The Painted Rug

I love a bold geometric pattern and a fun color combo! I really think they make a statement on a rug. Rugs can be pretty pricy but many people have found creative and budget-friendly ways to make their own statement piece from a simple Ikea rug. Check out these great designs!

Bird House Blog

Charm Home

House of Smiths

Design*Sponge

Design*Sponge

Cape 27

All of these rugs started with a basic rug from Ikea-

Ikea

It looks like it comes in two sizes and prices range from $40 to $60! A steal for a 6' x 8' rug!! 

There are so many great patterns out there there to choose from. Hopefully I can make a trip to Ikea soon and get started on my very own!

A Glittery Christmas in Late September

Today after a long day at work, I came home to a surprise on my doorstep! 6 cans of Krylon GlitterBlast Spray Paint!

A couple of weeks ago I linked my Sunburst Mirror up to Mandi's Glitter Blast Link Party and... I was one of the lucky five projects that were chosen as winners! I have never won anything so needless to say, I was very excited!

I can't wait to try out my new paints! I'm thinking of glitter-izing some pumpkins, maybe a lamp and who knows..!!!!

It was like Christmas morning around my house this afternoon! I'm not kidding!

Words for the Day

Teal Cheesecake

Autumn Mantel

My autumn mantel has (halfway) come together! Everything is in place but it still needs a little tweaking in the next few days.

 

 I have big plans for this plain grapevine wreath that involves tons of prickly pine cones and maybe a little glitter! 

I love the so-ugly-it's-cute gourd, squash, pumpkin... whatever it is in the middle! I just couldn't pass it up! 

These pumpkins have been dying for a little color! They're pretty the way they are but I could see a modern pop of fall colors.

What all have you decorated for the season? Be sure to check out all of the great fall mantels at the It's Fall Y'all Link Party at The Lettered Cottage. 

Wishlist Wednesday

I have started a wishlist for some amazing design books! Not only are they great to look through but they add such a fun pop of color to a bookshelf or coffee table!

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

Amazon

What other books should I add to my wishlist? Let me know where I might be able to find these on sale!!

Happy Fall Yall!

Happy Fall Y'all!

Fall is right around the corner (according to the weather man- 4:05 a.m. on Friday morning)! I am in the mood to do a little fall decorating to really get in the spirit!

So far I have made a wreath for our door.

I bought the flowers, pumpkin, and berries at Hobby Lobby and made the sign from an old board out behind our shop. (I won't go in to detail on how I cut the board- I'll just say it involved no modern or electric tool and I wouldn't suggest trying it at home...)

But I'm not done with my fall decor! Take a look at some inspiration from all over the blogland....

Mochatini

Brown Paper Packages

Centsational Girl

Sassy Bella Melange

Sassy Bella Melange

Centsational Girl

Wild Ink

Etsy

Pinterest

What fun projects do you have lined up for the Fall?  

I'll be linking up with these lovely ladies soon on their Fall Link Parties! Come over and check out all the fun projects! 

Door Decor Fall Link Party

Stone Inspiration

Ever need a little pick-me-up or words of encouragement to get you going? I found a project on Pinterest and knew it would be easy to do and something I would love to see everyday.

The best part about this project is that it was FREE!

The stones came from our last trip to the Little Missouri Falls. I'm not sure if I was supposed to leave with pockets full of rocks... but I did...

I found quotes and favorite Bible verses from all over Pinterest and wrote on the stones with a paint pen!

 (I ran out of big rocks so this one wraps front and back!)

Then I placed them in a small wooden bowl that was part of a wedding gift. So simple! Could be a great gift for friends with quotes or just personalizing it with names or initials!