{"id":8846,"date":"2013-09-10T09:45:51","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T13:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/?p=8846"},"modified":"2017-08-14T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T19:06:39","slug":"fall-project-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2013\/09\/10\/fall-project-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall project round up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Judging from the conversation on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thefrugalhomemaker\" target=\"_blank\">facebook<\/a> last night,&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheFrugalHomemaker\/posts\/709234432423327\">\n<div class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheFrugalHomemaker\/posts\/709234432423327\">Post<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheFrugalHomemaker\">The Frugal Homemaker<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;many of you are still experiencing summer temperatures or holding on to those last few days of summer.&nbsp; BUT, for those of you that the weather has already turned cooler, or who are longing for the weather to turn cooler, or just already planning your fall d\u00e9cor and projects, I thought I would roundup all my fall decorating and projects in one post for you.&nbsp; Easy to reference and might help you get in the mood to switch gears to fall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Favorite Fall Decor\" alt=\"Favorite Fall Decor\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Favorite-Fall-Decor.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>I went all out on <a title=\"There\u2019s a pumpkin on my porch {Front porch decorated for Fall}\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/19\/theres-a-pumpkin-on-my-bench-front-porch-decorated-for-fall\/\">decorating the front porch<\/a> last year and LOVED it!&nbsp; I so enjoyed coming home to all the simple touches out there and am ready to get started adding some fall out there this year (amidst the summer flowers and ferns still thriving in the summer heat.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Front porch decorated for FALL\" alt=\"Front porch decorated for FALL\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Front-porch-decorated-for-FALL.jpg\" width=\"559\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Of course you can\u2019t have a decorated porch without a wreath on the door and I have shared plenty of wreaths over the last 2 years.&nbsp; Some that are specifically fall themed and some that could be adapted for fall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0213\" alt=\"DSC_0213\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0213.jpg\" width=\"557\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Like this brown coffee filter wreath.&nbsp; You can find the<a title=\"Coffee Filter Wreath\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/02\/15\/coffee-filter-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\"> tutorial here that I posted when I made a white coffee filter wreath.<\/a>&nbsp; And I <a title=\"Some new kitchen art + a little bit of fall decorating\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2013\/09\/04\/kitchen-rules-fall-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\">showed you last week how I removed the brown ribbon and bow and added some fall picks<\/a> to change up this wreath for fall<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_1006\" alt=\"DSC_1006\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_10061.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"784\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Another one of my favorite, basically free wreath ideas for fall is a<a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2011\/10\/03\/day-2-decorating-with-nature-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\"> magnolia wreath<\/a>.&nbsp; If you have access to a magnolia tree or can stop by a park and pick up some leaves, you can do a lot with magnolia leaves for fall!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0344\" alt=\"DSC_0344\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0344.jpg\" width=\"559\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>No access to magnolia leaves?&nbsp; Then just use some basic fall leaves!&nbsp; This <a title=\"Fall Leaf wreath (FREE kids craft + fall d\u00e9cor)\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/11\/09\/fall-leaf-wreath-free-kids-craft-fall-dcor\/\" target=\"_blank\">fall leaf wreath<\/a> is another free, easy idea that even kids could do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Fall Leaf Wreath (made for free)\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Wreath (made for free)\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Fall-Leaf-Wreath-made-for-free.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"741\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>The<a title=\"Fall wreath {or the day Fall exploded all over my front door}\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/26\/fall-wreath-or-the-day-fall-exploded-all-over-my-front-door\/\" target=\"_blank\"> fall wreath I made for my front door<\/a> last year was BIG and a little crazy\u2026 But I loved the fall colors and leaves.&nbsp; I took all the picks off the wreath last year and plan to rework them into a new wreath this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Fall wreath\" alt=\"Fall wreath\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Fall-wreath.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"807\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>I made a couple wreaths during my 31 days of <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/frugalhomemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a> series last October that are perfect for fall.<\/p>\n<p>A <a title=\"Burlap book page wreath {day 23 of 31 days of Pinterest: Pinned to Done}\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/10\/23\/burlap-book-page-wreath-day-23-of-31-days-of-pinterest-pinned-to-done\/\" target=\"_blank\">rolled book page style burlap wreath<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Burlap wreath\" alt=\"Burlap wreath\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Burlap-wreath.jpg\" width=\"559\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>And a<a title=\"Cinnamon Stick Wreath {day 25 of 31 days of Pinterest: Pinned to Done}\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/10\/25\/cinnamon-stick-wreath-day-25-of-31-days-of-pinterest-pinned-to-done\/\" target=\"_blank\"> cinnamon stick wreath.