitting perched atop the fall leaves.

More on my fall tree later…

A view into the dining area.

I have several bowls filled with autumn berries and candles.

Below is the family room area.

Coffee table display.

My Baker’s Rack display!

Our Living Room Mantle.

Well, I hope you enjoyed the little tour! Thanks for visiting, sweet friends!
XOXO, Liz
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September 30, 2014

New Chandelier Decorated For Fall

Hello Friends! Today, I would like to share my new chandelier decorated for Fall.

If you like this look, you can create everything you see here by going to Michael’s. So, let me get to the supplies needed….

I purchased 5 glittery floral picks in the Halloween section.

5 Sunflower Picks from the Fall section.

One roll of wired jute ribbon, in the ribbon section.

Two fall garlands, fall section.

Lastly, I purchased one 9ft. Christmas garland. (Christmas aisle)

Here is my new Tuscan style chandelier.

So this is how you assemble and layer the following items.

Step #1: Drape the Christmas garland around each branch of the chandelier, tie it on using the branches….they act like twist ties. When that is done, you can now use the christmas garland to tie in and secure your fall garlands into place.

All that’s left to do is stick your fall picks in where you want them and then swag the Jute ribbon in, using the christmas garland branches to secure it into place.

Super easy, very inexpensive, and makes and huge impact when you enter the room!

Cozy, warm, and festive for fall.

I have so much to show you, but I’ve been so busy it’s been difficult to sit down and do a post. Below is a sneak peek of my kitchen decorated for Fall.

I can’t wait to share my Baker’s Rack decorated for Fall, it’s so cute!

Well that’s it for today! Thanks for stopping by! XOXO, ~Liz
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September 25, 2014

Autumn Table Display

Hi there! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Well, the weather here in Washington has changed, it is now cooler and rainy, so I am back in “nesting” mode, ha!

I started off by hanging a fall wreath from my mirror using burlap ribbon.

Two Tuscan style pots sit beside a galvanized metal basket holder which is filled with wooden acorns and a mix of faux pumpkins and gourds.

The colors POP against the black table and mirror.

The Gourds in the wreath mimic the Gourds in the metal basket.

The Pineapple basket I always use in entryways, because the pineapple symbol has been a universal sign of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world.

If you have a basket, a basket of any shape and size….just toss some pumpkins and fall leaves inside, and ba-bam, instant color and impact!

Beside my table sits two Tuscan style chairs, and this completes my foyer Fall Display!

I have a ton of things to show you, so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by! XOXO, ~Liz
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September 16, 2014

Tuscan Style Wall Shelf Decorated For Fall

Hello Friends! Today, I would like to share a Tuscan style wall shelf, decorated for Fall. I found the Fleur De Lis metal wall art at Ross, and the black shelf at Hobby Lobby.

The greenery is from Hobby Lobby and the sunflower arrangements are from Wegmans.

All I did was set the greenery down on either side of the pumpkin and then stuck the sunflower floral picks into the greenery. Simple, simple, simple.

I just love the pop of color on this wall shelf.

You can find this pumpkin at Tuesday Morning.

I must admit, I have a Fleur De Lis obsession.

Pretty, inexpensive, and festive for Fall.

What are you placing on your wall shelves for Fall? Thanks for visiting! XO, ~Liz
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September 9, 2014

Welcome To Our Front Porch

Happy Fall Y’all! Today, I’m here to show our front porched decked for fall. This year, as you can see, there is no deco mesh in my garland. I decided to go without out it this fall and try something different.

I ran to Michael’s and grabbed (3) 6ft. christmas garlands. I, first, hung the green xmas garland around my door. I then added in my fall garland and tied them into the green garland using the branches. Super easy! I added some fall berry garlands and some burlap ribbon. Whala, complete!

I found this cute pumpkin wreath at Homegoods today and hung it with my burlap ribbon.

While at Michael’s…this Rooster and vase jumped out at me and were 50% off. I knew I would incorporate them into my porch display, somehow!

