{ a fall mantel and birthday }

Happy Fall!

“It’s the Little Things that Make a House a Home” had the cutest, wallet friendly fall decorating idea… You can read more about Karla’s Candy Corn decorating and other ideas here!

Our lonely ghost needed some company on the mantel.  So, I followed Karla’s instructions, and here’s how it turned out!

It happened to be my wonderful husband’s birthday this week, so we had a birthday party/fall themed mantel all week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Natalie

{ kitchen & dining room }

This one is for my Grandmother by special request… :)  You may remember photos of our empty kitchen and dining room from when we moved in here and here. 

Here’s what’s happened so far:

The dining room had these hanging blinds that I hated.  They looked old and did not add any light to the room at all.  I decided to hang curtains.  I cannot find a photo of the DR before… Oops!

Working hard:

Dining Room Now:

 

Kitchen Before:

 

 Kitchen After:

  We added appliance and furniture so far.  We’d like to update the hardware, faux brick, cabinets, countertop, and colors.  I will always dream of a new kitchen though.  :)

There’s a full bath between the kitchen and breakfast nook: 

Thanks for stopping by!

Natalie