Pine Cone Garland ~

DIY | Holiday Project Inspiration

I don't know about you, but at our house Halloween is packed away for next year and I thinking about getting the house ready for Thanksgiving! I have to admit, I have a thing for pine cones at this time of year. I love all of the shapes and sizes, the color and texture and they are free! With that said, you will be seeing a few "pinecone" projects in the next few weeks and here is the first one. 

 

I gathered my materials and hot glue gun.

I started by bunching up and tying the burlap ribbon with a little piece of jute. 

Then hot glued my ribbon in place.

And finished it off with a pine cone glued in place. 

I love the rustic and elegant combination of the brown burlap, the textured pine cone and the subtle hint of gold. 

Sources:

Burlap Garland - Michaels

Ribbon - Michaels

Jute - Michaels

Pine Cones - Backyard

A Fall Harvest Party ~

Holiday | Party Inspiration

I just love the idea of a Fall harvest party. Carmeled apples, hot cider and great freinds...need I say more? Here are some photos to inspire your upcoming harvest party. 

A pumpkin lined entrance...

A truck load of pumpkins...

Drinks for all of your guests...

A fabulous tablescape...

Yummy treats...

 And a few games...

 Images: 1 & 2 bhg.com, 3 realsimple.com, 4-7 bhg.com, 8 womansday.com, 9 & 10 marthastewart.com

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Photo of the Day ~

image from here

I just LOVE the Fall in the Northwest...the colors are so brilliant and the air is just starting to get crisp. I enjoy pulling out our warm jackets and fuzzy scarfs, waking up in the morning to frost on the grass and the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season filled with friends and family. 

How about you, do you love the changing of the seasons as much as I do?

Fall is Among Us ~

It is hard for me to make the transition from Summer to Fall - especially since my kiddos don't start school until next week - but my yard seems to be the first step in getting ready for Fall. This weekend I will be pulling up all of my annuals and getting my containers ready for their Autumn color. If you are like me and need that little push into Fall, here are a few great container ideas...

myhomeideas.com

tellys.com

thejardiniere.com

sunset.com

canadiangardening.com

Fall is Among Us ~

My kids have been sick all week, but yesterday I was able to get out of the house for a quick break and saw these amazing Fall trees. Here in the Northwest we are lucky to see trees like this around every corner, but I know a lot of you don't get to see these magnificent changes - so I thought I would share.