Table Talk Tuesday - bringing Fall into your entryway

DIY paper mache garland

I have had a lot of requests on how I make my paper mache garlands so I thought I would put the how-tos here. 

I have done every holiday but I must admit, these pumpkins are my favorite! 

Below, in each picture, are the instructions. 

This is an example on one of my bunnies. ^

this is the base coat I used. 

Use an antiquing wax if you want it muted or antiqued looking or...water down a brown paint or... dry brush a brown on this orange. 

I just had to add them with the garland! 

Fall Basket Styling

Baskets are for anytime of the year and you know what? We all have them. Whether they are used for hampers, plastic wire, wood, leather etc., we all have some type of basket in our homes. I decided to make this weeks segment on basket styling for your Fall decor. Baskets can be found pretty much anywhere you go. I love finding them at thrift stores! 

Here is a series I did on Instagram that I think you'll enjoy.  It is inspired by my grandson who had a huge role in what to use. Notice, his snacks are even in the first picture 😂

Next, find a fall tea towel or napkin.

I hope you enjoyed this Fall look! Find things around your home, grab dried tall grasses from outside. Challenge yourself to decorate with what you have if you like. I know I love a challenge of not spending a dime to get new looks each year. 

Want more ideas? Follow me on Instagram! @lambertcottage 

Fall Breakfast room on a budget

Hi friends! It is almost September and no better time than to give you more Fall inspo on a budget one room at a time. 

First, let me show you this adorable pumpkin I made last year from an old Henley tee, a target dollar spot pumpkin and a twig from outside. The ribbons I had laying around. All I did was wrap the cut up tee around the pumpkin, hot glue in the stem and tie it on top with ribbons. 

I folded down the top of the shirt after tying just to add a leaf effect. The next several photos are step by step showing the process...

Next is the breakfast room. 

I have an old Pyrex amber color bottle. I have never really used it until I styled it today. It has a very narrow opening so I never really thought of it as a vase. I have these twigs I bought at Hobby Lobby last year so I decided to cut them up since the stems were narrow and shove as many as I could into this narrow opening. I love the look. 

I added some acorns and these you can find around your neighborhood or a nearby park. Collect them on your walk because there are so many cute things you can do with them! Add them to a bowl, etc. My Fall living room ideas on a buget  post shows them coming out of a scoop I had. 

As I was taking photos, one of the candles I had burned down all the way. I thought hmmmm this would be the perfect opportunity to show another cute way to decorate a tablescape. 

Do you see anything different? 

I added some silverware. I bought these on Amazon 2 years ago and have loved them! The straw pumpkins came from Hobby Lobby and the wicker tray from a friend who was throwing it away 😱 

The stained glass window I have had for 30 years and the window door hanging in the patio door (see pictures above) came from Kirklands last year. So, as you can see, shop your home. I haven't bought a single thing for Fall this year in this room. Look around your home and your Fall bins in storage. Maybe you want a different look this year. You can always transform what you have with chalk paint or cover it up with an old tee-shirt in your new fall colors. Thrift stores have them for a dollar or 2 and they are so much cheaper then buying fabric at the store. Repurpose! 

Have a beautiful day my friends! 

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