Inspired by photos like this:

{from Matthew Mead}

I’ve really been wanting to make or buy a fall wreath, preferably with bittersweet. The one below, from the Marston House, is my first pick. They’re built on an 18-inch vine base but the branches can extend 30 inches. Alas, they cost $75 + $20-$25 for shipping&handling, which is a little too much for my budget this year. But aren’t they beautiful?

I next searched Etsy, where I found the option below from seller twoinspireyou. It’s their Hint of Fall Wreath, which is again built on an 18-inch form but can extend to 27 inches. It’s also $75 but shipping is included. Unlike the Marston House wreath, it’s made of faux berries and leaves.

So I have a few options. I could try to find bittersweet vine for sale at a local farmer’s market. There are a few near me but I have no idea if the vendors would sell bittersweet – it is considered worse than a weed, after all. I could also go the faux route and purchase the supplies from a craft supply store. I’m afraid it would look too… faux, though.

What do you think?

via {this is glamorous}

Good morning, my loves! I apologize for the recent spotty posting, but I hope you all had fantastic weekends and are as ready as I am for another week. I have so many things I want to post – recent travels, party planning, outfit inspiration – now I just have to find the time to share it.

Fall inspiration board coming up soon!

Remember when I fell in love with this upholstered headboard? {If you don’t, click here.} Well, I’m still in love, which is why I was instantly enamored with the recent DIY Grace posted on Design*Sponge.

She’s posted the full DIY, and it seems easy enough. Too easy in fact – it’s all I can do to stop myself from running to Home Depot to pick up some plywood and a staple gun tonight. Since I can’t exactly hang a flush mount in an apartment, alas, this project will have to wait.

On my recent trip to the Raleigh Flea Market I only bought two things and spent less than $5. I love the experience of flea markets and love that you can come away feeling like you’ve found a treasure without spending a ton of money. If you don’t mind digging and haggling, it can be a very satisfying experience.

My finds this time around:

a rusty metal… thing ($1)

and an Aqua Ball mason jar ($4).

If you haven’t noticed yet, I like to collect things. Here are some other finds I’ve scavenged over the years from flea markets or from relatives:

an ironstone wash basin and pitcher…

a folding luggage rack with brocade straps…

and a Jasperware pitcher and milk glass vase.

I’ll share more soon if you’re interested.