{Easy Fall Centerpiece Tutorial}

One of my favorite parts of entertaining is decorating the house. I'm still slowly decorating here and there for our family Thanksgiving in a little over a week. We are estimating about 20-30 people over at our house that day and are so very excited to see family and eat good food!

Here's a quick tutorial for a simple centerpiece. You don't have to use the exact materials I did. I just "shopped" my own house! Meaning, I took items I already had in the house and recycled them for this look. Enjoy!

{Easy Fall Centerpiece Tutorial}

Step 1: Grab a clear vase. I used a pair of footed hurricanes | Step 2: Add moss or other filler on the bottom | Step 3: Add candle. I used a battery operated pillar candle | Step 4: Add pine cones or other filler that has a more "Fall" feel (i.e. fall leaves, acorns, etc.). Repeat for the second vase.

xx, Shiela

{Burlap and Moss Wreath Tutorial}

I've been searching for the perfect year-round wreath to decorate our front door for a while with no luck. I found a good preserved boxwood option at Target but after reading its reviews, customers commented that it turned a brownish yellow if placed outdoors.

Although I knew that I wanted a good-sized green wreath with a burlap bow I still scoured Pinterest for other ideas and was hopeful that one would take me to a link to an online store where I could easily purchase. I found these beautiful wreath inspirations...

 {This green moss wreath was a great option without the 

green organza bow, pine cones and ornaments}

{This chunky moss wreath without the white satin bow is another great option. Plain enough to display year round}

Unfortunately, I couldn't find just the right wreath so I decided to make it! 

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: You'll need a straw wreath, a bag of moss (not pictured), spray glue, pair of scissors and burlap ribbon. 

Step 2: In small sections, spray a light layer of glue on the wreath. Take some moss and pull it apart slightly to achieve a less chunky look and to ensure that the moss sticks to the wreath. Repeat until the front of the wreath is completely covered. 

Step 3. Repeat Step 2 on the other side of the wreath. 

Step 4. After you complete covering the entire wreath, double check for patchy areas and add more moss. 

{Final Product}

Happy Crafting!!!

xx, Shiela