I know…I know that summer isn’t really over, and that we have quite a bit of time to prepare for autumn. But–and you have to admit this right along with me– there is something about sending kids off to school that makes me want to pull out all the fall decor. I’d like to update some of my decorations this year. Especially my Halloween decor. That’s why this picture of a not-too-spooky vignette by Carina Gardner caught my eye.
I love that this vignette was created on a piano, not a mantle. Not every home has a fireplace, so it’s good to be reminded of other options in the home that serve well as backgrounds for decorating vignettes. The white piano is awesome. Don’t you think the banner going across the front of the piano looks amazing?
I’m excited to share five tutorials that I found for items that are similar to the ones pictured in my inspiration photo. Follow them to get this look for a low cost.
1. Scrappy Banner
One of the delightful things about the banner in my inspiration photo is that is so layered. Check out the tutorial (and free download) for a similar banner at The Project Girl.
2. White Pumpkins
Thrifty & Chic shows you how to paint fake pumpkins white and wrap the stem with jute. Cute!
3. Painted Piano
There’s something about the chippy white paint on this piano that makes it the perfect piano for Halloween tunes…and decor! Jedi Craft Girl demonstrates how to paint a piano.
4. Mice Decals
You can have mice scurrying all over the house with these silhouettes, as demonstrated by Thrifty Decor Chick. (Print out your own mice from Martha Stewart.
5. Hurricane Lanterns
Hurricane vases or lanterns provide a lot of options for fall and Halloween decor. Visit My Blessed Life to learn how to make your own.
Have you started preparing for Autumn at your house? What is your favorite spot to decorate for the holidays?
