Easy Ticking and Toile Fabric Pumpkins

I love being able to add a little frenchiness to my fall décor and what better way than with a classic French combination...ticking and toile! And best of all, they were really easy and cost almost nothing to make since I already had everything that I needed in my stash!

Terracotta and Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece

Today I am sharing my centerpiece for the breakfast room table…terracotta and pumpkins for fall! It was really simple to put together…I just added a few of my favorite projects to some of my favorite elements! 

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? ;-)

Easy Ticking and Toile Fabric Pumpkins

I love being able to add a little frenchiness to my fall décor and what better way than with a classic French combination...ticking and toile! And best of all, they were really easy and cost almost nothing to make since I already had everything that I needed in my stash!

How to Decoupage Faux Pumpkins

It's been a while since I have created anything using one of my favorite methods...découpage. I have to say that I love the way it transforms even the most ordinary of things into works of art!  So when my friend LuAnn shared some of her stash of beautiful paper napkins with me, I knew it was time to dabble in découpage again. And...I have a few secrets I will share while I am at it!

Easy Ticking and Toile Fabric Pumpkins

I love being able to add a little frenchiness to my fall décor and what better way than with a classic French combination...ticking and toile! And best of all, they were really easy and cost almost nothing to make since I already had everything that I needed in my stash!

Terra Cotta and Pumpkins...My Fall Centerpiece

Today I am sharing my centerpiece for the breakfast room table…terracotta and pumpkins for fall! It was really simple to put together…I just added a few of my favorite projects to some of my favorite elements! 

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? ;-)

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? ;-)

Terra Cotta and Pumpkins...My Fall Centerpiece

Today I am sharing my centerpiece for the breakfast room table…terracotta and pumpkins for fall! It was really simple to put together…I just added a few of my favorite projects to some of my favorite elements! And I'm keeping it really low-key this year since there will not be many visitors in my home.

Easy Ticking and Toile Fabric Pumpkins

I love being able to add a little frenchiness to my fall décor and what better way than with a classic French combination...ticking and toile! And best of all, they were really easy and cost almost nothing to make since I already had everything that I needed in my stash!

Country Living Inspired Découpage Pumpkins

I have noticed an old-back-to-new-again trend while looking for fall inspiration...découpage pumpkins! So I am thinking it's time to pull out some favorites to star in this year's fall décor…my Country Living inspired pumpkins! I knew this would be my project when I spied…

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!

Pottery Barn Inspired DIY Galvanized Jack-o'-Lantern

I'm still enjoying a little Halloween DIY-ing here but this one will be my last for this year. It was inspired by a galvanized Jack-o'-lantern that I spied at Pottery Barn...but theirs was $40. :-( It actually went on sale but with no shipping allowed (?) and was not available anywhere near me. My only choice...create my own. And I have to say that mine cost absolutely nothing since I already had everything in my stash!

Easy No-Sew Burlap Pumpkins

Fall arrives on September 1st for me so even though it's 95 degrees here in Georgia, I am adding a touches of it to my home! And since real pumpkins are nowhere in sight yet, I am using my favorite pumpkin creations to cover until the real deal arrives. One of my favorites is my burlap pumpkins! Not only do they more than stand in, they add lots of color and texture as well! Soooo....I thought I would re-share my instructions for making these easy little guys while we wait for those pumpkin trucks (I always imagine that's how it works! lol) to arrive! :-)

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 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!

Easy Faux Succulent Pumpkin

Have you noticed? I've been seeing lots of succulents mixed with pumpkins in the fall decor this year. Some have been real (and beautiful, I might add) but I decided that I wanted to mine to be faux. That way I don't want to have to worry about little hands or little paws getting into trouble! And I have to say how surprised I was to discover how easy it was to create this beauty!

Easy Sweater Pumpkins...A Feature and a How-To Just for You!

Is it too soon to start thinking about fall? Not if you like to make your own decorations like me! And have I got a fun surprise for you...one of my favorites is featured in Country Sampler magazine's Autumn Decorating issue! It's my super easy sweater pumpkins! I am so excited! And just in case you would like to make your own, I am sharing the instructions!

How to Découpage Faux Pumpkins

It's been a while since I have created anything using one of my favorite methods...découpage. I have to say that I love the way it transforms even the most ordinary of things into works of art!  So when my friend LuAnn shared some of her stash of beautiful paper napkins with me, I knew it was time to dabble in découpage again. And...I have a few secrets I will share while I am at it!