Holiday Inspiration

In the beginning of November, I decided that I needed to finish up all projects before the holidays jumped up out of no where. So, I got busy!!

I painted the hallway and stairs. There is nothing to show as I painted it the same color, but there is something great about a fresh coat of paint on the walls. This also included recaulking all baseboards as well as repainting all baseboards and trim in the hallway and stairwell. Once that fun task was completed, I hung up this cool picture frame idea at the bottom of the stairs.

This also led to my new valance at the bottom of the stairs. A little funky print wise, but incorporates the colors used on the first floor of the house.

Now if only I could find a new rug to replace this ugly mess! Totally clashes with the rest of the house, but serves as a great chew toy for Blondie.

I also found some fabric and made a valance for the bathroom that I had painted earlier in October. Of course, I fell in love with this fabric at $49.99 a yard. That is not a joke. I only needed a quarter of a yard and it was 50% off, so what the heck! What do you think when I say I accidentally shortened the valance by an inch? I don't think you can tell though.

I made some additional storage for my statement necklaces which also functions as artwork. More on how I made these later, but here is a sneak peek.

Finally, it was not only the inside of the house that got attention. Let's not forget about all my leaves!! I spent almost the entire weekend outside and bagged 25 bags of leaves. Now that sounds bad, but let's not forget the other 27 bags I had put out earlier and I blew some of the leaves down street into the woods as well. Boy, do I love fall! And in case no one believes me, here is a picture of 25 bags!

Now, bring on Christmas. I am 1/3 of the way done with the Christmas cards too so I'm off to a good start!!