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Fall Mantel (Autumn Decor)

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I dolled up our mantel with my newest fall wreath, some white pumpkins, a few candles, and a candy corn garland!  Plus I switched out the candles in my lanterns to be orange and I plan to nest the candles in acorns when I've picked up enough from our driveway. I'm so happy to have fall in full blast around here!





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A Few Useful Tips!

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I've been so busy lately!  I'm getting so many little tired projects finished up and along the way I managed to pick up a few tips I'd like to share with you!  I hope you find something here useful!

Tip 1: Turn your old coffee/diaper/anything from a warehouse store box into a nifty bin with some hot glue, fabric, and embellishments.  Cost = $0.00 if you use scrap fabric.





Tip 2:  Isn't it annoying when your garden flag won't stay put?  I used to watch mine fly down the street each fall.  Instead, use a few binder clips to keep your flag from flying. I like to try to match mine to the flag but it's not a big deal if it doesn't. You can't see it from the street!




Tip 3:  Old homes have wonky walls. When you are putting up molding, you may be left with wider gaps than you'd like. Don't waste caulk. Pick up some caulk filler. It's a soft, pliable spongy material that you squeeze into the space before you caulk. The caulk won't run behind the moulding or wainscoting and you'll save yourself material!


Tip 4:  Hate to press your hands onto the hot Rice Crispy treat goo to get it nice and flat in the pan?  Me too. Gross and ouch. Instead, generously butter the bottom of your cup measure and press it onto the Rice Crispy treats to flatten and spread them. It will be flat and condensed down too so you can cut out shapes with your cookie cutters if you're that type.


Tip 5:  If you have a cute soccer player, take her picture.  Ok, if you didn't know this one I would be surprised!




There you go!  A few of my favorite little tips that make my life a bit easier.  Rocket surgery? Maybe not! Who cares!  Did you see RHONJ last night?  ACK...train wreck.

Ok, see you all later!
Cheers!
Jenny



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Features and Friday Link Party #48

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Sorry I'm so late in posting these today. We were at Back-to-School night last night and then I spent all morning in the ped's office with Ellie. Nothing major, thankfully!  So while Jim is on his lunch break I am manning the 'puter and gittin it done!

Soooo, here we go! Features!  Yay!  So many great ones it was hard to choose but here are some of my faves!

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Fall Book Page Wreath, Kitchen Rug, Crockpot Kielbasa

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This post is going to be a little all over the place, just like its author. HA!  Can you handle a fall inspired book page wreath?  And a new rug for the kitchen and a decorating question?  How about a very unstaged picture of my dinner (crock pot kielbasa and potatoes)?  What do they all have in common?  um. nothing.




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Fall Front Porches, Yard Sale Treasures

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Have you gotten your porch, stoop, or entryway ready for fall yet? I am trying to hold off buying mums, pumpkins, corn stalks, etc. for a few more days because I'm trying not to rush things. But I can't stop thinking about it! I'm sure you've seen most of these but I thought I'd share some of my favorite fall porches! Pin from the original source please!!

Ok, so I'm shamelessly self promoting my front porch from last year. Guess having a blog is shameless self promoting too.  So now I don't feel badly about showing off my little stoop display.
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Features and Link Party

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Here are some features!!  You all amaze me each week with your creativity!  Thanks for taking the time to link up!


Doodles & Stitches
Craft Storage

Flour Me With Love
Nutella Cream Sandwich Cookies
Alderberry Hill
Sweater Pumpkins

And now onto the party!  Wah-hooo!  Can't wait to see what awesomeness you all have been working on lately!  So link up your latest and greatest projects!!


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Making Drapes from Shower Curtains

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I recently found some cool shower curtains at Target and decided to use them in my dining room as drapes!  It was easy and I am so happy with them!  Plus they are sort of a Pottery Barn knock off and that's always a thrill, isn't it?



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