Tag: Fall


Aug
2017

Fall Placemats to Fall Pillows

categories: Autumn, DIY, Home Projects

I love the fall time of the year, a bit sad to see summer ending.

How quickly the days and months pass.

The older I get, I so wish for longer days, more days.

Fall decorations are out in all the stores.  I found these lovely watercolor fall placemats at TJ Maxx, $10 for a set of four.

The pattern is similar to a pillow at Pottery Barn, shown below, that I love.

Unfortunately, the price of $39.50, is not in my low income budget.

So I made my own pillows from the placemats.

They turned out beautiful, love the soft fall colors in my living room area.

It was a very simple project.

Open the bottom seam of the placemat, large enough to insert a pillow form.  A lumbar form was the perfect size.

The last step, close the seam.  I used my sewing machine, but could be hand stitched together.

I am not a very good “sewing” person, but although my sewing machine hates me, I was able to complete a straight line.

That’s it!

Love my pillows!

Fall is coming, the leaves on my sugar maple are already showing some signs of turning.

Lots to enjoy coming up, cool beautiful sunny days, apples, pumpkins, harvest fairs, just so much!

Enjoy all the simple, precious things of the season!

Blessings, until the next time!


Oct
2014

Fall Gatherings

categories: Autumn

Our weather is for sure changing!  Fall is here!

Time for gathering up all the wonderful fall things you packed away last year.

IMG_0255[1]I worked on my last year’s wreath, adding a few more leaves and a new ribbon.  Found this green ribbon trimmed with jute thread at Michael’s. 

IMG_0260[1]My wreath was as good as new with just a couple simple additions.  It looks great on my front door welcoming fall into my home.

IMG_0266[1]Picked up some mums, pumpkins, and also a bunch of decorative gourds, squash and such.  Love all the colors and all the crazy shapes and bumps.

IMG_0267[1]Stopped a bit to have one of my family’s favorite snacks.  Apples, with caramel, nuts, or peanut butter.

applesThe Lebanon, Ohio, “Apple Festival” was last weekend, which is an annual event in this small historical town, so we picked up lots of apples.

If you are planning a visit to Ohio, visit this town. Lots to do with shops of all kind, a real train ride around the area, an old fashion ice cream parlor, and of course, home of the Golden Lamb Restaurant.

 

Get out your favorite pumpkin and apple recipes, enjoy the crisp fall weather with all the color.

Oh, time to buy a new sweater too!   I did!

Happy Fall Gatherings to Everyone!

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