Pinterest Worthy: Autumn on a Budget

I love decorating, but let’s face it- sometimes it can be costly. I do what I can to avoid a strain on the wallet.

Autumn starts the holiday season at Bedford Manor. The above collage is from three years ago. I haven’t started to put out my decor this year but that will change in 36 hours.

I get a lot of decorating tips like most of us, from Pinterest. And my mom. She’s the Queen of Budget Decorating.

Just check out these fun and frugal ideas for bringing the colors of the outdoors, indoors.

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HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET GIVEAWAY: Winnie’s Inky Fingers Cards and Tags

Take a look at these creative hand-made greeting cards and gift tags.

My camera doesn’t do justice to these beautiful originals from Winnie’s Inky Fingers.

When I first imagined my inaugural Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway, I immediately contacted Winnie. She eagerly created these one-of-a-kind sets to give to one lucky reader.

Look at this sample of her wonderful work:

Each card and tag is stamped, inked, colored, and embellished by Winnie. She’s been making them for family and friends and posting her work on her Blog, which is how I found her. She’s inspired me to try my own hand … read the rest. . .

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What The Day After Thanksgiving Looks Like at Catford Manor

Turkey Hangover? Eggnog nipping and sipping? Black Friday basket filling?

What does the day after Thanksgiving look like where you’re at?

Here’s a glimpse of the fun we’ve had today!

We slept in, cleaned this morning, and spent all afternoon decorating. When we were done, we settled in with our plates of goodies and watched MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. The original.

And now it’s time to watch HOOPS & YO-YO RUIN CHRISTMAS.

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, have a wonderful weekend.

And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!

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Spring Has Sprung, Day 2

I’m happy. I’m very happy!

I endeavored to beautify outside my house, and with cooperating weather and an assisting Mother [read: someone with more gardening experience than myself], I think it’s going to be a success.

I finally took the old pile of scallop bricks and cleaned them off of bugs and whatnot. This disturbed the yard lizards, as they lived between the bricks. I’m pretty sure they’re a little upset with me as they scurried back and forth today just waiting for me to stop wrecking their homes. Well, too bad, Longfellow! Too bad, Izzard! I was tired of … read the rest. . .

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