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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Autumn Home Tour

This year I went for a more earthy look for my fall decor. My obsession with pink sunflowers took over. And I used a combo of whites, pinks, peaches and dark teal. Although I use fake flowers and plastic pumpkins from Michael's, I balanced it out with ceramic and glass decor. Keeping the overall look a modern traditional boho theme.

(This is NOT sponsored or an ad.)

I hope you enjoy looking at my home as much as I loved decorating it!

Pink sunflower centerpiece how-to here:

https://lilacfarms.blogspot.com/2019/08/two-fall-diy-decor-projects.html

The wooden fall ornaments and the ceramic dark teal pumpkins were Target finds!

I kept it simple and pretty on the buffet table. The white pumpkin branch is from Magnolia, found in Target. As well as the wooden leaf ornament.

My entrance, I also keep simple only adding the white pumpkin branch and wooden acorn ornament.

I absolutely love my pink sunflowers and ombre pumpkins in the living room!

Pumpkin ombre how-to here:

https://lilacfarms.blogspot.com/2019/08/two-fall-diy-decor-projects.html

I kept the other side of the living room simple, adding only a peach knit blanket

(a consignment store find), and a wooden acorn ornament on the coffee table.

I added Autumn to my kitchen by putting a pink sunflower in my dark blue glass jar and a wooden pumpkin ornament hanging with the copper mugs.

I love how the colors balance each other out and it feels very earthy in here!

Last, but not least... I added a vase of pink sunflowers to the top of my faux fireplace.

This beautiful cream clay plate and vase was another Magnolia find in Target.

Thanks for visiting! Happy Autumn!

xoxo, Arianne

Two Fall DIY Decor Projects

I finished two fall decor projects and they turned out so pretty... I had to share them with you!

My first project is PINK SUNFLOWER CENTERPIECE.

This project was due to my current obsession with pink sunflowers. I love how they look combined with the teal flowers and wooden bucket.

My second project is OMBRE PUMPKIN DISPLAY.

I wanted to add something to sit on top of my entertainment shelves for fall. These small pumpkins in ombre colors- white to pink to peach- look amazing on there.

I will give you the step-by-step to each project, along with some pictures. All my supplies were bought at Michael's craft store, though this is NOT an ad or sponsored.

Hope you give it a try!

PINK SUNFLOWER CENTERPIECE

WHAT YOU NEED:

-2 PINK SUNFLOWERS

-2 BRANCHES OF TEAL FLOWERS

-1 SPRIG OF YELLOW WHEAT

-1 BRANCH OF RASPBERRY COLORED HYDRANGEAS

-1 WOODEN BUCKET

-GARDEN SHEARS

-GREEN FOAM SQUARE FOR FLOWER ARRANGING (OPTIONAL)

I loved how these wooden buckets had copper on them!!

STEPS:

1. Measure the sunflowers and branches so that the blooms reach an inch above the top of the bucket.

2. Use your garden shears to create a mark where the stems need to be cut.

3. Bend the stems carefully back and forth on the mark until they break off.

4. Continue trimming the stems in this manner until they are all the same size.

5. Place them in the bucket together into a nice arrangement. Or put the foam square at the bottom of the bucket and push the stems into a nice arrangement.

OMBRE PUMPKIN DISPLAY

WHAT YOU NEED:

-6 PLASTIC PUMPKINS, SMALL/MEDIUM PREFERRED

-ACRYLIC PAINTS: WHITE, PINK POLISH & FLAMINGO CORAL

-PAINT TRAY & SOFT, FLAT PAINTBRUSH

-LARGE OLD TOWEL TO COVER WORKSPACE & DRY PUMPKINS

STEPS:

1. Lay an old towel to cover your workspace.

2. Lay out your pumpkins on the towel. (Think about what order you want to paint them in.)

3. Get your paint tray and paint brush ready.

4. Paint your FIRST pumpkin white.

5. Add a dab of pink to your white paint, stir & paint your SECOND pumpkin.

6. Paint your THIRD pumpkin pink only.

7. Add a dab of coral to your pink paint, stir & paint your FOURTH pumpkin.

8. Add a second dab of coral to your pink paint, stir & paint your FIFTH pumpkin.

9. Paint your SIXTH pumpkin coral only.

10. Leave pumpkins to dry overnight. (Last thing you want is paint all over your furniture!)

IMPORTANT: Paint the bottom of the pumpkin first, and then brush in upwards, feathery motion. This will create nice, wispy brushstrokes. Making the pumpkins look more natural. Be sure you look over your pumpkin to make sure the paint is going in a clean, upwards motion... this because your brushstrokes will be visible upon drying.

