Decorating your patio or deck for fall doesn’t have to be too complicated. With these failproof deck & patio fall décor ideas, your outdoor spaces will be the coziest ever.

When the fall weather finally rolls around, it’s the perfect time to break out your autumn décor! And your patio and/or deck is the perfect place to deck out (no pun intended) with beautiful, and cozy fall décor!

Maybe you want to create the most perfect fall patio for an outdoor gathering, or maybe you want to host your own fall festival right in your own backyard, or perhaps you just want to make your deck extra cozy for this time of year.

Either way, with just some items you most likely have on hand, natural elements you may already have in your backyard, and a few creative yet simple ideas, your patio will be there to give your guests a nice warm welcome. An added bonus is that it’ll be there to comfort you after a long stressful day, too.

So without further ado, let’s get into these easy yet elegant, cozy fall deck & patio decorating ideas!

A super inexpensive way to add a splash of fall décor to your deck is by utilizing affordable plaid throws–or in this case, an inexpensive fall scarf from Amazon!

Somehow the season of fall is simply synonymous with plaid. And what I love about using a plaid scarf is that you can pick from tons of options to find your favorite fall color scheme!

There are tons of options in traditional fall colors, but there are also lots of non-traditional and neutral options too! I will provide the exact link for this fall scarf toward the bottom of the post.

Layering an affordable plaid scarf to the outdoor cushions on the patio really adds the fall feel and an inviting cozy factor!

For most of us, the word “fall” is almost synonymous with warm colors: burnt orange, mustard yellow and beautiful amber tones. And I will certainly get to that! But if you’re a neutral-lover at heart, just know that you can create beautifully decorated fall spaces using the neutral tones you love.

If you didn’t know, there are some mums that come in neutral shades. The large mums in the bushel baskets flanking our outdoor sofa here are called, “Bridal White” mums!

Of course, they pair perfectly with the white pumpkins and other heirloom pumpkins in muted shades and comfy, ivory throw pillows.

Other neutral-ish fall elements include corn husks, bundles of wheat, heirloom pumpkins and neutral-tones faux fall foliage and faux flowers.

Another easy way to inject beauty to your fall patio decorations is to create a one-of-a-kind fall container! A few plants you may want to incorporate in your container include:

• Mums
• Ornamental Cabbages or Ornamental Kale
• Pansies
• Asters

If you’d like to save money, you can even incorporate some of your leftover summer flowers. In this planter, I added sedum that was growing in our landscaping.

Summer flowers with color schemes that can transition to fall include:

• Zinnias
• Verbena
• Impatients
• Cosmos (my personal favorite)
• Lantana

A rustic sign is another perfect way to add a touch of farmhouse style to your fall decorations!

When I spotted an adorable pumpkin patch stencil earlier in the fall, I knew it would be perfect for an easy diy project.

First, I found a pre-made blank sign from my local craft store, Hobby Lobby, in the perfect size for this design. Then I measured out the sign and stencil so I could center it up (well as center as I can get it lol).

Then, I used my squeegee to carefully spread the ChalkArt. Next, I pulled off the stencil and gave it a quick cleaning.

Isn’t it so cute?! If you make your own Pumpkin Co sign, it’ll add an instant fall feel whatever you decide to put it!

Keep in mind, if you’d like to keep your sign out as fall porch décor through inclement weather, be sure to seal it to keep your surface in good condition. There are lots of outdoor sealers you can choose from on the market.

Whether your decking out your deck, prettying up the patio or sprucing up your front porch for the fall months, a pile of pumpkins is always a good idea!

If you love the traditional colors of fall, then opt for traditional orange pumpkins! If you prefer more neutral tones, shop around for heirloom pumpkins!

They come in a variety of styles and unique, beautiful colors! You can pile them up or arrange them next to other fall decor for a simple fall outdoor display.

The blue, cream and muted orange tones of heirloom pumpkins are the perfect colors for our fall patio decor!

Sometimes we think so much about the décor that we need to buy to make our homes lovely, that we forget that the nature that God so graciously gave us is truly more beautiful than anything we could ever buy in a store. A perfect example is the Ash tree in our neighbor’s yard.

Sometimes decorating your patio for fall is as simple as letting the beauty of the fall leaves speak for themselves. The stacked pumpkins and mum are just the icing on the cake.

Do you have trees in your yard or neighborhood that produces beautiful fall foliage? If so, it would be great to plan for the foliage to be the backdrop of any of your outdoor fall displays.

And if you don’t, you could consider planting a tree for the years to come. The trees that will do well will depend on your location, but a few that come to mind are: Maples, Oaks and Crepe Myrtles.

The vibrant, colorful leaves of an Ash Tree steal the show on our patio!

But, definitely, don’t forget the plush, fall throw pillows for an instant splash of fall comfort and coziness!

(But who am I kidding? If you’re like me, you probably have a nice fall pillow stash in storage somewhere. lol)

What I love about using throw pillows as a seasonal statement is this:

1. Throw pillows are an affordable and easy way to integrate fall hues & seasonal flair.
2. They come in tons of different textures, from velvet to cotton to corduroy.
3. Not only do they look beautiful, but the right throw pillow can make your space so comfy, like putting on your favorite cozy sweater.
   

Even if you’re working with a small space and tight budget does not mean you have to skimp on fall style! Let me share some home decor hacks you can easily copy to vamp up your outdoor space — all while staying on budget!

For starters, instead of splurging on a pricey tablecloth for this outdoor fall tablescape, I, first, dusted off my storage bins to dig out a pretty plaid throw that I already had on hand. I think the cozy texture and pretty plaid design really sets the tone of this fall table setting.

Then I dug into my fall floral bins. All the florals I used for this arrangement were from last year’s clearance section. (That’s a huge money-saving tip!)

Next, I used my “tablescape staples” (Tablescape staples are pieces that I use over & over for different seasons and holidays.) being the gold flatware, ivory plates and brass candle holders.

The only thing here that wasn’t pulled out of storage, on clearance, or from the thrift store was that cute little velvet pumpkin on the chair. I think it was around ten dollars from Home Goods! Worth it!

Pro tip: Sometimes after the season is the best time to purchase your faux florals! If you can wait until retail stores bring out their Christmas decor, you’ll have a great opportunity to get a great deal on your fall florals.

You really don’t have to go out and buy all new items to create a pretty fall display. Maybe you have a few spare hay bales laying around? Or perhaps a friend or relative has a few you could borrow?

If so, you have most of what you need to create a beautiful fall yard display. Add a few pumpkins or maybe make a scarecrow to finish the perfect harvest season arrangement!

Here I piled up a few heirloom pumpkins on bales of hay to create a pretty, organic fall vignette on our patio.

Whether you fill them with faux candles, outdoor lights, or gobs of cute, little pumpkins, outdoor lanterns can be a perfect way to add ambiance to you deck or patio. Here I added battery-operated candles to mine, and I love the warm glow it adds to the backyard.

By the way, if you’d like to check out more décor ideas for your outdoor living space this fall, be sure to check out this article. From front porch ideas to other fall deck décor ideas, this post has all kinds of outdoor fall decorating ideas.

Of all ways you can create beautiful fall vignettes, my favorite will almost always follow this simple formula: an arrangement of fall flowers in a unique vase or vessel paired with a spattering of heirloom or small pumpkins.

This type of vignette works perfectly for any type of surface, especially on a small table. For example, I placed this fall faux flower arrangement on our outdoor coffee table, but it would also be beautiful on an outdoor side table!

And what I love is that by working with faux flowers, your choice of color palette is practically unlimited!

Don’t forget to utilize utilitarian items you have on hand for creating unique and endearing focal points. When you incorporate them or other vintage items into your autumn decor, you’re sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia and country charm.

For a rustic look, I styled a few real little pumpkins and gourds on this old little step ladder. But it doesn’t have to be a ladder, it could be an old wagon wheel, a primitive rocking chair or perhaps filling an old toolbox with fall finds!

For fall porch décor ideas and more fall deck decorating ideas (including our fall display that was featured on the Better Homes & Gardens social media), check out these ideas for outdoor fall decorating!

Oftentimes, pumpkins and mums are the first things that come to mind for fall decorating. It can be easy to overlook all things apples. But from bushel basket of apples to a beautiful bottle of apple cider, there are lots of way to add interest with apples.

Here I placed a pretty bottle of apple cider to accent this outdoor table centerpiece. I love when beauty and functionality meet!

Dress up your outdoor coffee table with faux fall florals and a sprinkling of a variety of pumpkins, from medium to small.

Another deck decorating must-have for the autumn season is cozy throw blankets!

Even though we’re heading into the colder months, it can still be the prime time to enjoy your morning coffee on the deck! So make sure to grab a cozy Sherpa or knit blanket to snuggle with out on the patio!

Embrace sweater weather with open arms, by decking your deck out with some cozy, comfy throw blankets.

Don’t think your fall flowers have to be limited to faux flower arrangements! Using mums, whether in pots on the patio or in the ground surrounding your deck, mums are a wonderful way to spruce up virtually any outdoor space for the fall season.

Mums in bushel baskets are perfect for making big impact!

In years past here are a few ways I’ve incorporated mums in our outdoor spaces:

• Oversized mums in baskets gracing our outdoor furniture set on the patio and paired with heirloom pumpkins.
• Mums flanking our front door, surrounded by realistic faux pumpkins.
• Small mums in baskets placed on our front steps to create a fall vignette on the porch.

By the way, you won’t want to miss this post for more affordable and easy outdoor fall decor ideas!!

Now let’s put all the aforementioned ideas together to create a cozy and inviting outdoor seating area!

I didn’t mention any of the outdoor staples earlier, so here are a few additions you could consider:

• Outdoor rug
• Outdoor furniture set
• Outdoor fabrics / Outdoor pillows
• String Lights

(If you’d like more information on choosing outdoor furniture, check out this post on outdoor deck decorating. It has great decor ideas, but also good info on choosing the best patio furniture.)

Then incorporate all things fall: piles of pumpkins (real or faux), fall containers with fall flowers, and cozy fall textiles like fall throw pillows and blankets. And voila, you’ll have a gorgeous fall space to get some deserved R & R!

A beautiful but, simple way to to put a finishing touch to your fall deck decor is gracing your door with a beautiful fall wreath!

While there are so many wreaths to choose from online in all kinds of color themes, there are also so many, beautiful, easy wreaths you could DIY your own for your back or front door!

From using fall foliage to fall florals to corn stalks to pine cones, there’s no shortage of gorgeous natural elements when it comes to fall wreaths!

If you’d like learn how to attach foliage and flowers to a grapevine wreath, check out this step-by-step tutorial! Or, if you’d prefer to buy, I have linked some gorgeous pre-made fall wreaths at the bottom of the post.

Decorating a chalkboard sign with a fall theme or design is a great way to bring a festive fall feel without spending a lot of money!

