~seasonal decorating~

 Just because it's fall, it doesn't mean you have to break out the pumpkins and Halloween decor just yet.

There are other ways to decorate for this season that aren't so literal.

For example, bring in warm colors like in the rug above. Change out your white dishes for some colorful ones, and add touches of black. An all white kitchen looks a lot more rustic and cozy with these textures and colors added.

 For a simple, and free decor tip, go out to your yard to find items to display.

This is the perfect time of year for large branches in a vase or a simple pine cone garland.

 Natural woods, nubby fabrics, cozy blankets, and a touch of orange scream Autumn!

 And don't just stop at decorating!

Bring yummy colorful foods to the table.

When the weather turns outside this is the perfect time to stay cozy inside and bake.

 Have you started bringing in touches of Autumn to your home?

Just a reminder that the burlap and lace runner giveaway ends tomorrow!

Enter here.

{all photos via pinterest}

xoxo

~h and m home~

To my sweet surprise I found out this morning that h and m has a home section!

Did y'all know this?

It's news to me, and I can't wait to browse through it all!

~picnic in style~

love it all

xoxo

~restoration hardware like wall art, the look for less~

Don't have $450.00 to spend on one of these great pictures?

 Here is how you can get the look for less.

First of all you need a book full of great sketches that suit your liking.

I just picked up a book on Leonardo Da Vinci at the Goodwill outlet for 49 cents and got about 30 pictures out of it. You can also find these on amazon here.

 These are framed in simple barn wood frames you can find at your local craft shop, or if they don't have them, I found a seller on etsy that has a bunch, and they are very inexpensive. 

You can get a matte cut but it will set you back around $10-$15.

If you want to do this project on the cheap, just take your book page/sketch to your local copy center and enlarge it, or shrink it depending on the size of your frame. 

I would do this on a color copier because although they are black and whites, there is a little bit of brown usually and this helps with that "vintage" look.

If you browse the Restoration Hardware site, or go to any of their shops, you will see these types pictures all over the place. 

I was browsing through their catalog today and on almost every page they have these on the walls.

If barn wood is not your thing, you can also scout out thrift shops to find inexpensive antique frames. I like the thin gold frames, and wood ones as well.

So, instead of spending $450.00 per piece, you are looking at more like under $15.00 without a matte, and around $25.00 with a matte.

I'll be back soon to show you what I did with mine!

Happy framing!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway here if you haven't done so already!

xoxo

~drummer boy~ {or girl}

A trend that I am loving lately is drum shades, especially drum pendant lighting

I love this oversized one from Country Living. This is a repeat photo but I love how simple this drum pendant is.

Photo from inspiratodesign.

This one is very sleek.

I could picture it over a bed in the master bedroom or over a dining table.
Love it!
Found here.

Here is one that is a little more whimsical.
I just love the simplicity of pendant lighting, especially the drum pendant options.
Photo from living etc.

I found a variety of great pendant lighting here, as well as many other reasonably priced lighting options, and thought I'd share.
Hope you are having a great day!
I will announce the winner of the $50 gift card giveaway tomorrow!
xoxo