Decorating With Burlap Garland

I decided to gussy up my 3 year old fall wreath since jumping on the burlap bandwagon. I really love the natural texture it provides. I found this burlap garland at Michael's and have loved it! Can't you just imagine it tied on a pine wreath or running through a Christmas tree.....and we could add some pine cones...OK I need to focus.
OK, now you are probably asking yourself: Did she really need to take this many pictures of the same wreath? Probably not but...that is just how fun this stuff is....I didn't even take off my aging plaid bow...I just put the fresh burlap love-bow on!

I actually like seeing some of the plaid peeking around....I hope aging plaid bow isn't offended...don't worry plaid...you are still right up there with with checks and stripes with me....this whole burlap thing is gonna blow over....

Here's another....to the left

to the right,

OK, last one, well, except for the mosaic at the end.....

Now, on to the second project.....This lantern is ginormus, it is 42'' high....it's glass is broken and some of the sides are bent (it came in damaged at work), I brought it home thinking I could do something with it.

First, I put a 12'' terra cotta pot in the bottom

(Sorry, blurry picture)

I knew I wanted to use a pumpkin, and I needed something to put in the pot to hold it up, I thought a plate would work and it did....It's working so well that now it's stuck in there (crooked, may I add) and short of breaking it, it's what I'm using...

I must have got caught up in the moment because I forgot to pause and take pictures of the during, because we jump straight to the final result. I used sunflowers, berry garland, and birch and maple leaves...and of course the burlap.

It ties up just as well as ribbon, although not wired, it's not bad...

For Halloween, I decided to use an electric jack-o-lantern, after Halloween I'll put the pumpkin in for Thanksgiving

Thanks for coming by! Hope you are inspired!

Sunflower Sweet

Welcome to another wonderful Tablescape Thursday!

This party is hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch be sure to visit all of the skilled scapers at the porch!

I have a couple of introductions, found while vacationing last week and some thrifty love too!

This pulchritudinous green stoneware pitcher I found at the GW for $6.98. I know! Right! What a splurge...it's over my $5.00 limit, but this thing is substantial and flawless!

Next, I'd like to introduce you to my new owl juicer! I have never purchased anything from Anthropologie, but this was so unique, and my sister was sweet enough to buy it for me! Isn't he adorable?

Take a look at my linens, I know these colors are familiar...I use them a lot! Add a sunflower in there and I lurve it! It's my nod to the end of summer and welcoming the up and coming harvest season ( My favorite time of year!)
You've seen my swirly yellow plates before, but please notice the green plates in the most scrumptious shade of green, that just so happens to coordinate wonderfully with the green in the linens! (Big cheesy grin)


Now I don't know about you, but I'm a dipper. Any kind of condiment or sauce has to be contained in the condiment cup...I don't like my ketchup running around the plate when I'm trying to dip my fries!! :)
I bought a couple of different sizes at the place I use to work in NC...just had to visit my old bosses...I still miss them and it's been 5 years!



I put some sunflowers in the pitcher for a centerpiece and tied a little ribbon around the neck.


I've never introduced you to my flatware before...they were a present from my dear MIL...she knows me so well!


Placemat, dirt cheap, $1.88 each (no, I'm not pulling your leg!)



Used my sea grass chargers too...again.


I do have a weakness for glassware...

among other things.....

Did I take enough pictures or what!

Thanks for joining me! It's always a fun party! Looking forward to seeing what you've done this week too!