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Yes. My dirty little secret.
While the inside of my house was plumped for Fall, my front door was barren.
{And while I am not fond of the white screen door, it came with the house.}
I had a bad case of the buy-something-new-itis this week.
I really, really, really wanted to buy something new for the front door.
I looked around at a few shops and found a wreath that I quite liked, but it was $70.
With all the monies that just flew out of our house for school fees and sports fees, I could not justify $70 that was basically a want…not a need.
So I went shopping in my basement.
I found this wreath that I bought in 2001 for our new house in Nova Scotia.
It came from Wicker Emporium…..a store in the Maritimes that I love.
I decided to add a little orange to freshen it up.
So I took this flower pick I already had from Michaels…

and cut some pieces to add to the wreath with floral tape.
Here is the finished project:
{Cost: $0.00}
There you have it-an upcycled wreath for Fall.
I also switched out this summer-ready lantern from this:
To this:
And added it to the little bistro table beside the front door.
Next I will be adding some fresh pumpkins.
Canadian Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away!
How are you decorating for Thanksgiving?


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  2. The wreath is gorgerous and good for you jazzy up something you had.
    Love the lantern too!
    I'm looking for some small pumpkins and some coloured leaves for my harvest table. I am hosting our first Thanksgiving dinner for my hubby's family. I love Thanksgiving!
    I also want to add that i love your new photo header Angie..it is perfect for fall!
    Pamela xo

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  3. Good for you, using what you had on hand! I did the same thing with the wreath I just made for my front door (haven't posted it yet). Yours turned out wonderfully and you saved a pile of $! Your lantern looks perfect for fall now too. I can't believe Thanksgiving is coming up so fast!!

    DD

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  14. Your "upstyled" wreath is so pretty! Love all of the vibrant colors in there, not to mention the fact that it was *fer-eeee* to make! And, your lantern is beautiful with the Fall pieces in it. *Becca*

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