Finished drying...

I absolutely love it!!!

My living room looks all ready for fall! Love the little touches of pink and peach.

Happy Fall Crafting!

xoxo, Arianne

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Homemade Rose Scented Bath Salts With Free Printables!

HOMEMADE ROSE SCENTED BATH SALTS!

(WITH FREE PRINTABLE)

www.ariannesjoy.blogspot.com

Ready to learn how to make the sweetest and easiest gift ever?!

I am currently working on teacher gifts and I needed something to really set it over the top!

I learned how to make these bath salts last year. They are so easy and everyone loves them. They smell good...they are relaxing...the presentation is lovely and it is so easy to make!

Aside from showing the how-to...I am also sharing two free printables for you to enjoy!

FREE PRINTABLES:

1. ROSE SCENTED BATH SALTS INSTRUCTIONS SHEET

2. ROSE SCENTED BATH SALTS MINI INSTRUCTIONS GIFT TAGS

The exciting part for me is that my printables feature my watercolor artwork! I painted the watercolor print frame that is on the printable. If you'd like to see more of my watercolors, visit my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/lilacfarmsstudio

***FREE PRINTABLES AVAILABLE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POST!***

WHAT YOU NEED:

*3 CUPS OF KOSHER SALT OR SEA SALT

*5 CUPS OF EPSOM SALT

*1 CUP OF BAKING SODA

*PINK FOOD COLORING

*ROSE ESSENTIAL OIL

OPTIONAL:

*MASON JARS

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine sea salt or kosher salt, epsom salt and baking soda.

2. Add desired amount of rose essential oil.

3. To color bath salts...combine food coloring with a splash of water. Mix with salts.

4. Spread bath salts out on a flat surface like a tray or a cookie sheet. Let air dry before storing.

5. Pour bath salts into mason jars, cover with lid until ready to use.

*MAKES 9 CUPS!*

***NOW FOR YOUR FREE PRINTABLES!***

1. ROSE SCENTED BATH SALTS INSTRUCTIONS PRINT

**RIGHT-CLICK, SAVE AS AND PRINT!**

(*By saving this printable you agree to use for personal use ONLY! You may NOT sell, distribute or reproduce. All artwork belongs to LILAC FARMS STUDIO.)

2. ROSE SCENTED BATH SALTS INSTRUCTIONS GIFT TAGS

**RIGHT-CLICK, SAVE AS AND PRINT!**

(*By saving this printable you agree to use for personal use ONLY! You may NOT sell, distribute or reproduce. All artwork belongs to LILAC FARMS STUDIO.)

*Don't forget to visit my shop...I made some pretty things for you!!

www.etsy.com/shop/lilacfarmsstudio

Thursday, May 3, 2018

24 DIY Watercolor Gift Ideas - Pinterest Round-up

24 DIY WATERCOLOR GIFT IDEAS - PINTEREST ROUND-UP!

By Arianne Plehandzic

What is it about watercolors that makes us happy?!

I'm not sure, but anything watercolor makes me happy! You can make someone else happy with a diy watercolor gift. I have 24 ideas for you from Pinterest. Let's get happy...!!

I recently took up watercolor painting as a hobby and it has become a therapy for me.

I have been through a lot in my life and have never tried watercolor before. Little did I realize how relaxing it is for me! It's a wonderful distraction and I love seeing the picture come to life in bright, beautiful colors! I have always loved rainbow colors and flowers. What better way to combine the two, than with watercolors?! I strongly recommend you give watercolors a try...!

WHAT I AM SHARING:

*24 DIY WATERCOLOR GIFT IDEAS FROM PINTEREST

*LINK TO MY PINTEREST BOARD

(I do not own these pictures or pins. I am simply sharing them with you from Pinterest.)

**CLICK ON THE IMAGE OR TITLE TEXT TO GO TO THE PIN LINK!**