Because is it really a cookout without homemade So Because is it really a cookout without homemade Southern potato salad?!

This is one of those tried-and-true recipes I make whenever we’re grilling because it literally goes with EVERYTHING. Burgers, BBQ, hot dogs, ribs, grilled chicken—you name it, and a big bowl of creamy potato salad belongs right beside it. 🙌🏻

And with football season officially here, this easy Southern potato salad is the perfect game day side dish for backyard cookouts, tailgates, football parties, or an easy fall weekend dinner.

It’s classic, creamy, comforting, and one of those recipes everyone keeps going back for another scoop of!

So if your ideal fall weekend involves football on the TV, something delicious cooking on the grill, and all the classic Southern sides, you need to save this one. 😍

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my Southern potato salad recipe! 👇🏻

#footballseason🏈 #footballfood #potatosalad #footballsnacks #sundayfootball
Y’all, I need your help settling a very important Y’all, I need your help settling a very important debate. 🤣👇🏻

I have an event coming up in October that calls for cocktail attire, so naturally I found TWO cocktail dresses I love and now I can’t decide which one to wear. 😂

They’re basically the same color, but totally different vibes…

✨ Dress 1: sleek + satin
✨ Dress 2: sparkly + sequined

I think I’m Team Dress 1, but my hubby is firmly Team Dress 2… so we need outside opinions before this turns into a full household debate. 🤣

Which one would YOU wear for an October cocktail attire event?!

Comment DRESS 1 or DRESS 2 below and help me choose! 👇🏻

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#cocktaildress #cocktailhour #galadinner #weddingguestdress #galadress
Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies do NOT have to be complicated! Just add colorful sprinkles and candy eyeballs to sugar cookies and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little monster cookies. 👀🎃

I love making homemade sugar cookie dough, but if you’re short on time? Grab the store-bought dough. I fully support taking the shortcut. 😂👏🏻

These easy Halloween monster sugar cookies would be so cute for a Halloween party, spooky movie night, kids’ Halloween treat, or just a fun weekend baking project.

Minimal effort + maximum spooky cute. That’s my kind of Halloween baking! 👻

Would you make these with homemade cookie dough or take the store-bought shortcut?! 👇🏻

#halloweentreats #halloweendesserts #halloweencookies #sprinklecookies #halloweenpartyideas
I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein late I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein lately, especially with everything I’ve had going on health-wise, but finding easy high-protein meals AND having the energy to grocery shop, meal plan, and cook can feel like a lot.

That’s why Hungryroot has been such a lifesaver for me! I can easily search for high-protein recipes, pick exactly what sounds good, and have everything I need delivered straight to my door.

Like this high-protein blackened chicken pasta?! 😍 So easy, so good, and exactly the kind of meal I actually look forward to eating.

No wandering around the grocery store trying to figure out what to make. No endlessly searching Pinterest for high-protein dinner ideas. Hungryroot basically does the meal planning for me, which is exactly what I need right now. 👏🏻

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6nshX

#halloweencat #catmom #halloweendecorations #halloweendiy #diyhalloween
🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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#freshapples #frozenapples #kitchenhack #applerecipes #appledessert
There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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#secretlivesofmormonwives #slomw #momtok #taylorfrankiepaul #realitytv
POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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#diyhalloween #diyhalloweendecorations #halloweencrafts #diyfalldecor #halloweendecorations
If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

#charcuterieboard #dessertcharcuterie #fallcharcuterieboard #dessertboard #falldesserts
Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6mGqj

#fallporch #fallporchdecor #screenedinporch #screenedporch #halloweenporch
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Whimsy Home Wednesday · November 23, 2022

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How in the world are we just one day away from Thanksgiving?! I really can’t believe it! This year is just flying by! But, I am so excited to be sharing our Whimsy Home Wednesday link party again this week.

I have been super busy behind the scenes trying to get everything ready for Thanksgiving, as well as adding all the finishing touches to my Christmas decor. The life of a blogger, right??

I finally shared my full tutorial for my DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments that I created as well as my recipe for homemade elderberry syrup on the blog this past week. So be sure to go check those posts out if you missed them! 

