Here in Southern California it can be kind of difficult to get into the “fall” swing of things. Sometimes it’s a stretch to deck out the house and yard with full blown fall colors and decor. I mean, it seems kind of contrived to have the thermometer read 86 degrees but have my mantel full […]
Archives for September 2013
Reversible Fall Holiday Blocks from Dreaming About Someday
Don’t you just love craft projects that will do double-duty? I have a piece of reversible artwork…. on one side it’s Halloween, Poe-inspired Raven artwork, and on the other side it’s Thanksgiving artwork. I spied this cute project for Reversible Fall Blocks from Aubrey at Dreaming About Someday. They are Halloween themed on one side… […]
Fall Monogrammed Burlap Wreath from Becoming Martha.
Fall is officially here, and I am in wreath mode. There are so many cute ones. Love the burlap wreath that Sarah from Becoming Martha put together. I particularly love the houndstooth monogram… I am SUCH a sucker for houndstooth! Do you have a wreath up for fall? You can get the full tutorial to […]
Heirloom Pumpkin Bread from Bombshell Bling.
I love pumpkin anything. Particularly when the pumpkin something is a baked treat of some kind. (Does anyone else think it’s particularly unfortunate that the season for warm, delicious baked treats is also the season for holiday parties and dresses…? So hard to find a balance to eat all of the goodness but still fit […]
DIY Fall Apothecary Jars from Uncommon Designs.
I am in love with these cute Fall Apothecary Jars that Bonnie & Trish from Uncommon Designs created. They have a couple of different version that they make, including for Halloween. So clever, and I love how they change them up for the seasons. What a fun and easy way to get a little more […]
Turn boring glass vases into fab distressed glass decor.
Plain glass florist vases and jars… we all have tons of them, right? And no matter what you do, they kind of always look like plain glass florist vases and jars. But check out what Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage did to a run of the mill thrift shop vase… I love the technique Shannon […]
Fall popcorn kernel wreath from Cherished Bliss
Fall is in the air (or at least getting close on the calendar) and I have another cute wreath to share today. Check out this clever popcorn wreath that Ashley from Cherished Bliss made. Popcorn, burlap and an innovative base make this fun wreath. Check out the full tutorial on Cherished Bliss, and be sure to […]
Easy Potato Pizza
With the kids back to school, it means that I probably should make more of an effort to make dinner. The summer days where I can just write “fend” on the menu board and walk out of the kitchen are behind me for this year. While I do my best to plan my meals, sometimes […]
Sunday Rewind: Chicken Chili
One of my family’s favorite dishes is on Sunday Rewind today. When I make it, the kids actually say “Yay!” when they hear that it’s what’s for dinner. Click HERE to get the easy, low fat, high protein, economical recipe. 🙂 For more recipes from The V Spot, you can follow my Pinterest Board. Bon […]
Ombre Rosette Wreath from Flamingo Toes
I’m ready to start decorating for fall! Prior to 9/11, I used to start the fall decor on September 1, but now I tend to keep my red, white and blue up until after that date each year. Well, it’s the 12th, and I’m ready to move into the fall season. I am in love […]