Nesting

So, I have been MIA for almost 2 weeks.  When I looked at my last blog post, I couldn't believe that it had been that long!  So what have I been doing, you wonder?  Lots of Design team stuff and one of my favorite things to do in the Fall -- nesting.  You know the feeling.  You're spending a little more time in the house, the sun goes down earlier and it's cooler so you have that urge to spruce up the house and make things cozy.  I brought out the Fall decorations and tucked some golden berries, leaves, and twigs about the house.

I just love berries and twigs.  Then come Christmas I can replace them with greens. 

I went shopping too for a couple of pumpkins that I wanted to stack and put in a small urn on my back porch.  My sweet friend, Gayle,  helped me pick out these 2 for that. Then I drilled 3/4" holes in the big one and have white lights inside. 

I also added some Mums and pumpkins to my front pots and a big pumpkin and red leaves to my birdbath that my Dad made for me.

Speaking of my talented Dad and my friend Gayle, they both had a hand in helping me redo a table last week that my husband got for me from his Aunt's collection that she didn't want anymore.  This table was stained a dark brown and had 2 inserts on the top that had wicker and glass with gold rimming.   I never would have used it like that -- but Gayle suggested putting beadboard on top instead, so my Dad got right to work on it.  This is what it looks like after I painted and distressed it.  I absolutely love it now and am always amazed at what can be done to change the look of a piece of furniture. It makes me smile every time that I walk by it.

Along with all of that, I repainted all of the woodwork in my front porch which includes 12 windows and the front door.  Whew!!!

I bet that you think that I didn't work with my scrapbooking supplies at all, but I did.  I made 7 projects for the Creative Cafe line.  I can show you a couple.  One is an idea for some Christmas Gift jars.  You can find the supplies and instructions here. I used some Accucut flower and bird dies again.  I could use their die cuts on everything -- just love them!

Then I did this Christmas door hanger greeting with some of the Creative Cafe Clear stamps. 

So many photos to share today! ;-)

Okay, so I'm off to finish up supper.  I have another busy week coming up with more design team projects, so check back later when you can. 

Have fun feathering your own nest this fall!      Love, Linda 

   

Comments

[iralamija]

Beautiful photos and ptojects! TFS! :)

[Melissa Phillips]

Your table is adorable! Ohhh---you are an inspiration in ALL that you create! LOVE that sweet door hanger and of course those jars I'm going to have to make this Christmas. Love your fall-ish decor surrounding your home---I bet your neighbors just LOVE having you next door---what a treat!
Melissa

[Melissa Phillips]

Your table is adorable! Ohhh---you are an inspiration in ALL that you create! LOVE that sweet door hanger and of course those jars I'm going to have to make this Christmas. Love your fall-ish decor surrounding your home---I bet your neighbors just LOVE having you next door---what a treat!
Melissa

[Bille]

Hi Linda,
it is nice to hear from you! You made so wonderful things, I will go out and work on my decoration ;-) I love your new header!

[Sofi]

I just love al your fall photos and your projects! And what a gorgeous table too! I love how you have distressed it.

[Dana]

Love the new blog banner & all of the fall photos - delish!!

Gorgeous projects - I can't wait to find a store that carries Creative Cafe.

Time to go get out all my fall decor...

[Brenda T.]

Love all of these wonderful Fall photos Linda! I'm just crazy over your style and talent. Love the new banner as well!

[Gina Bolling]

I can so relate to 'nesting' this time of year. That is exactly what I do. I want my home to be all cozy and smell like fall. I just love all the berries, twigs, and other decorations of yours. My project for the week is to finish my decorating. The bird bath is beautiful. Great idea for the table too! I enjoy looking at all the gorgeous ideas you have and this post is a feast for my eyes! ;) Thanks for sharing!

[Ronda S.]

I loooove Fall!! My favorite season by far! Love all the little fall goodies you shared!!

[reen]

Your nest is looking beautiful Linni!

[Carolyn Peeler]

What gorgeous fall decor photos Linda.

Cute projects too!

[scrappiegal]

I love your blog. I've just created mine (very raw)and still have a lot of work to do. Thank you for your inspiration!! Please feel free to visit my blog at any time. This blog world is very new to me.
I love the Basic Grey Fall Basket. I'm headed to get that line of paper today, and create my own. Where did you get the metal flat basket base?

[ChristieW]

Fall is my favorite time of year too. I wish our hot weather would go away I love the brisk autumn days.
Beautiful projects and love your decorating.

[Tammy Tutterow]

Wow, Linda, this entire post is just one visual treat after another. What a treat!

[Hilary Kanwischer]

Whoa!!!! Those projects are just toooooo sweet! Love your new "blog", the fall photo's are just gorgeous. I just love it all! :)

[Janna]

The Table ROCKS!!! Don't you love transforming pieces like that!! So gorgeous. Love all your fall photos this week! Take care, jw

[Zarah]

WOW!!!

[Maricarmen Maza]

Gorgeous projects! Love it!
xoxox
From México.

[Andrea]

I love your blog banner - makes me want to get off my rear and start decorating for Fall!

[Keisha]

your projects are always stunning linda...but i really love the door hangy!!!!