Tuesday, October 9, 2012

White Lights

I popped into Target to get a few bags of Halloween candy... A bit early, I know so we'll see how long it lasts under my care before I have to go back for more!!  I also happened to peruse the aisles with all the Christmas decorations and came across the massive shelves full of all the holiday lights.  I like to stock up on the white twinkle lights since they are appropriate all year round and so a few boxes came home with me and on a recent browsing of Pinterest I found some very clever ideas to use them for!

Milk carton ghosts for Halloween!  Cut a hole in the back and feed in the lights - Perfect illumination!
Skip adding your empties to the recycle bin, they are perfect lighting accessories to your mantle, bar cart or as a dining table centerpiece.

In this picture the hula hoop is first wrapped in lace... I'm sure any type of ribbon or fabric will do, but I'm thinking a rustic burlap with it's great texture would work.
Start decorating the trees as they start to lose their leaves!
From Apartment Therapy... White lights (with the white cords) behind sheer, white curtains.  So dreamy!
Simply draped over a wardrobe mirror - lovely for an entryway!
Head over to a craft store, like Michael's or Joanne Fabrics and you are sure to find mirrored garland.  Cascade down the top of a curtain rod (with or without curtains) and mix in the lights for amazing sparkle.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

First Fall Weekend

I'm sure you have heard enough about our brutal heat wave that hit LA for the past month, but I am going to venture it's safe to say we are officially into our Fall season and to celebrate I headed out these past couple of days to soak it all in!

Amazing pumpkins found at Trader Joe's and a trip to the Montrose Farmer's Market... My Trooper Boy jumped in the basket to join, but poor guy had to be coaxed out - No kittens allowed in the market :)
I saw many posts from friend's this weekend mentioning they were heading up to Oak Glen for  apple picking!  Mr. Baggage and I did this last Fall, so I pulled up a couple pics from the trip.  We were a little nervous about drinking un-pasteurized cider, but it all ended well.  
Pulled out a couple pairs of my well worn wedges to carry me through another season.  Cobalt blue is a must-have color this year...  Find a way to add some touches to your look.
Treasures dropped from the birds... One big sunflower found blooming in the backyard!


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Purely Pumpkin Inspired

I am seriously ready for some Halloween pumpkin ideas and quite honestly, the less carving the better! Below are a few fun finds I have been collecting from various sources.  Lots of inspiration... I may have to try them all!

Melted crayon drippings - These are so cool! (details HERE)
Black and bejeweled!  Black spray paint, touch of silver on the stem and use hot glue or E6000 to glue on the sparkles.  (inspiration from thegirlnextdior)
Lace stocking slipped over a pumpkin - genius and so pretty!  (Pinterest)
White spray painted with black letter decals.  I'll be hitting Michael's this weekend! (BHG)
Super cute!  Gauze and googly eyes - OK - easy enough! (BHG)
No wood burning in my fireplace... Yes, I'm filling it with pumpkins!! (Good Housekeeping)
Chalkboard painted!  

Any other amazing ideas I need to know about??  Do tell!