It's my SITS day and I couldn't be more excited!!! Let me back up for those of you who are unfamiliar with this site. SITS or The Secret to Success is Support, is a group of over 9,000 female bloggers committed to supporting one another by leaving comments. It's easy to join and a great way to discover new blogs and increase traffic to yours. Each week SITS features several blogs to highlight-today it's my turn!!!
For those who are new to my blog, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I'm Karen, a midwestern wife and mother with a passion for creating a beautiful home and lifestyle on a budget. The less complicated the project, the better.
Pumpkin topiaries are an easy way to dress up your front porch for fall. Just cut off the stems, stack and you're done.
I once suffered from what I call "Martha Stewart Syndrome", the irrational belief that I had to be Martha-esque in everything home-related including the meals I cooked, the rooms I decorated and the parties I threw. I recovered quite nicely, thank you. I love a good DIY project as much as Martha but I like my projects to be quick and easy, so NOT Martha-esque.
Embellishing pumpkins with decorative nails is way less time consuming and doesn't involve a gooey mess.
Paying retail makes me break out in hives. I find that decorating my home on a dime is a lot more fun than buying everything from a department store. I scour thrift stores and stalk my favorite online sources for deep discounts. When all else fails, I get out a can of my trusty friend, spray paint and give new life to pieces that I already own.
My guest room/home office is a compilation of spray painted pieces, clearance scores and thrift store finds. (I did splurge on a rug-a girl deserves the occasional treat, right?)
So glad you stopped by, feel free to poke around a bit. Here are a few posts you might enjoy:
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
Home Decorating Shows May Be Hazardous to Your Health
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
A huge thanks to the SITS girls for featuring my blog today!
Congrats on your SITS day! I am a firm believer in the joy of simplicity too :)
ReplyDeleteLove the entry way photo. Less is more.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! I love elegance and simplicity too! Looking forward to reading and seeing more and maybe trying some of your ideas soon!
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Happy SITS Day to you!
ReplyDeleteI love all your decorations.
Yey, Happy SITS Day to you!
ReplyDeleteI've been popping in here and there checking what you were up to and when I noticed it was your day I was excited.....
Enjoy,enjoy,enjoy....
I love your idea with the pumpkins at the entry way. Very cute and different. Happy SITS day! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the intro to SITS! Nice to have support:) We started our own network here in Western Canada, love the friendships that have formed because of it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats o your SITS day! So glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS Karen! I have loved your blog for a while now and will continue to do so! YAY FOR YOU!
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Yay!! Congratulations on your SITS day! I actually saw my SITS email before I stopped by your blog today and was thrilled to see your logo!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! Beautiful ideas you offer!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day! You have so many beautiful ideas. I will definitely be borrowing some of them.
ReplyDeleteYay for SITS day! Love your style! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your crisp, clean style! Congrats on your SITS feature!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! I love your front entrance with the topiary pumpkins! Very cute office! I've got to go check out your posts.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great blog! Can't wait to try some of these! Love the pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteI totally wish I had your eye. What a great visual sense you have!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to find your blog through SITS!! You will now be my inspiration for decorating the house....which I am terrible at:-) I love the pic with the pumpkins at the doorway and embellishing pumpkins...what a great idea!! Happy SITS day.
ReplyDeleteNever knew about SITS girls - very cool and interesting. I'll have to check it out. And I love your office - it's got such a great vibrant look.
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! How did I lose track of you? Happy to be back. I am following you on facebook now via "Tina Lane".
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day!! I'm so excited to follow your journey in DIY projects. I love adding special little touches to my house, and the cheaper the better!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day. Your designs look like something out of a magazine. I approve;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your sits day! Great ideas for pumpkins. thanks.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS day from a new follower! I am in love with your blog, I love how SITS always leads me to these great sites! I am going to be stalking you for sure and pinning you constantly on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!! Love the pumpkins; great ideas!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! I can't believe we are coming into fall already. :0 Where did this year go. Having said that, I love the fall photo in your post "Dreading Fall". You have a wonderful blog. I look forward to seeing and reading more. :)
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Congratulations to you! I hope I get the opp. to be featured.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it's your day and I love your blog too. I have little creativity within me so I will be visiting your blog often!
Happy SITS day! :) I LOVE the pumpkin topiaries! That is definitely going on my to-do list!
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I never knew that about your abs. Now we all know your secret. ;) Congrats on the feature!!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS Day! Love the pumpkin topiaries! I may have to give that one a try. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the introduction to SITS. What a cool concept.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your SITS Day Karen! So many great ideas on your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteNewest follower! I just know I'm going to love it here. :) Can't wait to peruse through your posts.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Happy SITS day! So happy to have found you through it! Love your pics and can't wait to get to know you more!
ReplyDeleteI was excited to see you featured today! (I recognized you right away...you've commented on my blog before.) I am officially obsessed with your blog and will be adding it to my blog roll, so I can check in every day! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteLove your Pumpkin topiaries! I recently decorated our front door with fall flowers. The pumpkins would be the perfect way to top it off!
Love the pumpkin topiaries and the mongrammed pumpkins. I will definitely follow for more great ideas.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on YOUR SITS day...I know I sure did get a great bang out of mine. It's just a FUN, fun day!! I could totally get into that office space, even with the splurged-on rug.
ReplyDeletehappy SITS day! Love the pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteHey, girly!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you a proper shout out and tell you how much I am loving all the crafts you have featured on your blog. I totally agree--as much as I'd love myself to be the next Martha Stewart, I wince when I think of the time, effort, and money many of her projects require. So finding your blog is a welcome relief!
Happy, happy SITS day to you!!!
Best,
Charlotte
Karen congrats on this! I love your blog and love that you have realized you do not have to have the Martha touch in all you do to be successful! I love that first image, how beautiful. This is so well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great SITS day! I love your ideas. I'm going to try some of them for my new apartment!
ReplyDeleteKaren, even though I already think of you as a friend and a kindred spirit, I have to say that I feel like while reading this that I could have written every single word. Hope you enjoy your day in the spotlight!!
ReplyDeleteI love all these images Karen, it gets me excited for fall. It's so great to see you featured on SITS!! :) I hope many more people will find you as a result and enjoy your blog as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karla
Happy SITS day! I always love your DIYs xo
ReplyDeleteAh, I'd never heard of this! It's an awesome idea, and I'm so glad your day was a success!
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