Halloween Pumpkin Porch I reused the mat I made for the haunted house Halloween doormat. I got the pumpkins from Costco for an average $5-6 each. The branches came from a forest behind our house. The wreath is from Target, which I’ve had for years. The black and white rug can be found here. The …
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Our kids had Grogu, BB8, Rey, and Mandalorian Costumes (Halloween 2021). Usually, I make one if not all of my kid’s costumes but since we are in the midst of a remodel and I’ve been crunched for time, I bought them. The star of the show this year was our 6 month old boy, Brighton. …
Modern Rustic Thanksgiving Mantel Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and I’m getting a late start on decorating. I haven’t even brought the official Thanksgiving/Fall decor bins up from our storage room in the basement. Yesterday, I took down this Halloween Spider-Themed mantel decor and was looking at our blank mantelpiece wondering how I should …
Pampas Thanksgiving Door Decor This is my Thanksgiving door decor this year (2023). I love the autumn colors. In fact, viewing fall colors is one of my favorite things to do. The trees in front of my home have turned a beautiful orange and yellow and match my copper gutters. I sealed the gutters (tutorial …
Free Halloween Haunted House, Ghosts, and Trees Clipart I was trying to make a coir doormat for my Haunted House and Ghost Halloween Decor this year and had difficulty finding clipart and SVG files for my Cricut Explore Air 2 that I could use for free. So, I bought a Haunted House file that I …
No-Sew DIY Burlap Banner. This is an easy burlap banner to make. It is great for decoration for an event that has a rustic look and would work great for a mantel, a party, or a picnic. This banner is super simple/easy and comes together very quickly. It is a no-sew banner that requires few …
My daughters and I made these Mini Witches Broomsticks together. This is a very easy Halloween craft that kids can help with. My daughters are currently ages 4 and 8 years old and this craft was fine for them. My four-year-old mainly watched or handed us supplies, my eight-year-old was able to make the entire …
This is how to Make a Tangerine Wreath. This is a great citrus wreath to give to neighbors or teachers, family, and friends for Christmas. It is healthy, festive, and beautiful. I think it is so well-liked because it looks cute/classy, and is festive since citrus is a winter-time food. Another great thing about this …
How to Dry Clementine Slices. It is easy to make these dried clementines. It only took a few minutes. These are great for garlands, wreaths, ornaments, and decor for gifts. Clementines can be substituted for tangerines, oranges, and most other citrus. You may need to add a little more or less time in the oven …
How to Decorate a Mantel Decorating a mantel is very simple if you stick to some general tips. While these rules/tips are not hard and fast, I have found that they make the decorating of my mantel easier and more methodical when I think about them as I decorate. These tips are especially appropriate for …
19+ Easy Stovetop Potpourri Recipes for Fall Have you ever walked into a home and instantly felt embraced by the warm, comforting scents of fall? Fill your home with the cozy essence of fall with these 19+ easy stovetop potpourri recipes. Discover the secret to making your house feel like a fall wonderland! 1. Cranberry …