I know what you’re thinking. “Kelly, you need to sit back and enjoy the flip flop wearing, margarita sipping season and stop thinking about fall in August.” It’s been a sweltering 100 degrees here in NJ and I’m hot, sweaty and tired and just want to jump in a pile of crunchy leaves while sipping spiked…
It’s just me and my dog Sushi as we stroll around my neighborhood. She loves sniffing everything in her path, licking passers by and finding enormous fallen branches that she tries (unsuccessfully) to drag home. I love the cool fall weather and looking at the gorgeous homes in my neighborhood. Join Sushi and me on our walk…
I’m all about a natural look … as long as we’re not talking about my hair color. Since fall is my favorite season and I already went crazy decking out the inside of my fall house (see it here), I went for a simplified fall porch using things plucked right from nature with a few vintage…
I am always wowed by the creative ways people decorate for the seasons. On Instagram, I asked people to share their favorite fall home decor images using my hashtag – #EclecticallyFall. Can you believe there are over 1,500 photos shared! Here are some of my favorites – although it was hard to choose! If you’re on Instagram, I…
It’s the final day of the Eclectically Fall home tour week. Hope you’ve loved peeking into these gorgeous homes as much as I have. Today brings us … Stephanie of Brooklyn Limestone Cassie of Primitive and Proper Melinda of House 214 Design Jenn of Clean and Scentsible If you missed my fall home tour, click…
I’m thrilled with all of the gorgeous Eclectically Fall home tours this week! So much talent, so much inspiration. Today brings us … Kristen of Ella Claire Alice of Thoughts from Alice Janna of Yellow Prairie Interiors If you missed my fall home tour, click here and you can start the 15 home tour from…
The Eclectically Fall goodness just keeps on coming. My fall home tour kicked us off on Monday and you can start the tour there in case you missed it. Every day this week, three more amazing homes will be sharing their fall decor. Click on the blog name to take the full home tours. Today…
I’m so excited about the amazing line up of homes on this year’s Eclectically Fall Home Tour. In case you missed it, I posted my fall home tour yesterday with a slew of photos. This week, I’ll be sharing a couple of pics from each home on the tour (3 per day) – click on the…
Kicking off my annual Eclectically Fall Home Tour with my home decked out for fall and sharing 15 other fabulous fall home tours filled with tons of creative fall decorating ideas. Fall! It’s pumpkin spice latte, jeans and boots wearing, pumpkin pie eating and Eclectically Fall Home Tour time! Three homes decked out for fall every day…
This free Give Thanks free fall printable is perfect for fall decor. Just print it and pop it in a frame for a one of a kind piece of art for your home. Plus, I’m linking to over 20 other favorite free fall printables. Who loves fall as much as I do. Time to retire…
Just a few more days until September. Which means fall! Which means fall decorating! I’m busily preparing for my third annual Eclectically Fall Home Tour (15 amazing bloggers homes decked out for fall) so I’ve got all things fall on my mind. Since I love bling and shiny things, I was happy when my pal Martha sent me…
What says welcome better than a welcoming front porch? My porch may be small but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm and it’s strutting it’s stuff all decked out for fall. You’ve seen my fall home tour – now it’s time to see the outside. Wreath – check! Vintage…
The first gorgeous tour is my friend Lindsay who asked me to be part of this fun blog hop where we pop from home to home (virtually anyway – no need to dress up or bring a hostess gift) getting candy-corn-coated-eye-candy fall decorating ideas. The Nester was up before me sharing her fall home and…
Love fall? Love fall decorating? Tour this eclectically fall home decked out in all it’s fall finery. Get tons of creative fall decorating ideas too. What’s that I hear? Crunching leaves. What’s that I smell? Apple pie. It’s time to mix up two of my favorite things … Eclectic + Fall = My Eclectically Fall…
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I’m ready for boots, jeans and hot spiced cider! My house is getting spruced up for my favorite season – fall – and I’ve scored some fun new finds. Remember when I went to the grand opening weekend at World Market? My vacation made me miss meeting the Property Brothers but you can see all of the…
I didn’t put fine china on my bridal registry. I’m not a formal china kind of gal. I mean, I love checking out the lavish table settings on Downton Abbey but prefer a simpler look … oh and I’m still shocked over poor Matthew’s untimely demise in that car accident. That’s why I love…
Finally … the smell of burning wood … leaves crunching beneath my Frye boots … apple pie … chunky sweaters … fall porch decorating ideas! And a different look than last year’s fall porch. This pinecone wreath needed a little pizazz so I added a few pieces of faux berry garland from HomeGoods….
