Anywho,... my mom took a couple days off work and we visited Tai Pan Trading where I am sad to say I have never been before. It was so awesome! If you have a chance to hop on over there, you totally should! I, literally, walked in and just looked up and side to side and below and all around with my trap hanging wide open.
I declared to my mom, "I think this is my new favorite store..."
She just looked at me and nodded," Yes, honey. I know. I've been trying to tell ya"
I took all kinds of pictures for inspiration:
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| Lovin the fall stuff! Lots of acorns, pears, and artichokes. |
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| I just adore this feather covered pumpkin and sparkly jack-o-lantern! |
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| There was tons of black and white! Totally cute! |
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| Sparkly skeletons and more black and white |
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| How easy would this be to do? White pumpkins with black and orange spots. |
After a trip to Michaels craft store, Joann's, and Tai Pan Trading, I was dying to transform the house for Fall. Oh! And there was the Home Goods store! I L-O-V-E that place! Okay, here's what I have going so far...
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I wrapped those two pillar candle holders in some thick twine and *VOILA* fall candle holders and they only cost me the couple bucks to buy the twine. I didn't use any glue or anything. I just tucked the end in and wrapped around it so you couldn't see it. Just to make sure, it was really hidden, I just turned it around and it was hidden.
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| Before (I'm one of those people who has a bunch of empty frames around the house.)
What was that you said? Where did I get that adorable wire pumpkin? Oh yes, I made that... I saw this great tutorial over at Someday Crafts and I jumped in the car and zipped over to Joann's and got some of this stuff: 
A couple twists and ties later and I had this adorable wire pumpkin! The best part is that it what super cheap and you can do a ton of different colors and sizes.
Alright, here's the back-to-school pix:
 
I think I need to start coming up with some awesome back-to-school traditions. I've seen a couple cute ones, but I would love to hear what y'all have up your sleeves. Do you have any adorable, fun, and/or hilarious back-to-school traditions? Share, share, share...
Oh, and don't forget to link up to CRAZY CUTE. ;)
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Hi Courtney, oh I love that store too, especially the white pumpkins with spots...might have to copy that idea. Your fall decorating looks great...love your little tree and your little guy is such a cutie! Deb
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Frenchy
Adorable fall decorating! I have a huge roll of wire, I just might have to try this wired pumpkin :D
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I might have to try that wire pumpkin idea...
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Cara
Love the fall transformation! My kiddos are homeschooled so we always eat lots of sugar (donuts) the first day and make sure to do our school work in our pajamas!
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Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
Im jealous - I love Tai Pan but there isnt one even remotely close to me. They have such great ideas. Love your wire pumpkin! Thanks for visitng my blog - Im a new follower!
ReplyDeleteOh! That's awesome! I want one! I can't wait for Halloween! I will just take your lead and start decorating now!
ReplyDeleteYou should come link this up at my Making It With Allie Party!
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Beautiful. Such great inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have now confirmed what I already knew. I am SO behind on my fall decorating! I loved all the touches in your home. I'm also in love with that store! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, girl! I am totally on your page! I just hopped over from a link party because I looooved the look of your table design! I am so obsessed with Halloween. I know our neighbors think I'm crazy (Maybe it was the Halloween themed haunted insane asylum sign out front that did it?) Haha! I'm a new follower now. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing all your inspiration and decorating and the wire pumpkin on Craft Schooling sunday, great to have you!
ReplyDeleteI love the wire pumpkin. I've been looking for fake but classy looking pumpkin ideas. I'm going to have to try this one. Your little boy is so cute too with those great little cheeks.
ReplyDeleteApril @ homehinges.com
I L-O-V-E FALL! I decorated this weekend and I tell you what. My house just screams fall... and decorate me! I just love it! The smells, colors and just feel. Now I can't wait for the crisp morning air to complete the effect. Your house looks GREAT transformed into fall! Thank you for sharing at It's Stinkin' Cute Craft Thursday!
ReplyDeletei salute your creativity, you have done a wonderful job in making things more beautiful, buying them is easy but preseting them the best way and decorating your home is the most difficult part, great job you have done
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Very pretty touches! You did a marvelous job!
ReplyDeleteJudy@cutest-little-things
Loved all your before and after pics. All your vignettes were really great, and all your Fall decor looks so festive!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a good eye for balance and your vignettes are very eye appealing.
Great work!!
Blessings, Nellie
So much inspiration here! I have never been to a Tai Pan Trading. I am afraid I must now find one and soon! Lovely transformation for fall!
ReplyDeleteFab wire pumpkin - so trendy !
ReplyDeleteVery cute decorating!
ReplyDeleteI love your wire pumpkin.
I am featuring this in my blog on Monday!
Thanks for linking up. I hope to see you again tomorrow!
Ashley
www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com