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Cinnamon Stick Wreath\" alt=\"Cinnamon Stick Wreath\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Cinnamon-Stick-Wreath.jpg\" width=\"549\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>This <a title=\"Yarn wreath {Day 10 of 31 days of Pinterest: Pinned to Done}\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/10\/10\/yarn-wreath-day-10-of-31-days-of-pinterest-pinned-to-done\/\" target=\"_blank\">yarn wreath<\/a> could be made in pretty much any colors and then embellished however you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Yarn wreath\" alt=\"Yarn wreath\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Yarn-wreath.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"780\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Save those end of summer hydrangea clippings and make a <a title=\"Dried Hydrangea wreath {fall wreath} + our updated entryway\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/05\/dried-hydrangea-wreath-fall-wreath\/\" target=\"_blank\">hydrangea wreath<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Hydrangea wreath\" alt=\"Hydrangea wreath\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Hydrangea-wreath.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"736\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>And this<a title=\"Jute Wrapped Monogram (day 22 of 31 days of Pinterest: Pinned to Done)\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/10\/22\/jute-wrapped-monogram-day-22-of-31-days-of-pinterest-pinned-to-done\/\" target=\"_blank\"> jute wrapped monogram<\/a> was an easy project that could be used to embellish a wreath or be d\u00e9cor pretty much anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Jute wrapped monogram\" alt=\"Jute wrapped monogram\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Jute-wrapped-monogram.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"815\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Now for some mantel decorating ideas!<\/p>\n<p>This was my<a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2011\/09\/29\/a-mantel-fit-for-fall-spray-painted-mirror\/\" target=\"_blank\"> mantel in fall 2011<\/a>.&nbsp; I still love all the white with the bright pops of oranges and reds!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0228\" alt=\"DSC_0228\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0228.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"747\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Closer to Thanksgiving, I made and added the<a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2011\/11\/17\/thanksgiving-banner-for-the-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\"> burlap \u201cGive Thanks\u201d banner.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0946\" alt=\"DSC_0946\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0946.jpg\" width=\"552\" height=\"855\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Then this was my<a title=\"House tour: Living room\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/25\/fall-mantel\/\" target=\"_blank\"> fall mantel last year<\/a>.&nbsp; More eclectic with some added natural elements.&nbsp; Not sure which direction I am going to go this year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0994\" alt=\"DSC_0994\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0994.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"794\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite DIY fall d\u00e9cor pieces is this <a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2011\/11\/09\/fall-pumpkin-topiary\/\" target=\"_blank\">pumpkin topiary<\/a>!&nbsp; I made it 4-5 years ago, way before I was blogging but I gave some simple tips to create your own in this post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DIY Pumpkin topiary\" alt=\"DIY Pumpkin topiary\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DIY-Pumpkin-topiary.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Last year I shared my <a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/17\/fall-table\/\" target=\"_blank\">fall table all decorated for fall\/Thanksgiving<\/a>.&nbsp; I ADORE these plates and pieces from the fall BHG line!&nbsp; I was so excited to unpack them again this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Fall Table \" alt=\"Fall Table \" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Fall-Table-.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Another simple way to add some fall touches is to <a title=\"Print some free seasonal art (Day 8 of 31 days of Pinterest: Pinned to Done)\" href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/10\/08\/print-some-free-seasonal-art-day-8-of-31-days-of-pinterest-pinned-to-done\/\" target=\"_blank\">print some of the fun fall subway art or free printables<\/a> you can find online.&nbsp; I have a ton of them pinned on my<a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/11\/14\/20-thanksgiving-kids-table-ideas\/\"> fall Pinterest board<\/a> or on my<a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/frugalhomemaker\/free-printables\/\"> free printables Pinterest board<\/a>.&nbsp; Plus I linked to more in this post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"DSC_0261\" alt=\"DSC_0261\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/DSC_0261.jpg\" width=\"559\" height=\"838\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Last year I shared <a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/09\/10\/20-things-i-love-about-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\">20 things I love about fall.<\/a>&nbsp; Fun reading back through that list and looking forward to those things coming soon!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"20 things I love about fall\" alt=\"20 things I love about fall\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/20-things-I-love-about-fall.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>And I shared <a href=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/2012\/11\/14\/20-thanksgiving-kids-table-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">20+ kids Thanksgiving table ideas<\/a> \u2013 never too early to start planning!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Kids Thanksgiving table ideas\" alt=\"Kids Thanksgiving table ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/thefrugalhomemaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kids-Thanksgiving-table-ideas.jpg\" width=\"560\" height=\"554\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>So there is the last 2+ years of fall themed d\u00e9cor that I have shared and plenty of new things and new d\u00e9cor are coming soon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I am looking for some inspiration too \u2013 share a link or idea of your favorite fall d\u00e9cor idea in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Judging from the conversation on facebook last night,&nbsp; 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