My fall kitchen tour and a GIVEAWAY...post sponsored by Tuesday Morning!



Happy Friday!!

 

I am guest posting over on the Tuesday Morning Blog today and am excited to share my fall kitchen tour with you!  Here is a sneak peek, but make sure and check out their blog for additional pictures!  When you are done over there...head on back over here for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to their store!

 

Thank you, Tuesday Morning, for sponsoring this giveaway!

 

Now check out some of my great Tuesday Morning finds that helped bring some fall touches to my kitchen!

 

This seagrass pumpkin was the perfect addition to my fall vignette at just $9.99! I also added some faux, boxed plants, only $4.99,  and a small topiary for $6.99, to finish off the space!  I will be using all the faux plants throughout the year!

 

 

I decided to go with a simple and natural theme this year. I love how this area flows with my dining room decor.

 

 

This cute glass mason jar was a Tuesday Morning find from a few years ago but I saw them the other day while shopping!  I added some tiny pumpkin vase filler for a simple touch of fall!

 

 

I picked up this numbered cream pitcher for $5.99 at Tuesday morning last week and added some cinnamon sticks that I had from last year's decor.   A few pumpkins were added to the mix and done...super easy and looks great!

 

I love how simple touches can make a big impact!

  

 

These adorable dip bowls were just $3.99/each from Tuesday Morning and are perfect to use as treat bowls filled with candy corn at a place setting!

 

{Check out the Tuesday Morning Blog for additional pictures of my festive, fall table!}

A simple wooden bucket made a perfect planter for my fern plant.  At just $7.99, it can be used all year styled with seasonal decor!  I added a few pumpkins to complete the look!

 

 

 

I love this DIY banner that was so simple to make!  Tuesday Morning sold the blank banner cut outs and I just used a chalk marker for the wording. At just $1.99, this is a inexpensive way to make a huge impact!  I also love that I can reuse the letters to create additional banners for different occasions!

 

 

My favorite pitcher got a little update using a dried wheat bundle.  The pitcher was a Tuesday Morning find from a few months ago, but they still have it in their stores.  For under $20, it is a great addition to my kitchen nook shelves!

Another great find were these glass candle holders I used in my simple fall centerpiece!  Priced at just $9.99, they are a great buy and can be used all year long!  Just switch up the filler to fit the season.  I added some cinnamon sticks and pinecones that I found a Tuesday Morning for $2.99/bag.  I love that they are scented, it adds to the ambiance of the room!

 

 

 Our breakfast nook is all ready for guests....

 

And one of my favorite finds from Tuesday Morning were these adorable "forest" animal mugs!  For $2.99/each, they add a whimsical touch to our coffee bar!  Just for fun, we changed up the coffee bar and made it a hot chocolate bar...the perfect treat for the kids or when you are entertaining guests!  I used the cream pitcher, numbered dip bowls and fun striped straws to create a fun display! I love buying items that are versatile and have many uses!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed a little sneak peek into our kitchen.  Make sure and check out the Tuesday Morning Blog for additional pictures! 

 

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From Orange to Gray: {Easy Pumpkin Transformation}

I love everything about fall, but I do not love the color orange in my home.  If you've seen my home, you know I am a neutral loving girl.  So...I decided that gray pumpkins were perfectly acceptable and decided to create a cute, gray pumpkin.

I purchased this plastic pumpkin at At Home (the store formerly known as Garden Ridge).  You can find plastic pumpkins at any craft store and most dollar stores.  I liked this one for the realistic shape and stem. I paid a whooping $6, but it was worth it for the "plump" shape! 

BRIGHT ORANGE PUMPKIN....it looks real though, right?  Isn't it cute?

I always have craft paint on hand, these at around $1-$2 at any craft store.  I love "Gris", it is the perfect medium gray color!

Step 1: Paint the pumpkin gray...I painted the stem too, I didn't really mean to, but it happened and I went with it.  Don't make things more difficult than they need to be. If you paint it, then go with it!  I did a few coats....just cover the orange and you are good!

Step 2: Dry brush the white paint onto the pumpkin. 

How do you do this?  Super easy...dip the tips of the brush into the paint.  Lightly swipe the brush onto a piece of paper removing any clumps then swipe the brush back and forth and up and down the pumpkin.  You cannot mess up...just keep going until the white paint is evenly applied to the gray surface.  I also did the stem.  Keep going until you get the look you want.  I had no plans for this....I just started painting it and I love the look I ended up with! 

Tip: I buy cheap brushes, usually from Dollar Tree...no need for fancy brushes for projects like this!  I wash them after using them and they are good to go for next time!  Between coats, you can place the brush in a plastic bag so the bristles don't get sticky while the paint dries.

 

This project took about 15 minutes...allow a few minutes of dry time between coats,  I did 2 coats of gray and one swipe of white.  Keep brushing the white paint until there are no areas that look saturated.  Super easy and fun!

I plan on doing a lot more this weekend using different colors (all neutral, of course) and some other techniques!  This little gray pumpkin ended up in our living room....I kind of love it!

 

What do you think?  Is this a project you plan on doing for fall?

