Christmas Home Tour

Hi friends! I hope this post finds you well. I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by...it's already time to bring out the Christmas decor! I love this time of year and am here to share my home with you. :)  

First up...the mantel!

Since we don't have a real fire place in our new home, I opted for a mantel-esque shelf instead.

Bells, twine wrapped  ornaments, natural elements and burlap...aaaahhhh, Christmas. :)

 In the kitchen...

In the living room...

 Some holiday loveliness added to the gallery wall...

 By the TV

 and the pears that are festive year round. ;)

A pretty card from last year gets put in a frame along with a bowl full of ornaments. 

Lastly, we make our way into the sun room where the bookshelf and reading nook is. 

Atop the bookshelf sits a simple wreath. 

And for the grand finale...THE TREE! :D

Thank you for looking at my humble abode...I am off the eat something sweet! ;)

Cheers!

***Take a look at last year's mantel here!

Linking Up With:

The Lettered Cottage Mantel Party
Savvy Southern Style Mantel Party
DIY Showoff Christmas Tree Party
The Inspired Room House Tours 

Fall on the Front Door

Hi friends! I wanted to share with you a simple autumn "wreath bouquet" that I put together for the front door. I didn't want to buy anything extra, so I used just what I had on hand.

 

I used a mini wreath, left over fall goodness from last year, twine, hot glue and wire. And the key. :)

I took my foliage and bunched it together to my liking.  Then, I  used wire to wrap the stems together. I came back with twine and using hot glue to make it hold, wrapped up the stems once more. I added the key to the top of the wrapping. Then, I wired the stems to the small wreath and the top foliage to the top part of the wreath. I wrapped some twine around the wreath itself for added texture.  I really like how it turned out; I think it's the perfect size for the door!

Here are a bunch of pictures of it:

:)

And that's my "wreath bouquet"! Happy crafting!

Cheers,

  

Linking Up With:

Southern Hospitality Fall Outdoor Party 

Fall Nesting

Hi friends! It's getting closer and closer to being the ~official~ first day of fall! And, you know who is happy about that? THIS GIRL! And, well, probably all of you too. :) I am in no means trying to rush past September or sprint to December, I just want fall to begin because I love it so much.  I have been changing things up in bit around my home. I got in the "mood" last night. Is it just me, or do you have to be in the right mood to create and  decorate and be happy with your results? I wanted to share with you the nesting going on around here. :) 

I wish I had a giant mantle, but I make do with a small faux mantle and creating mantle-like vignettes all over the place. :) 

Here is my fall wreath:

This pear print is from the Graphics Fairy.

This is the gallery wall I created in the dining room.

A few vignettes on the TV stand...

I LOVE apothecary jars.  Anything looks pretty in them, even scrolls of paper and string.

 I picked up this pretty pumpkin at Michael's yesterday.

The end tables in the living room...

I added a  little touch of Halloween to each.

The cat is a free printable from the Graphics Fairy. If you've never gone to her site, it's awesome and you will love it. :)

The bookshelf in the sun room...

 Old wooden Martha and George Washington plaques from my Great Grandmother in the curio cabinet...

And finally, the most color vignette, placed on the kitchen island.  The cute sign is from The Christmas Tree Shops. 

I hope you all enjoyed the tour! :) I look forward to sharing more creations as Halloween and Thanksgiving inch closer.
 

*Take a look at my front door wreath bouquet here.

You can see last years Halloween and fall decor here and here. :)

-Cheers!

Linking this bad boy up with:

Craftaholics Anonymous Fall Frenzy
The Lettered Cottage Fall Table Decorating Ideas
Centsational Girl Autumn Mantel Linky
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating 2nd Annual Flaunt Your Fall Linky

The Inspired Room Fall Nesting- Mantels

Details Around Our Home

Hello friends! I can't believe it's already September and I am excited that fall and fall decorating is right around the corner. We are slowly getting everything primped and primed in our new living quarters. I wanted to share a few of my favorite details with you that have been begging to be photographed. I love the amount of natural light that always comes inside. I hope you find the same delight in these details that I do. Enjoy your long weekend! :)

 

Happy nesting!

Linking up with:

Tatertots and Jello

Young and Crafty Free for All
Funky Junk Interiors SNS
Bacon Time Anything Goes
Whipperberry Friday Flair
Delicately Constructed Friday
Chic On A Shoe String Decorating Flaunt it Friday