I used my alphabet stencils to spell out Pumpkin Patch on mine. Isn’t it a cute touch to the deck? You could also freehand a fall saying or drawing with regular chalk.

Not only could a fall-themed chalkboard look adorable on your deck, it could also off major curb appeal to your front porch design, as well!

Thank you so much for joining me to explore all of these fall deck and patio decorating ideas! I truly hope this gave you some fresh ideas for all your outdoor spaces.

If it seems like a daunting task, just remember you don’t have to incorporate ALL of these ideas. I went overboard because I know, different things appeal to different people. And, I wanted to have something for everyone.

And remember, of course, decorating your patio for fall is fun, but your guests don’t care about all the aesthetics of your home–they care about spending time with You!

Hope you have the very best fall y’all!

Xo,

Rebecca

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With this easy tutorial, you can quickly DIY your own North Pole Sign for a beautiful addition to your Christmas décor or for a wonderful homemade Christmas gift.

Do you love kicking off your holiday season with Christmas crafting like I do? There’s something truly holly and jolly about making your own Christmas décor! I love it even MORE when it’s an easy project, like this DIY North Pole sign!

Here are a few of my favorite things about this easy DIY décor project:

• Customizable: You can customize it with the your own color palette. (It can be hard to find décor you love in your favorite color schemes at times.)
• Thoughtful Gifting: Once you have your basic supplies, you could make multiples for easy, yet thoughtful Christmas gifts.
• Quality Time: You could turn this diy North Pole decoration into a Girl’s craft night or family craft afternoon for quality Christmas time!
• Crisp lines: Because this tutorial uses adhesive mesh stencils, we’ll be able to get a more professional finish than you could with a vinyl stencil.
• No fancy cutting machines or major tools required!

First, you’ll want to select a stencil. I’ll be focusing on my favorite Christmas stencil today, but there are a few different North Pole stencils with cute designs to choose from AND all kinds of different ways to customize your sign.

Here are my personal favorites:

Because I absolutely adore the design and scale of this North Pole Hot Chocolate Stencil, this is the stencil that I’ll be using today. The grandiose scale is the perfect size to make a (holiday) statement!

A slightly smaller scale, but equally charming, there is also the North Pole Bed and Breakfast stencil.

Or you could opt out of the North Pole phrase and opt for a Hot Chocolate Christmas or Merry Christmas theme.

Next you’ll want to pick your perfect surface for your sign. This is another way you can customize this simple DIY sign.

You could use premade blank signs or a variety of different surfaces. Here are a few that come to mind:

Use a brown paper roll from Dollar Tree or Amazon to make an adorable Christmas scroll.

Repurpose old wood pieces from an old wood pallet, for a budget friendly base.

If using a smaller stencil design, you could also use a good size wood block.

Paint and stencil on a blank canvas (or perhaps an already painted canvas you don’t mind painting over.)

If you use Glass Etching cream, you could also etch the stencil design onto a mirror.

The best mediums for these particular stencils are Gel Art Ink and Chalk Art.

In some cases I have used One Step (chalk) paint, and it does work. But you’d need to be quick and thorough when it comes to cleaning your stencils.

Gel Art Ink is gel-based permanent coloring that is perfect for using on fabrics and most hard surfaces.

Chalk Art is a gel of removable chalk which is perfect for when you’d like to be able to remove and reuse a surface again. However, Chalk Art can be sealed with wax or matte sealer so that it becomes permanent.

Please note: Do not use spray paint as this will ruin your stencils.

One of the things I love most about DIYing my own Christmas décor is that I can completely customize the colors and put my own personal touch on it.

For example, I’m a huge fan of incorporating pink into my Christmas décor, but it’s pretty seldom that I find pretty pink Christmas décor in stores. Enter DIYing my own sign…now I just opened up tons of magical décor possibilities.

• Cherbourg, a rich moody green, painted on the back of a sign, and the lettering stenciled in the AMS Gel Art Ink in the shade, Metallic Silver or Metallic Copper. Wouldn’t that be striking?!
• Barnboard, a soft creamy off-white, painted on a piece of a used pallet and with the Gel Art Ink in a soft pretty pink, red, or green.
• Paint a canvas in a beautiful, soft blush like Ballet Slippers and then fill in the stencil with a white Gel Art Ink. (Now that I mention that, I think I’ll have to make myself one just like that.)
• Or you could paint a raw wood sign in a white paint to fill in the stenciled area with a soft and sweet blue shade, like this one.
• You could also paint the base color of a sign with red, green, white or black acrylic paints before you stencil with your desired color.

Equally important as the other steps, be sure to measure & measure again. Measure the portion of the stencil you plan to use as well as the top of the sign to the bottom.

Aim for leaving equal amounts of blank space on the left from the right, and the top from the bottom.

Then, carefully press the stencil firmly to your blank sign so that you get good adhesion. This is really key to getting clean lines.

Note: Before you get started, you’ll want to have access to a sink in close proximity.

When I apply the Gel Art Ink, I prefer to gently squeeze the tube along the cut part of the stencil. Then I come back and work it in with a spreading tool , like this one. Rinse and repeat, making sure you don’t miss any spots.

Then, slowly pull your stencil off. Admire your genius mind and crafting skills.

Note: This step is crucial to being able to use your stencil again and again.

As soon as you pull your stencil off the sign or canvas, take it immediately over to the sink. With the water running, gently scrub each part of the stencil with your hands.

If the Chalk Art of Gel Art Ink doesn’t come out with water alone, add a small dollop of dish soap. Gently suds up the stencil, especially where the designs are cut to get it nice and clean. Then be sure to rinse off the soap with water.

Then, lay it sticky side up on a towel or paper towels to dry.

Depending on what medium you use, it may be best to seal your sign.

If you used milk paint as a paint base or Chalk Art for the stenciling, I highly recommend that you do seal your design! These are a few of my favorite sealants: Amy Howard Matte Sealer, Minwax Polycrylic or good old-fashioned Mod Podge.

However, if you’ve painted the base with the One Step paint and stenciled it with the Gel Art Ink, you really don’t need to seal it!

Now comes the fun part! Let’s style up our adorable North Pole Sign!

Here I styled mine on top of a small buffet in our dining room with silver and gold mercury glass trees, small Christmas lights and white ceramic village houses. Personally, I think the dining room has never looked cuter for Christmas.

Here are a few other ideas of ways you could style it:

Since the design of this sign is also a nod at Hot Cocoa, it would look adorable over a Christmas cocoa bar. Hang or set it over a countertop with a tiered tray with hot cocoa essentials, like cocoa, marshmallows, and candy canes.

For a rustic Christmas mantel, set it on the middle of your mantel add a pallet Christmas tree to one side and some pretty wrapped packages on the other side.

If you have a low headboard, hang it over your bed and layer your bedding with cozy, Christmas colored textiles. Add a small Santa statue or Buddy the Elf figure on your nightstand. Wouldn’t that be cute?!

And speaking of which, you will not want to miss this post on beautiful Christmas decorating ideas!

As I mentioned earlier, not only could these be a gorgeous piece of Christmas décor in your own home, they could also make for fabulous Christmas gift.

Once you have your stencil and desired mediums, you can lots of duplicates for pennies on the dollar of the initial sign. If it gets too pricey to purchase lots of the blank signs, consider making some of them with Dollar Tree paper rolls.

Finally, wrap up your DIY sign in festive Christmas ribbon for a beautiful presentation. Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift made with love?!

Thank you so much for joining me today! I hope you making this DIY North Pole Sign injects a bit of JOY into your holiday season, too!

If you have any questions on any of the products or the technique, please know you can ask questions in the comments of my posts or send a direct message over on Instagram.

One last thing, I am joining some of very favorite home bloggers for more Christmas inspiration and cheer today. I hope you’ll browse around their beautiful Christmas posts.

Xo,

Rebecca

Bloggers’ Christmas Inspiration

Returning Grace Designs | Midwest Life & Style | Rouse in the House | Vintage & Grace Living

Live Oak Nest | Le Cultivateur | Eleanor Rose Home

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Do you have a patio, porch, or a room that feels a little barren? Or maybe just a corner of your patio that needs a something? If so, you’ll love this simple, affordable, and adorable Ladder turned cottage style Plant Stand DIY !

This simple DIY can make for a super cute plant stand or (depending on the size) a place to set your drink when you’re out on the patio. It can also make for super cute décor — a place to style to bring a cozy, charming feel to your space.

Because I adore Romantic Cottage & French Country Cottage style décor, I decided to stencil a French Script onto my ladder. You can use the same French Script stencil or another patterned stencil! And there are use a few different mediums you can use to stencil it with, from Gel Art Inks to Chalk Paint. Or you can opt to paint it and leave the stencil off completely. You could also come back over the first layer and create a chippy finish. Wouldn’t that be cute?!

All that to say, that no matter what your style is, this project can be for you — it’s super customizable!

First, scope out your local yard sales, garage sales, and estate sales! You can sometimes find the best hidden gems there! Also, check on Facebook Marketplace — that’s we found this one! For just ten bucks!

Keep in mind the dimensions of the steps when you’re shopping. Because the depth and width of the steps and top are going to be a big factor of what you can actually sit on top of it. The one that I found has steps that aren’t that deep so I can only sit small pots on the lower two steps. But there are some on the market that are made wider.

In case you strike out there, I’ll link some here for your convenience.

Next you’ll just want to gather your supplies. The nice thing about this project is that you probably have several of the necessary supplies on hand already!

Don’t forget to prep your space with a small drop cloth or something similar to protect your floors and surfaces.

Next, you’ll need to clean it with a product called Clean Slate. If the ladder is covered (or anything else you want to paint with chalk paint) in wax or grime, that will prevent the chalk paint from adhering to the surface. So, in a ventilated area, put on some gloves, and pour out some Clean Slate onto a lint-free rag. And then just wipe or scrub the piece down to clean well.

Note: This is a step that some will skip, but please keep in mind that the paint may not adhere properly if you skip this step. And that may lead to chipping paint (not in a good way) down the road.

Inspect the nooks and crannies of the ladder. If there are areas that you’d prefer not to paint or to paint in another color, apply some painter’s tape for nice clean lines.

For instance, you may want to keep the metal brackets unpainted. Or maybe you’d like to keep the steps a natural wood tone and the paint the sides or vice versa.

Next comes the BEST part –pick a color of One Step Paint! I went with a white shade, called Weybridge White, but there are so many other beautiful shades to choose from! Now the reason I painted this with One Step paint is because unlike some brands of chalk paint, you don’t have to prime, strip or sand! And for interior use, you DON’T even have to seal it. It’s a self sealing paint — that happens to smell ah-mazing!! Note: If you use a different brand, the process would be different as some brands require stripping, sanding, etc.

Oh, and if you like the stenciled detail, also order a small container of a secondary color.

