I am not a fan of Halloween and now that the kids aren't little anymore, I don't have to be. There I said it. It's Halloween today, isn't it? October 31st? I mean I peeked at my phone to check the date and that's what it says, but I'm asking you, because I'm still not quite sure. You see, the grass in my yard is still very green, the leaves have barely changed color, it's relatively warm outside. And no one who lives here is going trick or treating. For the first time in forever, it just doesn't feel like Halloween.

Every year, I whip up a few inexpensive fall decorations, like this burlap pumpkin banner. It's an easy DIY and one that will surely add some flair to your home this season. It's fall y'all! Well, sort of. Here in the northeast, it's been a crazy season. Mother Nature doesn't seem to be able to make up her mind...cold one day, warm again the next. Which is fine with me. I'm a dedicated summer girl. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love the colors of fall and getting cozy by the fire, but it's hard to decorate inside, when it still looks like summertime outside. That's ok. I managed.

Age plain craft store or curbside crates with this easy technique and without stain. Water, paint and a rag is all you need for great results! I live in a great neighborhood. It's filled with the most charming houses from the 1920's, the smell of salt air and neighbors with a lot of junk. From fan blades to large picture frames, lately, I have been the lucky recipient of some fabulous cast offs. How awesome is that?

Learn how to make a very simple sock angel ornament for Christmas using baby socks. It's an easy Christmas craft and super sweet. And one that anyone can make. Ho Ho Ho Friends! Christmas is my favorite time of year, and even though it's still a few months away, I say it's never too early to get a jump on those holiday crafts. I love creating my own gifts, decor and of course, ornaments , like my latest and greatest, a darling handmade sock angel. She's a mini version of the sock angels I made last year .

Turn those bright orange dollar store pumpkins into elegant additions to your fall decor with a little white paint and glitter glue. It's a quick and easy DIY. Who says fall crating has to be complicated? Several years ago, when I first started blogging, I noticed that once September rolled around, everyone started featuring the cutest little white pumpkins. Teeny, tiny white darling Baby Boos . I'd never seen this variety before or come across them at any of the farms we visited. Our pumpkin patches were strictly orange . Of course, once I saw these elegant minis in decor shots, I had to have them.

It's official. I have become my mother. I knew it was coming, I mean it happens to everyone at some point, doesn't it? I guess I just never expected that it would happen to me. Or rather in quite this particular way. A gesture or a saying, sure, but this? Totally unexpected.

Decorate your cottage for fall with a few roses, crafts and natural elements. Come take the tour and get some inspiration! Hello friends! Well, despite my best efforts to hold on to summer, it looks like Mother Nature's generosity ended this weekend. My extended week of warmth and 90 degree temps is over and the fall chill has rolled on in. Perhaps she knew that I was participating my friend Kristi's Welcome Home Fall Tour today and I needed a little motivation to dress my house for autumn. Or perhaps it was just time. I mean it is October ~ this little beach cottage needs to snuggle up and get cozy. It's a season my home wears well and I'm excited to share it.