I enjoy having this little shelf and love to decorate it. Hubby added it to a wall in our breakfast nook a while back for me. I usually refer to it as my "themed display shelf" since I change it for the seasons, holidays, and other occasions.
With the change of season, it was time to give it a new look. I challenge myself to create a look for it often using what I already have one hand, or with only purchasing a few new inexpensive items. Having the overall idea in mind to keep it budget friendly, and offer some ideas and inspiration. Not having to spend a lot to change decor in my home is my motto, and I try really hard to practice what I preach!
With the change of season, it was time to give it a new look. I challenge myself to create a look for it often using what I already have one hand, or with only purchasing a few new inexpensive items. Having the overall idea in mind to keep it budget friendly, and offer some ideas and inspiration. Not having to spend a lot to change decor in my home is my motto, and I try really hard to practice what I preach!
I had on hand everything except, the three little pumpkins, a couple additions to the vase i.e the fuzzy-spiked thingies (Ha! I just don't know what they're called!), and the cute pumpkin shaped wall decor with "Autumn Greetings" on it. All of those items were from the dollar store, so they were quite the bargain at only six dollars! And, they were the inspiration and starting point for this fall themed shelf display.
A little explanation of the process:
I began with a section of wire garden fence, using it to display the pumpkin shaped wall decor which was the first item I had picked up at the dollar store. I found the pumpkins next, the color was a reflection of the image, and the burlap was a match too! I used a stack of decorative boxes and a book as a lift for the burlap pumpkin, then tucked some leaves and berries in behind, and a brass tray serves as the backdrop. Next I added some fall colored stems and such to the vase and placed it on the right. I then added a tin flower and letters spelling out "FALL" to my wooden clipboard for the other side. I finished with some tiny pine cones placed on the shelf edges.
It was very simple, and oh so budget friendly. I'm pleased with it for now and happy to have something new and different to look at in my home!
It was very simple, and oh so budget friendly. I'm pleased with it for now and happy to have something new and different to look at in my home!
Autumn Greetings, everyone!
Happy decorating!...
