Tag: fall

October 4, 2016

How to Make Cute Candy Corn Wreaths for Fall

Mini Candy Corn Wreaths | redleafstyle.com

Inside: Hit the sweet spot when it comes to fall decorating with these easy-to-make candy corn wreaths. (Yes, they’re made with real candy corn!) Don’t devour that whole bag of candy corn yet. Save some to make these cute candy corn wreaths. This simple home décor project transforms the iconic Halloween treat into fall décor for your home. Add a touch of festivity (and fun!) to your Halloween or fall displays with these super simple wreaths. And, because they’re not too Halloween-themed, you can even keep them up through Thanksgiving. Dress up your house with these festive mini candy corn wreaths. Here’s how to make them. You’ll need just a few supplies to get started. The main supplies are just candy corn and mason jar lids. (You’ll also need your trusty hot glue gun.) What you’ll need: – Candy corn – Mason jar lids (I used Wide Mouth lids.) – Hot glue gun – Twine Making a mini candy corn wreath is pretty straightforward. Simply, start hot gluing your candy corn kernels around the top of the rim. (I used Wide Mouth mason jar rims.) Arrange the kernels so that they all face in the same direction. Doing so will...

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October 7, 2015

Pinecone Door Hanger

Want an easy way to dress up your door for fall? No project could be simpler than this pinecone door hanger. A pinecone door hanger offers a twist from the usual classic door décor: a wreath. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of wreaths—and not just for the holidays. Autumn wreaths made from faux or real branches, berries and leaves just put you in a cheery fall mood. And of course who doesn’t love winter wreaths made from evergreens? Even a simple burlap-wrapped wreath could hang on my door all year. But why not change it up? This easy-to-make pinecone door hanger requires just a few supplies, and it’s a pretty “just because” decoration. Here’s how to make your own pinecone door hanger. Break out your glue gun and some ribbon and you’re almost ready to get crafting. What you’ll need: – Pinecones (5-6) – Ribbon – Hot glue gun I found my pinecones by just taking a stroll through my neighborhood and gathering some pinecones that had fallen near the road. You too probably don’t have to walk far to find some pinecones. But if pinecones aren’t available in your area, you can easily purchase a...

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September 16, 2015

17 Reasons Fall Mums Are the Best Fall Flowers

As you bid farewell to summer and say hello to fall, decorate your home with fall mums. These perfect fall flowers look great both indoors and outdoors. Mums add so much vibrancy to a home during fall. They’re festive and fun and you can’t do fall without them. Discover the best ways to decorate with these charming fall flowers....

October 30, 2013

Last-Minute Halloween Decorations

I wasn’t going to decorate for Halloween. I really wasn’t. Why buy décor that I’m only going to use once a year? I prefer to decorate for fall with items I already have. Then, my parents gave me a box of old Halloween decorations we used when I was a kid. Fake hands and feet. A bunch of oh-so creepy fake rats. And one string of lights. I figured, why not put it out? It took me all of five minutes to make my doorstep spooktastic. Happy Halloween! Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the thirtieth post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....

October 28, 2013

Pictures of Fall Things

Pumpkin Snicker Doodle Cookies | redleafstyle.com

Here’s what fall looks like around my home right now. Pumpkin snicker doodle cookies. Crisp red apples picked fresh from the apple tree in our front yard. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes and beeswax candles decorating the house. I love this time of year! And last but not least, because everyone needs an autumn oven mitt… What does fall look like around your house right now? Keep up with Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson, Google+ and Pinterest. This is the twenty eighth post in a 31 days blog series called 31 Days of Reimagining. Start from the beginning....