The Best Neutral Fall Stems and Foliage

The best dried foliage and neutral faux fall stems! It's finally September and officially time to transition from summer to fall decor.  One of my favorite ways to change my decor from season to season is swapping out faux stems.  During the spring and summer, I display my favorite realistic greenery stems .  Once the days get shorter and the weather cools, I swap the green stems for neutral dried and faux fall stems.  It's an easy and effective way to update decor for the cooler fall season.  I'm a big fan of filling my home with live houseplants .  I also like mixing and displaying dried foliage and faux florals for fall.  Unfortunately, some of my favorite artificial fall stems were bought wholesale and aren't available to the general public, however, I searched high and low for great alternatives.  Afloral is one of my favorite websites for sourcing high-end  realistic faux greener y.  They use high-quality materials and offer the best botanical decor from wrea...

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Blue and Brown Vintage Fall Decor Inspiration

Blue and brown vintage decor and fashion finds! The Lucketts Fall Market is fast approaching, so I'm spending more time on the road thrifting and antiquing .   I must have been in a blue and brown mood last week and unintentionally gravitated toward a collection of curated vintage decor.  I didn't realize it then, but when I got home and laid out a few pieces, I noticed how beautiful and curated they looked.  DO BLUE AND BROWN GO TOGETHER?  Yes!   Blue and brown (orange) are opposite on the color wheel making them two colors that naturally complement one another.   From fashion to decor, pairing deep cool blue and rich warm brown tones creates a beautiful and undeniable contrast. Storm Cloud /  Navel / Dover White / Butternut / Griffin / Hickory Smoke I've seen many large white embossed turkey platters while thrifting, but I have never encountered a brown vintage platter.  I knew it was old as soon as I saw it and was surprised to see it was marked, McCoy.  I have see...

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Pottery Barn Inspired Faux Concrete Jack-O'-Lanterns

Create your own budget-friendly Pottery Barn inspired concrete Jack-O'-Lanterns using secondhand Halloween decor!  Have you started thinking about Halloween ?  Fall and Halloween decor are abundant at thrift stores, making it the perfect time to start thinking about decorating and DIY Projects.  Two years ago I made white  faux concrete jack-o-lanterns  using secondhand Halloween decor.   This year, I searched for larger pumpkins perfect for replicating black Pottery Barn jack-o'-lanterns! I found an almost exact replica of the size and shape of the Pottery Barn jack-o'-lanterns .  It was half off and a little damaged, but nothing I couldn't repair.    Can you see the resemblance?   I also found a small jack-o'-lantern that I knew would make the cutest Halloween planter. SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE FAUX CONCRETE JACK-O'-LANTERNS - Inexpensive concrete or porcelain jack-o'-lanterns (thrift stores are great sources!) - Kwikwood (if repairs are needed)  - Bak...

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Hearth & Hand: Vintage-Inspired Fall Decor

Rich and cozy vintage-inspired fall decor from Hearth & Hand! I love vintage and I love fall so it's no wonder I am completely obsessed with the latest decor collection from Hearth & Hand ! It combines beautiful rich fall colors, cozy textiles, and vintage-style decor for the perfect fall collection.  I browsed the collection online and curated my favorite decor items that combine my love for fall and vintage with a touch of cabin feel.  HEARTH & HAND VINTAGE-INSPIRED FALL FAVORITES! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Which decor pick is your favorite?  Have you used any of these fall home decor favorites in your home?             FACEBOOK / PINTEREST / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER         ...

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Vintage Tennis Racket Photo Display

CHIPPY ANTIQUE WINDOW SCREENS PAIRED WITH OLD WOOD TENNIS RACKETS CREATE A FUN AND UNIQUE PHOTO DISPLAY! I headed from Maryland to Pennsylvania for an auction pick-up and vintage/thrift shopping a few weeks ago. While there, I stopped at a few of my usual spots, including a cash and carry wholesaler.  I walked to one of my favorite dealers and found a stack of vintage window screens.  They were beautifully chippy, the most perfect shade of green, and only $5 a piece!  I've hung wreaths from antique window screens before , but this time, I had the idea to create a unique photo display using vintage tennis rackets.  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE VINTAGE TENNIS RACKET PHOTO DISPLAY - Vintage Tennis Rackets (thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales) - Vintage Window Screens (architectural salvage yards, Facebook Marketplace) - Fishing Line - D-Ring Picture Hangers - Scissors - Drill - Poster Putty Resource: How to Thrift: The Best Thrifting Tips and Tricks I bought most of the old chippy...

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