Tablescapes, MacKenzie-Childs Fall Farm Kitchen
There is a fall hop this week hosted by Follow the Yellow Brick Home, Creative Fall Decorating with Baskets I saw so many cute baskets, I just had to join the fun…my first instinct was to go shopping, but then I thought, maybe I should look around and shop my house first… On the … Continue reading
Home Decor, Birthday Bouquet Pumpkin
When I learned about this flower arranging technique from ever so clever Mary at Home is Where the Boat is, I immediately put it on my must do list… I was looking for a container for a bouquet of birthday flowers when I had an “ah ha!” moment and decided it … Continue reading
Home Decor, Pumpkin Love
Have you started fall decorating or gathering pumpkins? I am just getting started, and currently have a pumpkin tower or 2 on the mantel I crushing on sunflowers this year too, and have single stems in vases all over the house, it makes everything feel so happy! … Continue reading
Home Decor, Hurricane Weary
Having a coastal home for 31 years means we’ve experienced a lot of hurricanes and storms We’ve seen all kinds of crazy things, a couple of years ago we had an inch of hail in April! Hurricanes are the definite downside of the life in paradise, we try to think of … Continue reading
Home Decor, Ode to the Sunflower
Since tomorrow is the big eclipse event, today is all about the sunflower! 🌻 Sunflowers always remind me of late summer and early fall, they are such a happy versatile flower They are so pretty on a Sunflower table Jardin Mexicano On a door, Sunflower Wreath … Continue reading
Home Decor, Thanksgiving X Two!
There is no Fearless Friday painting this week as I’ve been busy bringing Thanksgiving into 2 homes for the fabulous Thoughts of Home Stunning Vignettes Blog Hop! It has been great fun participating with this talented group of bloggers, they will inspire your creativity and get you motivated for the holidays! Whether you are following … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Painted Pattern Pumpkins
I must confess, I haven’t done any serious painting in several weeks, I’ve been too busy entertaining pirates Playing with fall decor and painting birthday things These fast and easy pirate signs were made by drawing a simple skull and bones on a piece of white paper, coloring with markers, and sticking them on sign … Continue reading
Home Decor, Things to do in October
Prayers to all in harm’s way from Hurricane Matthew… It seems like everyone is wondering, “Where did September go?” Here are fast ways to bring autumn into your home and fun things to do in October Make a statement with a simple pumpkin stack Outside or Inside Make a decoration … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sweet & Savory Apple Tart with Fennel & Prosciutto
It’s raining leaves at my house But they aren’t the pretty fall leaves you save and wax and put in your centerpieces or pumpkin pots It was 97 degrees, dry as a bone, and I think they’ve simply given up! I had to use faux leaves in … Continue reading
Home Decor, Falling at the Beach
This has been a busy week with guests, but I did have a chance to get a little fall in the air before they arrived Look closely inside the rim of the blue pot this little tree frog was ready to greet our guests too… I hope he’s … Continue reading
