Fall Mantel

HOME is my favorite place to be!

Speaking of favorites…

Decorating our fireplace mantel is a favorite thing for me.  This beautiful wreath from Kirklands is an all-time favorite.  I enjoy changing it up seasonally.  I've hung the wreath on an iron piece layered over a mirror.  I added a pair of iron candleholders with pretty ruffled glass globes I found at a thrift store, and two cute velvet pumpkins. 

And this “HOME” sign is a favorite too! Mine was a gift from my daughter. I’ve linked it in my amazon and shop.ltk shopping links below.

It has several interchangeable pieces for seasons and holidays, and there are additional pieces that can be purchased, which I did.  It's a fun decor item that can be used all year!  I just love decor with options for easy change, don’t you?!

I think it’s so adorable and makes a great gift!

shop.ltk & amazon

My Thrifty Fall Decor

A couple of my favorite thrifty finds…

This heart-shaped tin and the green painted wood & iron piece.

I enjoy being able to change up the florals in the tin, it’s an easy way to add color and texture seasonally, and for holidays too.

The iron piece adds color and interest and doesn’t totally obstruct the view. I love the green color and the iron has heart shapes in it which I also love.

Pairing these two finds together was a great idea and I’m pleased with the look, and both items cost me only a few dollars!  

Using my thrifty decor items along with faux florals & foliage picks I already had equals easy decorating, and since it doesn't cost much it's very budget friendly!

Lemon Themed Summer Tablescape

I have a real love for cut-glass and crystal…

These lovely pieces were thrift store and antique market finds.

I love their sparkle and how they dress up my table like beautiful jewelry.

These napkin rings are actually acrylic, they we’re a must have when I found them, especially since they match so well.

I always enjoy setting a beautiful table, these pieces make it easy to create simple and elegant styling!

Summer Decor Inspiration ~ Thrifty Style

Here’s a view of the side table in our dining room. I’ve styled it using a few of my favorite things.

I love the combination of colors and textures.

Beautiful style doesn’t have to be expensive…Several items here are thrift store and antique market finds!

*Sources*

- Gold chargers, pitcher, crystal candlesticks, metal candleholder and ceramic magnolia flower: Thrift store/Antique market

- Marble trays(gifts from my daughter), serving spoon set: Target

- Cut-glass candleholders, small plates, lamb’s ear and roses: Hobby Lobby

- Wall decor: Michael's

Our Breakfast Area Decor for Spring

Welcome beautiful May!

It will be only a day longer than April, but I sure hope it feels longer than that...April went so fast!

This is our breakfast area decor for Spring, 

Enjoying this view of our breakfast area and beyond.  Spring is showing off on this beautiful first day of May.  Green being one of my favorite colors it brings me joy, and it's going on outside and inside.

I love this heart shaped tin, and this beautiful green painted wood and iron piece I’ve paired it with. So easy to change up for the seasons.  Both are favorite thrift store finds.

I fell for the heart shapes within them...because “hearts” are a happy-heart making thing for me!

 

Happy May!

Mini Wooden Books Makeover using Chalk Paint

A crafty makeover to this little set of wooden books found at a thrift store. I knew I could make them better & more to my liking by simply using paint!

Crafty ideas came to mind of painting them white and adding words. I’m loving them in this new look and have left them as is ...for now!

Below is the before of the these mini wooden books!  I'm so pleased with this little crafty project!

“Finding joy in the little things!”

Thrifty Fall Decor

Well, September sure passed in a about minute didn’t it?!

I’m usually slow to “fall” but getting the fall feels now over here!  Since October arrives tomorrow I am officially letting go of summer.  Me the summer lovin' gal!

While anticipating adding more fall decor I've been thinking that less is more this year or taking a simplistic approach.  Maybe it's due to this whole situation of life we've all been experiencing.  

We will see if that less is more simplicity holds true in the weeks ahead.*wink*  

This sweet little sunflowers picture is a found treasure while thrifting last winter, something about it spoke to me and I loved the gold frame! I got it and then tucked it away.

I was delighted to find it among my fall decor stash so out it came and I’ve placed it here in this vignette to enjoy and welcome fall!