I recommend to pour out a small amount of the One Step paint into a dish or painter’s cup so that your entire container isn’t exposed to air. Another tip is to keep a misting bottle handy. Spritzing your brush before you paint can really help you get a smoother application. Now, just paint that baby to your liking!

Okay maybe this is the best part! Pick out an adhesive mesh stencil to add visual interest and charm! I love to add French Charm to my home, so I used the French Script Stencil. Some other stencils that would be super cute are: “I am the Vine”, “Home Sweet Home”, “Be the You the world needs”, and “Woodgrain”. Just copy and paste those names into the search bar on this stencil — I will link them for you to explore.

Once you have your stencil, remove the backing (but save it for later). Try to line up the stencil as straight as you can. Then rub it into the surface to get good adhesion (so you can get a clean look).

Stencil with Gel Art Ink or your desired shade or mixture of One Step Paint. On this ladder I used a 1:1 ratio of “French Blue” and “My Vintage Affliction” — both One Step by Amy Howard at Home. The photo below is how those two colors look mixed together — a color that’s making me swoon!

This is the 1:1 of French Blue and Vintage Affliction colors mixed — the perfect light blue shade!

After you’ve stenciled a section, take your stencil over to the sink. Give it a quick scrub with water and mild dish soap to keep it in mint condition. Dry and repeat, if desired.

Keeping your stencil clean will ensure that you can use it over and over again! 

I do sit our new “plant stand” on the patio in the spring and summer quite often, but I generally bring it inside at night because our patio is not covered. But you could seal it, so that you could leave it outside. I haven’t tested the outdoor sealants, yet. Have you? Which brands do you think hold up well?

Now, if you can find a ladder that has steps on both sides, you can add your own plywood (or other support) to create more surface area for plants! This adjustment to your ladder plant stand DIY will help you have space for a ton of plants!

Okay, maybe this is actually my favorite part! You can style up your cottage-style ladder plant stand to your liking. Since we don’t have a covered patio and because we live in a very windy state, I love to style mine with faux plants, faux flowers and décor. Depending of the width of the steps, whether or not your patio is covered, you may decide to use real or faux plants. If you’re a big real plant lover, I would recommend to use on the ladders with a deeper step so that your plants stay put.

Here’s how I styled this little ladder at the start of spring (before our last frost date).

And now for a little summer patio tour! (Patio and Summer are two of my favorite words!) Here’s how I styled up the ladder on our patio in June! I think it brings a whole lot of charm to our patio!

See the cute potted plants just off to the right? Those were originally terracotta pots! And I DIY’d them to have an aged pottery effect– I just love how they came out! If you’re looking for other décor ideas for your patio, check out DIY on “Aged Pots” for patio plantsl!

If you’d like to see how I styled the ladder for fall, be sure to check out this post on decorating the patio for fall!

Thanks so much for joining me for this fun furniture flip/repurposed décor tutorial! My patio décor felt a little sparse before — this was the perfect dose of cottage charm we needed out here. Now I’d love to hear from You!

Will you be keeping your eyes open for a little ladder to upcycle into a plant stand?! And, what color would you paint it?! Let me know in the comment section below. And if you have any questions, please leave a comment below or over on Instagram.

Love,

Becca

Before you go, check out this fun video I created for this project! Music credit is “The Business” by Tiesto.

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Accidentally come home from the grocery store without one of those egg dying kits? No worries, momma, this easy step-by-step guide will show you how to dye beautiful Easter eggs with just a couple of pantry staples! We’ll also explore lots of different ways you and the kids can get creative with those hard-cooked eggs! Lastly, we’ll dive into a few ideas that are perfect for when you have no time to hard boil your eggs.

Did you dye or decorate Easter eggs as a kid? If you did, you know what a fun activity it is for the whole family! Lots of families spend money on the boxed egg dyeing sets from the store, but with this easy tutorial you can make own Easter egg dye in a snap!

If you’re not already dying eggs at Easter, I know this will be a family activity that your kids will love and hopefully a new Easter tradition!

So let’s dive right in to this easy egg dye recipe!

First things first, let’s gather our supplies for our homemade dye. Aside from some of the creative twists, the main supplies are things you can pick up at your local grocery store and some everyday kitchen items. The wonderful thing about this method is that is just calls for everyday ingredients, that, most likely, you already have stashed in your pantry!

• dozen eggs (white eggs or brown eggs)
• white vinegar (although other types of vinegar would probably work as well)
• liquid food coloring or gel food coloring
• Heat safe jars or mugs (I opted for clear wide-mouth mason jars, because little hands can easily fit, and you can easily see the colors through the clear glass.)
• slotted spoon
• paper towels or hand towel

• neon food coloring
• rubber bands
• Stickers
• White Crayon
• Biodegradable Glitter
• Modge Podge

There seems to be some debate about the best way to hard boil eggs. Personally, I think there’s more than one right way to to do it.

Here is one tried and true method.

First, fill a pot with water, and set to high heat bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add them one by one in a single layer of eggs. I like to let mine boil for about 12-13 minutes, because this cooks the egg to a “hard boil” without going to the green yolk state. At the 12-13 minute mark, turn off your burner, and slowly add your eggs to an ice bath (a fancy term for a bowl of ice water.) If you don’t plan on eating your eggs or if you don’t mind them going to the green state, feel free to skip the ice bath.

Note: If you’d like to hard boil them so that they peel easily, experts recommend to put them directly from the fridge (don’t let them come to room temperature) into a pot of cold water, and then bring to a full boil. Then, lower to low heat and allow them to cook to 15 minutes.

Alternatively, if you have a instant pot, that can be an awesome way to make your hard boiled eggs.

(Do you have a hard boiled egg hack?? Let us know in the comments, if you do!)

Don’t Forget: when you boil or steam your eggs, don’t forget to save the egg carton because it’s a handy way to store the dyed eggs!

Now onto the fun part! Let’s make our homemade egg dye! For this, we’ll be using liquid food coloring, and you can use whatever type you like. There are natural food coloring sets or conventional food coloring sets with artificial dye.

(All you crunchy mommas, stay tuned! Later in the post, I’ll share an organic method using natural ingredients that you probably have stocked right now in your own kitchen!)

To make the dye bath, first boil about a quart of water or enough for about 1/2 cup for each color. Then, carefully pour a 1/2 cup of hot water into a heat safe cup or glass, such as a mug or mason jar — for each color you’d like to create.

Next, pour in a teaspoon of vinegar.

Then add about 10 to 15 drops of food coloring into each jar of water.

Stir the mixture up, and allow the water to cool.

Carefully, place eggs in the cup of dye. For best results, periodically rotate your eggs, so that they develop a consistent color.

If you love the beautiful look of pale colors, make sure you don’t leave the eggs in the dye solution very long. But if you love richer colors, make sure to give your eggs some extra time.

Note: You can always increase the amount of food dye to reach your desired color. If you love vibrant colors, use neon food coloring for bright, beautiful colors!

Now, let’s test out some of the most popular brands of food coloring! I may be a bit weird, because I love to test and compare. And I thought this might be helpful for you, so you can get your desired outcome without wasting a lot of time/money!

One of the big brands of food coloring available at most grocery stores is McCormick. I followed the exact instructions above using 1/2 cup of hot water, 10 drops of one color of food coloring, and 1 tsp of white vinegar in each jar.

This batch soaked in the McCormick dye bath for 20 minutes.

And, this batch soaked for 5 minutes.

Next up, let’s test a natural food coloring brand!

Watkins is a non-gmo food coloring set with “made with 100% Natural Vegetable Juices and Spices”. I followed the same directions here except add 12 drops per color (instead of 10) and let them soak a lot longer. The colors came out to be pretty, but very subtle.

This food coloring is not as saturated, so we’ll test again making a more concentrated batch.

Because the natural food coloring wasn’t as saturated, I wanted to try it again using more drops and more vinegar. So, this batch sat in the same formula but each with 25 drops of food coloring and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. They definitely came out with more color, but for some reason, the dye was quite splotchy — it’s kind of a neat look though! It looks like tie dye to me!

The hard-boiled eggs that soaked in homemade easter egg dye made with regular food coloring definitely produced much more vibrant colors!

I’d have to say the DIY egg dye made with the McCormick food coloring created rich color than rivals or beats the dye tablets that come in store-bought kits.

Overall the eggs dyed using the with natural dyes in Watkins food coloring came out with much subtler color. But using the natural food coloring is still a fun way to dye eggs, especially if you’re avoiding synthetic dyes or if you prefer soft pastel colors over darker colors.

One of the pros to using food coloring is that you can create your own custom colors — you can mix and match the main colors to create all kinds of beautiful egg colors!

For this batch I used the exact same hot water, amount of vinegar, and total amount of food coloring drops, using 5 drops of one color and 5 of another.

Clockwise from the Pink egg: First egg: 5 drops Red & 5 drops of yellow created a very pretty pink egg. Second egg: 5 drops of Green with 5 drops of Blue made a beautiful soft blue. Third egg: 5 drops of yellow with 5 drops of green also made a beautiful color. Fourth egg: 5 drops of blue with 5 drops of red made a deep purplish color.

And lastly, for this batch, instead of measuring equal amounts of food coloring, I just poured the excess dye into the other to make my desired color. For example, I poured a bit of the red dye bath into the yellow to get this beautiful orange egg.

Here is a very quick video, demonstrating how to mix your food coloring to get every color of the rainbow!

If you want to get a little creative, here are some fun ideas for making a variety of unique Easter eggs!

Follow the directions listed above, but instead of submerging the entire egg in the dye bath, dip just part of the egg. Hold it there for a few minutes to create a color block. Then dry your egg, and submerge in another color of the dye.

This is a super, fun twist — Pun intended! With this technique, just apply rubber bands around your eggs making a fun design.

This can be prior to dyeing or after you’ve dyed them in one color.

Quick Tip: If you’re dying eggs with small children, they may need a little help getting those squirrely rubber bands to stay in place.

Then remove your egg from the dye & vinegar mixture, and allow the egg to dry.

Next, dip your egg into a second color for a few minutes. Then remove and dry your egg again. You’ll end up some very unique designs, and I know the kids will LOVE the process!

For this Easter Egg dye DIY, we’ll be creating Marbled eggs! They are so popular right now! And it’s easy to see why — they’re just so pretty! And they are like a fun science project for kids – one where you can get a little messy! Many tutorials call for mixing food coloring into shaving cream and some call for Whip Cream (a bit tastier than shaving cream!) lol

But, one of my favorite methods is super simple and only requires on extra ingredient — cooking oil!

The dyeing process is just like the original steps to begin. Then you just mix in some cooking oil with the food coloring dye mixture. (Any type of liquid cooking oil will work, from canola to olive oil.)

Here I am pouring about 2 tablespoons of oil into the McCormick dye solutions.

You can stir the oil gently or you can really mix it in well. The harder you mix it, the smaller the drops of oil will become and the more speckled your egg will dye.

