How to make a Pumpkin Topiary-Last year I made my own pumpkin topiary for my front door entrance. I stacked three pumpkins with some fall leaves hot glued in between each layer and then added a few leaves around the base of the largest pumpkin.These are real pumpkins..but you could use fake ones too. Simple cut off the stems of the bottom and...

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Thank you to Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for highlighting my napkin rings in her Tablescape today!! Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday!Dinning in the backyard is my all time favorite..especially in the early fall when it is the perfect temperature outside. I started with a sisal rug on the table followed by brown silky lining fabric on the edges that flows...

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I love burlap! (I don't remember where I found these pics..sorry about that)I wish I had time right now to whip up some cute pillows or recover some chair seats with some cute burlap that has that "Frenchy" feel These chairs are just so unique! I love how they look.Hello pleats!! How long do you think this bed skirt took to make? I...

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I have been creating Halloween Banners like I did last year. Orange and Black traditional colors for a Halloween Banner!I have used pages from old books, scrapbook paper, fluffy orange trim, wooden letters that have been hand glittered...And the unique touch to my banners is pieces of old broken jewelry that my grandmother had...see those little golden nuggets on there?It would look good...

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"Time for Fall" TablescapeI love this time of year..when the leaves start to change and a cool breeze can be felt...although I haven't really felt that cool breeze yet! It is still hot and humid here in Texas..but I decided to do a fall tablescape to celebrate the autumn season. I have used all the fall colors...red, orange, green, brown and even white.Here...

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It has a been a crazy day and I am slow at getting the party going today. I found this on the blog called the "Red Barn" at least I think that is where I found it. I love the use of the cloche holding baseballs sitting next to some old books for fall.I am putting together a fun tablescape and hope I...

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I love old cowboy prints and when I saw this darling Michael Miller cowboy fabric I knew I could turn into a darling quilt for a baby boy! My sister is having a boy and I have two friends who are both having boys and my daughter recently had my first grandson...CALVIN! It's a boys world around here.I used four prints on the...

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What can you do with a napkin ring?....Let me give you some more ideas.....(Order in mixed sets if you order 12)I have tied a beautiful white one on here with a pretty lavander bow to make this present look amazing! Here is another package tied with a blue napkin ring. Need a quick gift for a friend or teacher? Gather some cooking utensils...

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Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday....Oh what can you do with a napkin ring....You can tie it on a candlestick with a darling black and white checked bow... You can hang a few from a chandelier to make it look really special.... Use can use some to decorate a present for a friend.... Tie a ribbon around a napkin with a napkin ring attached for...

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