 

 

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Our Home {Touches of Fall}

With it still being really hot in the Dallas area, I haven't gotten into fall mode just yet.  As much as I want to break out the pumpkins and pine cones, I have settled with a few fall touches here and there.  This year I am keeping things simple using natural elements and neutral colors.  Here are a few things I have done so far...

 

Started off with an "almost fall" chalkboard quote....

 

 

I added a galvanized pitcher and some wheat to my Homegoods lantern.  I love the simplicity of it!  I love using candles to create ambiance!

 

 

 The natural elements flow nicely with the decor in the entryway. 

 

 

 

The wicker baskets and different types of wood add some texture and interest to the entryway.  I will add a few fall items to this vignette later on, but for now I am loving the simple look.

 





 

 

A simple addition of some pine cone adorned branches into the dining room tablescape adds a touch of fall into this space and will also be perfect in the winter months. 

 

 

 

Over the next few weeks, I will be doing some more fall decorating, including our fall mantle, so check back soon.  Hopefully the weather will cool down so it feels like fall! 

Have a great week!



Break the Bank vs Cheapskate {Scroll Mirror}

It is no secret that Restoration Hardware has some amazing pieces.  I, for one, am always swooning over their mirrors.  I had a client that fell in love with the Mansard mirror but wanted to see if I could find one that mimicked the look for a little less...and that I did!  Check it out!

Break the Bank:
Restoration Hardware
Link: Salvaged Mansard Scroll Mirror
$345

 

Cheapskate:
Kirklands
Link: Distressed Oval Scrollwork Mirror
$79.99 (on sale)

This is a pretty great option for $265 in savings, don't you think so?

Shop the Look {Entryway}

If you loved the look of our entryway I shared yesterday, check out the items I found to create the same look!

 

Our entryway:

 



Shop the look:

Sources: Metal Cart / Topiary Trio / Wire Basket / Birch Wood / Wicker Basket Set of 3


Check back tomorrow for my next Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate post! It's a good one!

Our Home {Entryway Update}

  Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend! We spent a lot of time watching football (Boomer Sooner) and relaxing with friends.  I also completed our entryway... isn't it amazing how accomplished you feel when you get a project done that has been in the works for months?

  I really had no plans for this space until I came across a chippy, industrial cart at an antique store and couldn't pass it up.  I put it in our entry just to get it out of the way and kind of fell in love with how well it fit the space.  Once I decided to try it out there, I went out shopping  for some accessories to compliment it's industrial vibe.  I didn't want to over-power it with a lot of accessories, so I stuck with some simple, natural elements!

  Once I got it styled, I went searching for the perfect wall decor to hang behind it.  Again, I needed something fun and interesting but nothing that was going to be heavy and too much for the space.  I found these three wicker nesting baskets and immediately knew they would do the job!

After that side was complete, the right side of the door was looking sad and bare. I had purchased 2 antique printer's drawers a few months ago and thought they might be perfect.  I am pretty happy with the way they balanced out the space and the element of surprise they add to the other side of the door.

I really like the vintage, industrial feel the space has now.  The natural elements add some texture and the neutral colors flow well with the rest of the house.

A little close up of what I styled the printer's drawers with....

Scrabble tiles, letter Hs (for our last name), cast iron numbers that represent our wedding anniversary, old door plates and a few metal arrows.  I plan on adding more fun items as I collect them!

The view from our living room, the pieces work well with my old card catalog!

I love the way it looks and am glad I came across that little, chippy cart!  It is amazing what happens when you aren't really shopping for something specific but come across something that you just have to have! My biggest advice to people when it comes to decorating is not to shop for a something to go in a specific spot but to buy things you really love...you will always find a spot for them!

Check back later this week for a "Shop the Look" post where I give you some ideas on how to create the same look in your home!

Have a great week!



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Break the Bank vs. Cheapskate {Leather Barstools}

Long time, no chat!  I took the summer off from blogging but have enjoyed keeping up with everyone via Instagram!  I hope you had a great summer!  We enjoyed ours, but it always goes so fast!  Regardless, my girls are back in school and I am excited to get back to work!  

So...let me jump right in and show you some fun finds I came across while sourcing bar stools for a client.  She liked the leather look and she knew she wanted to keep things budget friendly.  Easy enough....here is what I came up with:

Break the Bank:
Link:  Crate and Barrel Lowe Barstool
$299

Cheapskate:
Link: Kirkland's Faux Leather Barstool
$149.99

Another style we considered:

Break the Bank:
Link: Pottery Barn Manchester Barstool
$399

Cheapskate:
Link: Kirkland's Everitt Leather Barstool
$129.99

I just love that Kirkland's has some affordable, yet stylish, options! I think my favorite is the Everitt...I am a sucker for the nailhead trim!

Tuesday Morning {Take Your Kids Shopping Contest}

It is no secret that I am sucker for a good deal and that I have been shopping at Tuesday Morning for years...so you can imagine my excitement when Tuesday Morning asked me to team up with them for a fun giveaway!  When I learned that it involved me and my daughter (aka: my mini-me) going to Tuesday Morning to shop I could not wait to get started! 

