these terrariums by grow little are the most delicate and beautifully crafted little ecosystems that i’ve ever seen. i love each fragile fern and the tiny leaves peeking out of the top. though my terrariums don’t hold a candle stick to these, they are still thriving and pretty on my table (see DIY instructions here). after seeing these creations, i believe i will begin to hunt for some frilly ferns and limby leafs!

wrap up: {ferns} {grow little} {leaves} {terrariums}

dinner set from denmark

pebble candles

indian print blocks | leaf buckets | cloth sketch book

when i recently discovered harabu house, i was enamored by the beauty and seamless integration of cultures from all over the world. gathering inspiration from singapore to india to denmark, you’ll find home goods that have a modern look and a global flair. working hard to promote sustainable products which provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the artisans who create them, you can feel good about shopping here, too!

harabu house elsewhere: shop | facebook | blog | twitter

wrap up: {accessories} {cultural} {decor} {global} {harabu house} {home}

i love the simple style of these strung pine cones by bebehblog (discovered via birch + bird). our place is small, so i will no doubt be looking for simple solutions to holiday decor this year (side note- i still can’t believe that i’m even thinking about the holidays already!). this looks like one of the first projects i’ll be doing, especially since we have several pine trees by our house!

do you have any holiday projects planned?

wrap up: {christmas} {decor} {holidays} {pine cones} {simple}

oh my goodness, did i ever fall in love with this wild herringbone print from cozy mia! i really enjoy artwork that makes your eye meander, and all of these seem to do the trick. pieces like this are exactly why i love to paint my walls white, so i can add bright and bold pieces to spice things up. which is your favorite?

wrap up: {art} {chevron} {cozy mia} {herringbone} {home decor} {pastels}

today, i am so excited to share with you the latest addition to the decor here at my house. this beautiful pink over-sized cowl (or foot warmer or bed covering) arrived this week from the domestic peacock and oh how i have loved incorporating it into our home!

it is so soft and the over-sized stitches make for just the right cozy look and feel. with our chilly mornings, this has been the perfect addition to my morning coffee. visit the domestic peacock to see more of her beautiful hand crocheted goodies!

domestic peacock elsewhere: {crochet shop} {photography shop}

wrap up: {cowl} {crochet} {domestic peacock} {foot warmer} {home decor} {pink} {wrap}

while following erin godbey’s pinterest board for beautiful beds, i just so happened to discover this new delightful blog: twig home (i love all the inter-connectedness!). filled with inspiration for your home in just my style: sweet, comfortable and eclectic. i think you’ll enjoy browsing the pages. to get you started, here are a few of my favorite posts (clockwise with above):

colourful eclectic. picture from shelter

lost in translation. picture from vintage

autumn love. picture from the meat kitchen.

a pop of orange. picture from inspired design.

happy friday. picture from wit and delight

wrap up: {comfortable} {decor} {decoration} {eclectic} {inspiration} {sweet} {twig home}

simply stated, i think these are so pretty.

these beautiful tabletop delights are found in the anniversary preview issue of rue (discovered via mochatini), and i’ve got to say.. the preview did it’s job! i cannot wait until the full issue is released (you’ll be able to find it here). wouldn’t it be pretty to have chalkboard place mats for thanksgiving? or watercolor place cards to match what’s on the menu?

wrap up: {art} {chakboard} {design} {dinner} {ideas} {inspiration} {tabletop}

We just moved into a lovely new house in Michigan, and the pine trees are plentiful. There are fresh pine cones scattered all over our yard and on the side walks of every street on the block, and being a former student of physical geography, I can’t help but collect some of them! There are so many fun ideas for decorating with pine cones in the home during the autumn and winter months, and hopefully you won’t have to buy anything to do these projects.

materials

acrylic paint (any color)

spray paint (any color)

craft glue

glitter

place cards

small paint brushes

pine cones (found or store bought)

Painting pine cones is really easy, fun, and has a great end product. I’ve had this white pine cone for a couple of years, actually – it’s kept really well. All you need is a paint brush and your favorite color of acrylic paint.

After they’re painted and dried, I think they look great together in a large vase or bowl. This could even look great if you painted them different complimentary colors.

An even quicker way to dress up a pine cone is to spray paint it. Want to go a step further? Toss some glitter on it while the spray paint is still wet. Below I am demonstrating spraying the pine cones black and glittering with Martha Stewart’s Onyx black glitter – perfect for Halloween decor!

When the temperatures start to get cooler, give the pine cones a frosty look by painting glue or applying craft glue directly to the edges of the pine cone, and sprinkling immediately with white or clear glitter. Tie string to the stems and hang them in door ways, or place them in a dish together.

Finally, some people may prefer pine cones just the way they are (I know I do). Here I simply put a pine cone at a table setting, with a dinner guest’s place card lightly tucked into the pine cone itself. This is a thrifty, seasonal, and gorgeous way to dress up a table for a Fall meal and impress your guests.

Do you have any interesting ways you have used pine cones in your home? I’d love to know your ideas!

Out to find ways to make life simpler, Ashley is tackling life one DIY project at a time. Learning as she goes, she also spends her days writing Indie Pretty Projects and creating for her Etsy shop.

wrap up: {ashley pahl} {decorating} {fall} {holiday} {pine cones} {rustic} {seasonal}