Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest. It combines a beer festival with a funfair and is held annually in Munich on the Theresienwiese The event draws around seven million visitors each year. In 2023, attendance reached a record 7.2 million. Visitors consumed approximately 7.4 million litres of beer. The festival features amusement rides, games, food stalls, and traditional Bavarian dishes. The first Oktoberfest … Continue reading
A Walk Through the Woods
Let’s take a walk in the woods today This photograph by Andrew Neel on Unsplash was my inspiration I started with a light blue wash for the sky Next came the path I used a fan brush to add a layer of texture to the ground It was easy to create rake like stroke Next … Continue reading
Pumpkin Personalities!
My husband used to tease me about painting anything that wasn’t moving… Like pumpkins! Since ‘Tis the season right now, let’s paint some pumpkins! 🎃 First, prep your pumpkins You can paint pumpkins to match your decor, like these Patterned Pumpkins I painted for the beach house Or these MacKenzie-Childs knock off Fanciful Pumpkins Paint … Continue reading
Get Crafty for Fall!
Have you started to decorate for Fall? Now’s the time, the calendar is about to turn to September! Here are some things to add to your decor if you’re feeling crafty! Make a Pumpkin out of Household Items This one is made with fabric, ribbons, cinnamon sticks and a roll of toilet paper! Make a … Continue reading
Fall Centerpieces and Vignettes
As we flip our calendars to September, it’s time to add some Fall decor to our home A September Pumpkin stacked with flowers can be a centerpiece or a decoration Fill a glass vase or cylinder with real or faux baby pumpkins and add stems of leaves, pine cones, dried flowers OR Make a row … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Paint a Scarecrow!
This guy has gotten so many pins on Pinterest this Fall, which got me thinking, I should re-share the post I did with a scarecrow tutorial Maybe you’d like to paint a scarecrow~ It’s easier than you think! Start with a head, arms and legs~ I used white mixed with a touch of yellow and … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Autumn in Bloom
Have you ever been so inspired by something that you literally stopped in your tracks and went to get what was needed to make something similar? That is what happened to me last week when I saw a fabulous fall floral arrangement in a beautiful copper tureen I didn’t have a beautiful copper tureen but … Continue reading
Creations, Painted Pumpkin Crate
Heartfelt prayers go out to all those in harm’s way from Hurricane Laura… 🙏 Welcome to the Creative Craft Blog Hop! hosted by Celebrate & Decorate and Design Morsels Are you ready for some great crafting inspirations? Be sure to visit all the blogs listed at the end of this post to kick start your … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Thanksgiving Thoughts
Are you all set for Thanksgiving? Ours will be small and casual After years of doing Thanksgiving with HH’s sister and her whole family, Everyone is going in a different direction now Our children are grown and have their own family obligations HHjr will be the head chef and we have yet to collaborate on … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, A Walk Through the Woods
Let’s talk a walk in the woods today This photograph by Andrew Neel on Unsplash was my inspiration I started with a light blue wash for the sky Next came the path I used a fan brush … Continue reading
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