Happy Spring!

Spring decided to make a show this year. It was warm and the sun shined all day. It made my heart very happy!

I spent a couple of days last week spring cleaning my kitchen and living room. With that complete it was time to fluff the nest and add some spring/Easter touches. 

I only purchased one item to add to my decor. Let's take a look around.

I had fun creating a carrot themed vignette in the my kitchen corner cabinet.  

I am still loving my faux cake. I added some fabric carrots to the top and a cute sign that says "take time to stop and nibble the carrots. Along with some more of the fabric carrots in a berry basket. 

The next shelf I added some faux forsythia, a carrot themed sign and filled a jar with the carrots I made last year. 

My goal was to spend little to no money on decor this year. I wanted a banner for the top of the cabinet and searched Pinterest for ideas. I encourage you to look outside of the box when adding seasonal touches. There are a ton of things that you can create for only the cost of paper and printer ink. I found some cute carrot themed gift tags and used them to create the banner. 

I used the same faux tulip I had out for Valentine's Day and added the sign I used in this space last year. It still makes me happy, so why not!

I love this little ladder with the metal baskets. It adds a little bit of decor to my counter without claiming a ton of space.

The forsythia came from my floral stash and I kept my every day towel. I round canister holds white sugar and I use the ceramic recipe container to hold my tea bags. The cutting boards are some my handy hubby made from some scrap wood. 

Again I used some of the carrots I made last year and printed something from Pinterest to add to this existing sign. 

Now lets move into the living room. I pulled one the every day signs from the shelf above the television to update for the season.

I found a free printable and cut it to fit over this sign. I used poster tack to secure it. That prevents the original sign from being damaged. 

For Christmas I received some items for this tiered tray. The round and rectangle wooden frames were included with cards to change out for each season. I've found that not all of seasonal cards included fit my style. No worries! Can you guess what I did. If you said print out something, you are right!

I printed out the item displayed in the rectangle frame. 

The only item that didn't come from my stash is the container holding the flowers on the top shelf. I was racking my brain trying to thing of something to hold the florals. That's when I saw the container of black pepper that I had recently emptied. 

I spray painted it and found that the size and shape fit the space perfectly. The bonus is that it fit my goal of not spending money. 

On the hutch I added two small birds and changed out the florals in the rope vase. This is where I spent money. Last year I had one bunch the tulips, and it really wasn't enough. I purchased a second bunch and spent a total of $7.06. I call that a win!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my spruced up space. Happy First Day of Spring!

Wendi

Fall in Indiana

I thought I would take you on a photo journey of what Fall looks like in central Indiana. The first fun activity is a trip to the apple orchard.

Yummy honeycrisp! 

Harvest is in full swing.  

Once we leave our suburban area we see corn and soybean fields. 

The leaves have finally started to change.  The show hasn't been as incredible this years.  There are mostly yellow and orange mixed in with the still green leaves. 

My father-law-in has woods at the back of his propety.  Chuck and I were able to take a stroll through the woods over the weekend. 

October means that the pumpkins patches are open for business. 

 

There are bon fires to enjoy on cool nights with family and friends.  

Lastly is the view from my front door.  

I love that I live in an area where I am able to enjoy the change of season.

May you find joy in the journey as you chase your life!

Fall in My Home

Fall decided to let its presence known by ringing the day in with much cooler temperatures. Awe... what a relief that was after our string of hot, humid days. For the first time in several years I put more then a mum out front.  It was fun!  Enough chat, lets get the tour underway.  

As you walk up the sidewalk you are greeted by this display before you turn to step up onto the porch.  

Once to the door you are welcomed by a door that is wide open to let the natural light into my home.  I love doors and curtains/blinds to be open during daylight hours.  Besides letting the sunlight in, it makes a home feel welcoming. 

On top of the hutch I put together an array of fall items.  

The display box on the entertainment stand was updated with seasonal decor. 

My scent of choice for this season.  It smells wonderful! 

I generally use my decor from year to year.  This year I added two pillows to the couch.  

A banner that greets you as you walk from the living room into the kitchen. 

My table centerpiece.  

 

The thankful container is a new add this year.  I put small pine cones in the jars and then added a candle.  I tucked in a vine with berries and mini pumpkins.  Then placed a couple of real mini pumpkins in the center.  I plan to make a mat to go under my centerpiece.

Now for the window above the kitchen sink.  This is an area where I spend a great deal of time.  I hung the harvest banner I made several years ago. The only change is that this year I wove a strand of bittersweet berries through the top of the swag.  

I added field corn, gourds, and mini pumpkins to my vintage scale.  The window was finished off by adding the autumn blocks I previously made and Megan's small pumpkin.  I'll enjoy standing in this space as I watch the season change.

As small plaque that hangs off of the cabinet that disguises my Kitchenaid. A great reminder as I putter around the kitchen cooking, cleaning and schooling. 

A couple of small touches on the back porch.  I added mums to the hanging baskets.  I am able to spy these from the kitchen window.  

The finishing touch was to change out the flowers in my little wagon.  I usually have inpatients here that last until the first frost.  This summer wasn't a good growing season for them.  As the weather cools I enjoy sitting out here with my Bible and a cup of tea in the morning. 

I'm grateful to live in an area where I am able to enjoy all of the seasons.  Welcome Fall! 

 May you find joy in the journey as you chase your life!

Happy Fall!

I'm happy that I put out my fall decor a little over a week ago as we are not experiencing fall temperatures! The news reported last night said that the stretch of heat we are having is the hottest for this time of year since the 1800's. There is relief coming late next week. Although I'm not ready to say goodbye to warm days, I am ready to say goodbye to the 90's! 

Would you like to take a peek at my fall touches?

 

 

I also have seasonal wreaths on the front and back door plus I have brought out a harvest scented candle. You can't go wrong an apple cider scented candle from Yankee Candles. It might be 90 outside but it looks and smell like fall in my home!

May your day be filled with joy in the journey!