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Simple Thanksgiving Shelves

November 5, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Hello! And Happy Wednesday. It has been a full week of traveling to visit the grandkids. Hubby and I took 6 days off to go trick or treating, visit Beverly Hills, eat, play games, sew, shop, eat, and sing Happy Birthday to a grandson.

I am settling back at home again. Our home is filled with Thanksgiving, pumpkins, wreaths and giving thanks.

The Simple Thanksgiving shelves are in a central part of our home. You see them as soon as you walk in the front door.

I like finding old books and using them as “pedestals” for my accessories. Candle sticks work really well, too. Do you do the same thing?

I found a printable on Hometalk and was so excited to incorporate it in my Thanksgiving decor. (Especially since it has a blue pumpkin)

Using my own cardboard chalkboard I scripted “Give Thanks”. It’s good for all of us to give thanks everyday, not just at Thanksgiving. What’s that saying? “There is always something to be thankful for”? I believe that will all my heart.

I made my pine cone and pecan garland last year for Christmas decor. I have used it for lots of other holidays, as well. It’s my frosting on the cake for the Simple Thanksgiving shelves.

I love accessorizing with my book page wreaths. The pages are aged and a little torn for texture. Using painted and accessorize clothes pins to hang my Give Thanks Chalkboards worked perfectly.

Filling my green bottles with old, broken sticks was just the added touch I needed to finish off the look I was wanting for this year’s Thanksgiving decor.

I hope you are giving thanks today and everyday for all that you have.

Leave me a comment telling me what you are thankful for. I would love to know!

If you are looking for or wanting new traditions in your family, come back on Friday for loads of ideas.

A handful of my blogging friends and I are putting together some special Thanksgiving Traditions for you. I know you will enjoy every minute of it.

I will see you back here then…

Make it a lovely Wednesday full of thanks!

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Looking Back at September

October 29, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Looking Back at September is going to be a delight and a lot of fun for me today. I had a wonderfully busy month not only on my blog, but with family and friends, too. I am blessed to be able to share some of that with you here today.

While I was in Cali, I found a vintage window frame to add to my mantel/headboard.

I made a Fall Book Page wreath for our front door.

Using some wood scraps from another project, I made my own version of pumpkins. Yes, there HAS to be a blue one. (HUGE smile!)

I was on a blog tour with 29 other bloggers. I was able to show my Blue and White Fall decor ideas.

I hosted the FIRST ever #BestofDIY Link party with 27 bloggers total. I am still blown away by the response and the INCREDIBLE projects that were linked up.

I have been looking for a new lamp, and didn’t like the price, so I made my own DIY Lamps Plus Inspired Gold Lamp with DIY Burlap Lampshade.

One of my favorite posts was:

I am Brave and Beautiful

In-between there are many more posts, Inspiration Monday link parties and lots of love.

Thanks for visiting my blog while I am Looking Back at September. (Since it is almost November)

Make it a fabulous Wednesday!

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Create An Inviting Fall Porch

October 20, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Fall is in full swing around here. Well, as far as decor goes. Weather, well that is another story. It was in the 90s yesterday and the low 70s last night. I am enjoying the warmth as long as I can. BUT, I do love to Create An Inviting Fall Porch.

This blog post was updated October 2025. I want to show you how I can Create An Inviting Fall Porch in minutes with LITTLE TO NO COST. It’s fun easy, and you can just what you have around your home.

Thrifted Benefit for Sheltered Animals

October 14, 2014 By Meegan 8 Comments

Good Morning and welcome to the Thrifted Benefit for Sheltered Animals. Thrift Benefit is a DIY blogger event to bring awareness to thrift shops that sponsor animal rescues and the rescues that care for the animals that share our journey. Take some time to Google a thrift shop in your area that does support animal shelters. Visit them and spread the word to help our cause.

What better way to help animals in need, right? You have want you have been searching for and the animals receive help, too.

Last year when I was a part of this group, I told you about our dear sweet Airedale, Lacy. She was by far the sweetest dog we ever had. Until we had Cinnamon. Cinnamon was also an Airedale.

I was not on the look out for a dog, but when I met Cinnamon, my eyes watered and I knew I loved her. Airedales have a kind disposition and are very loyal to their family. She was a sweetie. After I had met Cinnamon, her owners knew how much I loved her. She wasn’t getting the attention she needed from them. They knew our family would be delighted to own her.

They showed up at our door with Cinnamon, as a gift for our family. Again, tears came to my eyes. We were able to spend 2 1/2 years with her. Cinnamon passed away from cancer. It broke our hearts. But she is still in our hearts 10 years later.

Even though I don’t have an animal shelter sponsored Thrift Store in my area, I am still excited to be a part of this group and animal shelter awareness.

Please take some time and watch the video below to meet some of the bloggers, their pets and the coordinator of our group, Jeanette Chaney.

I love thrifting, as you know. I found a door at my local thrift store for $20.

I was not REAL sure where I wanted to put it in our home. BUT, I did know I WOULD find just the right spot for it.

After having it sit in our living room for days I finally gave it some color. This loveliness of a door is painted Antique Coral by Valaspar.

While visiting my local thrift store a few weeks ago, I found 3 rectangle baskets for a dollar a piece. Hmmm…NOW I know what I want to do for my thrifted door!

After laying them on my door, Hubby helped me by screwing each basket in place. It only took a few minutes before the door was looking how I pictured in my mind.