Hi Striped Barn Friends!
It’s August so lets get busy! This is my first 2024 tablescape! My creative self waits all year for this. Yes, I started July 5th, it’s almost like my alarm goes off automatically and all the holiday and seasonal ideas just come pouring out and I start planning! For those of you that think it’s too soon, I have already gone after a few things that are sold out so I’m waiting and hoping for more to arrive!
If you like to try new things the key is not breaking the bank when the holidays roll around and choosing a few new favorite things! I love DIY and you have to dig deep in your creative mind when you put together what you already have thinking of new ways to use it. Plus, its fun to use the same items and put a new twist on them! I don’t want to overspend on holiday décor every year! I use my little black lanterns from Hobby Lobby all year round and even had them on my Christmas tree last year! Hobby lobby hoiday decor is the best, except they don’t sell Halloween decor.
NEED NEW IDEAS? GET OUT YOUR HALLOWEEN AND FALL DECOR BOXES, SEND ME A PHOTO OF WHAT YOU HAVE AND LETS CHAT AND DESIGN YOUR NEW LOOK FOR THIS YEAR BY JUST ADDING A FEW SIMPLE THINGS OR A LITTLE DIY!
I ALWAYS TRY TO BUY THINGS I CAN USE YEAR-ROUND AND THEN JUST BUY POPS OF HOLIDAY FUN TO ADD TO GET THE THEME GOING. THE KEY IS IN THE DETAILS.
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This year, I found the cutest, inexpensive candlesticks on Amazon that are so perfect for Halloween, but the best part is they are also perfect for year-round decor! When I first opened them, I thought they were going back but then I put them together and they have become my absolute favorite! I added some flameless ivory candles I also found on Amazon for instant spooky!
For some reason for Halloween 2024 I am into the droopy mossy look. I usually don’t like any faux florals, but I like neutrals, so it is perfect to add some texture and haunted ambiance. I discovered grey at Michaels which is the perfect creepy color to pop the black and it comes in picks or garland and its 40% off! Its not a soft moss its flexible.
I always opt for more muted, off colors and not the traditional white! My spider web was white last year but this year it’s crème and I love it! I found it on sale at JoAnne’s, I also found another unique garland and I’m waiting for it to be back in stock so stay tuned I think they will be fun!
I love this first Halloween tablescape, using things I already had and adding my newfound moss and candles, I will be posting more soon and watch for my reel on Instagram! I LOVE SHARING MY GREAT FINDS SO IF YOU HAVE ANY FUN TABLESCAPE IDEAS LET ME KNOW!
Happy Decorating!
Carrie
XOXO
