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!

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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?

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I’ve been so enthused with many different ways to decorate a pumpkin lately, that I just had to try painting a pattern onto one. The idea came to me because I am about to paint a large chevron pattern in grey on my living room wall. To paint it on the pumpkin involves the same idea: painter’s tape, measured and spaced equally apart, and carefully peeled off to enjoy the crisp design.

Another great thing about painting a pumpkin is that you can leave it prettily painted in your home, as table decor, on your kitchen counter, or on your mantel, and when it gets closer to Halloween, the pumpkin can still be carved – the jack-o-lantern will just have an eye-catching pattern on it’s face. Let’s get started!

materials

- a pumpkin – size of your choice
- painter’s tape
- a ruler or measuring tape
- pen or pencil
- paint – color of your choice
- brush or sponge

Begin by deciding how big you want your stripes to be, and how close together. This will be largely influenced by the size of your pumpkin. I have a sweet little pie pumpkin, and I measured the dips of my chevron pattern two inches apart, top to bottom and left to right.

After I marked off where my dips should be, I measured out pieces of tape. Since my pumpkin was so small, I started in the middle with 3″ long tape strips, and created a zig zag pattern, as evenly-spaced as possible. For the top and bottom layers of tape, the tape strips only had to be 2″ long.

Special note: these are flat, rectangular strips of tape that we are applying to a round, uneven surface – don’t expect exact zig-zags. Pumpkins are organic forms that rarely grow evenly, so a little imperfection will still look great!

Carefully paint the pumpkin between the paint strips – painter’s tape makes it okay to be a bit sloppy here.

Once the paint has dried, carefully peel the tape away to admire your well-defined chevron stripes! Any paint that got peeled up with the tape, or extra paint that snuck under the tape, can be touched up with a small paint brush, or softly scraped away with a fingernail to achieve a straight line.

And that’s it! Now imagine introducing more colors, or layers of color within the stripes! Try outlining the stripes with permanent marker borders, or trimming them with a line of black upholstery nail heads – the possibilities are endless!
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.

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pumpkins, acorns and lovely fall things.

clcokwise: pumpkin note card set- $18, needle felted pumpkin- $10, classic footed cutting board- $55, handmade felted acorns- $24, 3 boo pumpkins print- $17, pumpkin stationary- $20, felted wool sunny acorns- $12.95, pale gold pumpkin- $23.

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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

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isn’t this a happy project? i ran across this simple diy drip planter over at old brand new (originally found via the lovely papernstitch) this morning and have already written it down on my project’s-to-do-list! i actually have this exact type of tree hanging out in a totally drab planter by my couch as we speak. i’m going to say that by the weekend it will have some much needed added color. click over for more pics and instructions!

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A DIY PAWSH Project for Pets! By Laura L. Benn of PAWSH Magazine

Good morning fellow roosters! I am so thrilled to be here this morning with Bonnie and Toaster to share a ‘pawsh’ and affordable way to keep your furry friend comfortable all year long!

If there is one thing dogs and cats love more than wagging their tails and tearing around, it is napping. My own little poodle mix, Rory, adores snuggling up for a good 40-winks after a morning spent at the park, but she also loves being near her people. So rather than move her dog bed from room to room to room as I go about my day, I decided it was much simpler to give her a bed in each space.

Now before you all tell me, ‘How extravagant!’ there is a method to my madness. Firstly, it saves a lot of hassle lugging a pet bed upstairs, downstairs and all over the place. Secondly, by giving Rory her own bed in each major room I can better coordinate with the décor of each space. And lastly, puppies were made to be spoiled, right?

All you need to do is purchase a series of fluffed up pillows that you would use for your spare room. Readily available at any major department store and issued in a variety of sizes to suit any pooch, these simple white plain pillows are the key. Next you simply need to find some pillow cases or a beautiful fabric shop to make your own cases. This way you can style each pillow to your taste. Pet bed in the living room? A rich earthy beige. Pet bed in the kids’ room? Fun bright red polka dots! Pet bed in the bathroom? (yes, Rory has one under the sink because she likes to hang out while you’re brushing your teeth) A serene sea-side blue.

Or if you’re feeling very generous you can create an entire sofa for your dog out of inexpensive pillows! Wherever your pet snoozes you can incorporate a sophisticated and darling look without breaking the bank! Where would you put a pet bed in your house?

Photo Source: 1, 2, 3, 4

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hi sweets! before logging off for the weekend, i wanted to share with you some quick glimpses of our new home! everything is not quite ready yet for a big reveal, but i’ve got some areas that i wanted to go ahead and show you. :)

this is looking through our kitchen nook. i just got this chalkboard wall decal in the mail this week, i love it so much!

one of my favorite finds has been this old trunk. i use it to stow guest linens in and place my beachy collections on top of.

the very beginnings of my sewing nook- the rest of it has a long way to go still. ;)

remember my thrift find?

a few garden greens in my ‘green house’ corner.

this is my work spot, in fact i’m sittin’ here now!

more thrifted finds that i dolled up with some fabric from my mom.

oh, and this is my new favorite plant! it’s a succulent called ‘string of pearls’.

and our favorite spot to relax outdoors. i’m working on an eating area and grill for out here as well, but for now these will do.

so that’s a sneak peak, loves! have a lovely weekend!

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