Tag: fall

5 Must haves this fall

Oh fall, happy fall. It’s my favorite time of year; the leaves are changing, we are dusting off our sweatshirts, and enjoying these last few days before the bitter cold comes. Here are a few things that ensure I get those cozy fall feels.

blanket ladder

 

1. Blanket Ladder-the evenings start to get pretty chilly this time of year and with this trendy ladder I can have all my blankets in the living room without taking up too much space.

 

magnolia journal, cozy.co candle
yum Cozy.co candles

2. Cozy.co– these candles give off an elegant glow and gentle scent making any room feel warm and welcoming.

3. The Magnolia Journal– this magazine is such a fun read. Chip and Joanna Gaines have such good recipes, fun diy projects, and daily inspirations.

 

bullet journal
bullet journal

4. Bullet Journal-with the kids going back to school, a garden to maintain, and a house to keep up on, it’s hard to keep things organized. I use a bullet journal to jot things down and organize my thoughts.

locally grown pumpkins
pumpkins

5. Fresh picked pumpkins- of course! Pumpkins are what bring on those fall vibes. Get out to your local Apple orchard and pick those fresh apples and pumpkins. That bright orange can’t help but make you smile.

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DIY Pumpkin centerpiece with dried flowers

With fall upon us and the cut flower season almost over, I thought I would share a post using the flowers I have dried. This DYI pumpkin centerpiece will be the talk of your thanksgiving table.  Nothing says fall like orange pumpkins and the leaves changing colors. The muted colors of the dried flowers go perfect with the fall palete of pumpkins. Use your imagination and have fun. This is  great project to do over coffee with your friends.

Supplies

Above is a picture of the supplies you will need for the DYI pumpkin centerpiece. –

  • pumpkin
  • flower foam
  • a knife for cutting
  • craft glue (any brand)
  • a variety of dried flowers
  • grapevine wreath that your pumpkin will fit into

Wash the pumpkin with mild bleach water and wipe dry with a towel. Keep the stem attached. Cut an appropriate sized piece of the foam and press onto the stem. If the stem is really small add a drop of glue on the stem before pressing on the foam.

Cut the dried flowers into groups of various lengths and put your leaves and filler in separate piles.

Starting with the taller stems poke a hole into the foam with a sharp thin object. A wooden skewer works great, dip the end of the flower stem into the glue and insert into the hole.

Keep adding the flowers tallest on the top to shortest around the bottom of the foam until you have used all your dried flowers. Use the leaves and filler you have chosen to fill in where you can see the foam until covered. Look at the dried flower arrangement from all angles.

Thanksgiving centerpiece

 

This is such and easy DIY thanksgiving centerpiece project. Enjoy!