Welcome

Welcome mats certainly have their place. Neon striped, monogrammed, or my personal favorite, clad with a witty phrase (my neighbors have one that reads "r u lost?"). However, these days I'm into more creative approaches when welcoming guests into my abode. Namely, these adorable pumpkins. Cute, seasonal, and easy to make. You can stick with a simpler approach that requires minimal effort, like this:

Or, if you're like me and prefer more color....

This one requires a bit more effort, but I just love the idea of the pumpkin used as a vase. To view the full instructions, pop on over to this post  from Better Homes and Gardens. I think I found my weekend crafting project!

Paint It Gold

Ever since my friends and I signed the lease for our new house next fall, I have been going crazy looking for new craft projects to decorate with. So far it's mostly bedazzled liquor bottles, some wall art, chevron everything, and a lot of sparkle. However, when I came across these beauties on Pinterest, they instantly went to the top of my craft list. I love little touches of gold... it gives such an elegant feel to otherwise simple items. The project is pretty easy, and doesn't take a whole lot to complete. I love the pink, but I'm thinking about trying it with turquoise or white. What color combinations are you thinking?

Click here for the tutorial :)