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    It’s Finally Fall Y’all!

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Yay! It’s officially Fall! … although I had Fall fever months ago…. yes, lets just call it like it is….I am obsessed with Fall and Winter….So now that everyone else is on board, let the Fall festivities begin!

    Everything is popping up pumpkin and I cannot get enough so here are a few things to give you a Fall jump start! Trader Joe’s turns into all things pumpkin and spice, and this year I discovered this amazing Rooibos Pumpkin tea which is like drinking a cup of Fall and is also available on Amazon.

     

    Even better in my favorite mug…..


    If you are looking for something fun to do then visit Tanaka Farms they just opened their pumpkin patch and it has beautiful colored pumpkins growing on the vine, and all kinds of fun things to do!

    So, get your Fall on and get ready for all the seasons and holidays that are now upon us!

    Carrie
    XOXO

    COLORADO

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    It’s no secret that I am a Fall and Winter girl, love the mountains and Colorado! I lived there years ago and try to go back every year! There is something about being in the rocky mountains that is magical and I hope to call it home again soon! Every year when we approach Fall and Winter I really miss it and the trees are changing as I write this! So for now I continue to surround myself with reminders of one of my favorite places!

    I just finished a new sign…COLORADO and its now available…an extra large 9 1/4″ wide x 4′ 2″ long distressed. So if you long for Colorado like I do this is perfect for your home decor!!

    See you in Colorado!

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Looking For a Great Flea Market?

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    I love flea markets, don’t you? I do think I have a DIY obsession, especially for furniture…Yes as you can see I usually find something to bring home. That feeling when you find something that just needs a little TLC to be beautiful again! That special item you know you won’t find in a store that has so much history and mystery behind it! It’s all about the hunt and the price, and when the 2 come together its magic!  I’m sure you can relate… One time you come home with nothing, the next time you find that item you wondered how you ever lived without! Believe me I have a lot of those items and I’m sure you do too!

    So, last week I found a great table that will look amazing with a coat of white paint, new drawer pull and some distressing! I went to one of my favorite flea markets, the “Coast Vintage Market” at Saddleback College. If you haven’t been you must go, they have great finds! It is held the second Sunday of every month.

    Do you have a favorite flea market? Please let us know if you do!

    See you there!

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Why Do You Love Fall?

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Wow, what inspiration to start your Fall decorating… It’s no secret that Fall is my favorite time of year! I have always thought it was because I like cooler weather and seasons with colorful landscapes. Its like mother nature just turns up the color in Fall. It is also because Fall is the start of all things cozy, warm and fuzzy.  Everyone seems to gather more around the holidays and find more reasons to spend time together. Its apple picking, pumpkin patches, football, haunted houses, baking, Christmas decor, favorite holiday movies, fun drinks and cozy spaces.

    In my world of design, crafting and DIY projects this is when we turn it up for the next four months. As if I wasn’t already working on enough projects! At my house there is lots of decorating and much more baking. I start my end of year decorating plan in August and have all my Halloween decor up before Labor Day with the exception of my front door wreath which I keep on the inside of my front door until the day after Labor Day, so the neighbors don’t think I’m crazy. This year I have already made 2 pumpkin pies and I can’t wait to watch Hocus Pocus.

    So why do you love Fall? I would love to hear!

     

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Tips to Transition into Fall Gracefully

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    One more week to September and you can’t wait to get out your big orange and black bins that have been stored away for a year with fun Fall and Halloween decor!  But maybe you aren’t quite ready  for pumpkins and ghosts to take over your home….here are a few tips to transition into Fall and the Holidays gracefully:

    • Use different colors than the traditional oranges and blacks, who doesn’t love a blue pumpkin!
    • Mix a few Fall items like pumpkins and Fall leaves in with other items like succulents or fresh flowers
    • Use muted or pastel versions of Fall colors
    • Use patterns for your table or pillows that are Fall-ish but can also blend with any decor such as a black or orange buffalo plaid or stripe
    • Change out candles to Fall scents
    • Put up your wood signs or decor pieces that have words like “Gather”

    Keep decorating!

     

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Modern Farmhouse or Farmhouse Modern?

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Yes, I am obsessed with wood beams and their beauty. I also like my modern farmhouse with a little less modern but there is a fine line with doing farmhouse style to keep it current. This brings me to my texture rule….  Too much wood and texture seems outdated. But just add a touch of modern and you can pull it off. balance to pull it off. In this case obviously the wood features take center stage and the accessories pull off the balance factor. This is the perfect style if you like a rustic feel without a lot of clutter.

    Are you modern farmhouse or farmhouse modern?

    Carrie

    XOXO

    50 Days To Fall Countdown!

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Over the weekend amidst the scorching heat and terrible fires, I was feeling like there was no relief in site and I found myself wishing it was Fall. If you haven’t noticed….the Fall clothes have hit the stores, the Fall decor is out and yes even Christmas ornaments. Then I realized it was only 50 days away and that put me in a much better mood!

    Because I am in the visual, event, product, design world I usually start thinking about the holidays in June and July anyway but this year I have decided to really celebrate Fall and officially count down to my favorite time of the year.   As of today we are actually down to 45 days…yippee! That means apple picking is right around the corner.

    Fall is my favorite time of year hands down. Not just because I like cooler weather but because of the feeling that comes with Fall. Its crisp, cool, cozy and warm. Its decorating, crafting, baking and cooking. It’s friends and family.

    So let the countdown begin…”The Striped Barn” has officially gone Fall!

     

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Somethin’ bout a truck

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Somethin’ bout a truck….

    Ahhh the romance of something so classic and rustic mixed with something so beautiful….

    That truck has miles of memories and the flowers are so fresh and new. Adding a touch of new to anything old brings it back to life.  It wakes up the past stories that might have been while creating new memories that will remain timeless.

    There is always something in the past worth remembering and something in the future we dream about….

    Carrie

    XOXO

    Field to Table Dining

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    Field to Table Dining

    There is something magical about dining outside surrounded by nature. One of my favorite ways to dine is what I like to call field to table dining. There is something about a wood table and chairs in a rustic setting paired with items such crystal and lace. Part of the magic is using indoor table and chairs that are not your typical outdoor furniture. If you want to keep your indoor furniture clean, wrap baggies around the legs to keep dirt and moisture off. Once the legs are nestled in the grass you won’t even see them.

    Fresh flowers or fairy lights add even another layer of pure luxury and romance. Just add amazing food and great company and you have what I would call the perfect field to table dining experience! Extra points if there is a barn, a lake or horses nearby.

    Such a simple, inexpensive way to create a memorable dining experience!

    Carrie

    XOXO

    A New Twist on the Metal Chair

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    Carrie Bachmayer
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    So I just saw these chairs in a HGTV photo and I am obsessed! I love a metal chair paired with a big wood farmhouse dining table. Mixing up textures is what creates interest and turns your space into a wow. If you want to really mix it up and put yet another spin on this look then add a pale blue metal chair. I prefer a muted, pale color when mixing but you can also find these chairs in brighter colors.  HGTV showed this photo of how you can successfully mix color and textures. You can also find these chairs in other colors.So if you want to take your style up a notch and create a beautiful blend of the unexpected try colorful metal chairs.

    I found very similar chairs on Amazon for $99 (set of 4)

     

    Carrie

    XOXO

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