Hey look at me, I think I'm doing the simplistic, less is more thing here!*smiles*

Enjoy!...

Thrifty Painted Medallion Transformation~ Simple makeover using paint & wax!

I transformed this beautiful medallion with a makeover using paint.

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I picked up this medallion for two dollars at GW.

I knew I wanted to paint this the second I saw it! I’ve added a few images of the process. And isn’t it lovely with its new look?!

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I gave this a layer of white chalk paint then after dry, distressed it using an emery board nail file.  Next I gave it some clear and dark wax and then did some buffing with a soft cloth.

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It’s now the piece I envisioned it to be! I love the details and how the distressing and wax make them pop! I’ve seen similar pieces for twenty-five dollars and up!

Using chalk paint and wax is the easiest way to transform a piece!  Don’t be afraid to give it a try!

  

Tiered Tray - Summer style

I dressed up my little tiered tray today!

Just a little something I put together with a summer feel using some greens, white flowers and the sweetest picture frame I found at GW for 1$ sometime ago. I simply used an image from a sales brochure to create the picture in the frame!

- My Tip of the day! -

Patriotic Decor

Happy 4th of July!

A little patriotic decor in our upstairs hallway.

Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! And even though it may be different this year, I hope we all can enjoy a wonderful celebration of this beautiful country and our home sweet home!

“Happy Independence Day & Happy Birthday America!”

Our Golden boy Aeon isn’t so sure about all of the noise associated with this holiday, but we keep reassuring him that it’s all good and everything is fine, that he’s safe here with us, has our love and protection, and extra hugs!
We celebrate our flag, our independence and this great country today. It’s a great day to celebrate, a great day for America!

God bless us all and God bless America!

Be safe!

XOXO ~ Tammy

Thrifty Centerpiece~Styled Four Ways

I’ve truly gotten my money’s worth from this thrifty decor piece I scored last spring for a couple of dollars!  I’ve changed it with the seasons.  It’s back to the look I gave it originally last spring, except I’ve added some pretty roses.

It began as a simple candelabra that I found at a thrift store.  My original post shows how it looked when I found it and what I did to it after I got it home, pictured below.  I was so pleased with my new treasure, and the minimal price paid for it.

Centerpiece Makeover

I enjoyed the look for Spring and right into Summer!  

Fall Centerpiece

A little trip to the dollar store and I had some new items to change it up for Fall!

Christmas/Holiday Centerpiece

When the holidays were approaching I used different candle holders and candles, along with some holly with berries, pine cones and red tulle bows tucked in for a new look!

Thrifty Winter Decor

Our first Monday of February!  The sun is shining and it’s a bright and beautiful first Monday of this new month.

This is my current decor for winter over here in front of the window.  I have a simple touch of greenery, winter picks of pine, and pine cones tucked into my thrifted tin heart, displayed on my thrifted green painted wood & iron decor piece.

Well, that was a mouthful but a precise description for this view in our breakfast area.  Another heart item that I love that works well for February decor too.  These thrift store finds are a couple of my favorites at the moment.   I also added some evergreens to my candlesticks.  I love hearts and I love green so this is making me smile!

The temperatures are promising for this first week of February, in the 70’s today!

I’m optimistic about spring arriving soon!

Winter Tablescape

How’s your new year going?

As the new year began I added some sparkle with touches of gold glitter to our dining room table. Helps me chase away the winter blahs!  Just changed it up a little since I hadn't done much in here over the holidays.  We spent much of Christmas away from our home visiting family.    

Now I’m thinking about next month, hearts and Valentine’s Day!

Christmas/Holiday Centerpiece

Merry Christmas & Ho~Ho~Holiday Greetings!

I did a little Christmas-ing to my thrifty candelabra centerpiece by changing out the previous candle holders & candles for plain glass candle holders & gold candles, added some holiday/winter accents/picks & red sparkly tulle ribbon!

This candelabra has been a fun decor item to decorate, and re-decorate throughout the seasons!

Such a great thrifty find this year!

Sources:

-Glass candle holders, Gold candles & Red sparkly tulle ribbon - Dollar tree

-Candelabra centerpiece - Thrift store

-Greenery, holiday/winter accents/picks Hobby Lobby & Michael's

Visit these links to see my original Centerpiece Makeover & Fall Centerpiece 

~ Happy Christmas-ing!

