Around the House [Gallery Wall Part I]

We've lived in this house for almost a year and there are certain areas that still need a personal touch. Ok lets be honest... most of the house needs our personal touch but we only have so much time. Our hallway has been in need of some decor since we moved in, so here's our DIY family Gallery Wall [part I]...

Around the House [Easter Mantel]

It seems so strange having Easter decor up already but I'm embracing it. The colors are so bright and cheery how can anyone not love it? My Easter Mantel has a lot going on but I plan to keep most of it in tact after Easter for my Spring Mantel...

Let me show you all about the details...

Around the House [St. Patricks Day Mantel]

There's a lot to this mantel for me, at least more than it seems by just looking at it. Things have been kind of sad in the past month. First it was my grandma going to the hospital and before we really knew what was happening, she passed away. 

So I wanted this mantel to have some cheer to remind me of happy days and for me thats sunshine after a rain... which means Rainbows.

Around the House [Valentines Day Mantel]

Its February 1st which means Happy Month of Love! As you know I've been working on my Mantel for a couple of weeks now and I'm excited to say its finished and I'm ready to show it to you.

I've been doing lots of little crafts to help give our mantel a personal, loving and family feel.

Each of these items means something to us as a family. Its even got a photo from the day that started this family, our wedding... front and center.

Around the House [Command Center]

At first we had some pictures here but I've seen grown tired of them. I just didn't think it filled the wall enough, plus my husband and I both make plans for our family... which leads to double booking. So I've been thinking we need a central Command Center to organize the family plans and keep everything together.

Boring wall between our living room and kitchen

Around the House [New Years Mantel]

When thinking about this mantel I wanted something that was romantic and showed the importance of time. This wasn't exactly what I had in mind but I really love the way it turned out.

Around the House [Christmas Mantel]

2012 Christmas Mantel

Even when life gets busy I don't stop crafting... I just stop taking pictures of what I create! (sorry about the quality... its from my instagram account)

The Details (left to right):

The gingerbread house: purchased at Michaels and I put it together (tons of fun)

All of the Christmas Trees: Made with hot glue, yarn/garland and varying sizes of Styrofoam cones.. one hot mess of fun

Holiday Wreath: Bought fake pre-lit one from Michaels and added some extra prettys

Santa: Tree topper cut down to look better next to the Advent Calendar (purchased at Michaels)

Advent Calendar: Purchased at Target I was unable to change it up in time for Christmas but I will make this better for next year!

Stockings: Purchased from Personal Creations, very happy with these... just buy them early (like October)

Around the House: [Halloween Mantel]

Oh how I LOVE halloween!!!!

I can't wait for the trick-or-treating and the candy!!!!


Here are some shots and details of our Halloween Mantel.

Details:

A. Same clock from my Fall Mantel

B.  Art we made with the twins [tutorial here]

C. Bowl with the same pumpkins from my  Fall Mantel

D. Items from Michaels $1 bin and Clearance

E. Same sticks from my Fall Mantel just put in once vase

F. THE BATS!!!! My FAVORITE part of this whole Mantel... honestly I wish I could take complete credit but the idea was one I found on Pinterest [the pin], she's got all of the info on her blog so please check it out!

Around the House: [Fall Mantel]

Its a mix of things I've bought over the past few weeks plus pieces of decor I've had in my home. This will be our mantel until about three weeks before Halloween..

Here's more details of whats on my mantel

A.     Mix of sticks I bought at Ikea about 10 years ago trimmed down then I added fall leaves I bought                from Michaels.

B.     Fall arrangements I made from fake flowers purchased at Michaels

C.     Pumpkin Lanterns... $2.50 at Target, I LOVE Target

D.     Mirror purchased at Homegoods 

E.     Hanging Clock purchased at Homegoods 

F.    Fall pumpkins are a mix of real and faux, I think having both helps with the overall appeal

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