You can mix the oil in the mixture before you dye the eggs, that will give you a marbled look of white and color like this:

Or you can dye it once, dry your egg, and then, add the oil before dying with a secondary color, like the pink egg here:

The kids are going love this fun experiment!

Instead of starting with hot water, just add about 1/2 cup of vinegar (8 tablespoons) or more if desired into your mason jar, and then add drops of food coloring. If using the gel food coloring, use a whisk to really mix the food coloring into the vinegar.

Next, carefully add your egg. Then, add a 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda! Next, is an explosive good time!!

You’ve probably seen this fun Easter Egg hack before — heck you probably enjoyed doing it as a kid. But in case you forgot about it, here’s a reminder of how fun it is to use a white crayon to create your very own designs!

You can draw on your eggs before you dye them or you can dye with a color, draw on the eggs, and dye in another color! What I love most with this, is that you can get really creative!

Last but certainly not least, you can use inexpensive stickers to resist the dye or simply add on as an embellishment! I found these adorable He Lives stickers, and they look they would be a great fit for Easter eggs!

Next to the sticks at Dollar Tree, I found some very pretty transfers! I’ll definitely be adding those on to some of the dyed eggs!

You can use start this fun variation with your previously hard boiled/dyed eggs. Alternatively, can blow out raw eggs or use decorative eggs or plastic eggs.

Paint a layer of Modge Podge over the entire egg, or use a paint brush to “paint” a design, wording or whatever pattern you’d like. Then, dip your egg into a shallow dish of glitter or pour glitter over the top with a bowl to catch the loose glitter.

Wala! Now you have a very beautiful and festive egg! If you use an eggshell or some type of faux egg, you can save this for decorating for Easter for years to come! And there are lots of ways you can use these eggs into other DIY Easter decorations!

If you’re like me, you can never have enough Easter inspiration, so I’ve teamed up with some super talented blogger friends today! I think you will love their Easter DIYs and decorating ideas as much as I do!

Emily from LeCultivateur – Simple Easter Décor Ideas

Heidi from EleanorRoseHome – Stamped Easter Napkins

Cynthia from Vintage & Grace Living – Beautiful, Spring Centerpiece Ideas

Well, that’s all for now! I hope this Easter Egg Dye DIY tutorial gave you some ideas of how you dye some beautiful Easter Eggs with kitchen staples you probably have on hand!

What was your favorite creative variation? And do you have any favorite ways to decorate that weren’t mentioned here? I would love to hear from You! You can leave a comment below or reach out to me on Instagram!

Xo,

Rebecca

Don’t forget to Pin this for Easter!

This easy Conversation Heart Wreath tutorial will show you (SUPER adorable) different ways to craft your own adorable candy heart wreath, plus fun ways to style your wreath for Valentine’s Day!

When Valentines Day starts to come to my mind, I immediately start dreaming about all the whimsical, romantic and pink things I can DIY and decorate with to celebrate the Day of Love.

Conversation hearts give me such a nostalgic feeling, taking me back to my childhood! Do they do that to you, too? A lot has changed since I was a kid, but thankfully Conversation hearts are still here for Valentine’s Day!

And the color scheme of these charming candy hearts are so sweet and feminine. In the past, I’ve used conversation hearts as part of my tabletop décor for a Valentine’s Day tablescape. But this year, I dreamed up the idea of making a conversation heart wreath!

This Valentine’s day wreath is super sweet and charming and SO easy to make! You could, most likely, make the entire wreath in the time it takes to watch your favorite show!

But the absolute best part? It’s going to look absolutely adorable in your entryway, on your front door — or anywhere you want to hang it!! It’ll be that perfect final touch to your Valentine’s Day decor!

Another bonus is that the necessary supplies are very easy to find. In fact, you may have some of the supplies on hand already, but if not, you can easily get them from the Dollar Tree or Amazon! I will link them at the bottom of the post for your convenience.

• Conversation Heart Candy (large and little hearts)
• Hot Glue Gun
• Hot Glue
• Pretty Ribbon to hang your candy wreath
• favorite paper or ribbon to wrap the wreath frame (optional)
• mod podge (optional)
• foam wreath or metal heart wreath form or a deconstructed Dollar Tree heart wreath

In case shopping online is more convenient for you, I will leave links to the supplies at the bottom of this post.

So for my base, in lieu of using a foam wreath base, I am going to deconstruct a premade Dollar Tree Valentine Heart Wreath. This is basically just a plastic heart form wrapped in a metallic cellophane. So I am just pulling off the cellophane, to expose a plastic heart form underneath.

Now, if you’re not able to get this particular base, that is totally okay. There are so many alternative bases that would be equally cute!

The “before photo” of a Dollar Tree Pink Tinsel Heart Wreath.

A foam or metal wreath base would be great, but you could also use a piece of carboard cut into your desired shape.

In case you want to use a designated pattern, you may find it easier to work with the conversation hearts sorted by color.

If you have young kids, this might be the perfect time to ask for their “help”! My little boy had a lot of fun sorting out the candies by color — and he only ate about half of the bag!

What I love most about diy decor is the you are the Boss of your creation!

There are lots of ways you can put your own unique style on this Valentine wreath!

A few ideas about the pattern of hearts for your wreath:

Color Patterns: Use all small hearts in a designated color pattern.

Color Blocks: Add hearts on in a color block design. For instance, add all pink hearts to one section, and then all green, etc.

Big and Small: Use a mix of the “large” and “tiny” conversation hearts for visual interest.

Angled Hearts for a whimsical feel: You might want to turn your hearts right-side up or all turned to a 45 degree angle. You could use all large hearts, all small hearts or a mixture of both.

I am using a pattern of large hearts beside the smaller hearts.

Before you get to glueing, consider where you want your wreath to hang from.

Note: I wanted mine to hang at an angle so I left a little space on the upper right hand side for the ribbon.

If your wreath form has a premade hanger for your wreath, feel free to use it!

If not, add a long strip of ribbon around the blank space of your wreath form.

Next, pull a separate piece of ribbon through the first so you can tie it into a bow.

Then, tie your bow and ribbon, according to your personal preference.

1. First off, let’s heat up our hot glue guns.
2. Then, unwrap the cellophane off of your heart form.
3. Play around with the conversation hearts to decide on a pattern for your wreath.
4. For the next step, use your glue gun and add a dab of glue and place heart your conversation heart onto the wreath form.
5. Press the candy heart on firmly for good adhesion.
6. Continue adding your candy hearts by your pattern around adding a bit of glue and securing each candy heart.
7. Unless your wreath form has a designated place for gaming, leave space for your ribbon.
8. If planning to use outside, seal your wreath with an outdoor sealant, such as, Krylon for Indoor/Outdoor.
9. Measure a strip of your favorite ribbon, to make a ribbon hanger. You’ll want to measure how long you want your wreath to hang, double it, and then allow room to tie the ribbon at the top.
10. Add a secondary piece of ribbon to tie a beautiful bow.
11. Sit back, pat yourself on the back and brag about your adorable diy Valentine decor!

By the way, if you love doing adorable craft projects for Valentine’s Day (like I do), I know you will love making this charming DIY Valentine Banner made out of vintage book pages, too!!

If this wreath form is not available to you, you can absolutely diy a heart or circle

form out of cardboard. And, bonus! it’s a very budget-friendly hack!

First, first an old carboard box.

Trace a heart (or multiple if your heart desires) on your cardboard.

Carefully cut out the cardboard hearts with scissors or an Exacto knife.If you’d prefer not to freehand your hearts, you’re welcome to use free printables to trace.

This version is extremely similar, the only real difference is that foam base will have a lot more surface area to cover with candy hearts.

Just like we discussed before, feel free to get creative with your patterns and sizing!

For this version, I recommend to start by wrapping the metal wreath form in ribbon.

Most ribbon should work for this, but I’d recommended using a non-wired, wide ribbon.

Ideas for how to style inside:

• Hang on an Interior Door
• Layered or hung in front of a mirror
• Hang on a Chalkboard or over your Valentine Signs
• Hang from a peg shelf
• Hang on a cabinet door
• Layered with other Valentine decor on a mantel
• Sat on an Open Shelf

If using on an exterior door, be sure to seal your wreath with an exterior-approved sealant.

If you need a little elegant & romantic decor in your life this season, be sure to read my post on how to set an inexpensive romantic table setting–which is perfect for a Valentine’s dinner at home!

Thank you so much for joining me for this Conversation Hearts Wreath DIY!! I really think this is such a sweet, sweet and fun project, and I hope you love it as much as I do! So, will you be making a Valentine Wreath this year? If not, what kind of Valentine crafting will you be doing? I’d love to hear from you, you can let me know in the comments below.

Whether your celebrating Valentine’s day with your girls for a fun Galentine’s day, with your kiddos, or the love of you life, I truly you have a joy-filled and happy, happy Valentine’s day!!

Xo,

Rebecca

By the way, you need more DIY or decorating ideas, be sure to scope out the menu over on my home page or follow along on my Pinterest! On Pinterest, I pin all kinds of creative craft and DIYs, I think you’d love the décor inspiration there!

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Etched glass vases are not only gorgeous and timeless, they’re also a perfect way to add unique character to your home décor! Moreover, these elegant vases can prove to be the the perfect gift for someone special! In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk through the (easy) process of etching in glass. And in case you prefer not to DIY, we’ll also explore gorgeous etched glass vases that you can buy!

About a year and a half ago, I had these super inexpensive glass vases sitting around (thank you Target Dollar Spot!) that had beautiful shapes, but otherwise, were somewhat basic, aka blasé.

So I thought to myself, “They need more character…and more of a vintage French feel.” If you follow along with me on the blog or social media, you’ve probably noticed that I love to incorporate subtle French Vintage details into my décor wherever I can.

Fortunately, I had just gotten an adorable tri-mesh adhesive stencil called “Le Petite Boutique” in a crafting bundle.

This particular stencil has several different sections, so there are so many different ways you can create your etched design. Five of which have these beautiful French Typography designs, while the other two have elegant scroll motifs.

With this simple technique of glass etching, we can transform any basic piece of glass into a masterpiece! But if the French font isn’t your style, don’t worry! By just swapping out the stencil you can get a completely different look!

Glass etching is a perfect way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind glass vases for your home décor.

• The flower vases you see in stores are just too basic for your exquisite taste and style.
• You enjoy the creative process and putting your own creative spin into your home décor.
• You take pride in giving unique and thoughtful gifts to the special people in your life.
• You enjoy having unique décor pieces that have all the vintage appeal of real antiques, yet don’t break the bank.

Because this DIY is a the type of project that is elegant and timeless, it seems it would be uber complex with tons of steps. But, shhh, (our little secret) it’s actually not!! This is one of those few & far between craft projects with minimal effort and MAJOR reward!

Besides creating something that’s one-of-a-kind and beautiful, this project is also very budget-friendly — especially if you make multiple vases from thrifted finds!

