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4th of July Patriotic Tablescape

4th of July Patriotic Tablescape

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

If you’re anything like me you probably enjoy gazing at the beautiful pictures on Pinterest……until you get depressed because all the projects look amazing and impossible to recreate. You tell yourself you could never do that! “That” being a craft, project or anything requiring lots of expertise or money. I feel the exact same way so I thought maybe you’d… Read More

Filed Under: celebrations, centerpiece, Entertaining, holidays, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, entertaining, Fourth of July

5 Time and Money Saving Table Setting Tips

5 Time and Money Saving Table Setting Tips

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

I love to set a beautiful table for special occasions in our home. I wish I could say I did this every day, but that’s more dream than reality. Since it’s ultimately the guests and expression of hospitality that are so important I wanted to encourage you with 5 time and money saving table setting tips to help inspire you… Read More

Filed Under: centerpiece, Entertaining, tablescapes Tagged With: Easter, holidays, Mason jars, table setting, tablescape

Rustic Summer Centerpiece

Rustic Summer Centerpiece

By Marty Walden · 31 Comments

Since we’ve redone this half of the kitchen I’ve been on the lookout for ways to decorate our newly transformed table for each season, yet blend in with my decor.  One of my favorite finds is this ($1) wooden toolbox that was already painted and distressed. (Funny story: when we went on our vacation the owners of the house we… Read More

Filed Under: centerpiece, Crafts, Entertaining, frugal living, Seasonal Projects, Summer, tablescapes

Valentine Centerpiece

Valentine Centerpiece

By Marty Walden · 44 Comments

  As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!) Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head. After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered and unloaded and set up… Read More

Filed Under: Anniversary, centerpiece, Crafts, DIY, Entertaining, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes, Valentine's Day, wedding

Rustic Christmas Centerpiece

Rustic Christmas Centerpiece

By Marty Walden · 36 Comments

I’ve really changed up my Christmas decorating this year. My rustic Christmas centerpiece is one example. Instead of just throwing everything I had wherever, I’ve tried to make groupings and look at how I use my space. And…gasp…..I’ve even used less this year! My mom was given this little tree after my dad passed away and she was in the… Read More

Filed Under: centerpiece, Christmas, Entertaining, frugality, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes

Fence Slat Centerpiece

Fence Slat Centerpiece

By Marty Walden · 11 Comments

I have absolutely adored this fence slat centerpiece my husband built for me for Mother’s Day. I have also used it as an everyday centerpiece and as part of a Fourth of July tablescape. Quite the multipurpose box! I needed something different to go in the (what do I call it? a box? planter?) whatever you call it and I found… Read More

Filed Under: centerpiece, DIY, Entertaining, tablescapes

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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