If you follow me on instagram then you saw we made a little change to our front porch! We added tile on each of the front of the steps! I actually was thinking of painting some sort of pattern with the black stripes we had, maybe a buffalo check pattern- kind of like a rug up the steps. But on second thought, I felt it would look too "crafty" ha! So I typed "painted steps" into Pinterest hoping for some inspiration. And in the painted steps search, I saw some stenciled, tile looking front steps- just on the front of each riser. Loved the look. But hate to stencil. So we came up with another ... Read More
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2019 Fall Home Decor Trends vs Fall Fashion Trends
It all started with pumpkins and I had ordered a few fall shirts to try a week ago and they came in. Annnnnd I love them. I will say at first glance they were a no. But once I tried them on they felt uber cozy. It got me thinking how fall fashion trends seem pretty on-trend with home decor trends. I found an article from Elle Decor Magazine with the Top Fall Trends for 2019. I thought it would be fun to find something similar in Home Decor that is a must-have for Fall! While I will never dress this high-fashion and be on-trend with the fashion scene. We can all take bits and ... Read More
FALL Favorites starts with Apple Sauce Recipe and TJ Maxx
When my sister was in town we went apple picking. A tradition we made since moving to Connecticut close to 4 years ago. And every year we have gone we have thankfully, had visitors to bring with us. We always stop and get apple cider donuts too. The best when they are warm and fresh! A memory I hope my kids never forget. Do you go apple picking in your area? After our apple picking adventure we got home and made apple crisp and apples sauce. And by we, I mean my sister and Lola. It just warmed by heart to have her here and loving on my kids. She has a family of her own and I made sure to tell ... Read More
Trader Joe’s Fall Bucket List- Top 45 Items
I had to do it. Just couldn't let the Fall Season pass without sharing all of my Trader Joe's Favorites. I asked all of you what your Fall Favorites were from Trader Joe's too! I got so much feedback! Over 500 responses. I complied a lit of the most suggested items. Ended up being 45 Fall Favorites. Trader Joe's only sells these items in the Fall and typically gets these items middle of September and it is fully stocked with all things pumpkin by the end of September. I picked up a few new things that I hadn't ever bought at Trader Joe's before. Like some yummy smelling candles, the pumpkin ... Read More
Fall Front Porch- Pink Door Stays!
Favorite thing to decorate for Fall! The front porch! So excited to share this with you today. And I just realized that this is the first holiday I get to decorate the front of the house with our new white shake shingle siding! It feels so fresh and more personal to our family. You know when you move into an existing home and it smells different, there are weird noises and doesn't feel quite like you? Well, now almost 3 1/2 years later we have put our stamp on about everything in this little 1950's cape. And just a reminder it takes TIME! Making a home doesn't happen overnight. And making a ... Read More
Friday Favorites Porches- Awning and Fall Doormats
Have you started adding some fall decor to your home? My favorite place to decorate for fall is our front porch. I have slowly been gathering ideas and thinking what I want to do. And Lola, my mini me keeps asking me when we are going to do it. Maybe this weekend we will start. For Friday Favorite today it is about porches and doormats- because let's be honest those are a BIG part of the front porch. Agree? We just got THIS black awning below for our back porch and love it! I always thought we were going to have to build something and was planning on it. Until I saw Young House Love ... Read More
FALL Tour- Bookcase Styling and Color Blocking
I tried something new in our front room. With the change of the seasons I got that "change" part down! Seasonal decor can just mean moving things around and for Fall my favorite thing to do is mix in some real pumpkins. I love the natural look of real pumpkins and the fact that I don't have to find a place to store them when the season is over. I re-styled our bookcases and tried color blocking! Basically it's grouping similar colors next to each other. I really love how it turned out. There are a lot more accessories in the bookcase than was before, but fun for a little change. Speaking of ... Read More
Fall Fireplace Styling and Floral Arranging Tips
This post is sponsored by Christmas Tree Shops Do you remember the fireplace we made over about 9 months ago for my friends? I thought it would be fun to show you how I would style a fireplace mantle for fall! Seeing as I don't have a fireplace and I love a chance to freshen up a friends space. I approached her fall decor in her family room/front room with the idea that she could use most everything over and over or use in a new way in a different room. You don't have to start completely over when you styling your home each season. I do suggest trying to work with the main ... Read More
Friday Favorites- Fall Books, Fashion and Hair
With each season change comes up a stack of treasured books. Our biggest book stacks are in the Fall and for Christmas. Without fail we always read more after new books show up. Even tho Ella is 10 she enjoys sitting for an illustrated book or she will read one to Finn. I actually look forward to the new/old books too. And we have a tradition that we buy a new book for the season. I took a poll on Instagram and asked for everyone to share their favorite fall children books. I was surprised that there were many repeats I had never heard of! And many that we also have and ... Read More
Fall Kitchen minus the “Fall Decor”
I'm going for it. Yes. Sharing some Fall Decor in our Kitchen today. Except it really isn't decor that would be classified under the typical "fall category". This got me thinking about why do I personally change my decor a little for Fall or with each season? What is the draw for me? Because it isn't for everyone. And many pride themselves on doing nothing for each season change. For me fall decor is about a change. With each new season we have a change in routines. A change in temperature. A change in how the interior of our home looks from the light that comes in. ... Read More