White and Natural Christmas Shelves

December 16, 2013 By Meegan 2 Comments

If you have been browsing through blogs over the past month, you have seen several home tours. Isn’t it SO fun to see how others decorate for Christmas??? It is for me, too!

Today, I wanted to share MORE inspiration with my White and Natural Christmas Shelves.

We don’t have a mantel, so I like to use the shelves as my “mantel” for our home.

This is a view from the living room. I really like how the white and natural Christmas shelves are a focal point.

The crystal wreath was actually won at a high school choir raffle by my sister-in-law.

Using word ornaments of the Christmas season, I hung them on the wreath, as well.

The bottom shelf is filled with tree stump candle holders (made by my mom’s husband) and tiny “ice crystals”.

Don’t you love the “veins” in the wood??? So natural and artistic.

I like the look of string tied candles. To me, it makes it look like I thought about them, before placing them in their home.

Loving these crystals as well.

The top shelf holds a very special Nativity. It was the first one I ever bought for our family.

I set it out every year as a true reminder of Christmas.

The icicles add the finished touch, don’t you think???

So, even though I don’t have a mantel, I am able to decorate my White and Natural Christmas Shelves.

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Christmas will be here before you know it. Do you have any special ways you decorate for Christmas?? I would love to here about them!!

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DIY Pine Cone and Feather Banner

September 18, 2013 By Meegan 23 Comments

Happy Wednesday, my friends!! Has the Fall weather started creeping in your area? It is turning Fall here slowly, but surely. The temperature is still in the 90’s during the day, but the evenings are cooling off enough to open the windows. It is cool enough that I decided to add a few Fall decorations around our home. One of them is a DIY Pine Cone and Feather Banner.

I had so much fun shopping for feathers to add to my banner. There are so many varieties and colors. I was looking for more of a natural feather rather than a Fall color like bright orange or red.

The components I needed for my DIY Pine Cone and Feather Banner were:

Jute

Feathers

Pine Cones

Feathers

Hot Glue

Scrapbook Paper

Stencils

Brown Sharpie Marker

There are a lot of pine trees around our complex, so the pine cones were easy to find. Using hot glue I was able to add each component to make my DIY Pine Cone and Feather Banner.

Using scrapbook paper, stencils and a brown sharpie I made my banner. I like the word “gather” for this time of year. Because as a family, we gather together often for Sunday dinners, Saturday soccer games, and we gather food to eat together.

I wish I knew what this little spiky balls are. I found them under a tree at church one day, scooped them up and knew they would be perfect for my Fall Decorating. Do you know what they are???

I love this scrapbook paper. It looks aged and worn with a little blue and green for variety. I was inspired by the Monday Blues to add blues and greens. It’s a look I like so much. Each separate piece adds to the look and feel of the banner.

I am really pleased with my DIY Pine Cone and Feather Banner. I love the natural elements for Fall.

So, what do you think? Are you going to make a banner of your own?? What would yours say?

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Summer Beach Cottage Shelf

May 7, 2013 By Meegan 13 Comments

This is a post from last Fall, but I think it applies to now just as well, since Spring and Summer are upon us. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did pulling it together.

I know for some of you Summer is almost over. But, I don’t want it to end. I love the sun, the water, the warmth, the sound of people enjoying the outdoors, etc… I like to pretend we live in a beach cottage. I know I am old, I shouldn’t be pretending like that. But it is my dream-and we live in the desert so this is my only way to get that Summer beach cottage feeling.

In an effort to avoid getting my Fall Decor out, I rearranged my shells, and my candles on the top shelf of our bookcase. I looked around my home to see what I could come up with. It took me about 15 minutes to finish. I have shared this part of our living room with you before.

Before:

It is nice. But I still needed the frame for the book page wreath, and the shelves are way too crowded.

After: I looked in our bathrooms, and in the kitchen, then found just what I had in mind. Much Better!

