Easing into Fall

Fall is my favorite season so you know I am chomping at the bit to break out the bins of décor and start decorating my home! But...I am trying to control myself since it's still August and I usually wait until September arrives. So what I have decided to do is just add a few fall touches...enough to make me happy without going full-on pumpkins! :-) Here are the five ways I am easing into fall...

15 Easy Ways to Decorate with Pumpkins

OK…so am I the only one who can't wait for those big cardboard boxes of pumpkins to arrive in the stores? I know it's early, but there’s not a pumpkin in sight here…yet...and I am itching to decorate for fall! So just in case you are in the same fix I am, I am sharing 15 ways you can get your pumpkin on…without a single real pumpkin! There’s a little bit of everything… pillows, wreaths, planters, candles and more! And if you know me, it’s all easy to do! Who needs real pumpkins when this kind lasts from year to year? ;-)

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Bring on Fall

Yaay! It's finally here! September first always marks the first unofficial day of fall for me! This is my favorite season and I want to squeeze every minute out of it that I can! Only one problem...it's still hot and humid here in the South. So what do I do to get an early start on my fall fun? Just in case you missed them, I am re-sharing my 10 things you can do right now to hurry it up a little!

Easing into Fall

Fall is my favorite season so you know I am chomping at the bit to break out the bins of décor and start decorating my home! But...I am trying to control myself since it's still August and I usually wait until September arrives. So what I have decided to do is just add a few fall touches...enough to make me happy without going full-on pumpkins! :-) Here are the five ways I am easing into fall...

5 Fun and Easy Ways to Use Apples for Fall

It's still hot and humid here in Georgia so I am trying to think ahead to the cooler days of fall. And for me, nothing says that fall will be here soon more than apples! I love adding them to my décor and having a hint of the smell of fresh apples in my home. So I thought I would share a few of my favorite ways to get that fall feeling with the help of some wonderful apple-y additions!

Easy Pumpkins and Succulents Fall wreath

It's time for me to start decorating for fall... but since things are different this year, I am making one big change. I am trying to keep my outings to a minimum and reuse some of my favorites. So I am really excited to share this one with you...my fall wreath starring pumpkins, of course, and a surprising sprinkling of succulents! I am loving that combination along with more subtle shades of fall colors! And...it was easy and relatively inexpensive!

Reader Favorites...the Best of 2019

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. I always like to take a last look back over the year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

 The Best of 2019!

Falling for Succulents

Have you noticed? Succulents are showing up everywhere in fall décor! Those wonderful little gems, both real and faux, are taking center stage in wreaths, centerpieces, place card holders and more! I am sharing six ways you can add them to your home...some DIY and some ready to purchase at your craft supply store. Who would ever have thought that succulents and pumpkins make a good pair? See for yourself...

10 Fun and Easy Ideas for Halloween

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? I love adding a few festive Halloween touches to my house, especially since the little grands seem to enjoy them so much! But you don't need a lot of time or money to create them. I am sharing 10 super-easy ways to add a little of that spooky and fun Halloween feeling without spending a fortune!

Soft Colors Fall Mantel

I'm excited to finally share my fall mantel with you! And if you've been visiting my blog for a while, you'll notice that it's a little different for me...a "fall is all about orange pumpkins" kind of gal! This year it's softer colors on my mantel!

Easing into Fall...

Fall is my favorite season so you know I am chomping at the bit to break out the bins of décor and start decorating my home! But...I am trying to control myself since it's still August and I usually wait until September arrives. So what I have decided to do is just add a few fall touches...enough to make me happy without going full-on pumpkins! :-) Here are the five ways I am easing into fall...

Easy Halloween Fabric Wreath...Just Tie It!

It’s been crazy busy at my house so I am doing some easy decorating for Halloween this year beginning with this super-simple-to-make fabric wreath! The little grands are excited about the arrival of Halloween so I wanted to be sure that I had something special on my front door to greet them. And if the wreath looks familiar, it’s because this is actually the third one I have created using this method, including…

Transitioning into Fall...Apple and Bittersweet Wreath

Yaay! It’s almost September 1st and that’s when I’m calling it fall…even though it will still be hot and humid here. It’s my favorite season and I need to get a head start on my crafting! Sooo…I created this transitional fall wreath with green apples as a little bit of early fall and bittersweet as a hint of what is to come. It’s a little early yet for full blown pumpkin time even for me! ;-)

Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Wreath...and It Was Free!

I am at it once again…being a big fat copy cat! As usual, I have been stalking perusing the pages of the Pottery Barn catalog to see which designs I can recreate for less!

So when I saw their  Harvest Pumpkin Wreath, I knew I had found my latest candidate! Love all those little pumpkins and those leaves and berries! Their colors are a little muted for me, though…a “fall is all about orange” kinda gal! And…at $99, the price is a little hefty!

Then Baby Kitty reminded me that I already have absolutely everything that I need in my stash…and I mean everything! And I’ll bet you do, too! Woo hoo! This one is gonna be free!

 Here’s what you will need:

• Grapevine wreath
• Leaf garland
• Florist wire
• 15 to 20 small faux pumpkins or gourds
• Berries
• Bamboo skewers
• Wire cutters or scissors
• Metal skewer 
• Hot glue gun

I am really excited to be able to add my berries since they will come from this Pier 1 berry garland that I bought on sale waaay after Christmas…a $35 garland for 90% off!  I couldn't believe it…there were still three of them and I bought them all, so cutting one up won’t bother me!


Here’s what you do:

1. Wrap the leaf garland around the grapevine wreath, securing with florist wire.
2. Cut the bamboo skewers in half using the wire cutters (easier for me) or scissors
3. Make a hole in the bottom of each of the pumpkins using a metal skewer
4. Insert the bamboo skewer halves
5. Arrange the pumpkins the way you want them ( You may find that you have to shorten the skewers even more) and add in the berries
6. Secure the pumpkins and berries in place with hot glue (Not pictured)

I suppose that you could just hot glue the pumpkins directly and skip steps 2-4, but I like things to be relatively symmetrical, so I wanted to arrange the pumpkins, stand back and see if I needed to move any.

I am loving all of the wonderful fall colors and textures! And…best of all…mine was FREE! And you’ve gotta love free!

Now it’s hanging on my front door, waiting for you to come visit for the All Things Home Fall Tour!

I am still spiffing up and tweaking, but I promise to be ready by Wednesday, September 25th, so be sure to mark your calendars. And…head over here to get all the details and see who else is on the virtual tour!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed having a peek at my fall wreath! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures, The Everyday Home for Home{work} Wednesday , Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays , The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays , No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays , Stone Gable for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays , My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday , French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday , Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special, Tatertots and Jello for the Link Party Palooza, The Lettered Cottage for the Fall Craft Ideas Party, Sand and Sisel for the Autumn Abounds Linky Party
See you next time! À la prochaine!

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