Fall Shelf Decor

I have a few spaces in our home that I enjoy changing for the seasons and holidays. This space is definitely one of them!

Hubby put this shelf up for me long ago.  I knew it world be perfect for this spot, and fun to decorate.

Sometimes I make only minimal changes or add just a bit of a holiday or seasonal touch.  

I've enjoyed using greens and golds this Fall season, they're two of my favorite colors so I'm happy they have been popular this year!

I’m just getting used to fall and pumpkins around here, although I’m beginning to see lots of Christmas inspiration that has begun.  There are many ideas floating around in my mind at the moment!

Fall Decor~Greens, Golds and Pumpkins

How is it the last weekend of October already?!  We’ve had a couple chilly mornings, but it’s been warm most days and there is still plenty of green outside.  My clematis vine even has new blooms on it!  We’ve definitely had some weather swings, but that is true to the South!

A touch of Fall over here in front of the window is a match to the greens and golds in the view beyond!  I found this beautiful heart shaped tin container at the thrift store, I love it all the more now filled with greenery and a Fall variety!

My happy heart loves a thrifty bargain, and anything heart shaped!!!

Happy decorating!...

Fall Wreath

I made something pretty for our front door today!  This lovely Fall wreath.  We are just inside the second month of the Fall season and some of the beautiful Fall colors are appearing outside.  

It's been so hot and dry here that I've wondered if we will even see much Fall color change before the leaves just dry up and fall off!

We have a storm door, so a lower profile wreath is needed due to the narrow space between the two doors.

I chose to use a simple wire wreath form and covered it with burlap/mesh ribbon folded in half.

Next I cut-off part of the stems from two floral picks, placed them in opposite directions and attached them and a pre-made bow, using floral wire.

It was simple, easy and low cost!  And, I can easily change the look for another season or holiday, too!

- Items List, Sources & Prices:

Floral Picks - Hobby Lobby 1/2 off =1.99 ea

Ribbon - Hobby Lobby 1/2 off =3.98 per 10 yd roll (Used appox 1 yard)

Wire wreath - Dollartree =1.00

Bow - from a recent gift pkg =.00

This will easily adorn my door until Christmas decor makes its way there!

I hope you've found this easy wreath inspiring and you'll make something pretty for your door too!

Happy Crafting and Decorating!...

Fall Centerpiece Basket

I created this lovely Fall centerpiece by adding some lamb’s ear greenery, sunflowers, and a faux pumpkin to this pretty basket I recently found at a thrift store.

The basket was only two bucks and it was already painted in a neutral color, which matches well with my decor.  I love it when that happens, don’t you?!

I always encourage others to have a look at the thrift stores and antique markets!  You never know what treasures you'll find!

  

~ I’ll enjoy styling this thrifty treasure throughout the seasons!...

Thrifty Fall Tablescape

It’s always fun to set a pretty table!

Those golden suede pumpkins were my inspiration for this festive Fall tablescape.

I pulled this fall setting together by using mostly $one dollar$ items and what I already had on hand!

The beautiful amber glass candle holders-with medal leaves attached, Fall florals-(tucked into the lamb’s ear greenery), plain & printed napkins, and burlap leaves are all from the Dollar Tree.

The adorable golden/mustard suede pumpkins are from Target.

Total cost was 10 bucks!

I shared my thrifty Fall Centerpiece makeover in a previous post.

I enjoy the challenge of not spending a lot to change up my decor!  “It doesn’t have to be expensive to make it beautiful!”

Happy Decorating!...

Fall Centerpiece

I recently did a little restyling to my thrifty centerpiece that I shared back in the summer, and now it’s updated for Fall!

I visited the Dollar Tree and found these cute auburn colored candle holders, each with a sweet little metal leaf attached to it! And, I also got some Fall florals to tuck into the lamb’s ear greenery I had on it before!

Just a couple bucks to transform and update it!  That's my favorite kind of decorating!

A glimpse of the before, after the original makeover.  See the original post here!

Next I'll be sharing a thrifty fall tablescape!  I'm off to do some shopping!