My favorite season – Fall. Boots, jeans, the smell of burning wood, apple cider doughnuts … and an excuse to decorate! We went in for wild Maine blueberries … and I came out with this fabulous old sign that was sitting neglected in the grass – $10 and it was making the 500…
5 Simple Fall Crafts
The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Remember Chicken Little? That confused little chick who thought the world was coming to an end. Poor girl was foolish enough to follow the crowd. What does this have to do with fall centerpieces you may be asking yourself? I mean, would you trust someone named Cocky…
You all know I’ve got lots of “stuff”. Stuff found at estate sales and flea markets. Vintage, fabulous stuff – but stuff nonetheless. So I’m craving simplicity … starting with my fall mantel. A few pears from the farmer’s market. An old wire basket filled with mason jars. Sticks collected during a walk in the…
Pumpkin Topiary
Sometimes, the simplest things give the most pleasure. hearing my girls laughter, a bowl of chocolate ice cream, the smell of freshly cut grass, the perfect sunflower, 70 years of knicks on an old cutting board, a tarnished piece of silver, and my family gathered around the table. See more of my fall decorating ideas…
It’s time to plant peonies! I’m sharing everything you need to know to grow gorgeous peonies. Learn the different types of peonies and how to plant peonies so they bloom and reward you with tons of flowers every spring! These peony care tips are perfect for any level gardener. Peonies! One of the first blooms…
If you want to have the most fun holiday get together ever, you must play the Saran Wrap Ball Game! I made a surprise filled Saran wrap ball last Christmas and it was the highlight of our day! Be prepared to laugh uncontrollably and have loads of fun when you play this game that involves…
As a special Christmas treat, we are heading to New England to peek inside a stunning 1879 home all decked out for Christmas. This Eclectic Home Tour Finding Lovely Christmas is filled with natural touches, soft neutrals and a farmhouse feel that is sure to inspire. More Eclectic Home Tours Here Jackie of Finding Lovely…
I have more collections than I can count, but one of my absolute favorites is my collection of trophies and vintage loving cups. I’m sharing creative loving cup display ideas and a little history behind these beauties. Often engraved with the occasion, the date, and the winners name, they are a piece of the past…
One of my favorite things to collect is vintage art. I have amassed quite a bit of silhouettes over the years and some were in storage so I decided they all needed to be displayed together. I created a unique way to display a vintage silhouette art gallery wall and I’m loving the way it…
I’ve got some exciting news this week and I’m also sharing some never before seen peeks into my garden with my favorite shade loving perennials, and lots more. Let’s go! CIAO BELLA – I’M HEADED TO ITALY! I still can’t believe that I’ll be staying here for one week (I’m still planning the second weeks…
Paint by number kits have been around since the early 1950’s with a slogan printed on each box top proclaiming, “Every man a Rembrandt!” They are easy to collect, affordable (although prices have been rising) and there are so many creative ways to display them. I’m sharing some of my favorite paint by numbers gallery…
Who among us couldn’t use some self improvement? I know I surely can and I’m going to start out 2024 trying these 7 New Year Challenges to Change Your Life! No need to do them all, just choose the ones that appeal to you and that you think will help you live a better life….
This Hydrangeas 101 Guide will give you everything you ever wanted to know about hydrangeas! We’ll talk about the different types of hydrangeas and how to choose the best variety of hydrangea for your yard, planting and growing tips, when to prune hydrangeas (this is crucial!), sun requirements, how to change the color of blooms…
I’ve been decking all the halls and I’m excited to share my 12th Christmas home tour with you! I like to pull out all the stops for Christmas and every year, I challenge myself to come up with new and unique decorating ideas using mostly vintage, thrifted finds with a little bit of modern thrown…
Before we jump into all things Christmas, I thought it would be fun to visit a farmhouse decked out for fall! If you’ve ever dreamed of moving across the country to live in on a farm with an 1823 farmhouse complete with original big white barn, then today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Maple Creek Market…
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