A close up of my goodies. Yes, those are dried artichokes in the vase. Thanks PB! The candlesticks were all thrifted and placed in various areas of our home. I like them together now. I tied string around each candle for a more beachy feel.

The rocks and shells each represent a vacation or a beach trip. The books are some of our favorites that we have taken to the beach or pool with us to relax and read as we soak up the sun.

Another look. I found the sticks from a stick tree I added to our living room. I just love sticks, don’t you??? I LOVE how everything looks so good with the frame and wreath, too.

The coral is from Maui and the smaller shells are from Tahiti. The candlestick is a thrift find. Everything looks better tied with twine or string, doesn’t it?

You will recognize this stand when I made a $3 cloche. The cloche is just under this shelf with dried hydrangeas in it now. LOVE!!

Yep, I am not ready for Summer to end!! So I will leave my Summer beach cottage shelves up for awhile. Until I absolutely need to change them. But, for now it is still summer, right? Come on-tell me “Right”.

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My Spring Shelves

March 5, 2013 By Meegan 16 Comments

I love the warm weather with a hint of Spring. To help me even feel more like Spring is on it’s way, I decided to decorate my Spring Shelves. Seriously, as I am writing this I hear the sweetest birds singing outside. So cute…

Anyway…Let’s get this show on the road!!

With our windows wide open, the smell of warm, fresh air inspired me to bring out my Spring ideas.

Don’t you just love the look of a nest with speckled eggs?? An awesome find at 99centOnly. The vintage books are a perfect way to add height.

The wreath is usually found on our front door, but she looks happy here with a bird’s nest and the other Spring elements, don’t you think??

Just a closer view of everything. The branch on the left with the humming bird nest is from my mother-in-law. She loved hummingbirds. Another sign that Spring is on it’s way.

The two african violet pots were purchased at Tai PanTrading. The moss on each pot reminds me of Spring, and new life.

The tulip pot was a dollar at Gardner Village, when I was there a few years ago. You can’t beat a dollar for tulips, can you??

Do you recognize the grapevine ball?? I found her at the thrift store. She is just the right texture to finish off my top shelf.

Can you tell I am so happy with my Spring Shelves??

What is inspiring you for Spring?? What is your favorite part about Spring??

My Spring favorites are: bloosoms on trees, green leaves, fresh flowers blooming everywhere, the birds chirping, green grass, and the warm sun telling me Summer is on it’s way.

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Valentine Projects for $3 and under

February 9, 2013 By Meegan 7 Comments

Valentine’s Day is coming and I am always looking for ways to cut costs. That is why I came up with my Valentine Projects for $3 and under…

Make a Valentine Marble Art piece. The marbles are a $1 a bag at Dollar Tree. You probably already have scrapbook paper and glue. Frame it using a frame you already own. So, there ya go. Cost $1

Decorate your shelves or mantel with Valentine decor you already have. Make a Valentine banner with ric rac and cardstock. Super easy!! Cost $.00

Use a frame you already have or buy one at a thrift store. Paint it, add twine, ribbon, or ric rac. Using a clothes pin, clip a Valentine sign to your frame!! My cost $1.75. The sign was a $1 and the frame was 75 cents.

Fill some jars with candy to match your Valentine Decor. They don’t have to be heart jars. Tie ribbon, twine, or ric rac for an added touch. Cost $2 for candy. I had the jars already.

Buy some candlesticks, paint them your colors and tie them with some ric rac. Cost $2.50. I bought the candle sticks at the thriftstore. I had the ric rac. Easy Peasy!!

Decorate some clothes pin with glue and glitter. Super easy. Cost $2.00 for glitter.

Cut out hearts from scrapbook paper. They don’t have to be pink or red. What ever you like. Glue a white heart to your Valentine. Using stamps write your message. Cost $2. $1 for stamps at Michaels Crafts. $1 for scalloped scissors at Target Dollar Section. Easy!!!

