Viewing all the beautifully decorated mantels is enough to give anyone some serious fireplace envy if you don’t have one of your own. Don’t worry–you are not alone! While I have a tiny mantel with my TV above it, it isn’t much to decorate. Quite a few homes are built without fireplaces these days, {…Read More…}
A Decorated Christmas Mantel
Since moving into our new house in late August I have been on overdrive trying to get settled and make our home feel like us. I have gotten the garage organized, the mudroom lockers built, and my family room – complete with built-ins and a stone fireplace, all done. I am not doing much decorating {…Read More…}
Family Room Makeover Part 3: Building the Mantel
So I started out showing you how we added some IKEA Billy Bookcases on either side of the fireplace and how we are attempting to make them look built-in. Then yesterday I showed you how we framed out the fireplace surround and added wood to the fireplace hearth. Well today we are moving onto the {…Read More…}
5 Ways to Make a Halloween Vignette
Whoooooooo’s ready for Halloween? I’ll admit….as the sun sets earlier and leaves start swirling in the breeze, nights just get a little spookier than they were back in the summer when the air was warm and the frogs were croaking. I’ve been scouting out some fun ideas for Halloween decor, and I thought I’d share a few with you, today. Enjoy these 5 Ways to Make a Halloween Vignette.