Mini Mercury Glass Ornaments

Welcome to the Whimsy Home Wednesday Linky Party. Today the hosts and I are sharing a few of our favorite projects we have done plus the FIVE featured posts from Whimsy Home Wednesday 04: Whimsical Thanksgiving Home. We cannot wait to be inspired by what you link up in Whimsy Home Wednesday #5!

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Happy Day Before Thanksgiving! Have we got a Black Friday Special for you! We are choosing to call it Brilliant Bargain Friday because it is so awesome!

The girls and I at Whimsy Home Wednesday have been working behind the scenes on something amazing for you! It is a little something we call Whimsy Creative Circle. 

The Whimsy Creative Circle is our modern twist on a time when women would gather to create a sewing circle, quilting bee or have a decorating party for the church sanctuary. We want to create that circle with you!

When you purchase the Brilliant Bargain Friday special you’ll receive the 60 page LookBook “How Do You Create A Whimsical Holiday?” and as a bonus you’ll receive a three month membership to the Whimsy Creative Circle’s Home Decor Membership Club!

Not only are you getting over 60 pages of valuable Christmas tutorials and tips from tables to gifts, crafts to cookies and ornaments to sanity saving tips you’ll receive a three month membership that will give you four projects each month with video, supply list and complete directions.

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As I mentioned above, I shared my complete tutorial for how to create these beautiful DIY Mercury Glass ornaments. The process is very similar to how I created my mercury glass pumpkins a couple of months ago too.

I just love how they turned out and they are the perfect, vintage Christmas ornament without the crazy price tag!

Pottery Barn Mercury Glass Ornaments Dupe
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Kristin up cycled an old Christmas tin with some cute figurines and florals this week. I am loving how it turned out and all the vintage vibes here! I’ve been actually wanting to create something similar to this using vintage spice tins too! This definitely inspires me to do that sooner rather than later!

Christmas Tin with Vintage Ornaments on a tiered tray

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Cara’s DIY project this week was right up my alley too! She refinished an old, vintage sled and I am loving the outcome. Vintage sleds are one of my favorite ways to decorate for Christmas and Winter with!

Vintage Sled - The Vixens Den

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And be sure to check out Meredith’s tutorial on how to make an arm knitted holiday wreath. I love the neutral vibe to it, and it is so perfect for the holidays! I will have to try to make one myself sometime too!

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Becky is sharing her tips and tricks on how to decorate a Christmas mantel this week so be sure to go check it out! I love how elegant and simple it looks! And the wreath on the mirror is a perfect touch. Absolutely beautiful for Christmas!

How to decorate mantel for Christmas
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Whimsical Home Projects From Our Features

Congratulations to our featured posts of Whimsy Home Wednesday! All the posts were beautiful, full of great ideas, and  we are so thankful to everyone who shared! This is why it was so difficult to pick just five Whimsical Thanksgiving Home projects.

These are our featured posts! They will each receive a featured button to share on their blog and be added to the Whimsy Home Wednesday Pinterest boards!

Hen and Horse Design

I absolutely loved Susan’s list of Thanksgiving essentials to create the best tablescape for Thanksgiving. Her table is completely stunning and it makes me want to come over for Thanksgiving dinner for sure! Be sure to check out her blog, Hen and Horse Design for more Thanksgiving inspiration too!

Saved From Salvage

Becky’s choice this week was this charcuterie board tutorial from Regina over at Saved from Salvage blog. This is making me drool just looking at it! I absolutely love making charcuterie boards, especially around the holidays!

From Farmhouse To Florida

Cara’s choice to feature this week was this beautiful and rustic Christmas centerpiece from Kim over at From Farmhouse to Florida blog. I love the vintage snowman in the middle and the colors to it as well. Y’all know I am all about using red in Christmas decor too!

Vintage snowman DIY

Vintage Home Designs

Meredith’s choice this week was this tutorial on how to create Macrame Christmas Lights from Michele over at Vintage Home Designs blog. These lights turned out so beautiful and would be the perfect option for neutral Christmas decor!

macrame-christmas-lights

An Organized Season

Kristin’s choice this week was this super simple and easy Christmas tree craft from Donna over at An Organized Season blog. I love how it looks so expensive, but it is actually a budget friendly craft. Plus, it has so much texture and could easily be carried into winter for decor too!

