and i want to be perfectly clear about WHERE i sourced them:
i didn't take these paint chips from the displays at the hardware or paint store.
i asked the manager of my local paint store if they had any OLD paint fans
that might not be in use any more (because new ones come out every year)...
and they handed them over with a smile. FREE.
a very happy Deb with arms full of paint fans nearly skipped out the door.
but as it so happens, while i was in the midst of creating decor for Christmas...
another FALL decor idea hit me. so i stopped, and created this fall decor.
(i endeavor to NOT anger my muse!)
it's so simple, you could make the leaves from any kind of paper -
gift wrap, paper bags, scrapbook paper, wallpaper scraps!
continue reading for more details and the easy how-to...
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11.04.2020
diy paper paint chip leaf wreath
11.01.2020
painted toile floral pumpkins
to resemble blue and white Chinoiserie ceramics.
those colors aren't in our home decor palette, however,
so i painted a few more pumpkins
to match the brown toile pattern on some vintage dishes that i have.
my small collection of toile or 'Staffordshire' English china
includes dishes from Royal Staffordshire, Alfred Meakin, and AJ Wilkinson.
the 'Brown Tonquin' pattern on almost all of them was designed by Clarice Cliff,
including the beautiful floral on the tiny saucer that inspired my artwork.
it's a beautiful look for fall that fits into classic, boho, farmhouse, and even coastal decor.
continue reading for more details...
10.25.2020
diy wood slat shade / privacy screen
10.22.2020
painted 'autumn leaf' pattern pumpkins
i came up with a similar idea that reflects both an autumn palette AND our family history.
a few small ceramic pumpkins from my collection were refreshed with paint,
replicating the pattern of some china that has been in my family for generations...
made by Hall China in Ohio for the Jewel Tea Company from 1920 to 1980,
this lovely 'Autumn Leaf' pattern is perfect for fall decorating and entertaining -
my Mom's Mom, my Grandma Ward, used these pieces even before my Mom was born.
Mom has used them every fall for as long as i can remember.
and i've used the pieces that she passed down to me!
they make an appearance every autumn, especially for Thanksgiving.
continue reading to see more of our collection with my new matching pumpkins...
10.19.2020
salvaged fan becomes a backyard table!
this big old orange thing might just look a bit familiar to you...
it's the industrial fan housing that i grabbed right outta' my neighbors' trash can
and turned into a pumpkin in a previous post.
honestly? the pumpkin project was an afterthought.
THIS was the reason i grabbed it before the trash truck arrived...
to make an accent table for our backyard fire pit area!
it was a simple assembly, using things i had on hand already
and it makes a world of difference in this area of our yard.
continue reading to see how just three simple elements created this table...
10.15.2020
faux terra cotta pumpkins + tutorial
the decor is simple on our porch this year...
(no, that's not a photo of our porch! i'll probably share that on Insta)
10.08.2020
fall flip: guest room update
a cool, refreshing boho mod style in tones of greens and accented with succulents.
no one has come to stay with us since then, but i've just updated the decor...
adding the color orange really works to to bring in a 'fall' mood.
(it's still hot here. but it's October now, so i have to accept the inevitable!)
continue reading to see how a few small changes made a BIG difference
10.04.2020
fall harvest scarecrow
10.01.2020
make a tiered tray the easy way!
9.17.2020
fall decorating in gradient tones
September rolls around and it's supposed to be 'everything Pumpkin Spice'.
but honestly, that's a stretch when it's still triple-digit summer heat outside -
sometimes our geographic location just doesn't vibe with popular seasonal decor
and it's time to get outta' that box!
9.03.2020
why 'seasonal' decorating?
i get that question a lot: "why do you change your home decor with the season?"
Halloween, Christmas, Fourth of July, Easter.
8.31.2020
a succulent tablescape
this final post for august wraps up my recent succulent / cacti obsession,
which i think is a great way to bridge the hot 'summer into fall' seasonal change.
this clean, crisp, contemporary nature-based composition
fits so many decor styles: boho, rustic, industrial, modern,
you'll also find a quick tutorial for making one last version of faux succulents to decorate with.
8.13.2020
garden junk in the bathroom?!
you can't give a guest room a new look without foofing up the guest bath, too...
8.06.2020
faux succulent wreath & wall decor
i re-thought the currently hot trend of 'basket groupings' on walls
8.02.2020
no-cost diy boho guest room decor
every space is fair game for me to try out ideas,
without worrying whether or not they'll work. if not, i try a new approach!
recently i had some ideas for some new decor that would bridge summer into fall,
with a bit of a 'modern boho' vibe.
i just wasn't ready to remove all of the fun tiki style details
that we are enjoying in our main living spaces this summer.
so i took a peek into the guest room... and found a willing volunteer.
this room has been the same for four years, and it's long past time for a refresh!
i got to work and created a buncha' new projects, then restyled the room in a day.
i used what i have on hand here at home, so a whole new look didn't cost me a cent.
(all of those projects will be getting the spotlight in upcoming posts)
7.30.2020
repurposed wood crate entry decor
these easy-care, high-impact plants are making appearances
in mod boho bedrooms and rustic farmhouse dining rooms,
as well as on back decks & front porches everywhere.
so i re-created a budget version of it in our front entry, using succulents.
i never shared this project in a blog post, so it's time to make up for that.
(plus, it ties in beautifully to a whole new series of posts i'm prepping for August!)
continue reading for the details
7.14.2020
diy galvanized birdbath
5.14.2020
salvaged junk potting bench
4.12.2020
happy Easter
4.01.2020
easter eggs on parade
i hope you'll enjoy this slideshow of Easter egg decorating ideas
for more inspiration,