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15 Fire Pit Ideas for the Coziest Fall Nights

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Get ready to enjoy crisp fall nights in your backyard with these 15 fire pit ideas including everything you need to have the coziest outdoor hangout spot!

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Oh yeah!  It’s almost time to fire up the fire pit again!  We bought our fire pit a couple years ago, but we haven’t used it much.  Or at least as much as we should’ve been using it.  If we used it once last year, that was a lot!  After scrolling through Facebook and seeing an ad for some super cool fire pit skulls, I decided that this was the year that our fire pit should make a comeback!  I mean, what else is there to do right now while we’re staying at home?  

I checked out the fire pit skulls that I saw on Facebook – cause I really, really wanted one – but they were a bit pricey.  So I did a search on Amazon and ended up finding more than just the skulls.  There are so many cool things that you can get for your backyard fire pit!  We don’t have a designated area for our fire pit…yet!  But eventually, I would like to set up a little hangout area for it.  Needless to say, I have added a lot to my Amazon wishlist!  

15 Fire Pit Ideas for the Coziest Fall Nights

 
I’m going to start cleaning up our fire pit and getting it ready to enjoy during cooler fall nights.  I already grabbed a few things off of Amazon like a fire pit skull (of course!), rainbow flame color changer that turns flames into all different colors, and a weatherproof cover to protect it.

I’m pretty sure a set of marshmallow roasting sticks will be purchased in the near future!  I mean, what’s a cozy fire without some roasted marshmallows?  And eventually, I’m going to work on setting an area up for our fire pit with some chairs, maybe some string lights, and get a comfy outdoor blanket or two!

  1. Outdoor Wood Fire Pit
  2. Heavy Duty Waterproof Fire Pit Cover
  3. Fire Starters Box
  4. Lava Rock Granules
  5. Outdoor Firewood Log Hoop and Cover Set
  6. Rainbow Flame Color Changer
  7. Log Grabber Tongs
  8. Fire Pit Stoker
  9. Ceramic Fire Pit Skull
  10. Folding Adirondack Lawn Chairs
  11. Fire Pit Rules Garden Flag
  12. Solar LED Outdoor String Lights
  13. Stainless Steel YETI Rambler
  14. Marshmallow Roasting Sticks
  15. Outdoor Flannel Blanket

Do you have a fire pit in your backyard?

 

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Modern Minimal Curb Appeal Ideas

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Create a fresh look for your home while embracing your minimalist lifestyle with these simple Modern Minimal Curb Appeal Ideas to help you transform your outdoor space!

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Some good has come out of the craziness of 2020.  Having my husband home a lot more has made it easier to get our list of home projects done a lot faster!  We live in an older house, so it feels like we’re constantly doing something.  This year, we’ve been able to repaint our living room, ceilings, trim, doors, and freshen up the hallway.  And when the weather warmed up, we worked on the outside of our house, painting railings, repairing part of our deck, and working in our garden.

In the midst of repairs and repainting, I’ve done a lot of reorganizing.  One thing I’ve been trying to do over the past few years is embrace a minimalist lifestyle.  I’ve come to realize that there’s so much we end up holding onto that no longer serves a purpose.  Especially with home decor and outdoor decorations!  So if I haven’t used something in over a year, I end up donating it or giving it away.  In the meantime, I’ve been trying to invest in modern, minimal pieces that we can enjoy year after year. 

Modern Minimal Curb Appeal Ideas

 
Upping our home’s curb appeal, while keeping it minimal, is something I’ve been working on.  But I think I’ve finally found my groove.  I did some landscaping last year, planting perennials and bulbs in our stretch of rock garden in our front yard.  Perennials come back year after year, so I don’t have to worry about replanting in the spring.

I’ve also turned multiple pots on our front steps (that started to look like clutter) into one urn planter that’s filled with different types of plants and a solar lantern that lights the way at night.  And an artificial boxwood wreath hangs on our front door for a welcoming touch.


It’s a simple setup, but still adds just the right amount of curb appeal to our home.  Eventually, I’ll add other durable, minimal, and modern pieces to the outside of our home (new house numbers, maybe new porch lights, and I’d love to get a Ring doorbell) and continue to fix up the exterior (like our stairs desperately need a makeover, or at least a good cleaning).  For now, it’s a work in progress.

If you’re looking to minimize your decor while adding some serious curb appeal, check out these items that will help you create a fresh and modern look for your home.

  1. Hello Doormat
  2. Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel Black Paint
  3. Artificial Boxwood Wreath
  4. Brushed Nickel Floating House Numbers
  5. Outdoor Wall Mount Porch Lights
  6. Simple Wall Mounted Mailbox
  7. Large Solar Lantern
  8. Small Outdoor Lantern
  9. Ring Video Doorbell
  10. Classic Urn Planter
  11. Outdoor Flower Pots

Remember – minimizing doesn’t mean that you have to surround yourself with boring decor.  It means simplifying and showing off a few quality accent pieces that make you happy.  Once your cleanup and decorating is done, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautiful outdoor space!

