• Contact Me
  • Coaching
  • Work with Me
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Marty's Musings

DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts

  • Marty's Musings
  • Home
  • About
    • About Marty Walden
    • Coaching Services
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Home Tour
  • DIY
    • Home Projects
    • Declutter
    • Room Makeovers
    • Chalk Paint Ideas
    • Organization
    • Crafts
      • Printables
      • No Sew Projects
      • Cardmaking
      • Project Life
      • Scrapbooking
    • Painting Tips
  • SEASONAL
    • Spring
    • Patriotic
    • Summer
    • Back to School
    • Fall
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Winter
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Easy Recipes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Appetizer/Beverage
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Entertaining
    • Tablescapes
  • Lifestyle
    • Adoption
      • Reactive Attachment Disorder
    • Faith
    • Gift Ideas
    • Grief
    • Marriage
    • Parenting

Simple Fall Vignette in No Time!

Simple Fall Vignette in No Time!

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

My family and I spent last week in a beautiful private home in the mountains of NC. I can’t wait to share all about our trip and the amazing home we stayed in, but first I wanted to share a quick fall vignette I put together in my own home. While we were we were on vacation I was waffling… Read More

Filed Under: Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

This pumpkin bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is so easy because it’s made with a box mix and canned pumpkin. Perfect for busy families! Some of my favorite family moments have been spent gathered around a beautifully decorated table with those I love, sharing good food and great conversation. When the leaves begin to turn and the weather cools nothing delights my senses… Read More

Filed Under: breads, Entertaining, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autumn, fall, seasonal

Practical Tips for Surviving the Holidays

Practical Tips for Surviving the Holidays

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

How were your Thanksgiving holidays? Are you full of stuffing and great memories?  I’m blessed to say this was one of our best Thanksgivings ever with scrumptious food, laughter around the table, the perfect Christmas tree and our favorite tradition of all, the family blessing jar. But one year our celebration wasn’t so perfect…….. The smell of turkey baking in… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Entertaining, Fall, family, holidays, Seasonal Projects, tradition Tagged With: Faith, Family, holidays, seasonal

Family Blessing Jar and Instilling Gratitude

Family Blessing Jar and Instilling Gratitude

By Marty Walden · 45 Comments

The family blessing jar tradition is a precious way to instill gratitude in your children with the simple act of recording blessings throughout the year.   Tips for implementing the Family Blessing Jar: Start young. Even small children can be taught to say thank you to God through their prayers, songs and words. Reinforce. Point out to your children the… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Crafts, faith, Fall, family, family traditions, parenting adult children, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Christmas, Faith, holidays, Thanksgiving

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Easy fall decorating tips and tricks with yard sale treasures, natural elements and repurposed accessories for the no stress seasonal home!   It’s been an interesting process these last few days as I’ve committed to writing my series 31 Days to a Beautiful Home. I have so many projects, ideas, tips, parenting struggles, faith stories and recipes I want to… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, Home Decor, Repurposing, seasonal, yard sales

Easy Fall Vignette

Easy Fall Vignette

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

  A couple of years ago I didn’t even know what a vignette was. It sounded like some kind of art or photography technique that I would never be able to master. Merriam Webster defines vignette as a “running ornament (as of vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes) put on or just before a title page or at the beginning or end… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, Fall, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, Repurposing, vignette

Easy Fall Table Setting Ideas

Easy Fall Table Setting Ideas

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

This year I’ve spent less time decorating for fall because I’ve been in a time crunch. This juggling of work, homeschooling and family is hard! In years past I’ve just dragged the tubs out, scoured Pinterest, and put little fall touches in every corner of our main living rooms. This year? Not so much! I bought three large pumpkins which… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Fall, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autumn, fall, holidays, seasonal, table setting, tablescape

Free Chalkboard Printable for Fall

Free Chalkboard Printable for Fall

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Today I’m branching out a bit and offering a free chalkboard printable for fall. Are you as obsessed with chalkboard projects as I am? I’m really not a graphics person, but as a blogger I’ve had do a lot of larnin’ (that’s Southern for learning, y’all!)  about all sorts of things including coding, html , jpgs, cloning and more! The… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Crafts, DIY, Fall, Printables, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: chalkboard, fall, free, printable, seasonal

Add a Touch of Fall Decorating

Add a Touch of Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

  I realize that a lot of my posts tend to be fairly heavy in content so today I’m going to give you one for my 31 day series that is short and sweet! (I know I just heard my husband breathe a sigh of relief! As I’m churning out content this month I’m trying to have him proofread for… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Fall, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: crafts, DIY, fall, pumpkins, seasonal

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »

Meet Marty

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…

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Looking for something?

Popular Posts

Mother to Adopted Daughter on Wedding Day

Best Chalk Painting Products

This cheap and fast DIY Valentines Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. Perfect for the mantel from dollar store items for under $15!

Cheap and Fast DIY Valentines Day Banner

DIY Textured Vase out of a Plastic Carton

Small Linen Closet Organization: 7 Simple Steps for More Room!

How to Use Chalk Paint Wax + Tips on Distressing

Archives

Copyright © 2021 · Darling theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 Marty's Musings