One of my favorite things to do is decorate — my home, the homes of others and for events. It is my goal to be as frugal as possible when decorating. I like to “design on a dime” without it looking like I did!
I scour thrift stores, yard sales and TJ Maxx for versatile items that I can use to decorate for many different occasions.
Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I have to share my centerpiece idea with you. The inspiration for this arrangement came from a Publix home mailer — of all places! Ha!
I filled a vase, that I purchased at TJ Maxx for about $10.00 (I’ve already used it multiple times), with a bag of birdseed from Walmart. Then I asked my brother to gather sticks and branches…aren’t brothers amazing?! I used fishing line and straight pins to hang artificial pumpkins (yay for Hobby Lobby half-price sales!) from the branches. To give it a finishing touch I tied scraps of ribbon and sheer fabric around the vase.
For my sister’s baby shower back in October, I hung baby girl hats, socks, shoes and mittens from the branches along with the pumpkins. We were going for a “fall-ish” with girly flair theme. You can see that arrangement here.
Today, I pulled some of my artificial leaves off of my mantel and hung them on the branches. I love it! This arrangement is cheap and dramatic! Just my style!
You could also add feathers, pine cones and/or real leaves. This arrangement could also be made on a much smaller scale. I’m thinking about using the vase and branches for Christmas. I just need to figure out if I want to fill the vase with something other than birdseed. I think it would be so beautiful to hang balls, snowflakes or greenery on the branches. I think a natural, organic look is gorgeous!
And yes, I squeezed the arrangement out the back door to take the pictures on the porch because outdoor lighting is just so much better than inside.
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I’m so glad that you are here! My Blessed Life is a place of encouragement and inspiration for your heart and your home. Before becoming a stay at home mom, I was an interior designer in love with beautiful things. But I’m learning that a beautiful home is more than meets the eye; ultimately, it’s a matter of the heart. Won’t you join me on this amazing journey?
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Cute, cute – I had already seen it and loved your tree.
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Seriously, Myra – could you be any cooler??? That is awesome. You make it sound so easy
) Love it!
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Love it!
How about some pine cones or cinnamon sticks in the vase for Christmas?? Or cranberries??
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Great idea! Up my alley, too – I can go get most of the stuff outside =) I like Mandy's idea of cranberries or cinnamon sticks for Christmas.
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I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Amy
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Super cute! I need to fly you to KS and help me out with some decorating.
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What a WONDERFUL!!! idea. I love the tree, it's just right for the holidays.
Geri
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Fabulous! Looks wonderful, as always!
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Oh, how creative. Those that can decorate amaze me, and especially those that can it on a dime.
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I love that centerpiece! So impressed!
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Very nice indeed!
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That is beautiful! I'm throwing a bird themed baby shower for twin girls on Saturday and I'm so going to use this idea!
Thanks!
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You did a wonderful job! It's beautiful! You are SO creative!
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