Adventures in Decorating: Late Summer into fall

Yesterday I puttered with the lower window boxes and worked on the top window and door wreaths. The first set of pics is all the fails. I happened to trim my hedges and decided to work the clippings into the wreaths. I always buy a full boxwood at Christmas and use it on the door until Easter. I really like how the wreaths flowers loom with the sticks, grapevine and boxwood. Today I hope to get the top window boxes done and the final touches on the wreaths so they can be hung.

Adventures in Decorating: Fall 2013 begins

Posted: 2013/07/27 | Author: Lola | Filed under: Decorating | Tags: Decorating, Decorating process, Fall Decorating, Fall Home Decor, Interior design, PInterest | Leave a comment

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I decided to show you the process my brain goes through when I decorate.

The air has gone to 55 at night at 75 during the day. I know more warm days are coming, but I’m ready to start prepping for Fall.

When I am planning my decor each season I start with a trip to the craft stores and some pinning time on Pinterest.

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About this time every year the craft stores start putting out their Fall stuff.

This is the decorating board I am housing all my ideas on.

I also still need to clean up the basement and then properly sort and determine what I’m using this year, and what I might need to buy to supplement.

As I move through each stage of the process, I will outline for you. Maybe I make it harder than it has be be, I don’t know. But it’s how my mind works and decorating always relaxes me!

What are you plans or thoughts on all the new fall decor, burlap and other natural items appear to still be in fashion! I also found a 50 yard spool of wired burlap ribbon at Costco!

Can’t wait to use it. Happy adventures in decorating Lovies!

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Adventures in Decorating: super hero kids den

Posted: 2013/07/03 | Author: Lola | Filed under: Decorating | Tags: comic books in frames, Decorating, decorating with comic books, marvel comics, Playroom transformation, wolverine, x-men | 2 Comments

A few Christmases ago I bought Babu every x-man comic from inception to like 300 something. Some in bound hard cover books. Some in lots, some auction swiped from geeks. We let the kids see them and I had them pick some out to use as decor. Then I made MiniMe, The Destroyer, and Babu all artwork of their own to decorate and add color in the playroom. They are not hung yet. But I’m pleased a small project is done. I used foamy sticky squares to hold the top row in place in case the pressure from the frame oat enough. I also built from the bottom up and flipped the frame like a pancake before securing the backs.

I chose treasure hunting over napping today

Posted: 2013/07/02 | Author: Lola | Filed under: Decorating | Tags: Crafting, Decorating, Fourth of July, PInterest | Leave a comment

I’ve been keeping some stuff for a friend in my basement. She graciously allowed me carte blanche access to all her craft stuff. I found these and other treasures so far. I have a few small projects in mind. And I still have to clean up the basement !! Stay tuned

Adventures in Decorating: Delta Zeta Pink and Green Wine Tasting event

Posted: 2013/07/01 | Author: Lola | Filed under: Decorating | Tags: blind tasting party. Delta Zeta Pink and Green party, Delta Zeta, pink and Green Party, Pink and green wine tasting party, Tasting, Wine | Leave a comment

I’ve been waiting until I got a moment to write up the details of the Delta Zeta Pink and Green Wine Tasting Party I hosted last month. Here are the pics of the decor, I’ll get to the details of putting it all together along with tips, tricks and lessons learned in another post soon I hope! I have the week off from work 🙂