Valentines Day Hutch & Wreath Tutorial

Hello friends!

True confession time.

This Valentine's Day inspired decor that I'm

sharing with you today is from last year!

I had all the photos loaded & ready to go.

I just never posted it!

I was so surprised when I saw the draft listed.

I don't have a lot of Valentine's Day decor.

Just a few things.

This year, (well last year) I decided to make a wreath.

I really love how it turned out.

And it was so easy to make too.

Here's my tutorial on the wreath.

It's almost silly how easy it is to make.

I traced some heart shapes onto a piece of lightweight cardboard.

I cut them out.

I then took yarn, taped the end in place and began wrapping 

it around the shape.

I wrapped all willy nilly,

nothing uniform about it.

My intention was to wrap the yarn completely around

the cardboard so there would be no cardboard showing.

However, once I got going, I decided I loved

the cardboard peeking out behind the yarn,

so I left it like that.

I glued the shapes onto a grapevine wreath

and there you have it!

Don't you love an easy craft that

turns out better than you expected?

New Years & Winter Hello

Hello dear friends!

Happy New Year!

I can't believe I'm actually here, on the old blog, posting something.  

I have to admit, I'm a little rusty at all of this.

Winter is upon us here at Random Thoughts Home.

If you need proof, I will oblige....

this was taken this morning.

A good day to stay in with a warm blanket & a good book.

I have a few photos to share today.

The winter mantel is ready for the season.

It's always so hard to decide what to do after taking 

away all the Christmas decor.

Blue & white color palette...texture added with

fuzzy pillows, trees & pinecones.  

The dining room hutch & sitting room got a touch of winter, too.

I had a little fun with my Winter bird collection.

Wishing you many blessings in the New Year!

Christmas Home Tour 2018

Hello!  

I have been so preoccupied with the

Most Wonderful Time of the Year, 

I almost forgot to post my decor on the blog.

Shame on me!

I did something different & decorated 

before Thanksgiving this year.
I wasn't sure if I was crazy to decorate early,

but I think it has made things a lot less chaotic...

well at least as less chaotic as they can be at this

time of year.

I was going to break this tour up into
several different posts, but I decided to
give you one big tour.  Get ready
for lots of pictures!

So without further adieu,

let's begin in the living room.

This year's color palette in here...white & gold.

Moving on into the dining room & sitting room:

Next up...the kitchen:

The master bedroom:

Center Hallway:

I hope you enjoyed the tour!

As always, I am grateful for your visit today.

I know we are all so busy, so if you took

time out from your day to come along on the

tour with me, I thank you.

See you soon!

Fall Throughout the House

I'm back with more Fall décor today. 

It's hard to believe it's October already.

I no sooner finish decorating for Fall

and now it's time to decorate for Halloween.

I can't keep up!

Don't let my first picture below fool you.

I love a neutral look, but

I'm also a girl who loves color. 

I could never go totally neutral.

Let's get started with the Dining Room:

The Sitting Room:  

The Kitchen:

 My sister bought my that sweet hedgehog cookie jar

because she knew I loved it.

Sisters are the best!

 

Happy Fall!

Fall Mantel & Living Room

I'm thrilled that Fall has finally arrived.

It's my most favorite season.

I went fairly simple with the mantel this year.

Are you like me?

Some years you want simple 

and others...well...you go all out & 

maybe a tad overboard?

How did we all survive before the 

velvet pumpkin was introduced?

Thanks for visiting today.

I'll be sharing more of my Fall décor in the days ahead.

Tonight,

 I am on my way to see

 the kickoff of the national tour of 

Hello Dolly with Betty Buckley. 

I can't wait.