Do you want to learn to create this wreath? Find the tutorial here!
In Austin, the official start to Fall is the moment our beloved Texas Longhorns take the football field. After 69 days of 100+ degrees this summer ( a new record! Go Austin!), I’m certainly ready for some cooler temps.
In order to usher in the new season, even when it is still in the upper 90s, I’ve decided to take on my Fall decorating baby step by baby step. I’m not too big into decorating for holidays (other than Christmas) and the seasons, but I’ve decided to at least try to give the vibe that it isn’t so hot here all the time. I haven’t done any Fall decorating on the inside, but that will be coming soon.
Inspired by the Nester’s new wreath, I created a Fall wreath for our front door by just sticking the wired elements into a grapevine wreath and using no hot glue at all. I know – it was hard to ignore my precious glue gun, but I like the idea of being able to easily change out the pieces when I want to freshen my wreath.
I bought the wreaths (I wired a 14 inch wreath and an 18 inch wreath together), the floral/greenery stems, and large ‘B’ at Hobby Lobby. Everything was 1/2 off and I’ll be able to reuse it all again.
The ‘B’ isn’t actually wood, but instead, it’s heavy pressed cardboard. For $1.99, I didn’t care that it wasn’t wood since our front door is shielded from the elements by our covered porch. I used a little craft paint to paint it a creamy white and I was good to go.
Oh, and ‘B’ is the first initial of my last name. I’m always surprised when people ask me why I have ‘B’ stuff since my name is Lindsay. I think the rest of my family would feel left out if I just put an ‘L’ on everything.
If you follow me on Twitter, you may have heard me say that I was running by Home Depot to pick up some of their $1.25 mums (I believe the sale runs through today, so get over there!). I added them to the planter at our front door.
Now, our front door now looks like it’s time to usher in the cooler Fall weather, even if we are still wearing shorts.
Jodi says
great job – LOVE it! must find a W for my front door wreath!
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says
Linds, that's GORGEOUS!!!
Angry Julie Monday says
Love love love love that wreath. Seriously. Can you teach JJ how to make that when she's there, then she can come back and teach me. And I will always love that front door, damn you Texas people.
HeiDiLaiNe says
I LOVE that wreath!! And the B in the center is such a great idea! I feel inspired to make my own now:)
southerninspiration says
Looks amazing!!!
suzanne
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Love the wreath. It is just beautiful and the mums are wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Beth says
Pretty wreath. Fall is my favorite season….love it!
kittenfantastico says
I saw this post on the Nesting Place for the wreath with the letter in the middle – and I love yours as well!!! I've never wantd to be married more in my life than I do right now [ok, that's a lie but still – I doubt 2 letters would look as fetching as this does!] I like that it looks ready for fall but come Christmas with a few different additions I think you're ready for the entire holiday season!! Great work!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
How fun! 🙂 I always get overwhelmed when I see all of the selections in the faux floral section at JoAnn's, Michaels, etc. Your wreath is gorgeous. 🙂 If I knew I wouldn't have to take both girls out with me, I'd head out to get some of those mums today, but they wore me out at Target this morning. :s
The DIY Show Off says
Lindsay! Your wreath is beautiful! (I hope you post it in one of the Fall Festival parties!) That's our monogram too … so if you ever tire of it, let me know! haha I won't be able to wait that long. I'll be heading out to make my own this week!
Thanks for stopping by the Fall Festival today too and your sweet comment made my day! :0)
Roeshel
Robin says
Absolutely GORGEOUS! I will be off to Hobby Lobby to get a monogram for my wreath too! Great Idea!
{{{HUGS}}}
Robin :o)
gina says
That wreath is beautiful!!!
Cozy Little House says
You can be sure I got myself some of those mums! The wreath is beautiful, Lindsay, a very proper way to convey to others that, yes, it is Texas. But we fully respect the changing of the seasons. Hey, we went to college with those Sooners here in this house. So we may be yelling in opposite directions!
Brenda
Susie Q says
I always had such a hard time decorating for the seasons all the years we lived in Austin…except for Christmas.
Darn, wish I had known you when we lived there! We're in CO now, hit a 'high' of 88 today so yeah, I turned on the A/C but can't wait to turn it off again and turn on the house fan. Yeah, I know.
Rachel says
Gorgeous! I love love looooove that idea 😉
YAY!
Heading to Hobby Lobby tomorrow 🙂
monkeysandprincessesATgmailDOTcom
Katy says
Awesome job!! We were at a fall festival today and they were selling wreaths not near as pretty as yours for $50 bucks and up! Love the addition of the "B" as well!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Mrs. (not) the Jet Set says
Your front door area looks so Austin! We used to live in Austin and I miss the "Texas" style.
The wreath compliments the style very well too.
Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training says
I'm just itching to make one of these. Yours turned out GREAT!!
http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com
Kari @ Ucreate says
I LOVE this idea and will be featuring it tomorrow. I can't wait to make one with a big "S" on it!