Because once you have the etching cream and glass etching stencils, you can make tons of them! (Just as long as you make sure to wash out your stencils as described below.)

And, you can use this technique to create a variety of beautiful home décor pieces! From glass candle holders to pitchers, from wine glasses to mason jars, or from cloches or plates, there are SO many options of gorgeous decor items you can make!

One of the many reasons that I love this simple project is that though it may look tedious, it’s actually pretty straightforward and the supply list is fairly short. In fact, you probably have a few of the necessary supplies on hand already!

To do this project, you will need:

• etching cream
• small dense paint brush
• rubber gloves
• masking tape (or painter’s tape)
• protective eyewear
• glass items
• etching stencils

While some crafters’ call for armour etch etching cream, but I’ll be using my favorite, A Maker’s Studio Glass Etching Cream. It works the same way, and I love that I can order it when I order my adhesive stencils!

I’ll be sure to provide links to all the necessary supplies toward the bottom of the post for your convenience.

Another reason I love this DIY so much is that are loads of potential glass vases (or other glass items), most likely, all around you!

From the blasé glass vases that are just collecting dust in the attic to a pile of empty food jars headed for the trash bin to a stash of glass you’ve been meaning to haul to Goodwill, there are probably tons of options at your disposal. And if not, no worries!

This can be a great way to save an item from your local thrift store or yard sale. And if want to get really thrifty and eco-friendly, perhaps even consider saving old pickle, jam, or spaghetti sauce jars!

A used spaghetti sauce jar can make a beautiful option as an etched glass flower vase. In the video clips below, we’ll be etching this jar.

And if you don’t see your ideal vase type at home, dollar store or at the thrift store, then can choose from countless vases online. I’ll be sure to link to several types of vases at the bottom of the post for your convenience.

The real key to success with this DIY project is to use high-quality adhesive mesh stencils. The adhesion and mesh properties will help you to etch with much better results (aka cleaner, crisper lines) than you could ever get with conventional stencils.

While there are tons of stencils on the market today, not many are ideal for etching for a few different reasons. The stencils linked at the bottom are from the brand that I personally use and consider to be the best stencils for glass etching.

Today, I’m going with French-inspired etched designs. These are perfect for those of us that love French Country or French Cottage interior style or French Chic design lovers!

Today I’ll be using:

• Le Petite Boutique – Mesh Stencil 8.5×11
• Bon Bon Bunny – Mesh Stencil 8.5×11
• Café Chocolat – Mesh Stencil 8.5×11

Keep in mind that most of these stencils have various sections that can use in different ways.

Some are perfect for a larger area of a vase, while others are perfect for smaller details. You can also mix and match elements of different stencils to customize your overall design.

But there are some other adorable French style stencils, also from this brand, that I also love that I’ll be sure to link below.

Please note: I will put all the links to the necessary supplies at the bottom of the post for your convenience.

But what about those of you who love this project but aren’t a fan of all things French? The good news is that there are tons of beautiful stencils in all kinds of different styles including:

• Flower design stencils
• Stencils with cute quotes
• Farmhouse style stencils
• Animal stencils
• Various pattern stencils

First things first, you’ll want to prep your space. But don’t fret, this is the easiest “prep work” ever! Just make sure that set up a well-ventilated area. After that, just put down some type of protective paper or drop cloth over your work surface.

First, you’ll want to decide which stencils are the best fit for the vases you’ve gathered.

Next, you’ll want to make sure that all the vases you plan to etch are nice and clean. Typically, you can wash your glass vases in regular soapy water — just like you would with your dishes.

After that, give the glass item you plan to etch a good wipe-down with isopropyl alcohol. This will ensure that your surface is squeaky clean and perfectly etchable.

Next, remove the backing of your adhesive stencil, but don’t trash it because you’ll want to reapply it to store your stencils afterward.

Then, carefully line up and place your stencil over your vase, making sure that you don’t get any air bubbles between the glass surface and the stencil.

If you have trouble wrapping the stencil around the curved surface of your vase, you can, depending on the design of the stencil, snip a tiny slit in the solid part of the stencil to give it some “slack”.

Finally, place your painters’ tape around the edges of the stencil. This will ensure that you don’t get the etching cream right where you don’t want it.

Fail-Proof Tip: For best results, considering taping the edges of the stencil with painter’s tape. This will ensure that you don’t accidentally get etching cream in the negative space—where you don’t want it.

Now, before you begin to etch, you’ll want to grab your gloves and protective eyewear for safe etching.

Note: The active ingredients in etching cream are designed to be corrosive. Therefore, it’s a good precaution to keep the cream away from direct contact with your skin and eyes.

Next, take a paint brush or an old popsicle stick, and stir up your etching cream well.

Then, dip your brush into the etching cream and start to paint the etching cream over the stencil. I like to do a thorough thin coat to begin, being careful not to “paint” the etching cream past the edge of the stencil.

Keep working the etching cream over the opening of the stencil, as if you were painting it over and over for a few minutes.

Then, go back on with a really thick layer of etching cream over the edges of the design. On lots of projects, less is more.. however, not on this one. Here more really is more, so feel free to apply a thick coat.

After you have a nice thick layer, start your timer for 5- 10 minutes and walk away. I say walk away so you won’t be tempted to rinse it all off prematurely. Trust me, you will be tempted! lol

Once you’ve waited for that etching cream to do it’s magic, with your gloves ON, carefully remove your stencil and set in a dish of water. (Alternatively, you just be sure to wash the stencil thoroughly as soon as you can.)

Next, take your vase over the sink, with running (slightly) warm water, start to rinse away the etching cream from the surface of the glass and the stencil.

If the cream is not washing away, the best way is to use the paint brush (that you just used) to gently scrub the cream off of the stencil. Alternatively, with gloved hands, you can gently scrub the etching cream away under the running water.

Now, wash and dry your vase again in soap and water.

And finally, admire your genius, creative mind and your new, gorgeous etched glass vase!

After you’ve washed the dried etching cream away, your results should look something like this. I think the subtlety gives it such an elegant finish!

Now, before the residual etching cream is dried up in your stencil, you’ll want to give it a good wash with good ol’ soap and water.

You can slightly rub the stencil as you suds it in soap. Then shake it off and let it air dry sticky-side up on a paper towel or hand towel.

Finally, replace the backing you took off initially and store it in its plastic sleeve. If you follow those steps, you’ll be able to use your stencils again and again!

A lot of the décor DIYs that I make here on the blog are seasonal, meaning that they work best for an intended season or holiday. However, these gorgeous glass etched vases are different–they work for virtually any holiday or season!

Because of that, I just love that they’re décor pieces that I can enjoy all year long! (Annnnnd that I don’t have to worry about moving them in and out of storage — because that is the bane of my existence. Anyone else?)

Not only do they work for any season, they always work in just about any room in the house! Without further ado, let’s take a look at a few ways you can decorate with these beauties!

These etched glass vases are perfect for creating the most stunning centerpieces for any tabletop!

To create these rose arrangements, I simply added a grid of clear floral tape over the top of the vases. Then I mixed a mixture of purified water and flower food into a container and poured it into each vase.

Next, I trimmed the roses are arranged to my liking. Finally, I arranged the etched glass vases on our table to create an aesthetically-pleasing centerpiece.

Whether you’d like to create one large arrangement of your favorite fresh flowers or a grouping of beautiful bouquets, this centerpiece idea is sure to wow your guests!

While this heading is titled, “Vintage-inspired vignette”, it could also be called an “Perfect for Everyday vignette” because it’s exactly that, too!

You don’t have to create a lavish seasonal centerpiece to enjoy the beauty of these etched vases. Just pop a few of your favorite blossoms into one the vases and style it with a few vintage books for an irresistible vintage-inspired vignette.

Here, the Parisienne design of the glass etching paired with the aged, antique books create a subtle, French Vintage look. While the lit candles with scattered rose petals add to the romantic, vintage feel.

Gorgeous glass etched vases are be the perfect addition to elevate your everyday home décor.

If you’d like to make the etched design really pop, this idea is for you! There are inexpensive LED light bases, that make an excellent pairing with etched glass. Now, without knowing which vase you’ll be using, I can’t guarantee that your vase will fit on the base. But, it’s definitely something to keep in mind.

These types of LED bases come in a variety of colors, from white lights to bright neon lights.

Above, I shared how I styled the etched vases for a seasonal tablescape, but these vase are, truly, perfect for creating a beautiful centerpiece ANY time of the year.

Here, I simply arranged a few David Austin roses in this etched French mason jar to create an easy, yet elegant centerpiece.

The Vintage French feel of the design of the etching is the perfect way to bring a bit of French charm into your home–no matter where it is!

Another use for these custom etched glass vases is giving a memorable gift to a special someone! Don’t you think a gift is even more meaningful when it’s been lovely crafted by the giver’s hands? I do, too! And, I think anyone lucky enough to be recipient would have to agree!

If a loved one in your life is a Francophile, someone obsessed with all things French, a vase etched with the Le Petite stencil would make a very thoughtful and cherished gift. One they could use for years to come.

A gorgeous DIY etch glass vase has the look and character of a real antique glass vase, but without the high price tag.

An etched glass vase would also make an absolutely perfect gift for your mom, nana or mother-in-law for mother’s day!

For this arrangement, I clipped blooming peonies from our backyard and arranged in the etched glass vase that was originally from Goodwill. (Shh, mom will never know how inexpensive of a gift this is.. because it looks like a million bucks!)

Then, I tied a tied a velvet ribbon around the neck of the vase, but a bow in your mom’s favorite color would be even more special!

Here a beautiful vase with fresh florals is topped with a bow to be given as a heartfelt, handcrafted gift!

Perhaps my favorite DIY gift idea ever, an etched vase would make an affordable, yet extremely elegant DIY Christmas gift! And the best part is that with just one stencil and a bottle of etching cream, you could make so many–making it one of the most budget-friendly gift ideas!

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• Etching Cream
• Artist Brush

Alphabet Stencils With an alphabet stencil set, you can create your own saying to etch a monogram design.

Animal Stencils From regal rams to chic insects or adorable dogs, there are tons of cute animal stencils to choose from — for virtually any style!

Quote Stencils From thought-provoking thoughts to seasonal sayings to cheeky quotes, there are beautiful stencil designs for everyone!

Scripture Stencils There are a variety of meaningful bible verse stencils with beautiful fonts and designs.

Pattern Stencils From classic to modern patterns, from Parisian chic to timeless country to Asian-inspired, there are a vast array of pattern stencil designs.

Holiday & Event Stencils From festive Christmas stencils to Valentine stencils to beautiful Thanksgiving stencils, there are options for every holiday and/ life event.

Don’t forget your protective gear, including protective eyewear and gloves:

Most Affordable Vase Options:

Footed base Vase Options:

High-End Look Vase options:

If you’re not really the DIY type, I completely understand! Sometimes, there’s just not enough time in the day! Thankfully there are lots of beautiful etched glass vases for sale online.