I founds this metal wall art at Ross and hung a fall wreath on it that I purchased from Rite Aid.
(Have you see Rite Aids fall goodies? So cute!)

If you have some metal wall art, get a twisty tie and tie it onto the piece. You can do this throughout the seasons.

A view of the porch!

I am *so* enjoying all the fall colors in my displays, so warm and cozy!

I added some fall wheat to a planter and stuck greenery in around it.

I threw in some orange looking pillows, perfect for Fall!

I picked up this sign from Homegoods and placed a faux pumpkin beside it.

The twig pumpkins you see on the table are from Rite Aid. Drugstores often carry the cutest holiday decor.

I’m planning to add boo-blinker lights that are orange and amber colored throughout my garland.

Last fall, I found this house and never dreamed that it was possible to purchase it, this year, I’m in awe that we ARE here, and feel extremely thankful.

Here is a close-up of my garland.

I may even spot-light the front door for fun….

Have you decorated your front porch for Fall? What did you do this year, I would love to know? Soon, I will be adding fall mums in all colors and REAL pumpkins.

Thanks for visiting, sweet friends!

XOXO, ~Liz

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September 2, 2014

Let’s talk Pumpkins

Hi there! Many of you will be pulling out your fall pumpkins (if you haven’t already) in the next few weeks. The anticipation of fall, cooler weather, and cozy homes are driving many of us to start early. I am one of them! 😉

Today, I’m going to share a few ideas on how to “jazz up” how your pumpkins are displayed.

Place a few pumpkins and gourds on a pedestal and add some fall leaves and berries. Simple. Festive. Pretty.

Here I have mixed one pumpkin in amongst my fall owls and leaves display.

Add your everyday greenery in with your pumpkin display, it tends to soften the look.

Add pumpkins in with greenery, artichokes, corn, berries, and a sunflower, or two!

If you have a dining room that doesn’t get used often, why not decorate the table for fall. Place a charger down, put a plate on top of the charger, and add a pumpkin for a cute fall table display.

Instead of placing candles on your candle holders, place pumpkins on top.

When decorating your hutches, or shelves, add greenery and fall plates.

If you have baskets or decorative boxes, add some greenery and set pumpkins down on it.

If you have a cloche, add glittery faux pumpkins, it adds a beautiful pop of color in any room.

Take your big glass candle holders and drop in a bag of pumpkin potpourri and add a festive fall candle.

Add pumpkins around your candles.

Fill a basket with some moss and set pumpkins on top.

Use pumpkins next to your table centerpiece.

Scatter pumpkins along any shelf using different sizes and styles.

Real pumpkins are best, so add them to your tabletops, so festive! Thanks for visiting!
~Liz
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September 1, 2014

Want to know why I haven’t shared the front of our house?

Ok, I’m here to dish the DIRT, literally! So, the reason I haven’t shared the front of our house and yard is because the builder sodded only a portion of our yard, the rest of it was basically farm grass and weeds. We can mow it and it looks nice, but the farm grass grows out of control and we were tired of trying to maintain it.

So what did we do? We scrapped the farm grass and weeds with the tractor. This is how it looked in the spring. We had to remove the rock french drain, and then the whole section of farm grass and weeds.

We are in a VERY rocky terrain, so once we scrapped the ground there were rocks EVERYWHERE, especially under the grass. I now cringe when I hear anyone mention the word rock, as this was such a problematic situation trying to hand pick all the rocks, not fun!

We decided to rent a machine called the…..

R O C K H O U N D

The Rock Hound sweeps up the rocks and puts them in a bucket and then you dump them. You can see after using it, it leaves the ground soft and smooth, free of rocks and debris, what a difference! We also used a Rock Rake attachment on the tractor, a life-saver!

After preparing the ground and soil, we were ready to seed for grass. Afterwards, we put down hay so the seeds can germinate. Now it’s up to the sun and sprinklers to grow a pretty lawn. In two weeks, we should see a HUGE difference.