Southern Scraps

  We've been a little slow to get our spook on again this year, but until we get something together, here are 10 ghost theme treat and project ideas to start you off.     Ghost cupcakes via Midget Momma     Ghost favor bags at craft-o-maniac     Glittered ghost cones     Chocolate ghost suckers     Framed ghost decor     tissue paper ghosts     Strawberry ghosts   Hanging ghosts     Ghost cloche     DIY Ghost globes   Have a great week!   Check out these other Halloween ideas: Decorating with ravens and crows Googly eye crafts Five witch crafts      

Shirt- Forever 21; skirt- Old Navy shoes- TJMaxx necklace/earrings- Sears   It seems I have a thing for stripes. I showed you an outfit with stripes last week, and here is another one. I like red and grey together too. I have been tempted so many times to throw this skirt in the Goodwill pile, but now that I've lost some weight, I'm glad I kept it.   And I'll take all the stripes I can get.   What's your favorite pattern? Stripes? Dots? Flowers? Plaid? I love them all.   Linking up with WIWW .

I love the colors of fall and was excited to bring them into my home, but I wasn't quite ready to let go of summer. So just as I did with my porch and tablescape , I left some of my summer elements on the mantel and incorporated some fall. Here's the full shot of the mantel (along with the hideous tube TV and VCR, yes I said tube TV and V. C. R.  and we aren't that old or far behind on technology. We just don't watch TV.) Lets take a closer look at the lovely details: I left out one of the framed sea shells and homemade starfish and added some pumpkins. I made a chevron panel in orange to add a pop of color as a backdrop. My houndstooth duct tape pumpkin is making an appearance again. The panel and pumpkin will make an easy transition to Halloween. The other side features more pumpkins, seashells and some leaves on a frame . Below on the hearth are some white pumpkins and a scattering of leaves and shells. If you are interested in ma...

  Hi, it's Tuesday, the day I share a photo from my life or travels. I provide very little description because, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

This has got to be one of the easiest and quickest crafts I've ever done. I was inspired by this project at Midwest Living . I already had a red frame on hand. If you don't, go grab a plain wood one from the craft of dollar store and paint it red. Instead of adding hooks or nails to my frame, I just tied ribbon around each side of the frame and then pinned fake leaves to the ribbon. You can get these leaves in packs from the Dollar Tree, Michaels, or just pull of few off an old garland. I'm using my framed leaves on the mantel and love the pop of color they give. Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Market Yourself Mondays at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff * Pink Hippo Party * More The Merrier Monday * Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired *...

      Shirt- Macys; shorts- Gap; necklace- Groopdealz; shoes- Target Sept. 14, 2013   I wore this to an outing last Saturday. We went to a free concert in our town featuring Big Daddy Weave. The man has an amazing message. I'd highly recommend going to see him if you ever get the chance.   Hope you're having a great week.   Linking up with WIWW .

  Currituck Lighthouse October 2012

Fall is surely coming. Welcome the season and your visitors with one of these fabulous wreaths. via Michael's     Give Thanks wreath

    Everyone has fall on their mind, but it's so hot here and I'm not really ready to give up summer. Well, the heat, yes, but not summer's colors and styles. So to get a jump on fall decorating but to still be able to enjoy some summer tones too, I married the two seasons with a combination of color, birdcages, and butterflies.   I never did really finish the porch for summer. Yellow was the color I gravited to for the season and I picked up some yellow pillows from Pier One. I just didn't get around to adding all the things I wanted to for the summer. Here is what I had:     A mix of blues, greens, and my new yellow pillows.  I used the placemat pillows from last year again.    To transition to fall I replaced the green lanterns and candleholders with red, and the pillows with the orange placemat pillows .      

  I have an affection for birdcages in home decor. I was super excited when I found this gem at my local Salvation Army thrift store. Not much to look at in it's original state- gold and gawdy. I know gold is becoming popular again, but this wasn't pretty. See below.

  Shirt- Loft; skirt- Belk; necklace- JCPenney; shoes- Old Navy   Whew! Glad it's Wednesday and the week is half over. It feels like it's turning out to be a long one. I purchased this skirt earlier this year and the first time I wore it, I paired it with blue. This time I paired it with a linen tee from Loft (clearance).   Linking up to WIWW .   While you are here, check out what I've been up to. I'm working on my craft room and I've transformed an old dresser for storage and updated a stool . I also shared 5 Ways to Decorate for Fall.

  Bella Nov. 2012

Fall is coming, at least on the calendar. It's still very hot here. If you're looking for ways to decorate for fall, here are five fabulous ways (and inexpensive too - you really only have to look to nature for color schemes and materials.)

  Okay that was a cheesy post title, but wait until you see the before and afters. It really is like magic. The hubby and I recently completed our first successful furniture painting project. (I said first "successful" because I painted a laminate cabinet once that was a disaster.)   I acquired this chest of drawers from my parents. It was purchased 48 years ago when my brother was born to store baby clothes and things. It was bare wood and has never been finished, stained or painted. It has been in the family all these years. My grandmother later used it for storage in a utility room and it suffered some water damage. The hubby cut new drawer bottoms and a new back for this piece before we painted it.       Some light sanding and Kiltz took care of the remaining water damage.  After priming, I painted it with an interior satin enamel paint from Home Depot. I used Behr paint but had them do a custom color match to Glidden...