There are both pre-etched vases available, as well as vases that you can have the etching design customized.

The vases below are available to order through small shops on Etsy. Most of these have the option to add your personalized message, name or monogram of choice in the text field.

Below are clear glass vases with beautiful etched designs.

Thank you so much for joining me for making these gorgeous etched glass vases! I hope this easy project tutorial gave you all the knowledge you need to etch glass with confidence and create your own one-of-a-kind stunning statement vase!

Rebecca

Scroll down to see the images below that you can pin at the bottom of this post! Or you can scroll up, hover over any image and pin to your Pinterest boards!

The thought of crafting a complicated wreath can be overwhelming, but with this step-by-step DIY flower wreath tutorial, you’ll have a swoon-worthy wreath made in a snap! And the best part is that this will show you how to customize your own wreath in your favorite florals!

Oftentimes pretty floral wreaths in stores or online will have me swooning. But, when I look at the tag, I usually have instant sticker shock!! Has that ever happened to you, too?

Thankfully, though, it really isn’t all that difficult to DIY a fabulous flower wreath! And the cost of supplies and materials is far, far less than the price of purchasing one online!

Even if those wreaths aren’t out your price range, oftentimes, you may love a wreath more if you get to select each individual design element.

You get to select:

• 1. the color scheme
• 2. the focal florals
• 3. the accent flowers
• 4. all the greenery
• 5. any special unique signs or embellishments

And, these are all the aspects of what makes a wreath unique and beautiful!

You can use this same guide to create your own beautiful wreath for virtually any season or holiday! For example, you can switch out the peonies to autumnal-toned dahlias and the eucalyptus to faux fall foliage to create a stunning fall wreath!

Or, you could swap the sunflowers out for red poinsettias and the foliage out for winter greenery to craft a beautiful Christmas wreath!

Today I’m using soft pink and very soft blush faux florals, but the possibilities really are endless!

I’ll also be sharing some super adorable ways you can customize your wreath with simply DIY signs and other holiday embellishments. Be sure to scroll to bottom of the post to get the scoop on those!

For this wreath, I used pink peonies and soft blush dahlias with accents of small daisies and baby’s breath. If you simply switch the florals for different types, you could get a completely different look.

• You want to be able to enjoy a beautiful wreath that is customized in your favorite colors, types of flowers or greenery!
• The price of pretty premade wreaths are out of budget, or you just prefer to save money. Because you can save a small fortune by making your own wreath!
• You love being able to get creative and put your own unique personal touch on your home décor or gifts.
• You’d like to make a beautiful wreath to give as a thoughtful handmade gift.
• You prefer not to use floral foam, because this method doesn’t require any foam.

• wreath form in a circular shape, preferably a grapevine wreath
• wire cutters
• artificial flowers
• artificial greenery, with varying leaf shapes
• florist wire
• hot glue gun (optional)
• zip tie or pipe cleaner
  

The amount of the florals you’ll need will vary depending on the size of the wreath.

When shopping for your supplies, keep in mind your preferred color combination and the colors of the faux flowers will work together.

Money Saving Tip: You might just have a stash of artificial flowers in storage that would work perfectly or possibly a faux floral arrangement that you could deconstruct!

If not, your local craft store or even local dollar store are great options! Our local dollar tree’s selection seems to keep getting better and better in the craft department.

I know some of you are quite a drive from a craft store. So I will link several of my favorite options at the bottom of this post for your convenience!

Step 1. Shake it out, dust it off and trim up that grapevine wreath frame. If you’ve worked with grapevine wreath before, you might of noticed that they can sometimes be a bit messy. I like to take mine outside and give it a shake before I really start. Highly recommend, this can prevent a bit of mess down the line. And, if you see any straggler vines or loose ends, be sure to give those a quick trim.

Step 2. Play around with your faux flowers to get a feel for the spacing, pattern and overall design.

Step 3. Next, give those flower stems a quick trim. I like to cut my stems down so that there’s five inches or so left. This helps to prevent long, straggler stems from hanging out the sides or back.

Step 4. Now, start to add your stems of greenery that you want a base layer through your wreath base to create your desired wreath shape.

When you add you stems into the grapevine form, make sure to slide your stem into the grapevine “with the grain”. So essentially, you want the stem to run vertically, along with the grapevine, as opposed to running through front to back.

Step 5. Add an additional layer of greenery over the base later of greenery. In my case, I added the deeper green eucalyptus stems first and then I added the sage green stems over the top.

Step 6. Now comes the fun part! Take your biggest flower and strategically place it, wherever you’d like your focal point.

In my case, I’m using these white dahlias with a super soft blush on the outer petals as my focal florals. But you can use any favorite flower in any shade, from very neutral of a bright and colorful flower.

Step 7. Now, start to place the smaller flowers around the your focal flowers. I personally love the look off them creating a zig-zag pattern around the focal flowers, but there are tons of different ways to do this!

And that’s the beauty of creating, there are truly endless options to create something beautiful.

Step 8. Lastly, if you chose to use even smaller blooms as accent flowers, now’s the time to add those babies. I love the look of daisies and baby’s breath, so I’m adding faux flowers of them in now.

I love that when I DIY my own wreath, I can create small accents that I can take off and on! Then I don’t have to have a separate wreath from Easter and Spring and Summer.

For instance, I will add Easter accents and then switch after Easter so that the main wreath can stay up!

For the small sisal bunny, I used leftover bendable floral stems to attach the bunny. I simply pressed on end into one foot, wrapped the stem around the grapevine where I wanted it, and then stuck the other end in the other foot.

For the small signs, I found the best way to add a sign is to start by adhering a mounting base to the back of the sign with glue. Then you can slide a piece of floral wire, a zip tie or a pipe cleaner through the base and tie the ends of the wire on your wreath. So at that point, you can easily twist a sign off and on!

I found this adorable sisal Easter Bunny at my local Dollar Tree, but I’ve seen similar on Amazon or in Michael’s. Isn’t it so sweet? I love that I can add him on for Easter but then take off to extend the life of this wreath through the summer!

I used a stencil called “Welcome Spring” to make this adorable Fresh Flower Market Sign. (I will link the stencil and ink down at the bottom for those interested. It is currently out of stock, but I know they will restock as soon as possible!)

First, I grabbed a blank wood sign from my local craft store. Then, I stenciled flowers (from the same stencil) in the shade “Pretty as a Picture” in the upper left and lower right quadrants to create a soft and pretty flower motif.

Next, I centered the Fresh Flower Market section of the stencil from top to bottom and left to right on the sign. Then, I just stenciled it with a Gel Art Ink in the shade, “Hold Your Horses”, which a pretty deep charcoal shade.

This sweet DIY Spring sign could not be easier! First, I bought a white-washed barn wood pallet plank, that was roughly 12″ x 5.5″. Then I just stenciled it with the “Welcome Spring ” phrase in the shade “Hold Your Horses”!

If you’d like to use this on your wreath outdoors, I’d definitely seal the sign with an outdoor-rated sealant, so that it can hold up to the elements.

For this simple DIY, I used a precut Cross from Hobby Lobby. Then I stained to my liking with a beautiful gel stain.

For this sweet and simple sign, I started with a super inexpensive premade “sign” from Dollar Tree! Then I used the same stencil, the Welcome Spring stencil with the bird nest section, and stenciled with the white Gel Art Ink! So simple but soo cute!

Artificial flowers, when exposed to the elements such as wind, rain and direct sunlight, will wear over time. But, thankfully, there is a way to combat this!

There are some options of UV resistant clear coat that which will extend the life of your pretty wreath. So if you want to place your wreath somewhere outside that will be exposed to the elements I highly recommend! I will leave some UV resistant sprays at the bottom of the post.

Your gorgeous floral wreath can be the perfect addition to welcome guests on your front door!

Or you could style your flower wreath on your back door or even on an interior door!

Here are several more ideas of how you could use your wreath inside:

• Hang on your armoire doors
• Sit on a tabletop as an easy centerpiece
• Hang on or over a headboard
• Hang on your Mantel for a Spring Look

Now, I’d absolutely love to hear from you! What color scheme will you be using? And what flowers will you use?! There are so many beautiful options and flower/greenery combinations!

Let me know in the comments! I truly hope this gave you all the information and resources you need to make own gorgeous DIY flower wreath! If there’s anything I missed, please leave a comment or question below or catch me over on Instagram!

Much love and happy crafting,

Rebecca

Oh and before you go, if you’re up for some perfect-for-summer decor DIYs, I think you’d love this post on how to antique terracotta pots!

Or if you’re ready for some patriotic décor inspo, be sure to read up on these easy, but beautiful Patriotic décor ideas!

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For the Welcome Spring, the cute bird in the nest design, and the Fresh Flower Market sign I used the “Welcome Spring” Stencil! There are several other adorable designs on the Welcome Spring stencil that you could also use!

There are lots of other beautiful stencils, for each and every season and everything in between!

For the ink on the signs I used a product called Gel Art Ink! I used a gray shade, called Hold Your Horses, and white shade called Well I Declare.

There are several other beautiful colors you could use–you can see them all here!

Dressing up your outdoor spaces doesn’t have to the complicated. With these easy, but oh-so beautiful outdoor fall decorating ideas, your porch, deck or patio will be decorated for the new season in a snap!

When the summer heat finalllly breaks (and the mosquitoes finally ease up a bit), it’s the prime time to spruce up your outdoor spaces for the fall season!

And when it comes to decorating for fall, my favorite place to start is in our backyard on the deck. But I love to decorate the patio and porch with touches of fall, too!

I know we all have all kinds of different outdoor spaces, so I’ve tried to brainstorm a plethora of ideas — that would work for all of our unique porches and patios.

So whether you’ve got a narrow front porch, a good size deck or a small space on the patio — or maybe just want to make a fall display in the yard—I think you’ll love some of these fall décor ideas — even if you’re on a tight budget!

So grab yourself a cozy cup of joe and a cozy throw, and let’s dig into all of these outdoor fall décor ideas!

Maybe you want to wow your guests or maybe just long to create a cozy, comforting fall space for yourself (or own family), these fall décor ideas are sure to help you get there!

For almost every season, my favorite place to start decorating is our outdoor deck.

If it fits your budget, what will really make your deck an outdoor retreat is outdoor furniture!

When it comes to decorating an outdoor living space, think of a lot of the same aspects as creating cozy in an interior space.

Carefully consider the dimensions and how you want to create an area for conversational seating. Then, find your favorite outdoor fabrics and outdoor rugs.

Even though it looks like traditional wicker, it’s all-weather wicker, which is far more durable. This set has held up beautifully for 5 years outside on our patio.

We invested in this patio set over five years ago and it’s made all the difference in our backyard having a cozy seating area!

