I've been doing a bit of crafting here and there... but one of my easiest projects was one that was half done already! You may remember the patriotic wreath that Angie and I made for summer. And you may remember that each of those fabric flowers was attached to the wreath on a small hair clip. This made for really easy removal and the wreath was quickly ready for a makeover for fall!
Such a quick little project!! I just added a few little things from my fall decor stash, whipped together a pretty bow, and the wreath was good to go!!
Speaking of quick, I pretty much all of my fall decorating done in one afternoon! Here's a peek at some of my other decor!
Fall Mantle:
I have enjoyed having a piano to decorate:
I love featuring this Bible in my decorating. It reminds me of my grandpa - a dear saint! and also of the sacrifices that our soldiers make to protect our country!
A sweet story about my grandpa. Grandpa passed away in 1996 - it will be 16 years ago at the end of this month - so hard to believe. The week before he died, he and my grandmother came to visit. We had a wonderful weekend with them doing all kinds of fun things. I was taking horse back riding lessons at the time and they got to come see me ride. On Saturday, we spent some time at our local county fair. My grandpa was wheelchair bound because of a problem with his leg. A lady came up to him and told him "I can see God all over you!" Little did she know he was just about a week from Heaven.
This is one of my very favorite pictures:
That is my dad with my grandpa and me... they are rolling hot tamales - a family tradition (and secret recipe...) ;) I'm doing what is still my favorite thing - snitching before they are rolled!! ;)
Well... I didn't mean for this to turn down memory lane! You never know where a post will lead! I hope you don't mind... But now that I'm finished rambling, it's your turn! Maybe you've been doing some fall crafting... OR feel free to link up to your fall decorating! I'd love to see!!
Love your decor!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, aren't you always supposed to taste test? :)
Thanks!
DeleteYes!!! It's called quality control!! ;)
I loved your trip down memory lane...those are always nice to take from time to time :) Guess it can make the heart glad,and sad at the same time. I love all your beautiful fall decorating...I am behind as usual,but I'll get there :) Blessings Charity
ReplyDeleteWe've still got plenty of time... :) Thanks for stopping by!!
DeleteIt was very pretty to see your decorations in person, too! Very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you! Mom
Thanks, Mom! Love you too!! ;)
DeleteI love to see how you decorate. I sure wish you lived close enough to help me with my decorating. *Sigh* And I wish I had something finished to share this month, but I don't. *Sigh* again.
ReplyDeleteWell, you've had a busy month! Glad your little one is doing better!! (BTW: blogger threw your comment into spam...again... but I recovered it!) :)
DeleteYes, it has been a little busy. Thanks for recovering my comment. And we're so very glad that Rachel is doing so well!
DeleteYou got that done in *one* afternoon??? Oh my, you simply must come to my house!! I just can't seem to get in gear for fall, but you're inspiring me! I love your mantel - everything looks great =) And what a sweet pic of you and your dad - love it! And now, thank you, I'm hungry... ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't usually get it done quite that quickly... .and I guess it still counts if I didn't get the boxes put back in the shed in that afternoon doesn't it?? ;) Y'all come on over, we'll stir you up a batch of tamales!
DeleteThat was neat Chari...I enjoyed reading about Grandpa and seeing the picture and remembering.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Come see us sometime soon and we'll make a batch of "real" tamales!! ;)
DeleteSo good to read your little trip down memory lane. Your Grand parents (my aunt/uncle) were precious souls. So good to hear that his last week was a good one. I will never forget the long long funeral procession. He was a blessed man, with many friends and family. And those tamales....oh to die for! I remember them from when I was very young.
ReplyDeleteLove your decor and you seem to be pretty handy at making things! That hair clip idea is fantastic!
I look forward to seeing more.
Kathy J
Thanks for stopping by my little blog! It's great to "meet" more family! I'm sure we've met before, but it's been a while! :) And thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing my creations! :)
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