However, with winter comes snow. And since having children, I have learned that being snowed in with small people generally leads to insanity.
So, this year, I have decided to embrace Fall. Changing leaves, crisp air, Halloween costumes, pumpkin bread. And don't forget the boots.
Last week, I played around with an old Easter wall bucket that I found at a yard sale last year for a dollar or so. I wanted to make something for the door without spending a fortune.
Before, shimmery shiny Easter wall bucket:
After:
My door is ready for Fall. I'm waiting for the weather to turn cooler so I can break the boots out!
Linking to The CSI Project.
I want to see these cute boots!! I'm in need of a pair. Nice transformation. Fall is my favorite season and I'm looking for some seasonal decor and ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's absolutely gorgeous! I have been bitten my the fall/halloween bug too!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm going to have to give into the Fall bug too. I will miss summer. It was a good one this year.
ReplyDeleteThe floral arrangement is beautiful. Great job. I have to get onto doing something for my front door soon.
Have a great day!
Beautiful! I love that ribbon!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, looks great...I go weak at the knees with great ribbon. My box of it(yes, BOX) is overflowing, and yet I still get more. I should be in the bow making business! :D
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Cute! I should have you make my wreath!
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda that is so cute! What a great job you did. Living in southern CA, it takes me awhile to get into the fall mood since we really don't get real changes of the season.
ReplyDeleteCUUUUUUTE!!! I love the darker basket & those mums are adorable. I've been holding back on the fall decor but I think this weekend I'll bust some of it out! :-D
ReplyDeletelove this!!
ReplyDeleteI can't relate to being 'snowed' in...but I imagine it's like being stuck inside during a hurricane - no fun at all (esp w/little ones)
love some cute boots too :)
How cute!!!!! I love the combinations in the fall piece you put together.
ReplyDeleteThat basket looks fab with it's new fall coat! So nice when we can give things a little makeover.
ReplyDeleteFall/Halloween is my favorite time of year but boots season never ends for me, lol, I wear 'em all year round if the mood strikes :)
Very cute! Now if the weather would just cooperate, we'd be in business. We have a few "teaser" days, but today it's in the 90's again here. Can I just say that I am tired of sweating just because I'm alive? I don't mind working up a sweat if I'm exercising or working hard, but I do not like feeling all stinky when I'm just standing around. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteOkay, enough whining. On to looking forward to fall! When are you going to show us your boots?
I LOVE this!! Looks amazing, great job!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteHeather
Almost free projects are the best :) (Well, after completely free ones :))
ReplyDeleteI love changing up containers like that with paint...what a difference! This turned out so perfect. LOVE it! Thanks so much for your visit and sweet words. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE! Such a super cute little decoration for your door! The ribbon is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd sister, I hear you about snowed in = insanity. That is super big time truth!
LOVE! Such a super cute little decoration for your door! The ribbon is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd sister, I hear you about snowed in = insanity. That is super big time truth!
Looks great! Still working on my door decoration. Living room is almost done though...Autumn is my favorite season...other than the Christmas season. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love how you creatively made something on a tight budget! You're the woman!
Hey Girl! Sorry I've been mia for so long. I just explained why in my post. Your door looks great! BTW- my daughter just pointed to your photo and said "that lady's pretty!"
ReplyDeleteamanda!!! I'm in love!!! It's so pretty!
ReplyDeletethat is a great transformation :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Amanda, this is so cute. It's the contrast that makes it so special.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely looooove it! The black is waaay better than the shiny! Really, really cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty amanda! I love the darker colr you used. The arrangement and the ribbon are so fallish and fun!
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Jen
oooohhhh!!!! I like that one! Very pretty! With all of your crafty talent why aren't you the creative activites director this year?
ReplyDeleteLove it! So simple and so pretty! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAngie xo
Very cute! Simple and stylish. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! The ribbon that you choose is so pretty and coordinates beautifully with your berries and florals.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! It looks SO good! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! You'd never know it was the same holder. Love the cream colored flowers against the dark brown basket.
ReplyDeleteSimple but elegant and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate with you. I lived in WV for a while and my kids would be out of school for days. We would literally get a snow warning and then know to stock up on food for 3 to 4 days because we would get stuck and snowed in. I also became a hermit for those 2 years too. Now I live in Ca and don't miss winter at all really. My kids do but can't say that I do. I like not having to warm my car up for 10 min before leaving.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate with you. I lived in WV for a while and my kids would be out of school for days. We would literally get a snow warning and then know to stock up on food for 3 to 4 days because we would get stuck and snowed in. I also became a hermit for those 2 years too. Now I live in Ca and don't miss winter at all really. My kids do but can't say that I do. I like not having to warm my car up for 10 min before leaving.
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