12 Handmade Thanksgiving Ideas

12 handmade ideas for Thanksgiving

Even though I am on a blogging break, I am still posting over at The Better Mom this month. In preparation for Thanksgiving, I was having fun collecting these 12 handmade Thanksgiving Ideas to create in my home. I couldn't wait to share all this goodness with you! As you know, I love to create projects with my kids and bake up some fun treats. This time of year naturally beckons us to nest, cook, and create. I hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving ideas and are inspired to bless your home and … [Read more...]

Vintage Inspired Fall Mantle (& Link Up)

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As we begin to nest our homes for the autumn season. One of the first places we love to spruce up is the mantle and we all love gathering ideas about how to decorate a fall mantle. I have never had a real fireplace mantle, but have always found some flat surface to use in its place. This is the first fall that I have had my Pottery Barn "Mantle" shelf, and it was so much fun to decorate! As you know I am all about keeping things simple, and using things I already have as much as possible. … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

It's quite easy to add warmth and beauty to your home using our simple and inexpensive Thanksgiving decorating ideas. Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and for remembering all the reasons for which we have to be thankful.  Your home will welcome all who enter when you've decorated your home in a beautiful harvest color scheme. Burnt reds, oranges, golds, deep yellows, greens, browns, and even dark purples are excellent colors for Thanksgiving decor.  Elements of nature, fruits, … [Read more...]

Autumn Goodness {Day 30 & 31} Wrapping It Up

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I hope you have enjoyed the 31 Days Of Autumn Goodness here all month. It has been fun to focus on fall and welcome sweet friends to join me. Did you miss any of the posts? Well here they are all in one place! Have a good time looking around and exploring any of the posts you may have skipped along the way. My prayer now for all of you is that you not only experience Autumn Goodness but delight in the goodness of the Lord all year long! Day 1: Welcome To 31 Days of Autumn Goodness Day … [Read more...]

Autumn Goodness {Day 28} Warm Hearts And Homes For The Season

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As October comes to a close do you start to feel stressed about the upcoming holidays?  Every where we look Christmas is beginning to appear in stores, and all of it can bring some anxiety. With some forethought and intentional pre-planning, we can prepare our hearts and homes for the busy season, and in turn feel more peaceful.Join me over at Homemaker's Challenge where I am sharing 10 intentional ways to warm up your home and heart. … [Read more...]

Autumn Goodness {Day 21} Give Thanks Wood Block Project

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So thrilled to have one of my encouraging (and creative) blogger friends Cherie from My Heart And Soul Reflections. I love this "Give Thanks" wood block project that she is showing us today. Thank you Cherie for joining us for Autumn Goodness! Thanks for having me, Denise!  Don't you all just love her style? I thought I would share an easy and cheap craft that you could tailor to make for any season.  I decided to plan ahead for November in the "thankful" season! I bought a  of 1" x 4" … [Read more...]