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I “Fell into Fall” Mantel

October 11, 2012 By Meegan 10 Comments

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We don’t have many little kiddos nearby who come over, so I wasn’t sure if I was even going to do any decorating for Halloween. With seeing all the cute and fun ideas around, I hopped on the bandwagon.   After gathering my Fall accessories I put together my: I “Fell into Fall” Mantel

Some of the items have sentimental value.  The “Happy Halloween” can was made our youngest son when he was in Cub Scouts.  Now he will be married in just a few weeks.

Isn’t the pumpkin so awesome????  I made it last year after a visit to Pottery Barn.  I KNEW I needed one!  I found a fake pumpkin (of course).  Painted it white.  Let that dry, then mod podged old book pages to it.  After 3 coats of mod podge, I let her dry for a few days.  I then sprayed silver glitter all over for a more expensive, stylish look.  The “trunk” is just stick I found outside.  I added a little green moss around the top, for a finished look.

Here is a closer look of this beauty!!

I also made the BOO sign last year.  I copied it, cut it out, then glued it onto black ribbon.  With glitter puffy paints, I outlined the letters.  So fun!!  The owl is from Target in the dollar section-score!

My hubby bought me the candy corn wreath, because I LOVE candy corn SO much!  I think the bat is cute, too.  The bear was a gift from a friend.  Don’t you just think she looks cute with her witch hat and collar??

This is a view along with my Fall Paper Decor.  Yep, I finally decorated my “Fell into Fall” Mantel.

Make it a wonderful Thursday!!

I "Fell into Fall" Mantel

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My Fall Jar

September 27, 2012 By Meegan 8 Comments

Last week I shared this post over at  Dirt and Pearls.  Thanks again Emily!!

In case you missed it, here you go…

Do you ever see things and want to make them yourself?  I do all the time.  That’s what I did for this post.  I have been seeing empty jars everywhere.  Then they are turned into vases, or candle holders with mod-podge and paper.

Today I thought I would share with you a Fall decor piece, that is super easy and looks great!

I have a jar that I cleaned out, then worked on my idea of what I thought would look good.  Here goes:

My Fall Candle Holder will consist of:  Old Book Pages & Homemade Mod-Podge (Homemade Mod-Podge is soooooo easy to make: 1 part glue to 2 parts water)

I brushed the Mod-Podge on the jar where I wanted to place my Old Book Pages.  (I did have to cut the pages to the size I needed)
After I had covered the jar with my pages-I went over the pages with more Mod-Podge to seal it securely
When everything was dry, I placed a tea light in my new Fall Candle holder and Viola!  I love this old rustic look.  Perfect for a Fall Mantel.
For more Fall ideas visit me here and here.

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Make it a terrific Thursday!!

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Stenciled, Refreshed Rug

September 20, 2012 By Meegan Leave a Comment

I have had rugs on my mind. I would like 2 new ones for the kitchen, one for the side of my bed, and a new one for the TV room. I look, and look, and look, and look everywhere!  I look for deals, I look for colors, and I look for makeovers ideas. I look around even when I don’t need a rug. So, I decided to make my own Stenciled, Refreshed Rug.

I painted one wall in our TV ROOM “A Hint of Olive” by Ace Hardware.  I LOVE how it turned out.

You can also view my pinkish frames, my pinkish pillow, my lampshade, the floating frames, AND my “pass it along gift-a handcrafted decoupage can” made by Debbie Doos on the table here.

*This post was updated November 2025. This could mean that some of the links have been removed and some photos have been updated.

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TV Room Reveal

September 19, 2012 By Meegan 19 Comments

So good to be with you today! I feel like I am finally home. And ready to share my TV Room Reveal. I have been busy with traveling, and wedding flowers, not to mention having my husband home for a few days, AND our 35th Wedding Anniversary!

Anyway, in-between time I have been slowly working on our TV Room.  It is really a bedroom, but is more functional for us as a TV Room, and perfect for when company comes for a visit.

*This post was updated November 2025. This could mean that some of the links have been removed and some photos have been updated.

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