How do you add curb appeal to your home?

 

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Farmhouse Style St. Patrick’s Day Decor

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Decorate for St. Patrick’s Day with all the charm and rustic appeal of farmhouse style with these Farmhouse Style St. Patrick’s Day Decor picks from Amazon!

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I keep my St. Patrick’s Day decorations pretty minimal like the rest of our home.  There’s a faux boxwood wreath hanging on the front door (an all-season staple), a couple painted horseshoes (one that’s my mom’s and one that I bought on a farm), and a few simple green touches, like glass lanterns filled with candles. 

I tend to gravitate towards farmhouse style decor with a hint of boho here and there.  I like the classic look of farmhouse trends.  It’s timeless and makes our home feel cozy!  Buffalo check has become so trendy that it’s not only become a staple in our everyday decor, it’s part of our holiday decor as well.  So when I saw buffalo check decorations for St. Patrick’s Day, I couldn’t help but add a few to my Amazon wishlist!   

If you’re getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day, and would like to add a few more decorations to your home, check out these 12 items from Amazon.  Aside from trendy buffalo check, there’s an adorable plush gnome, a comfy blanket, and some cute farmhouse style St. Patrick’s Day signs!  These green items are festive enough for St. Patrick’s Day, but minimal enough to incorporate into any home! 

Farmhouse Style St. Patrick’s Day Decor 
  1. Texture Green Throw Blanket
  2. Framed Wood St. Patrick’s Day Sign
  3. Faux Boxwood Wreath
  4. Scandinavian Plush Gnome
  5. St. Patrick’s Day Throw Pillow Covers
  6. Green and White Buffalo Check Rug
  7. Lucky Burlap Banner
  8. Loads of Luck Kitchen Towel
  9. St. Patrick’s Day Beaded Garland
  10. Hanging Wooden Truck St. Patrick’s Day Sign
  11. Buffalo Check Table Runner
  12. St. Patrick’s Day Twig Clover

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How to Make a Floral Peace Sign Wreath

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Give your front door a modern look with this easy Floral Peace Sign Wreath tutorial. A round wreath form is easily transformed into a peace sign with wire, rope, and faux flowers!

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed lately, but the dollar store has really upped their craft section!  I’ve been able to find terrarium supplies (including some really nice fake succulents), wreath forms, and even floral bunches!  All for a dollar each!  Now, I love going to the craft store.  But I’ve seen what the dollar store can offer.  So I’ll run there for certain supplies instead of spending five dollars or more on one item at the craft store.

Like the wreath forms!  I love making wreaths for our front door.  It’s an effortless way to decorate the front of the house and wreaths are so easy to make!  But I was buying wreath forms at the craft store and spending about $10!  During one of my last trips to the dollar store, I found heart-shaped wreath forms and some really nice 14 inch round wreath forms.  For a dollar, I couldn’t pass up grabbing one of each!


I didn’t really have a plan for either wreath form when I bought them.  But while I was browsing Pinterest, I was reminded of how much I wanted a peace sign wreath.  They’re not exactly cheap to buy already made.  So I figured out a way to make my own with some dollar store supplies and other craft supplies I already had on hand.  The only thing I didn’t go to the dollar store for was the bunch of flowers.  But the dollar store does have a pretty nice selection of floral bunches!


In order to make a peace sign out of the round form, I used some floral wire to create the inner shape.  I attached the wire to the wreath form, but wrapped the shape a few times to make it sturdy.  Then, I used nautical rope to wrap the entire wreath.  I did this in sections since I wasn’t sure how much rope I would need.  The ends of the rope got tied in the back of the wreath and tucked in.

The wreath looked great on its own, but I decided to add some flowers to it.  The flowers added some nice color that’ll really pop when the wreath is hung.  This is a wreath I can use to welcome spring and keep up all summer long! 

SUPPLIES

STEPS

  1. Form the inner peace sign shape with floral wire, snip to size with wire cutters, and attach it to the wreath form.  You might want to repeat wrapping the shape a few times to make it nice and sturdy.
  2. Wrap the entire wreath with nautical rope.  Secure in sections with hot glue and glue or tie the ends in the back of the wreath.
  3. Once the entire wreath is wrapped, create a loop with rope and glue to the back of the wreath for hanging.
  4. Using the wire cutters once again, snip the tops of the flowers with leaves.
  5. Arrange the flowers and leaves on the bottom portion of the wreath.  Then, glue into place.
  6. Allow the glue to dry completely and hang! 


I love the way this turned out!  It was pretty easy to make and it saved me a bit of money making my own peace sign wreath.  The wreath is a little heavy, so keep that in mind when you attach the loop.  It’s going to look so pretty hanging on our front door this spring! 

Did you make this floral peace sign wreath? Share it on social media using the hashtag #livinglavidadiy. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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