Make a crepe paper rosette heart. Backing is a cardboard piece from a cereal box, and the crepe paper was leftover from a party. The ribbon was a remnent. Cost $0.00

Using twine and your glittered clothes pins, make a banner to hang your homemade Valentines. Cost $3. $2 glitter. $1 scalloped scissors.

Using floral wire shape into Valentine hearts. Use any color and as many as you want. Cost $1 at Dollar Tree.

There ya go!! My ideas for Valentine’s projects $3 and under!! I hope you have found some inspiration and ideas from visiting!!

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My Valentines Shelves

January 31, 2013 By Meegan 7 Comments

I am loving white lately, so it was fun to put together my Valentines Shelves this year!! Love pink and red together, so this was fun. I arranged and rearranged until I came up with this:

These shelves just make me smile. Simple elements with a touch of color. Love it!!

I used one of my thrifted frames and tied red ric rac to it. I then covered a clothes pin with glue and white glitter. Cute!! Then clipped this sign I found at the 99 cent store 2 years ago. I know-how cute is that sign??? My colors and my thoughts exactly!!

For the banner I used a larger ric rac. (Gotta love me some ric rac!) I made hearts from scrap-book paper and felt. Easy!!

These little cuties are my fave part!! Again, I used ric rac and to keep with the white theme, and I added white coconut jellies.

Loving the ric rac for added red color.

“Cherish'” is just right for Valentines day, don’t you think?? The pink candle holder is a thrift find. I found it as metallic rainbow colors and painted it with my craft paints from Joann’s to match the dove on the top shelf. The final touch on the candle?? Ric rac, of course!!

Can’t you just feel the love??

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My 2012 Christmas Shelves

November 28, 2012 By Meegan 7 Comments

Yay!! It is Wednesday and time to share My 2012 Christmas Shelves!! If you are following me, you know that I posted my shelves from last year a few days ago. Okay, before I show you the shelves, I need to tell you: These shelves haunted me!! I had all of my decorations laid out ready to go, and I had no vision, no creativity whatsoever!! The shelves were empty for 4 days. They would just stare at me, saying,”Well, what are you going to do with me?” Ugh! Finally after trial and error, I finally was pleased with them-I hope you are, too!

First off, I knew I wanted a Nativity to be displayed. The Nativity was Hubby’s mom’s. I feel honored to own it.

I like the look of the burlap for some added texture. I am liking the rustic feel of both shelves. That is why I chose these particular icicles. Icicles are something I have a weakness for. I can not resist a good icicle!!

The top shelf had me puzzled. It started out with a crystilized wreath. Sort of like this branch. I received the “Tis The Season” from our oldest daughter one year. The thought goes so well with the Nativity. I borrowed the frame and the moss wreath from our TV Room. AND, don’t you just love the twig ball?? This was a gift from my mom’s husband. He saw it and said, “Meegan needs this!” He was right!!

This is a view from our living room. The shelves look great along with the snow globes, don’t you think?? I mentioned before that Hubby loves snow globes. Well, here they are!! I will show you more and up close in another post in December.

Thanks for letting me share my 2012 Christmas Shelves with you today!! I hope they inspire you with your Holiday decorating!!

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I hope you are enjoying this time of year. I hope you see the good in your life. Make it a wonderful Wednesday!!

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Christmas Shelf Ideas…

November 23, 2012 By Meegan 5 Comments

So, did you get up early today for some Black Friday shopping? What deals did you score?? I went out and found a few gifts for the grand-kiddos. I love the cold, and the hustle and bustle of shopping. It helps me get in the spirit of Christmas and family time.

SOOOO…Last year, the day after Christmas, I started my blog. Most of you weren’t around then, so I thought I would share my Christmas Mantel from last year. (Pardon the photography-I was/am still learning. I am glad I am a “little” better now)

I love white and blue as you know already. The “Kissing Carolers” are from my Grandma’s Christmas decoration collection

Another view of my shelves. The frame was made last year when I started the blog. I have collected icicles as long as I can remember. I bought the “Nativity” when we had only been married 3 yrs. So it is now 31 yrs old. It is a Christmas staple in our home.

