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.

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

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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.

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Here are a few finished projects.

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