The details:
Tuesday Morning decided to put a fun spin on "take your kids to work day"...I mean what kid really wants to go to work when they could go shopping instead?

The best part? Tuesday Morning is giving away a $100 gift card and a Waterford crystal frame to one lucky shopper! Don't take your kids to work with you, take them shopping! Simply post a picture of you shopping with your kids or parents on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag #TAMfutureshopper and @tuesdaymorning to be entered to win a $100 gift card and a Waterford crystal digital frame!

How fun is that? Quality time spent with your darling children, shopping at a fabulous store that has something for everyone and a chance to win an awesome prize...yes, please!

The truth is I go to Tuesday Morning at least 4 times a week to shop for clients (and myself, who am I kidding?).  They get new stuff in all the time and I have several locations within an hour from my house so I stop in and see what goodies I can find! I never leave empty handed.  My 6 year old daughter is usually in school when I am on my shopping trips but she was so excited to get to come with me this time!  So off we went....

First stop...super cute cozy heart blanket...and looks at all those other fun patterns and colors!

While we didn't end up with that one, I did end up finding this fluffy, white throw blanket that finished off my master sitting area...my daughter approves!

Next stop, the furniture and home decor sections...my favorite!  Yes, I avoided the toy section at first because I knew once we hit the toys, there was no turning back!

Loving all these industrial seating options for around $35/each.  You will not find a better deal for the quality of these pieces! My daughter liked the bright yellow stool!

 

They also had a great selection of accent furniture...

Chevron Bench: $79.99 (total steal)

My daughter loved this chair because it matched her outfit and it was "super comfy"!

Some more great finds...

Dining chair with nail head trim: $99.99

Charcoal Ikat Accent Chair: $99.99

Mirrored Accent Chest...would be great as nightstands!

My daughter loved everything about this display....pink, pink, pink!

They have lots of sweet shabby chic decor. This would be great in a girl's bedroom!

Distressed frames, galvanized buckets, Parisian inspired accents and an over-sized clock...such fun pieces!

I couldn't resist these bird cages pictured below! Love the way the add a touch of spring to my mantle!

I was also excited to find these options for a more coastal look.  The striped poufs were only $24.99 (wow!!)! And those linen and jute pillows...only $9.99.  The cute shutter mirror was a bargain for $99.99. The blue storage boxes ranged for $7.99-$9.99.  Awesome deals for such cute decor!  We came home with a few of the linen pillows!

Rugs were up next and they had some great options!  My daughter and I agreed that these were our favorites! These were around $100/each and the quality was great!

 

We just so happen to have two rugs from Tuesday Morning in our home already.  Here is one in our dining room.  Can you believe I only paid $79.99 for this?  

Love the way it ties the room together:

 

Here is the other one...a gorgeous woven jute rug in our living room, also under $80 for a 6 x 9!

 



We stopped by the garden/seasonal area next and found some great stuff...

These buckets reminded me of the vintage olive buckets that are so popular right now!  At under $20, these are a great alternative to the expensive version.  They are super cute when used as a planter on the porch!

These bright, colorful lanterns would be the perfect pop of color to a patio for under $13!

By this time I had used up all my "be really good and we will go look in the toy section" pep talks so I had to act fast! Last stop before toys was the housewares section where I found some cute and functional kitchen decor!

How fun are these retro kitchen canisters?  Prices ranged from $7.99-$12.99 and the colors were amazing!

I also adore these numbered dishes....the pitcher made it's way into my cart!

And then it was time for toys....and they have a great selection for every age!

She was all smiles searching through the goodies!

She loved this little dog/dog house set.  It came with paint to decorate the wooden dog house...we HAD to have it!

They have a lot of great beach/pool toys.  We are heading to the beach this summer so we will be going back to get some of this fun stuff!  She loved this bubble set!

A few other goodies...and cart number 2!

Thank goodness Daddy was with us to carry the rest of the bags, we had our hands full!

And home! She worked on her new dog house while I unloaded our treasures...

A few of our finds:
New linen and jute pillow for the amazing price of just $9.99.
And see that fabulous basket? You can read about it HERE!

I love the dried boxwood wreath we picked up for $19.99...it finished off the spring porch perfectly!

I adore this pitcher and it looks perfect on my kitchen shelf....

And last but not least, we freshened up our bathrooms with new white towels!  Tuesday Morning has a huge selection of towels...all different styles and all different colors!  I love the name brands for such a great price!

How is that for a fun day of shopping? We had a blast!

Now it is your turn!

Click HERE to find a Tuesday Morning near you and follow these easy steps:

-Visit a store near you and snap a picture of you and your kids or parents shopping

-Post it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag @tuesdaymorning and #TAMfutureshopper

-You will be entered to win a $100 gift card and a Waterford digital frame

-Contest ends May 8th at 11:59 PM CST

Visit Tuesday Morning's blog for more details about the contest: Tuesday Morning Blog

GOOD LUCK!

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*Disclosure: I partnered up with Tuesday Morning and was compensated for this post.  All opinions and reviews are mine.  I have been a customer of Tuesday Morning for many years and have always loved the selection and quality of the products as well as their reasonable prices.  It was a pleasure working with them!