Pumpkin Wall Art

Just a quick look at some new art I have added to my wall! It is pumpkins!!!!

This project took me longer to hang than to make! :) I just cut out 4 pumpkins on different designs of scrapbook paper and then mounted the pumpkins on a different paper that was used for another pumpkin and then framed them.

Easy peasy but uber classy!

"Boo" Rag Wreath

I don't know about all of you, but I am totally getting in the mood for Halloween. I already have want to decorate my house! Now, I have loads and loads of decorations for Christmas but hardly any for fall! I know this is something that I must change. And so I have. BEHOLD... the Halloween rag wreath!

I got really excited about this project and didn't take any photos along the way, but I can give you the run down. To make this wreath you need: 1/4 yard each of any five fabrics of your choice, a wire frame floral wreath, wooden letters, spray paint, hot glue and ribbon.

Cut the fabric into strips about an inch wide and 6 inches long. You simply tie these is knots around the frame. I found it easiest to tie them on in a pattern so that the colors were evenly placed among the wreath. This took me a couple of hours to do, but luckily it doesn't require much concentration so I did that while watching Glee and the Big Bang Theory this week. (Have I mentioned how excited I am for the fall TV season?!)

Next spray paint your letters and let them dry. Move your fabric to make a empty spot on the frame and attach the letters to the frame of the wreath with hot glue. you may need to do a little fluffing after the letters are on the wreath. Tie a ribbon and hang up! I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did!

Fall TV-- What are you watching?

I realize that it is a Saturday night and I am sitting around watching DVR's TV in my pajamas alone, but I can't confidently say that this has been a pretty perfect night! I have been feeling a little under the weather lately, I think it is allergies or a cold or something, but whatever it is, I NEEDED a night like tonight.  The hubby is gone up north and so I can watch all of the amazing shows that he thinks are terrible (without listening to him complain) If you have met my husband then you know that he can be quite the whiner if he isn't getting his way, or if he feels sick, or if the TV is tuned into anything other than ESPN or those stupid survival shows. OK. I am ranting... anyway, here is what I am watching (and loving) this season

• New Girl
• Up All Night
• X Factor
• Bones
• House
• Glee
• Big Bang Theory
• Greys Anatomy

Just to name a few! Thank goodness for my DVR!

WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING AND LOVING THIS YEAR?

Bridal Shower Recap

Hey there strangers! Last weekend was my soon-to-be sister's bridal shower. I gave you a sneak peek of the centerpieces, but I am sure you are all dying to see them on the tables!

In  addition to the decorations, I also created a book for the bride that has words of advice for a happy marriage from all of those who are near and dear to her. A friend of mine did something like this for my wedding and I think it is still fun to go back and look at and so I thought I would pass on this idea. To make this project you simply need blank 3x5 notecards, a binder ring, a piece of ribbon, and a computer. I chose a title for my book and printed that on the front page along with the bride and groom's names and wedding date.

 

On many other cards I created pages for their family and friends to write words of advice on. This is one of my favorites... after a wonderful year of marriage, I totally agree with this bit of advice!

Monday... er... Tuesday Check-In

Last week... oh last week. I did well and met my exercise goal as well as my goal of writing down everything I ate, until the weekend. Those holiday weekends are little buggers. Anyway! I stepped on the scale this morning and was down 2.8lbs. Not a huge vicotry, but a victory nonetheless!

My goals this week:

1. Exercise 3 times
2. Record everything I eat
3. Include at least one vegetable with dinner every night this week (french fries don't count!)
4. Try one new "healthy" recipe

Gallery Wall

Whenever anybody comes over to our house that hasn't been there before, there is almost always a comment about this wall in our living room. It is my favorite wall in our house... and let me tell you, I have a lot of cool walls! I love having a way to display some of my gorgeous wedding photos (taken by Rachel @ RBuckley Photography) that remind me of the day that I said "I do" to my best friend. I centered my wall around a quote (BIG shocker there!) and chose a variety of frames in different colors and sizes. And the super great thing??? You can just change around the photos as you create more memories. If you are looking to create a wall like this here are some of my tips...

1. Choose your favorite photos and decide which ones you want BIG and which you want small
2. Get your frames on the cheap... you will need  about 10 of them for display like mine.
3. Lay this out on the floor before you start tacking them up on the wall. It is a lot harder to fill in nail holes later.
4. Though using 3M hanging strips seems like it would be easier, it is not. Use nails. TRUST ME.
5. Look at it everyday and pat yourself on the back. Tell yourself how awesome you are. Who needs Pottery Barn anyway?!
6. Use a level. I know these look crooked from the pictures, but it is because I don't take good pictures, not because they aren't straight. I promise.

Ahhh! Fall!

 This weekend was the first weekend that felt like fall. Fall is my favorite of all the seasons. I love being able to wear jeans and sweatshirts, I love cackling campfires, I love changing leaves, I love apple cider, I love pretty much everything about fall. This fall will be even more special because my little brother is getting hitched to a beautiful lady that I can't wait to formally dub my sister! With weddings come the pre-festivities... ie: bridal showers, bachelorette parties an all that jazz. I volunteered to head up the decoration department for Miss Aimee's shower. I toyed around with center piece ideas for awhile but I settled on this fall beauty. I do believe that this centerpiece is not only beautiful for a bridal shower but also, for a dining room table.  It is a simple mason jar filled with candy corn and flowers. I used artificial flowers and leaves because mine need to last a while, but real flowers would be an elegant touch. It is perfect for bringing the feeling of fall into your home as well! Enjoy!