Centsational Girl says
Lovely lovely lovely…. and the next time I come to Austin, I am coming to visit you !
🙂
Kate
Chris says
The wreath is fabulous! I love how it turned out! Fall decorating is knocking at our back door, too. Getting antsy!
Clean and Classic Interiors says
That is just stunning Lindsay! I love the richness of the rust colors with your front door! Ugg – this is when I hate having a storm door!!
Room to Inspire says
It looks great! I really like the addition of your initial on the wreath.
Chelsea
Cindy says
Very pretty… you've inspired me to work on my own this week. And I love your front door too.
Oh and we're neighbors. 😉
C @ Project Pretty says
I loooveed Nester's wreath as well. Yours turned out just as beautiful! Great work!
Richella says
This looks beautiful, Lindsay B! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Pamela says
LOVE it Lindsey! I must make one as well!
Kimm at Reinvented says
Love your wreath! I have a LARGE "B" monogram on my front door,just hung with a plaid ribbon, and have been trying to figure out what to do for fall. Thanks for the idea!
{ L } says
This is gorgeous! How do you weight the ribbon down that is holding the B? cnlisa@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Living With Lindsay says
@{L} – I just used a long length of ribbon, looped it through the wreath and through the upper part of the 'B' and nailed the ends of both ribbons to the top of my door. Easy peasy! 🙂
ivonne says
Hi I love the letter wreath. Great job! That's my next project…. I do have a small half bath with no window, searching for right color it's competing wall in the mudroom is Resilant Gold by SW, which I love by the way. Any Ideas Thank you. My email Flaca411@gmail.com
Chatelaine says
Lovely autumn decoration. Very colorful and elegant.
Enjoying the Fall Nesting posts.
Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says
This is so pretty! Love it!
Katy says
Loved this!!! You got me inspired… 🙂
check out my creation @ http://eatdrinkanddecorate.blogspot.com/2009/09/wreath-envy.html
Thanks Lindsay!!
The Nester says
Bravo! LOVE those berries too!
Steph @ somewhatsimple says
Just stopping by- I think this is my first time on your site, but I could be wrong- anyway, I love this idea and plan to make my own this week! thanks for being so creative!
cindi says
I'm absolutely loving this! Since I just got remarried a year and a half ago, I have become obsessed with monograms. Now I'm thinking I will totally have to try this out. You did a fantastic job.
Dave Morris says
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LuckyStarErin says
I love it! Here is my version! Also I love your blog and ideas. You are hilarious, too.
http://luckystarlane.blogspot.com/2009/10/fall-decorating.html
Show Me Crafts says
I love this and can't wait to try it. We're featuring it on our new blog at http://showmecrafts.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much!
BSewingLady says
I just bought a new wreath last week and have not hung it yet. I will add a giant "H" to it and hang it the Friday after Thanksgiving. Loving it!
Judith @ Creating Balance says
I used this idea for a christmas wreath!!! Hope you like it!
http://theprincessandthemoose.blogspot.com/2009/12/o-christmas-wreath.html
Ana says
I love this site…
Nicole gray says
I have no crafty bone in my body! Would ou sell a wreath with the initial in the center?
Mary says
Hi Lindsey,
Just saw your wreath on pinterest – beautiful. I have a question. My front door is like yours and I was wondering how you actually have it hanging on the door. I used to hang wreaths with one of those over the door hooks but now with my new door can’t. I love how this wreath looks on the door. Help?
Lindsay says
Hi Mary-
I just loop some ribbon around the wreath and meet the ends at the top. With a tiny finishing nail, I nail it to the very top of my door (not the front face of the door, but the very top). I have one little nail hole that I use over and over.
Mary says
Very tastefully done. You really have a knack. I am going to try to make one. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kendra says
I made my very own and I’m so excited about it!! Very, very pleased with how full it is. Here is a pic on my Pinterest page http://pinterest.com/pin/139400550937104099/
Lindsay says
Wow! It looks great!
Teresa Carson says
Love this.. But, it would help if their was a step by step tutuorial video for us non crafty people. Why did you wire 2 wreaths together and are they grapevine wreaths?
Lindsay says
Thanks, Teresa! I do have a step-by-stop posts on how I make my wreaths here: http://livingwithlindsay.com/2012/03/how-to-create-the-fullest-fluffiest-wreath-ever.html
I hope that helps!
Diane says
Hi Lindsay, I found your blog a few months ago and I am hooked. I created my own version of your feathery fall wreath using autumnal colors and a yellow “F” last weekend. I took a pic and posted on my Facebook page. I have 15 likes so far! Your tutorial broke down each step clearly and the result was amazing. I think my final project is nicer than any of the wreaths I saw displayed in my local craft store…and, it’s personalized! Thanks Lindsay!!!