Month: September 2020

We’ve rounded up 15 fall wreath ideas you can DIY to decorate your home this fall. Happy fall, y’all!

With fall arriving, you’ll also need our From-Scratch Zucchini Cake recipe and 25 Creative Halloween Costume Ideas, right?

 

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1. Autumn Burlap Initial Wreath

Personalize this darling wreath from Sophistishe by adding a wood or metal letter.

2. $5 Fall Wreath – Dollar Store DIY

Ribbon in a fall leaf motif makes this $5 DIY fall wreath idea from Horseshoes And Hand Grenades extra festive.

3. DIY Fall Wreath

If minimalism is more your style, this wrapped fall wreath idea from Family Food and Travel is for you.

4. Easy Fall Wreath for Your Front Door

The bird on this fall wreath from More With Less Today gives it Halloween flair while still maintaining a neutral fall vibe.

5. Easy DIY Fall Leaves Wreath

This easy DIY fall wreath from

Add beautiful mood lighting in the kitchen, dining room or other areas with these awesome pendant lights to buy. See where to buy and how to style.

Need more help with lighting? We will show you how to install recessed lights without attic access. Or turn an old door into a light fixture.

Add a fun new design element to your home. We will show you some awesome pendant light to buy and where. There are so many gorgeous styles and types to share. Let’s show off these fabulous lights.

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Add curb appeal to any home by making a cedar wood window box planter. This cottage window box style is simple to build and install, and easy to customize to fit your home’s style.

Read more ideas for adding curb appeal, such as building affordable DIY wood shutters and painting your front door a fresh color. 

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DIY Cedar Wood Window Box Planters for Cottage Curb Appeal

Hi, I’m Ashlea, a self taught builder, thrifter and huge sufferer of “I can make that” syndrome, I am sure you can relate!

Over on my blog, This Mamas Dance, I love to share furniture rehabs, home reno progress, and quick DIY’s that can be completed during toddler nap time.

Today I am going to show you how to build a custom wood window box that can be used all year long. This project can easily be completed in

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A birdbath will bring more life to your backyard by making it a welcoming place for birds, which will delight your kids (and your cats). Here are 12 great DIY bird bath ideas that can be achieved in a weekend or less.

1. Use two garden urns to make one DIY bird bath, complete with a mini-garden.

You can paint it in any color you want to add a fun color pop to your backyard.

2. Turn a vintage lamp into an unique DIY bird bath.

These DIY bird baths made from old lamps are so creative and would add some vintage flair to your backyard. Check out your local thrift stores for cool lamps… or maybe you’ve got a lamp or two stashed in the garage waiting for a makeover. Here’s your chance!

Learn how to make your own DIY lamp birdbath with the help of this

Fresh peaches are a highlight of summer, and they taste delicious baked in this easy peach crisp recipe and topped with ice cream or whipped cream. 

Enjoy more fresh peach desserts with our favorites: No-Bake Peach Heaven Dessert  |  Rustic Fresh Peach Tart  |  Easy Peach Dump Cake

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Fresh Peach Crisp

Fresh peaches are one of my favorite end-of-summer treats, whether they’re baked into a crisp or (faux) cobbler, or fresh in this easy no-bake dessert.

This fresh peach crisp recipe comes together easily in under an hour with basic ingredients — and don’t wait for it to cool, just drop the ice cream on top while it’s hot!

What’s the difference between peach cobbler and peach crisp?

Cobblers and crisps are some of the most common baked fruit desserts – so what’s the difference?

Cobbler usually has a biscuit or cake like component with the

Make these easy oven roasted vegetables with your fall garden harvest: sweet potatoes, cauliflower, acorn squash, brussel sprouts, and carrots combine with onion, garlic, and herbs for a savory delicious and healthy fall side dish! 

You’ll also love Sweet Potato Tater Tots, Cream of Broccoli Soup, and Creamy Pasta with Squash. 

Oven Roasted Fall Vegetables

Fall is a wonderful time to harvest the last vegetables from your garden or enjoy the last few weeks of the farmers’ market.

Many people don’t realize that some vegetables that are available in the grocery store year round are actually local fall harvest vegetables: cauliflower, carrots, and brussel sprouts, for example.

There are many ways to prepare and preserve fall vegetables, but cooking them fresh gives an amazing flavor!

We like roasting them in the oven to preserve flavor and nutrients. Roasted vegetables are the perfect side dish for a Sunday