Fall Front Porch Decor

Hi y'all, it's me, that girl katie, This year I really tried to decorate my front porch for both Halloween and Thanksgiving all in one swoop. I don't have time to change things out after only one month but maybe you do?

After, 4-5 trips to buy pumpkins & plants that would last in our cold climate, I learned that I needed more pumpkins than I had thought and fell in love with the cabbage type plants. I am not a plant person but am slowing learning.

When picking out pumpkins, it’s always great to have a variety of sizes and colors. And don't forget to pick up some of those funky looking gourds. Then, with a little paint I spiced it up with a message.

Here is my indoor fun and simple Halloween decor. It took me less than 10 minutes to put together.

Chalkboard Easel DIY Video

Hi y'all, it's me, that girl katie, Since making this CHALKBOARD EASEL, I have used it for 2 parties we hosted (blog entries on parties coming soon). I also used it to write the school year for my kids to stand in front of on their 1st day.

It's been worth the DIY time it took to complete.

A special thanks to, ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com where I got the idea and followed their tutorial.

I hope you give it a try.

Supply List:

-(4) 35” 1X2’s – miter just the top of each piece -(2) 20” 1x2’s – miter both sides of each piece -(2) 17” 1x2’s -(2) boards 19” x 25” – find thin boards or use the back side of bead board.

-8 L brackets -2 small hinges -2 eye hooks -screws -stain -chalkboard paint -wood glue -twine -paint brush(s) - chalk -caulk (optional)

Supplies you probably already have:

-paper towels -drop cloth -drill -sandpaper -tape measure -pencil

If you are mitering the specified pieces then you need:

- miter box - saw - brace

Needle Point Nelly

Hi y'all, it's me, that girl katie, My husband sometimes refers to me as "Needle Point Nelly" and here are a few examples of why he gave me that nickname.

I get a lot of my projects when I am in San Francisco at Needle Point Inc.

Here is my current project I am working on when I find the time. I sure hope my son doesn't loose a tooth anytime soon.

Here are a few finished projects.