Spray Paint Crazy for Fall Decor

Metallics are HUGE this season in everything from fashion, to jewelry and of course home decor.  After a recent trip to Home Goods (which is a pretty frequent thing for me) I noticed that I was gravitating towards everything shiny.  Since like most people I can't afford to buy new accessories every time the trends change I went to my favorite DIY fix, spray paint.  I probably drive my neighbors crazy with the spray paint fumes outside our house year round but it is one of my favorite things.  I was having withdrawals after my recent pregnancy made me put the hazardous chemicals away for awhile so I may have gone a little crazy making up for lost time.  

Here are just a few SUPER SIMPLE fall decor updates.  All I did was pick a few accessories from around the house and sprayed them with a variety of metallic paints.  For the wall medallion I used a water downed black acrylic paint over the silver paint to give it an aged look.  

The pumpkins are from a local craft store.  I love this look on top of my China cabinet along with a few of my more rustic accessories. 

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Long Distance Custom Home Design

Get ready for an over-share. I apologize in advance for sharing way too many pics and details in this post but I am really excited about it.  I have been working on the design for a custom home in Tampa, FL while living in Georgia and finally got to visit the site last weekend to see the progress.  I had not been since the tile, cabinets and a few other major details had gone in so I was a little nervous.  I had seen them all via cell phone pics but it just isn't the same.  Thankfully, everything looks AMAZING and it is all coming together perfectly.  We are only a few weeks out from the final touches so better pictures will be coming shortly but for now here are some of the progress pictures...

My only contribution to the exterior was the lighting but I had to share because I love the nautical style wall sconce for this lake front home, especially against the brick.

 Pictures just don't do these rustic Alder wood cabinets justice.  They turned out beautiful thanks to the experts at Park Avenue Designs.  (Back splash still to come.)

The pool bath will have a gorgeous copper vessel sink that brings out the copper details in the granite from Custom Marble Works.

Love the cabinet hardware throughout that was chosen by Jeff at Park Avenue.

In LOVE with the brick wall that carries from the kitchen into the breakfast area.  We also tied the two areas together with the lighting.  Hard to tell with the protective plastic but the pendants and chandeliers all have 'orb' details to tie them together.  Lighting doesn't necessarily have to be from the same collection or even the same finish but I like to find one element that ties the different pieces together.  This is a very open concept home so it works well to have a detail that unites the different lighting elements in a subtle way.

I can not wait to unwrap these beautiful Restoration Hardware fixtures in the foyer and dining room.  Again, these two spaces are open to each other so we chose something that worked together.  Normally, I would have gone with even more contrast between the two fixtures but the homeowners were in love with the iron orbs so we found a way to work them both in.  She loves the glitz of the crystal and he loves the masculine iron work so the dining fixture was a great for both.  I had a few skeptics about the over-sized fixtures but they are perfect for the space!!

This custom home is being built by Gray Homes of Tampa Bay.

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It's Fall Y'all

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BABY ROOM PRINTS

As a military family, travel is a big part of our lifestyle and of course we move pretty frequently.  I wanted to incorporate the places we are from, where our son was born and the places we will go into his room.  I found these great frames at Target and created my own custom prints that incorporate some of our favorite quotes and songs.  A very inexpensive way to create some custom prints for Baby Jack's room.  Check out the completed room on my design site mgfinteriors.webs.com.  

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Rustic Dining Room

MGF Interiors has a great new design project to showcase.  Valerie and Ryan displayed their collection of great antiques and furniture pieces from their years of travel together along with a few new, yet still rustic finds.  This great design mixes high end pieces with thrifty finds seamlessly and truly reflects their personal style.     

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Pirate Party

Harrison and the Never Land Pirates

I had so much putting together the decorations for my nephew Harrison's 1st birthday party.  His older brothers are big fans of the cartoon 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' so I took the theme chosen by his parents and gave it a more personalized touch.  Such a great theme choice because it was fun for all ages.  

Adorable cake from Publix bakery.

I found a few ideas on Pinterest like the 'Fish n' chips' with gold fish and potato chips.

 Free printable Birthday sign and cake tray template after the Jump...

Turkey Day Centerpiece

I am visiting my sister this year for Thanksgiving and since she knows cooking is not my specialty she put me in charge of the centerpiece. I may have taken the job a little too seriously and came up with a few different ideas for the dinner table, serving table and dessert table. But all are very thrifty!

Dining Table Decor:

I found several old and tarnished brass candlesticks at a thrift store. They ranged in price from $.50- $2! Then I used three different metallic paints to give them a fresh look, gold, bronze and copper. I used Martha Stewarts gilding paints but a spray paint would work just as well and be much easier. (I'm staying away from spray paint right now since I am pregnant)

I just used simple white candle sticks and let the fall colors of the holders really shine.

Ribbon Wreath- GO GATORS

Here is a super simple craft project I did for our friends/neighbors for football season.  Just used a store bought wreath form (this one was straw but foam would work better), you can find them at most craft stores.   I found several different fun ribbons in Gator colors but I guess it would work for any team or holiday.  Secure the ribbons on the back with pins and start wrapping randomly, making sure to keep the ribbon pulled tight and pin periodically.  Would look great in red and green for Christmas!

Baby News

I announced a few days ago that we are expecting our first baby in just a couple months!! This will be the first grandchild on my husband's side so we knew they would be excited no matter how we told them but on my side this will make grand-baby number 12! To make sure the 12th baby was just as exciting news as the first 11 we came up with a clever way to announce the news to my parents.

My husband bought a dozen donuts (and even coordinated a different kind for each family) and I printed a picture of each grandchild to put on them with our little 'sweetie' as the 12th. For the first time ever, we had to force my parent's to open the box (they usually can't resist a donut) and it took them both a minute to process what was happening but the end result was exactly what we hoped for. Tears!! Success!

I would love to hear the creative ways you made a big announcement to your family.

Please ignore the mess in the background. These pictures were taken during construction of my parent's new house (which I will be sharing more pictures of soon)

Grand kids in order- Ella, Clayton, Owen, Isabella, Anna, Caleb, Carter, Charlie, Amelia, Lucy, Harrison and Our Baby (name tbd) - don't ask me all their birthdays.

Tears from Papa!! Very proud of our tear jerking announcement.