Pro tip: Stow away your outdoor cushions before rain or severe weather for longer lifespan.

Pumpkins, mums, and Gourds — Oh MY!! These truly are a few of my favorite things!

If there is a quintessential ingredient for a fabulous outdoor fall display, hands down, it’s definitely pretty fall pumpkins!

Anytime you’re stumped for decorating any fall space, just throw a pumpkin on it!

And what’s so neat is that now you can find pumpkins in all kinds of colors! From the traditional orange to white to blue or green!

Pro Tip: Plan a family outing to the pumpkin patch! The whole family will have fun and you will find such an amazing variety of pumpkins!

Okay, so it turns out that Hay isn’t just for horses!

From the front yard or the deck at home to Trunk or Treat events, it might just be the perfect element for creating a beautiful outdoor fall display!

Isn’t there something so charming about pumpkins & fall plants stacked on top of an old dusty haybale?

Next to our rocking chair, I sat out a hay bale on our brick patio. Then I topped the haybale with a fall container, planted with pansies and other fall favorites, in an old galvanized bucket. I think that vintage bucket only adds to the rustic charm.

Next, I piled up a variety of heirloom pumpkins on top and added in some little baby mums and ornamental cabbages. For a finishing touch I tied some ivory ribbon from my local craft store around the small pots.

Speaking of brick patios, it may also be the right place to incorporate a small fire pit! Since our son is still quite a wild little man, we don’t own one yet. But whenever I see a fire pit, I think of how fun it would be to roast marshmallows at a fall bonfire on a cool, autumn night.

Pro tip: Stack hay bales to create extra seating or height for beautiful outdoor fall vignettes.

To me, there isn’t a thing more charming than a word sign — one that reminds you of nostalgic days gone by!

Whether you purchase or DIY, a fall Pumpkin Patch sign will be the “cherry on top” of your patio or front porch!

And this sign was so simple to make!

I simply used a blank sign from Hobby Lobby and stenciled it with the Pumpkin Co stencil with Chalk Art from AMS.

There are several other adorable Pumpkin, Apple and Autumn stencils options!

This just might be my personal favorite outdoor fall décor idea. My concept for this seating area was “gallons of gourds”! I wanted it to look like pumpkins were just spilling out of a galvanized bucket.

Next to a very large basket of white mums, I tipped a large galvanized tub, propped by a wood fire log. Then I placed blue and white pumpkins inside and alongside, so that it looked as though they were spilling out.

Not only would this work as fall porch décor, it would also be adorable as fall decorations at a Fall Festival or Pumpkin Patch!

Here’s a fun fact: this photo was featured by Better Homes and Gardens!

Don’t dismiss your summer flowers — especially if you grow hydrangeas in your garden! This time of year hydrangeas naturally turn the perfect colors for fall arrangements!

And it’s such an inexpensive way to add beauty to your coffee or side table — whether it be on your in the living room or out on the front deck.

Beautiful autumn décor have to cost a lot of money — simply make use of your fading summer blooms for the best fall décor.

Hydrangea blooms are stunning, large sized blooms — perfect for making a big impact!

Here I arranged stems of Little Lime hydrangeas with stems of Sedum Autumn Joy from our landscaping for a super affordable centerpiece!!

An easy way to dry hydrangeas is to simply put them in a vase with a very small amount of water.

From the hydrangea arrangement to the pumpkins, you may be noticing a theme.

One of the best ways to create a fall feel is to incorporate natural elements in your autumn décor. Nature provides some of the most interesting textures and fall hues!

I’ll be going into more detail over several ways to incorporate nature, but here’s a list to get your gears turning:

• Indian corn
• Bales of Hay
• Pumpkins and Gourds
• Corn stalks
• Corn cobs
• Fall branches
• Corn Husks
• Bundles of Wheat
• Mums in Pots

So far I focused more on our deck & patio, but it’s also a perfect time to bolster your curb appeal.

And they are so many simple ways you could dress up your front porch for fall!!

From piles of pumpkins to a few curated mums, from adorable welcome signs to symmetrical custom containers, there are endless opportunities!

First, consider front porch design and what elements of fall speak to You. For example, if you have a small narrow porch, one small stack of pumpkins might be the perfect touch. If you have a very symmetrical porch with pillars, you might attach corn to each side. Wouldn’t that be charming?!

I’m really a sucker when it comes to bridal white mums, so I incorporated several on a porch steps. Then placed a handful of Cinderella pumpkins to accent the mums.

Just a handful of mums and pumpkins create a perfect fall feel on this front porch.

But, if you’re more a fan of a minimalist look, a few pumpkins sprinkled here and there will create an equally charming look!

Next, let’s chat about other color themes that work wonderfully for fall porch or patio décor.

Last year, I decided to change it up a bit from my usual neutrals and went with a bolder color palette — beautiful jewel tones.

Deep fuchsia mums paired with green and pink ornamental cabbages and pretty pumpkins are guaranteed to “Shine” on any fall porch!

A handful of beautiful fall mums, cabbages, heirloom pumpkins will always make my heart sing!

And if you love going bold for fall, keep your eyes peeled for other beautiful colors of mums. I’ve seen them in yellow, burgundy, peach and orange!

While we’re on a subject of bold color, ornamental cabbages are an amazing way to inject some color into your outdoor décor!

Although oftentimes, cabbage is regarded as a utilitarian vegetable, it can also be a STUNNING addition to your fall plants! With their rosette form, they essentially look like giant, gorgeous flowers!

From being planted in landscaping to an addition to colorful planters to being tucked into a fall vignette by some pumpkins & gourds, it can be a unique addition to your fall porch!

Another bonus of using cabbage — it tolerates the colder months more than many plants!

By the way, if you hover over any image, you’ll see a Pin it button, so you can save these front porch ideas for later.

The fall months just call for getting cozy, don’t they?

When sweater weather finally rolls around, look for affordable, cozy throw blankets in beautiful fall colors! Or if you’re into a neutrals, look for neutral throws with LOADS of cozy texture.

Opt for materials that make you “want to curl up in a warm blanket” like chenille, fleece or chunky knits!

Then your fall space will be the so cozy, perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy your morning coffee.

By the way, I couldn’t fit all of the fall ideas in this one post, so be sure to check out these beautiful Fall Deck Decor Ideas!

Now if you love easy DIY projects, this one is for You! Create your very own custom fall container!

Here’s a quick list of plants that a perfect for fall planters! (If you’re not familiar with these plants, you can check with your local nursery if these work in your hardiness zone.)

If you have summer annuals on hand that are still blooming, feel free to incorporate into your fall containers. Some of those plants include:

• Sedum
• Coneflowers
• Ornamental Grasses
• Daisies
• Black-Eyed Susans
• Sweet Alyssum
• Celosia

And then you can plant those along side some of the traditional fall favorites and plants that thrive in the autumn weather.

Here’s a quick list to give you some ideas of plants that love the cooler temperatures:

• Ornamental Kale & other leafy greens
• Violas
• Sweet Alyssum
• Coral bells

And, don’t be afraid to play around with the textures and color palettes! Have some fun creating groupings of containers and gourds as your outdoor fall decorations!

Decorating a chalkboard or sign is another adorable way to add touch of farmhouse style to your fall deck.

I used the alphabet stencil sets and the with ChalkArt in the shade “I Reckon” to spell out Pumpkin Patch!

Then I used the Pumpkin Co stencil for pumpkins and other charming details. decorate this chalkboard!

But if you’d like to freehand some type of fall phrase, that could be super cute, too!

And even if you don’t have a chalkboard on hand, you could do the same with an old wooden board.

Some other cute fall phrases for your own chalkboard sign:

• Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please
• Harvest Season
• Organic Apples for Sale
• I love Fall most of All
• Pumpkin Spice ‘n Everything Nice
• Trunk or Treat

Decorating a chalkboard with a fall phrase is such a simple way to make a charming focal point for the autumn season.

Another great way to add charm to your outdoor fall décor is to create a cute Pumpkin stack!

And you can do this with either faux fall pumpkins or real pumpkins!

To create a pumpkin stack, take your favorite outdoor urn or pot and sit a Styrofoam pumpkin that’s just a tad bit larger than the opening. Then stack a smaller faux pumpkin on top. If you’d like, you can add a little bit of raffia or faux foliage in between the pumpkins for extra texture and charm. You can use a dowel rod or some type of glue to secure the stack.

And creating a pumpkin stack with real pumpkins couldn’t be easier, just look for heirloom pumpkins that are somewhat flat and stackable.

Purchase a variety of large, medium and small pumpkins to make your perfectly stacked pumpkin stack.

When I buy pumpkins at my local nursery, I always play around with them first so I can make sure I’ll have a pumpkins that can stack on top of each other. So don’t be afraid to test them out to get the look you want.

One simple way to introduce a fall feel at the start of the season is to simply switch up your throw pillows! Honestly, it’s the first thing I switch out at the change of any season.

And remember, you don’t HAVE to go crazy, just adding a few pillows in classic fall color scheme or maybe a cute Fall phrase, like, “Hello Autumn!” will do the trick!

If you’d like to have easy low maintenance accessories for your outdoor spaces, opt for outdoor pillows. The materials they’re made up are designed to take the elements. But keep in mind, you can also take your indoor fall throw outside—that’s what I usually do!

Space Saving TIP! If you’re like me and running short on storage space, look for fall pillow case covers that you can place over the pillows you already own!

Now let’s get back to fall porch ideas!

I just love the idea of a mountain of mums on the steps of a front porch! For this full look, I used an assortment of colorful mums and tucked real pumpkins in between.

Then for a touch of whimsy, I added this sisal squirrel by the mums. Doesn’t he look so cute and curious?!

By the way, if you could use some interior home décor ideas for fall, be sure to read this post, too!

Now, time for one of my personal favorite outdoor fall decorating ideas!

If you love a rustic look and a good easy DIY project, you’re going to love this idea for your fall porch!

Style up an old step ladder on the porch with some cute little pumpkins and maybe some charming vintage finds!

If you’d prefer something other than a wood tone, check out this tutorial on how to paint & stencil a step ladder with chalk paint.

And sometimes you really don’t need all that much décor — you can just let the fall leaves do the talking.

In late October, our Ash tree in the front and our neighbor’s ash tree, start to turn from green to beautiful, warm colors of gold and orange.

Colorful leaves of an Ash tree provide the perfect backdrop for a cozy, fall patio.

Back to fall to the topic of container gardens, sometimes you don’t have to personally customize your own. I found this premade container of fall colored flowers at my local Walmart, and the colors were perfect for my fall deck décor this year!!

And see that little planter pot with the French font? That was originally a plain terracotta pot, and I gave it an aged finish with paint and baking soda!

Speaking of colorful fall flowers, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention pansies. Pansies are a fall favorite for a lot of folks, because they’re so tolerant to the colder temps.

If you’d like more container garden ideas, be sure to follow me on Pinterest.

