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Tobacco Basket Fall Decor

You’ve probably seen tobacco baskets for years.  They definitely fit into the “farmhouse” style and are very versatile for decorating.  Today I’m going to show you how make a tobacco basket fall decor.  This project is simple and the best thing is that you can change it out seasonally. Tobacco baskets come in all shapes and sizes.  I found this rectangular one at my local craft store and I love the color as well as the size.  It’s not too big and fits perfectly on our floating shelves.  ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: basics of chalk couture, basket decor, chalk cochutre, chalk couture, chaulk couture, Fall decor, fall decorations, Farmhouse, farmhouse decor, styling shelves, tobacco basket

Easy Cement Pumpkins

Looking for a fall craft project?   These cement pumpkins are easy to make and look fabulous when added to your autumn decor.  Keep on reading to learn how to make them at home. I’ve seen cement pumpkins on Pinterest, and read a few tutorials that seemed to complicate the process.  I decided to make these using rubber bands and panty hose and they turned out PERFECTLY! Here’s What You Need Panty hose Rubber bands Bucket Cement Water Plastic fork Plastic wrap Scissors Disposable ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: cement crafts, concrete pumpkins, fall crafts, farmhouse decor, pumpkin crafts, tiered tray

How to Make a DIY Bead Garland

If you love the look of a farmhouse-style bead garland, you are in the right place.  I have always loved how a simple bead garland looks combined with other decor pieces, creating a soft look.  Today I am sharing how to make a DIY bead garland and five ways to paint wooden beads. ADDING A BEAD GARLAND TO YOUR DECOR First, let's chat about how to use a bead garland in your home decor.  Bead garlands are so versatile, you can add them to just about any decor style.  Here are a few ways I like to ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, christmas bead garland, christmas gift tag, Farmhouse, farmhouse beads, farmhouse decor, farmhouse decorations, farmhouse tiered tray, halloween garland, wooden beads

Farmhouse Tiered Tray

Hello there!  Today I am sharing one of my favorite tiered tray ideas.  I love decorating my tiered tray seasonally, but for those in-between seasons, this farmhouse tiered tray is perfection.  With neutral colors, simple designs, and farmhouse style, this tiered tray will look beautiful in any home. I have a bit of an obsession with decorating tiered trays.  A good seasonal tiered tray is one of my favorite ways to decorate.  Tiered trays are a great way to display decor without taking up ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: black and white, chalk cochure, chalk couture, DIY, Farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse decorations, farmhouse kitchen, farmhouse style, farmhouse table, farmhouse trat, tiered tray decor, tiered tray idea

Round Dining Table: Farmhouse Style

Do you know how much I love going to auctions?  I do...I really do.  They are fun, exciting and I always find treasures that I couldn't find at a local thrift store.  I wrote an ebook all about attending auctions.  Grab a copy here.  Today I want to show you this round dining table I got at an online auction for $22.  Yup, twenty two dollars.  I will show you how I revived this table and turned it into a farmhouse kitchen table. This particular round dining table was purchased from an ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: dining table, farmhouse decor, farmhouse kitchen table, farmhouse table, kitchen table, kitchen table and chairs, round farmhouse table, round kitchen table, round pedestal dining table

DIY Natural Fall Garland

It is starting to get cooler here in Maryland.  I've started wearing a light sweatshirt in the mornings and evenings.  Fall is definitely around the corner.  Although I am sad to see summer go, I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine and anticipating celebrating the holidays in our new home.  Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to make a DIY natural fall garland using dried corn cobs.  Grab a pumpkin spice latte and stick around to get in the fall mood! My father-in-law has a 300 ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: corn, fall garland, farmhouse decor, inexpensive fall decorations, natural fall decorations

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