I have almost made a Halloween wreath for my front door for years now but haven’t been able to wrap my mind and creative impulses around exactly what to design. So. . . naturally I perused Pinterest for some not-so-spooky inspiration and found oodles of fun ideas. Of course what is pinning without passing along? So here’s the latest in Halloween wreaths to hopefully spark some creativity on your own front door.
I returned from our family Florida vacation this week and realized Independence Day is just around the corner, but other than an American flag hanging out front you wouldn’t think I gave one iota about this patriotic holiday. What? Nothing could be farther from the truth, because this is one of my most favorite celebrations!
Maybe it’s because it comes in the middle of the summer all by itself, or maybe it’s the fireworks, fun and family time that accompany this holiday, or maybe it’s that I swell up just a bit more with national pride; but whatever the reason, I gotta get my house decked out with some proper décor, and in a hurry! So of course I immediately went to Pinterest to find some easy, quick and cute DIY décor for my little home and here is just some of what I found. . .
Note: The Saturday Sparks series is a compilation of inspiring ideas from bloggers across Pinterest.
Most of these ideas and photos are not my own, but please click on the pictures to visit the authors and creative minds behind the projects featured here.
So here’s my latest mantel configuration, just in time for Spring. Of course there are a few touches of Easter like the bunny banner hanging in front and the chick picture on the right that lend a super springy feel to the whole thing. My husband isn’t crazy about the bluish-gray frame without a picture and said it looks like we’re having a garage sale; but I just ignored his comments, because it pulls in some accent color. . . and well, I just kind of like it.
I picked up that metal bucket for cheap at Hobby Lobby the other day and found a beautiful bluish-green type of fern that fits perfectly. I love the color and shape of the leaves, but it’s so cool that it almost looks fake. In fact, the hubs was surprised to find me watering it yesterday.
I love, love, love that metal cagey planter thing that I picked up for $10 at a local antique shop a few weeks ago. Paired with a candle, a couple of sets of books and a big metal “S” (for our last name or Small Talk Mama, if you will) and it makes for a nice, yet simple vignette.