Hubby loves Christmas snow globes. I try to buy him a new and unique one every year. I will share his whole collection as I begin to share our Christmas decor. I think he has 16 + as of now. I also set up 3 Christmas trees lined up together. I have new plans and a new vision for them this year.

Do your Christmas decorating visions change every year, too?

Thanks for letting me share some of my Christmas past with you. I am REALLY looking forward to Christmas future!!

Christmas is coming fast. Are you ready? I have most of the shopping done. Just a few more gifts, then it is time to wrap ’em up!!

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Six Fall/Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

November 10, 2012 By Meegan 11 Comments

Oh my!! Fall is upon us and Thanksgiving is just days away. I thought it would be fun to share with you Six Fall/Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas. I LOVE using my kitchen shelves as a focal point. I chose to decorate them with 2 different styles, so you can see how easy and simple Thanksgiving decor can be.

My first choice is going with all whites, browns and a touch of blue (you know how I love blue!)

I love the outcome of this look. I used a jar from my croquet box filled with book page cones. I also painted my little pumpkins, that used to be orange. Super easy!! I really like to use empty frames so I used this one from my tv room.

I used the same PB knockoff pumpkin from my Halloween Shelves. I think it goes perfectly with the theme. I have my grandparents old books that I used for levels. The pine cones are from outside. Again-easy peasy!!

I think is goes very well with my Fall Paper decor

For my #2 idea: I added Fall colors to my Fall Shelves, because Hubby still likes the traditional orange (which happens to be his fave color)

I used a few of the same elements, but added some traditional Thanksgiving colors as well. Don’t you just love this scarecrow? He is my fave!!

For my #3 idea:

I am so pleased with my Fall Coffee Table. Simple and easy to bring Thanksgiving into our home. I painted this orange pumpkin white to blend with my ideas. I also rolled some book pages for a wreath look.

For my #4 craft:

Another great idea to bring Thanksgiving into your home. Using your used jars and add book pages with mod podge. Let your imagination go and create something wonderful for your table or mantel with these.

For #5 decor:

I had so much fun making this paper decor!! Again-easy simple and inexpensive!! It took me less than an hour to put this altogether. This would also look great as a centerpiece, don’t you think?

And, #6:

I also added some Fall decor on my bookshelf for a more Thanksgiving/Cottage feel to our home. I love to use my PB artichokes all over the house!! I love them in this vessel. They are perfect with the pumpkins and gourds.

I hope you have been inspired to decorate for Fall with my Six Fall/Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas. It’s fun to change up and move around accessories to get ready for the Holidays, don’t you think?

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Easy, Simple Fall Bookcase With a Cottage Feel

October 18, 2012 By Meegan 3 Comments

I am swamped with things to do within the next couple of weeks, as we prepare for our son’s wedding. BUT, I do want to share with you some of the easy, simple Fall bookcase with a cottage feel I do have around our home. It was SUPER EASY and fun to get my creative juices going!

I basically used the same foundation as my Summer Shelf, but took away my shells and added new Fall elements. Easy and effective.

I found the clear pull knobs at HL. I knew I needed them!! I added Billy Balls to the vintage blue bottle for some Fall color. I also switched out shells and rocks for pumpkins.

I found the artichokes at PB a few years ago. They are working well in our home now matter the season. Love it!! Both candle sticks were thrift finds. I painted them to fit our decor.

Here is just another look at all the elements and colors. Same blue, same style with just a touch of Fall added. It is so easy to change things up in your home for each season. I have been doing it for years and I hope you can see how fun it is. You don’t need a lot to make a difference.

I hope I have inspired you to bring a little bit of Fall to your home with my Easy, Simple Fall Bookcase With a Cottage Feel . If you have decor already to place around your home, and don’t have a lot of time-just put up a few things. (I literally still have a full container full.) You still bring the season into your home without the clutter and taking up too much time.

Enjoy your day and treasure those you love.

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