How to Make the Perfect Bow

I don’t know about you, but it takes me a long time to decorate my house for the Christmas season.  

I can’t just put everything in the same place as the year before.  Well, yes, I do put a few things in the same spots, but I always change things up a little. It’s what makes it fun to me!  Besides, who can remember each year where something went? Not me! 

This year I seem to be changing things up more than usual.  I’m fluffing and adjusting things trying to figure out how I want everything to look.

As a result, I am adding a lot of ribbon and making several bows.  I love how festive all the ribbon makes everything look.  It’s a simple way to add a little flair inexpensively.

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Friends and readers often ask me how I make my bows so I thought today would be the perfect time to share a quick video tutorial with you: Read more

Fall Inspiration

Some years I want to hang on to every bit of summer that I can and others I cannot wait for the season to change. This year, despite the cooler temperatures we’ve had this August, I am itching for fall to get here and I am excited to start decorating.

However, I’m debating as to when to start.  If I decorate too early, then I’ll want to get started on Christmas decor earlier.  If I wait too long, I won’t want to swap out my fall for Christmas! Decisions, decisions.

Either way, I have started browsing through my fall Pinterest board and my fall blog Pinterest board to see what I’ve done in the past and for fall inspiration.

Here are a few of my favorite fall posts to get you thinking about fall as well!  Click on the bold titles or the picture to link directly to those posts for details.

Cabinet Door Re-purpose

This is one of my most popular fall posts — it’s a “wreath” I created from an old cabinet door left over from our kitchen remodel.

hello fall sign door decor

 

Fall Topiary

This is one of my favorites:

easy diy topiary | Lilacs & Longhorns

 

Easy Dry-erase Art

This idea is so, so simple — you can use it any time of the year!

easy dry erase art with transferware plate

 

5-Minute Fall Banner

This idea can be used any time of the year as well.  You can make your own chalkboard ornaments or find some in the dollar bin, the craft store or online!

5-minute-fall-banner

 

Mixing and Matching Dishes

I love setting tables for the holidays, however, I don’t want it to break the bank.  This post tells you how I mix and match what I have to get the most bang for the buck while creating beautiful tablescapes.

layering Spode dishes / Lilacs and Longhorns

 

Those are my 5 Simple Ideas for Fall.  I hope you got some great fall inspiration!

FALL inspiring ideas

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Six Inspiring Spring Ideas

Hello! I’m so happy you are here today!  Spring is arriving early here in North Texas, but even if it’s still cold and winter-y where you live, it’s not too soon to start bringing Spring indoors!  

Today, I’ve teamed up with some of my blog friends to bring you some of our favorite Spring posts.  I hope you find them as inspiring as I do!

Collage Spring Hop | Love of Home

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Fixer Upper-style Chalkboard Shelf {Create and Share Challenge}

Are you as crazy about the HGTV show, Fixer Upper as most of the home and garden community seems to be?  I’m seeing mentions of the popular TV show all over the place and everyone seems to be mad for the farmhouse decor style Joanna Gaines is so good at creating.

Today’s project reminds me a little of JoJo’s style when it comes to rustic re-purposing.  

Fixer Upper style repurpose

It all started when I signed on to a challenge to be creative with this little item I purchased from Amazon.  

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