Cone Christmas Tree Craft
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I love Jesus, coffee, and home decor. I also love to cook and bake as well as read in my spare time! Follow along with me for all my latest DIY projects and ideas!

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  1. Jodie says

    November 23, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    There are so many creative ideas from each of you in this collective! I can’t think of one I wouldn’t want to try myself. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 23, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it too!

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  2. Tai East says

    November 24, 2022 at 12:04 am

    Hi, Charity! I love seeing all of the holiday creativity here! ❤️

    Also, I linked up with you before realizing that my post may not be allowed, so it’s ok to delete it. I was going to do it myself, but I’m not sure how.

    Hope you have a great Thanksgiving! 😊

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 25, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      Oh okay, no worries! I will check it out and see! Thanks for joining in!

      Reply

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Because is it really a cookout without homemade So Because is it really a cookout without homemade Southern potato salad?!

This is one of those tried-and-true recipes I make whenever we’re grilling because it literally goes with EVERYTHING. Burgers, BBQ, hot dogs, ribs, grilled chicken—you name it, and a big bowl of creamy potato salad belongs right beside it. 🙌🏻

And with football season officially here, this easy Southern potato salad is the perfect game day side dish for backyard cookouts, tailgates, football parties, or an easy fall weekend dinner.

It’s classic, creamy, comforting, and one of those recipes everyone keeps going back for another scoop of!

So if your ideal fall weekend involves football on the TV, something delicious cooking on the grill, and all the classic Southern sides, you need to save this one. 😍

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my Southern potato salad recipe! 👇🏻

#footballseason🏈 #footballfood #potatosalad #footballsnacks #sundayfootball
Y’all, I need your help settling a very important Y’all, I need your help settling a very important debate. 🤣👇🏻

I have an event coming up in October that calls for cocktail attire, so naturally I found TWO cocktail dresses I love and now I can’t decide which one to wear. 😂

They’re basically the same color, but totally different vibes…

✨ Dress 1: sleek + satin
✨ Dress 2: sparkly + sequined

I think I’m Team Dress 1, but my hubby is firmly Team Dress 2… so we need outside opinions before this turns into a full household debate. 🤣

Which one would YOU wear for an October cocktail attire event?!

Comment DRESS 1 or DRESS 2 below and help me choose! 👇🏻

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#cocktaildress #cocktailhour #galadinner #weddingguestdress #galadress
Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies do NOT have to be complicated! Just add colorful sprinkles and candy eyeballs to sugar cookies and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little monster cookies. 👀🎃

I love making homemade sugar cookie dough, but if you’re short on time? Grab the store-bought dough. I fully support taking the shortcut. 😂👏🏻

These easy Halloween monster sugar cookies would be so cute for a Halloween party, spooky movie night, kids’ Halloween treat, or just a fun weekend baking project.

Minimal effort + maximum spooky cute. That’s my kind of Halloween baking! 👻

Would you make these with homemade cookie dough or take the store-bought shortcut?! 👇🏻

#halloweentreats #halloweendesserts #halloweencookies #sprinklecookies #halloweenpartyideas
I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein late I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein lately, especially with everything I’ve had going on health-wise, but finding easy high-protein meals AND having the energy to grocery shop, meal plan, and cook can feel like a lot.

That’s why Hungryroot has been such a lifesaver for me! I can easily search for high-protein recipes, pick exactly what sounds good, and have everything I need delivered straight to my door.

Like this high-protein blackened chicken pasta?! 😍 So easy, so good, and exactly the kind of meal I actually look forward to eating.

No wandering around the grocery store trying to figure out what to make. No endlessly searching Pinterest for high-protein dinner ideas. Hungryroot basically does the meal planning for me, which is exactly what I need right now. 👏🏻

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6nshX

#halloweencat #catmom #halloweendecorations #halloweendiy #diyhalloween
🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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#freshapples #frozenapples #kitchenhack #applerecipes #appledessert
There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

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Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

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