Autumn Glam Tutorial

Looking to add a modern twist to your decorating this fall? Try this easy DIY table centerpiece to add glam to any dining room table or fireplace mantel.

To start, you will need a few faux pumpkins (one large and two small will do) and some metallic champagne colored spray paint. I found these on sale at Michael's and used a 40% off coupon for the spray paint.

Next, you will need some faux fall foliage and feathers.....also found these at Michael's. Look for a mixture of texture, color and sparkle. I used a combination of black and silver sparkly leaves, brown feathers, and vibrant green branches for color. Orange accents would also be a great alternative to the green.

To create height and variation I gathered some odds and ends around the house. I found white candles, a set of crystal candle holders, a long stem glass candle votive (an upside down wine glass would work just as well) and a small white cake stand......love this collection by Martha Stewart.

To anchor the centerpiece to the table, use neutral table runner. I brought out my white damask runner we received as a wedding gift to go with my autumn glam theme. Strategically lay out your leaves, branches, and feathers to create a little "nest" around the large pumpkin. From there, casually add each additional pumpkin and house hold item you found to create height and design your centerpiece. There is not a right answer here so just have fun and don't be affraid of getting creative......turn that wine glass or candle holder upside down to get a whole new look. Once you have create a symmetrical display with your pumpkins and candle holders, spruce up some of the foliage by separating the leaves and branches to create some additional volume. And voila........you have your self a modern Autumn centerpiece to blend perfectly with your home decor.

My Martha Momement

Now that I am a SAHM (stay at home mom) I have found that after all the dishes are done and the house is clean, I need something creative to do once in a while. Parker takes a few one hour naps throughout the day, so it had to be something that can remain a work in progress. Why not SEWING???? I know my grandmothers would be proud after all the time and patience they spent teaching me how to sew as kiddo. So I decided to dust off the old sewing machine that has been hiding in the closet.














I discovered this amazing quilting store called "Strawberry Patches" that a friend recommended. Oh, and the fabric is so amazingly CUTE, I can't stand it! I pretty much went fabric crazy with ideas and projects....tie onesies, ruffle butt onesies, aprons, burprags. $80 later, I may have been a little over ambitious, but I leave with a smile on my face for the adventures that await me.


Here are a few of the projects that I have been working on. (Parker had to model off one of the girly outfits....shh don't tell him when he gets older, he might not ever forgive me :)

* If any of you need a fun shower gift, please let me know and I might be able to create something fun for you or a friend!








I also had a fun time painting letter for Parker's nursery.