Faux pumpkins + favorite fall candle + dried fall flowers = instant cozy fall charm.

If you have a small table on your deck, style it by sprinkling little pumpkins around a pretty fall flower arrangement.

For a touch of a romantic feel, you can add small candle holders around the table or go for a dough bowl candle. I decided to light my favorite fall dough bowl candle, Pumpkin Soufflé.

To inject an air of ambiance into your fall patio décor, simply add pillar candles into outdoor lanterns.

The battery operated candles would be the safest option for this, and now you can even get candle sets that come with remotes!!

Whether placed up your front porch steps, on the deck or even out on the lawn, they’ll provide a whimsical glow on a cool, autumn evenings.

Another beautiful way to style your lanterns for fall would be to fill them with small faux pumpkins and twinkle lights! Wouldn’t that be so cute?!

I picked up this darling lantern from Hobby Lobby, but from gold to black lanterns there are tons of beautiful options on the market. I will link some at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Bonus: Your rustic lanterns can be used in your home décor for the upcoming seasons!

Speaking of upcoming months, you won’t want to miss this post on beautiful Christmas decorating ideas!

Another idea for giving your deck a cozy, fall feel is to use plaid textiles. And here’s a money saving hack — use an inexpensive blanket scarf! I found this one on Amazon for less than ten dollars, and it comes in a variety of colors!

I love how the tones of the plaid complements the orange tones of the pumpkins!

Here a stack of white, blue and orange pumpkins accent the plants in this autumnal container.

And speaking of flowers, if you feel you don’t have a green thumb, faux florals are a great idea!

There are some truly beautiful silk and artificial flowers on the market these days! I love using faux florals in floral arrangements, because you don’t have to worry about changing out the water.

For this arrangement, I used a mixture of faux roses in cream and traditional fall colors. Then I added in lots of fall picks for interesting textures.

I styled our new little folding bistro patio furniture on our brick patio…but you could totally recreate a similar setup right on the lawn!

I want to remind you that you don’t have to have a huge patio, porch or deck to make your outdoor spaces cozy! You can literally roll out a folding patio set and create a cozy, fall space.

One of the best ways to create a warm welcome for your guests is to amp up your front door décor with a beautiful fall wreath!

I’ve rounded up several beautiful wreaths in a variety of styles. I will add the links at the bottom of this post. But, if you’re more into DIY fall wreaths, this post has lots of fall inspiration!

I had the best time talking outdoor fall decorating ideas with you today! I hope you had a good time too and that this gave to lots of simple ideas for your outdoor fall decorating!

There are so many ways you can decorate your deck or patio with things you already own, but if you need some new items, be sure to peruse through the bottom of the post.

Xo,

Rebecca

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Rustic and romantic details come together to create the perfect summer table setting. A romantic, country tablescape that would be perfect for a evening at home, a casual dinner party, or even a summer wedding.

Romantic Table with a Country Feel

I’ve always been a sucker for a beautiful, romantic tablescape. Sophisticated, refined and decked out wedding décor, my Pinterest boards are full of beautiful centerpieces.

But at the same time, I adore the comforting charm of country cottage style. Nothing can melt my heart like rustic, chippy country vignette or the nostalgia of a mason jar flower arrangement.

So, naturally, I dreamed of creating a whimsical, romantic setting but with vintage and rustic vibes.

So, today I want to share with you a gorgeous centerpiece idea — one you can easily emulate for a romantic dinner or special occasion at home in your dining room. But this mix of rustic, yet romantic details would also make a beautiful country chic summer wedding centerpiece!

Beside the charm factor, one of my primary goals was to make this rustic, romantic tablescape budget friendly. In effort to do so, I reached for staple pieces and fresh flowers from my flower beds. (I did supplement a small flower haul from Trader Joe’s though!)

I used flowers in bloom in late summer but you can recreate this formula to set an elegant table for any time of year! Swap the florals for seasonal blooms that are available to You. And customize your palette to your favorite color scheme.

Note: Toward the bottom of this post, I’ve listed the specific flowers and other table setting details so you can create beautiful table settings for other seasons.

Gather Blue Mason Jars

Nothing says “country” quite like a mason jar. When I dreamed up this tablescape, I immediately envisioned vintage blue Ball mason jars! Thankfully, I stumbled upon a couple of vintage mason jars at my local Goodwill and a few I found at the antique mall. The vintage jars invoke instant vintage country charm, and they serve as perfect glass vases as for low arrangements.

And to be practical, I mixed the vintage ones some new blue Ball jars. The best part in incorporating new mason jars is that they’re perfect for everyday use and dishwasher safe! Bonus points for décor is both functional and pretty!

I chose to use the jars for both low flower arrangements and vintage candle holders.

Instead of traditional flower vases, use vintage mason jars for a beautiful, rustic look for your table centerpiece.

I know sometimes life is too hectic to get out at go thrifting, so I’ll link some of the new and vintage Ball Jars in various sizes at the bottom of the post your convenience .

Bring on the Berry Crates

Oftentimes when I see scenes of a cottage farmhouse in summer, I notice berry crates overflowing with farm fresh fruit country table!

And could be better at for a warm weather gathering than fresh fruit? A bowl of fresh berries is so refreshing!

These berry crates just have the same charming country appeal — but with a contemporary touch, don’t you think?!

The berries will bring a beautiful pop of color and look charming on your dining table or wedding reception tables!

Wedding guests can enjoy farm fresh berries or sweet treats from these adorable berry crates.

Rustic Place setting

Let’s set pretty place settings to make each guest feel special! For a warm welcoming feel, you can’t go wrong with wooden accents! Thus, I opted for a wood round as a charger to use as the base of the place setting for a rustic touch.

Please note: These chargers came with soft “feet” so they don’t scratch the top of the table. If you DIY these, you may want to attach felt or soft “feet” to the bottom side.

Then, let’s stack some pretty staple white dishes to keep this dinner table light and bright!

On top of the plates, we’ll add nice neutral linen napkins. These are a cotton material has an eyelet lace look and only adds to the feminine old-fashioned feel. They were are Home Goods find, so I’ll link some at the bottom that are very similar.

Save a fresh flower for each place setting — a little subtle touch to pamper each guest.

For an extra romantic element, let’s go for GOLD — gold flatware that is! Really silver, gold, any type of pretty flatware will amplify the feminine feel of the table.

Table Runner

First, sprawl out a table runner of your choice! Not only does it add a beautiful texture, it also creates a cohesive look to the wooden table top and draws the eye to the floral focal point!

It’s also great way to add a ethereal mood to the center of the table! Here I opted for a gauze table runner for its whimsical feel. I think the soft, texture creates a beautiful juxtaposition to the rustic details.

If you look closely, you can see that I include little mini salt & pepper shakers at each place setting.

If you’re planning a more rustic wedding theme, you could also opt for burlap table runner(s).

In lieu of the votive candles, you could also use brass candlesticks with taper candles. Either way, the lit candles will lend to the ambiance and romantic feel.

Floral Centerpiece with Character

Hands down, my favorite thing about this stunning table is the floral centerpiece! A big part of what makes it so charming is not only the flowers themselves, but the unexpected vessel. I had this country glass pitcher on hand and thought it would add so much character.

Isn’t it amazing when can use what you have on had AND create a beautiful vignette at the same time!

This exact glass pitcher is not currently in stock, but this Pioneer Woman pitcher is equally charming.

In case you don’t have anything that fits the bill, I’ll link some unique vessels at the bottom. But let’s give you some ideas:

• chippy crate
• antique pottery
• ironstone pitcher
• old ice cream bucket
• old pickle jar

All of those types of vases would all be equally quaint and add so much character!

Now for the actual flower arrangement, here I used a mix of flowers including a sunflower, pink gerbera daisies, and pink peonies.

A lot of the flowers here I cut from my yard, but I don’t have a full cutting garden (Yet)! So, I decided to supplement with some flowers from Trader Joe’s.

But you can really mix it up — just go with a variety of fresh flowers that are in season and available to you. Bonus points for bold color, pretty petals, and a variety of textures.

Mason Jar Flower Arrangements

Part of what creates interest and character in the overall design of this table setting, is the fact that there are several types of flower arrangements. Having several of the mason jars have multiple of the same floral is simple and quaint, yet beautiful.

I know sometimes arranging flowers may feel way outside of your comfort zone, but to be honest, you really don’t need a background in floral design for these. These mason jar flower arrangements practically make themselves.

Creating small floral arrangements is an easy way to add an elegant look and dimension to your table setting.

To start, I like to start by holding the flower in one hand and slowly adding flowers and foliage with my other hand. I keep adding on each side until I like the arrangement. Once you have it arranged to you like you can add a small rubber band around the stems to keep the flowers in place.

Then, position it in the jar and see if it’s about the right height. If needed you can cut off the desired amount at the bottom of the stems. Also, if you’d like to keep the bouquet from sliding or repositioning, you can take a bit of twine to tie the stems together before placing in the mason jars.

The left mason jar holds an arrangement of pink peonies. The clear mason jar holds a bouquet of pink peonies, little lime hydrangea with sprigs of Crepe Myrtle. The small ball jar is filled in pink and white coneflowers.

With just a few simple tweaks, you can adapt this table décor for an autumn, winter or spring.

Here are some beautiful ways you can transform the table:

Let’s say you’re here to get inspiration, but planning a fall wedding.

The good news is you can easily exchange this color palette out for autumnal colors! For example, can you just imagine a big beautiful bouquet of sunflowers with cream orange roses in the center of the table?!

Then, in lieu of a Berry crate, opt for chip baskets with red apples! Substitute the blue mason jars for clear, and voila you’ve got a gorgeous fall rustic wedding centerpiece!

Speaking of fall, you’d like to start gathering inspiration, I think you will love the ideas and images in this post, Cozy Outdoor Fall decorating Ideas!

For winter wedding style (or a stellar table at home), exchange with summer flowers for an arrangement of white or red roses with lots of cedar greenery or other winter greenery! Then trade the berry crate for chippy wood crates of pretty pomegranates or pine cones!

For a spring décor look, pick out a mixture of your favorite fresh flowers that bloom in March or April. I envision small bunny figurines in between the mason jar flower arrangements. Then I’d create small bouquets of daffodils, alliums, and hyacinths in the blue mason jars! Last but certainly not least, create an Springy arrangement with a mix in tulips and roses for the center of the table!

Of course, feel free to substitute any of those florals if you have another favorite in mind.
The best way to end with a table you love, is to start with flowers you love.

If you are planning this as reception table at your wedding venue, consider adding table numbers to the centerpiece as well.

Thanks so much for joining me today! Whether you’re planning a dinner party or your big day, I truly hope this rustic, romantic tablescape gave you some inspiration and new ideas!

If you have any questions, drop them below or on social media Instagram. And if you’re into Pinterest, I’d love for you to join me there!

xo, Rebecca

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