I can't believe today is the last day of September. Seems like I was just taking off for Labor Day weekend a couple of days ago. Daylight Savings Time, fall festivals, and Halloween are right around the corner. Do you know that my preschool team has already had our meeting for November projects? Yikes!October will be a big month here at Show Some Decor. I'll share more along the way, but suffice to say, my creative … [Read more...]
Re-Thinking the Mom Cave
September 28, 2011 by · 2 Comments
It all started with this...Remember this roadblock to my Mom Cave/home office makeover? Should they stay or should they go was playing in my head. While the moldings are pretty in some spaces, I'm kinda over them in here and the limitations they place on wall art.My fear is that should I try to remove them, the damage to the wall could be extensive. They've been in place for 26 years, caulked and repainted multiple times … [Read more...]
Mirror Transformation
September 26, 2011 by · 7 Comments
Happy Monday, gang! I hope you had a productive but relaxing weekend. :) I don't know about you, but my fall nesting is kicking in. I feel the autumn chi beginning to flow, but I still have a way to go! A couple of weeks ago, I came across this mirror in a basement closet.It's one of those bought-inexpensively-for-a-purpose-that-never-manifested-itself things. Don't we all have one of those lurking in our basement closet? … [Read more...]
{A} is for Apple :)… Apple Pizza Recipe
September 23, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Happy Friday and Happy Fall, y'all! For some reason this week seemed odd and off a bit to me... barometric pressure? the moon? onset of the autumnal equinox? Not sure, but we made it to the end-- woo hoo! If you've been a reader for a while, you know that my "day" job is a preschool teacher, which means I get to finger paint, sing, act silly, memorize Bible verses, teach phonics, and come up with all kinds of fun projects to keep my 4 year … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… this Driftwood Bull
September 21, 2011 by · 7 Comments
from Ballard Designs.I don't know why, but he just speaks to me. :) Probably the combination of softly weathered natural elements, all the wonderful shades of gray, and the texture. Or maybe seeing an animal rendered in this material? A cool marriage of my West Texas roots and my love for the beach. :) Forget the driftwood mirrors, give me the Bull!!Happy Decorating! … [Read more...]
Taking a Shine to Pumpkins
September 19, 2011 by · 11 Comments
I really wanted these.Sigh. They were sold out online {which is probably a good thing}. My decorating budget is slim pickings this year with one in college, but I simply cannot get on board with the warm and toasty pumpkin orange this year.So I decided to take a few ugly plastic-ish pumpkins and help them get their shine on-- with a little help from Krylon.The three little guys were in my fall decor stash from God-knows-when, but I … [Read more...]
Finding my Autumn "Chi" {Fall Mantle}
September 16, 2011 by · 8 Comments
Finally! A day where I can actually feel fall in the air! I've been in search of my autumn "chi" since the blogosphere and magazines began exploding with fall decor, recipes, color schemes, etc, and I just couldn't get there. Maybe crossing over into the second half of September, maybe the chill that blew in last night on a cold front, or maybe that delectable Skinny Cinnamon Dolce latte at Starbucks did it. Whatever it … [Read more...]
Have You Seen This? {Restoration Hardware}
September 14, 2011 by · 2 Comments
'The Vintage Birdcage Chandelier from Restoration Hardware.I think this piece is actually more appealing when you see it in a room...I love the look of the cage and chandelier itself, but the thick marine rope seems odd to me and the $2K price tag (yes, you read that right) is way out of reach for the vast majority of us. That crazy tufted sofa -- I can't even go there. :)I'm thinking this look (minus the marine rope) could be recreated for … [Read more...]
Fall Decor {Rustic or Refined?}
September 12, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Now that Labor Day is behind us, I've started thinking about decorating for fall-- plus the onslaught of awesome catalogs in my mailbox has got me longing for cooler temps! I started digging through my magazines, catalogs, and the internet to find some fresh inspiration. But I'm conflicted on whether I want to go more rustic, more refined, or something in between. Here's a few images that have got me … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Fall Supper {Omelet in a Bag}
September 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
My crew loves to have breakfast for supper and this summer, my mom introduced us to a fun supper that will become our new fall staple: Omelet in a Bag. The best part? The kids {or your guests} get to assemble it!What you need:2 eggs per person1 gallon sized ziploc bag per personyour family's favorite omelet fixin's {cheese, ham, chicken, veggies, etc}large stockpot, filled 3/2 with water brought to a boil.Step One: Set out your … [Read more...]
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