It's FALL in Denver!

September is here and for Denver, that means the beginning of cooler weather and the changing of seasons. We've had our windows open for the last 3 days, and it's been in the 60's in our house. I've broken out the pumpkin candles, the long sleeves and the soup recipes. I got inspired to decorate for fall this year. I didn't want to spend very much money because you never know when I'm gonna lose it and start decorating for Christmas! I can get a little crazy! I shopped the house and yard for most of the decorations. I think I spent $20.00 and most of that was for the wreath on the front door. I have to confess that I drew most of my inspiration from Martha Stewart, who doesn't have a 9 month old son and who can sit and craft for hours and hours. I do not have that luxury, but I was able to accomplish this in a couple of days. It's very simple, but I kinda like the way it all came together. 

The finished product. I'm going to put pumpkins where the large candles
are when a person can buy some.

This garland is made of old book pages. I used buttons instead of
berries because I had lots of extra buttons from clothes we've bought over the years. The string is
embroidery thread that I found in the craft drawer. 

I borrowed frames from around the house and I made "custom stationary" by typing up "fallish" words
on some cream colored resume paper I found in our desk. 

These corn husk wreaths were THE WORST to make but they turned out pretty good.

More book pages in a wreath.

This grass was in our back yard and I just wrapped more paper
around a vase I already had.

Here's the wreath that I made for the front door.
It's the real budget buster coming in at $13.00.

This is Welcome Bear. We received this as a wedding gift, and every
year this gal comes out.

Of course Avery had to get involved. He wants to help with everything
and I love it!