Little Wonders

I get up each day to read the “31 Days to a Better Dressed Nest” over at the Nesting Place. Some days she has had great tips and some days have been thought provoking inspiration. I especially like this post on Day 19. It is all about what is important and not always apologizing for what is good enough. The comments were great to read.

There was one post in particular by Sharon that resonated with me. She stated that she has a sign that says, “please excuse the mess and noise, the kids are making happy memories.”

WOW! I am going to have a sign like that soon.

Isn’t that what matters. I have a clean home that generally is in good order. By no means are we going to be part of a photo shoot, our home looks lived in on a daily basis. You know what I mean!

There is nothing more important than my family and the memories that we are able to make together. So what did I love most about the weekend?

Watching my little man have fun with his first tomato!

Make sure your making wonderful memories!

Acorn Treats

I did it again. That should be the title of my copycat inspired category.

Aren’t these little guys so cute!

It is super easy. I got my inspiration from Lipstick and Laundry.

Her title was Acorn Treats { remember these}.

NO!!!!!!!!! I have never seen these before. They are super cute, simple and yummy! Just had to make them.

Simple Fall Projects - Part IV Another Wreath

OMG!!! I usually never use OMG, but I have been screaming at the computer. Have you ever seen something that you love and then it gets lost in blogland forever?

Yeah, I just spent the last hour trying to find something that I new I wanted to try the moment I saw it.

Look at this beautiful wreath.

Julie over at Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss made her.

Like I said, isn’t she beautiful? You can see how she made her here.

Well, here I go searching for a way to make this my own. I had dollar store garland. I had wire, ribbon, and spray paint. Ready, set, GO!

First I began making a wreath by winding my garland into a circle and securing each circular pass with wire.

Waalaa…I have a fall wreath. I knew from my inspiration above that I didn’t want to leave it like it was. I also know that although I love heirloom white, it doesn’t work well for me. ORB does though! What to do.

Well, ORB it is and here are my wreaths.

Yes it is ORB, but on the fabric leaves it appears more black in the picture. This lead me to the orange ribbon and a perfect wreath for Halloween.

I have two long windows in the family room that flank the fireplace. I thought the white wood blinds would make the perfect back drop for these wreaths.

The bow is hot glued on and the ribbon is tied on the back of the wreath and the curtain rod.

Never mind the poor or lack of window treatment at the top :(

That will be another day.

What do you think?

If you are looking for other great wreaths, check out this party:

For the LOVE of Wreaths Party at Domestically-Speaking