An ode to fall decorating, in three acts:
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Act 1: Decor Inspiration
What can I say? I can’t get enough of fall decor! Fall is my most favorite season – crisp, cool air that requires blankets, and sweaters, and sweatpants (oh, sweatpants. Is there anything better?), beautiful foliage, cider, I could go on and on. But don’t worry, I won’t.
However, there is one aspect of fall that never fails to make me feel inadequate: the time honored tradition of carving pumpkins. The inside is gross and obviously I’m not good at it. Let’s recall last year’s attempt one more time:
That’s why I was thrilled to stumble upon these no-carve pumpkin decorating projects during my never-ending quest for decor inspiration!
Ribbon pumpkins from Good Housekeeping:
Sequined pumpkins (unsure of source)
Turn them into a wreath
However, some people love the glow of candles in carved pumpkins. I guess I can’t blame you, but please, keep it understated like J’s fall decor:
(Just kidding, this isn’t really her house……)
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Act 2: True Life – K’s Fall Decor
And now, because I know you are on the edge of your seats, I will take you on a tour of my fall decor. You’re welcome.
Here is G’s piano, all decked out for autumn:
My mother gave me this lovely wreath.
And I added ribbon to this pumpkin. I know, I’m super crafty.
The dish on the dining room table is one of my favorite things.
My mother made cute pillows to dress up my church pew. She shares my love for throw pillows 
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Act 3: A DIY Project
The following project was inspired by necessity. The lovely wreath pictured above was meant to grace my front door. Unfortunately, it was a little too wide for the storm door to close. So I headed to Michael’s and created this:
using beaded garland, burlap ribbon, orange grosgrain ribbon leftover from a package from a beloved local boutique, and my favorite Christmas ornament. I didn’t take any progress shots as I was too busy corralling the beads. Bend the garland into a circle, lay each circle on top of the others, and wrap the beaded wire around all layers to hold it together. Wrap the burlap ribbon and hot glue to the back. Voila!
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There you have it, the longest post ever! Based on your enthusiastic applause, there may be an encore
Love,
Oooh, that wreath is purdy. You could also take off the orange ribbon, add some springs of evergreen, and possibly use it for Christmas! You must channel Martha, K, truly.
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