OCTOBERFEST.......HOLIDAY STYLIN MY NEST

My DR focal wall, crosses always stay....An assortment of black & white vignettes was created to be festive and functional for upcoming parties.

Took the vintage bird cage from the nursey and the crows love their new home...oh well at least the one who survived the rest.  muhahahahahaha

Small vignette of glass containers filled w/ vintage spool of black thread with pins in it.  Other filled with black crow feathers, some pearls and some antique bling.

My DR inspiration, bottle of Jack...two martini glasses with some special additions...a bible,flask and fuzzy creature all on a vintage toile tray painted black

My 3-tier ivy dessert stand that was painted black many moons ago with off white plates and a black pumpkin for fun.

My prize vintage bar cart decked out with some gross creatures.

Apothecary jars, glass bowls, glass candlesticks and a mercury glass candlestick all add some vintage spooky flare.

My favorite trellis black/cream curtains (Lowe's) w/ my Martha Stewart find of the year garland.  Some dangling spiders and my handmade spook board from last year.

My mirror/altar wall with antique frames w/ metallic finishes (I plan of possibly painting black and leaving there forever)  Over the top of the mirror hangs a vintage scroll from a piano player...the song is "Alley Cat"

So cool how you see the impressions and the words to the song next to it!  I have a bunch of these going into the shop!

My Willow House sconce has been invaded by a fuzzy friend

The think this crow likes being King of the Cage..

Where have all my little crows gone????

Scary isn't he

Only purchase made (and it was last year after season) $1.00

Few Updates (C'mon it's me...you know by the time I upload, write the post and launch it something has already been added or changed.  

My handmade tissue paper/coffee filter garland

I chose to do white tissue paper instead of the doilies.

I relocated the spook board and the mercury glass candlestick to create this little vignette in my kitchen/dining room pass through window.  Huge apothecary jar filled with mini skulls and a hungry crow. 

A few changes to the vintage bar cart...notice the picture in the mirror frame...it's from last year's Halloween mag and I loved this women's home because she doesn black & white or creams like me!  I also stole a few pieces to relocate in the room.  

-MJ

Going to the following parties:

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WELL HELLO THERE...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN

As you can see from the date of my last post, its been more than 2 weeks since I've blogged.    There are a few reasons but it all started with our yearly family vacation to South Carolina.   This year Irene decided she wanted to join my family (but I'll save that for a rainy day post) lol

Today is the 1st day of school for 4 out of my 5 children...so it will start getting busy in a few minutes when my preschooler gets home.  Just wanted to quickly share some of the little fall touches I've started adding all around the house, inside and out.  Hope you all enjoy and hope to back in action soon.

Here is the beginnings of our Fall Mantle in the Living Room...I brought back my homemade international Autumn banner from last year (English, Italian, Spanish, French) there we are all represented. lol

My mother gave me that Avon 5th Annivesary plate (funny thing...this year is our 5th year official wedding anniversary) lol

Left side of the mantle....always incorporating my 'J'

Right side of the mantle.  Pine cone is from State Park is Palm Dessert, Calif (shhhh dont tell)

Little sitting nook next to the fireplace...need some tall animals for that little elephant side table

Changed out the curtains from cream canvas to Pier 1 green bird pattern.

Junkin find...in perfect condition (thank you!)

Coffee table newest addition on trial basis in here...

Right side of front porch....rust,plums,greens,golds this year.

My hanging basket fall arrangements (still useful after your coconut liner is done)

Table runner from Home Goods, old aged terra cotta pots...green yummy smelling candle.

Left side of the front porch...love my fern baskets.   Removed the old screen door I usually have behind the sofa to block my neighbors clothesline (lol)  Its bright red so didnt really go (I shouldve left it green till after fall)

My front lawn shepards hook area

My handmade (by a dear old man) scarecrow pole man and pumpkins...he lost his arms but Big Daddy is working on some replacements

Our front entrance....my Marine is always standing guard.

-MJ

I PARTY WITH THE BEST...

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AUTUMN/AUTUNNO/OTONO INSPIRATION

This week is kinda hectic with an upcoming wedding this weekend and a teething baby, I try not to miss a day of blogging so I will leave you with some fabulous Autumn Inspiration.

I love the cornstalks and the burgandy door

This is a nice pop of color to a light brick facade

I love this idea and wish I had my old wooden porch back

This is sweet if you have a long country porch

Some bright Halloween decor

This is one of my favorites and what we are setting up on our front lawn.

I love this rustic theme on the white back drop

A WEEK OF THRIFTY PROJECTS...... DAY 6 - BEANS

This is another easy ingredient that I love to use for decoratoring.   Its versatile and I love texture so this works for me.   Its cheap and I always have beans in the house.

Supplies:

Goya Wedding Soup Mixed Beans

Glass Container

Sticks

Glass Container (Dollar Tree)

Fill Container with beans

Put in a bunch of tied sticks

Left side of fall mantle 

                                                                Right side of mantle

Close up shot.....I love the colors and the texture.  (looks great in a bigger container as well.