thanksgiving bunting

Here's an easy thanksgiving bunting I made last year, but updated just a little.

The original pattern, that can be printed off for free, has really cute fall plaids and burlap designs.  Since I only have a black and white printer, I had to improvise.

 

I just printed it off in black and white and added my own burlap, and old book and music pages for depth and interest.

 

The neutral colors go good with my already neutral fall mantel.

Best of all, most of the work is done for you. Just print it out and start cutting.

 

 

Here's what the bunting looks like in it's color form:

{cute plaids!}

Go here to get the free downloadable pattern.

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thanksgiving feathers and sweaters

I created a very simple thanksgiving display using sweaters and handmade paper feathers.

I got the idea for the feather recently when I spotted this on Pinterest.

 

 {find the tutorial here.}

I don't usually like a lot of thanksgiving decorations (turkeys, etc.).  In fact, I just went through a box and took practically everything to the consignment store to sell.  I grouped the sweater vases and feather with one sign I kept and a pumpkin leftover from Halloween.

These sweater vases add some texture and interest, while still keeping it neutral.  You could use an old sweater and just cut off the arms, but I used a pair of leg warmers I figured I wouldn't be wearing in the next couple of weeks.  I just tucked some glass cups from the kitchen cupboard inside them and pushed in the excess.

 

The feather was super easy to make and only took a couple of minutes.  This is the kind of thanksgiving decoration I like, simple, cozy, and no turkey in sight!

 

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a lovely combination {Pumpkin and turquoise}

I'm loving this turquoise and orange combination on my porch right now.

I'm thinking these red chairs need to be repainted a different color, but maybe after Christmas when the red will actually work with the look I'm going for. 

A cute cinderella pumpkin has found a spot on this old blue stool.

 

I found this old tool box one day at the thrift store.  I didn't know what I would do with it and couldn't decide whether to buy it or not but I kept coming back to it, and in the end decided the $3 price tag was the answer--yes!

I think the patina is so charming.  I filled it with various mini pumpkins.

 

I love the pop of color right now on my porch, and think orange and turquoise are a lovely combination.

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bistro chair love and a few pumpkins

I have a new obsession with vintage french bistro chairs.

Of course mine are neither french nor vintage, but instead newly purchased from Kmart.  I snatched the last couple from the summer clearance section  and painted them white.  They were originally turquoise, so I did a thick paint job with a brush to try and mimic wood grain and give it some character.

I also switched out my table centerpiece for this old metal caddy found thrifting filled with mini white pumpkins, and sitting on a red striped grainsack. 

A lone cinderella pumpkin sitting on a freshly painted bistro chair makes a simple display.

Here are some beautiful bistro chairs that have been my inspiration:

Dreamy Whites

 

Dusty Lu

French Country Cottage

French Farmhouse 425

Ticking and Toile

I am enjoying the changing of the seasons and the beauty it brings, I hope you are too.

 

keep primping & happy fall!

P.S. Come back Monday for a great giveaway!

 

My Fall Mantel using old books and clocks

Here's my fall mantel:

filled with lots of current loves.

a cake plate and cloche, old deconstructed books, and old clocks,

my bookpage wreath made last year that I updated the center with crepe paper and a paper clock cut out, and centered on an old chalkboard,

and old white urns.

I like the mix of neutrals, and think this will transition well into Halloween.

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