It is really hot here in Texas. Fall is still another 6 weeks away, at the least. But blogland says its time to break out the autumnal decor. I am so thankful to Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home for inspiring me. Here is a Transitional Fall Wreath Made With Dollar Store Supplies.
Transitional Fall Wreath Made With Dollar Store Supplies
If you are coming over from Common Ground may I say “Welcome!” Debra always has some of the cutest fall displays.
Our front door at Storybook Cottage is always a bit of a challenge to decorate. Circular wreaths don’t look quite right on the oval glass window. I like to try and create oblong arrangements to mimic the shape.
For a new fall look, the wicker basket last seen HERE was repurposed.
I purchased $8 worth of faux florals at the Dollar Store as good bargains are a must. Our entryway is uncovered so the decor really takes a beating and is generally tossed out at the end of the season.
After removing the old florals I cleaned up the basket and simply attached 3 burlap leaves to the front for added texture and color.
A small bow was made on one side from raffia that I had on hand.
You can easily insert bamboo skewers into styrofoam pumpkins.
I then added all of the florals to the basket as is except for one. The cream mums were separated with wire cutters to add color evenly throughout the door hanging.
It adds just the right amount of pre-fall happiness to the front door.
A Bit More Autumnal Decor
Right now we are having new carpeting installed in the upstairs and all three bedrooms downstairs. Our living and family room is currently full of furniture. So, other than the formal dining area I have yet to add any fall decor.
I created this tablescape to celebrate Back to School.
The tiered tray on the sideboard is filled with tarnished silver, candles, and napkins.
Next in the lineup is my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. She always has great ideas for fall decor on a budget.
Please be sure to visit all of the wonderful homes on the Transitional Fall Tour.
Happy Fall Y’all!
Laura
The perfect transitional changes on your door! Love your table setting too.
Laura, I love crafting with dollar store supplies and your wreath is so fun. You’ve added so many beautiful fall accents–my favorite is your fabulous centerpiece! Happy to be joining you on the tour! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
We have an oval glass in our front door, too, and I know what you mean about circular wreaths not looking right. Previous owners put a hanger in the brick to the left of the door, so we put wreaths there, but I never thought of putting a longer arrangement on the oval. Brilliant! How did you attach the burlap leaves? Glue, or something else?
Your door decor is lovely, Laura, and that is a great tip for elongating the piece! I love Friendly Village dishes, too!
Oh I love that cute basket and decorations for your front door. I need to make something like that and check these cheaper supplies. Love your decor…as always! Hugs!
Love the door basket, it looks so pretty. Dollar Store is my favorite place to buy some really cute fall supplies.
I am amazed at your Dollar store. Ours only has crap. Love what you did with that hanging basket – it’s perfect for fall greetings. And I laughed at the reason you put together your tablescape. Was that for you or for your son? Was he excited to start school or were you?! LOL. I was always ready to get back to a routine. But I never had a beautiful table like that!
That’s a nice fall wreath! I am looking forward to fall and the coolness it usually brings! Blessings!
Your basket is so cute full of Fall goodies!
All of your fall touches are so pretty! The floral basket looks beautiful with the rich fall colors, and your dining area with tiered tray and tablescape to welcome fall are just perfect! I love your dining room furniture! It was so fun to tour with you!
I love the basket for a fall door decor. The way you have embellished it is perfect! Hugs!
I love your wreath! It is a perfect transition into Fall. …and you make it look so easy to do. I always have to do two wreaths because I have a two door entry and I get lazy and buy two instead of being creative and thrifty and making two. I will do better this year. 🙂
So pretty, Laura. It’s time for a new fall door wreath for me, too. My Southern Exposure workshop isn’t till November and I need something up before I go to England. Dollar Tree is a wonderful idea if I don’t already enough of a stash. Love the tablescape!
Laura, I love it! Dollar Store really is a life saver at times. The colors are so perfect on your gorgeous door! also, love your ironstone. I have just a couple of pieces in that design. Always love touring with you!
hugs,
Jann
The Dollar Store rocks and so do you! Great transitional Fall finds and LOVE the table setting!
Laura,
Your fall basket is perfect as a door wreath on your front door. It fills the space and is an excellent shape for the oval glass insert. You did a beautiful job of spacing the white mums around the floral arrangement. Yes, I love it all!
Judith
Your basket is so pretty ! I saw those burlap pumpkins but didn’t have the vision of what to do with them! You are so crafty!!
Very pretty, Laura! You did a fantastic job and it was definitely inexpensive. I admire how clever you were to think of the shape the way you did. Your tablescape is pretty, too.
Good luck with the carpeting!
Jane
Your style is lovely and I am amazed what you can do with dollar store purchases. I need to check mine out.
Pretty arrangement, Laura! Sounds like you are totally up-ended! Having new carpet will get your decorating mojo going, though, I’m sure! How fun!
Laura,
Seriously! That wreath is amazing. I must go check out the florals at our Dollar Store. I love all of your early fall touches especially the divided crate on the table!!
Laura, what gorgeous selections from the Dollar Tree, and how you’ve arranged them in your basket! I found those same ivory mums, but certainly didn’t see the pomegranates or thistle. Gosh that’s so pretty! You know me and dishes, too – love the tiered stand on the sideboard! We’re having some wonderful transitional weather here yesterday and today, and I sure hope you get some soon in Texas. It heightens the anticipation of the changes coming!
What a beautiful fall display for your front door! That is a great basket for the purpose and it dies fit in the oval window nicely (Do you have a hard time covering up the pretty glass pattern n the door though?) I haven’t even begun to think about autumn displays. Its been so hot and humid for our area. Usually by this time we are starting to get some relief from the heat. I can’t even begin to imagine coping with the high temps you folks deal with.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. Maybe I had better start digging out some pretty sunflowers and leaves soon too! 🙂
It’s just wonderful fall door decor! I love making Dollar Store florals look “high end” and you have done the same! I love those burlap leaves. Your tablscape is so pretty! What is the dish Pattern? Johnson Bros.?
So glad you couls join ua for this tour even though you have things going on at your house! Happy Birthday week too!
I love your dollar store wreath! Like Amber said, it looks “high end” – I’d never guess it was mad out of supplies from the dollar store! So happy to be on the home tours with you!
The Dollar Tree is always my go-to for DIY & Craft supplies! I absolutely love the wreath that you made. So happy to have joined you on this tour with so many talented ladies!
Hi Laura, I really love your door basket, it’s a gorgeous way to transition to Fall. Don’t you just love those precious neutral “Black-eyed Susans”? One year I hunted those down at every store I could find. I have a glass door like yours and a basket goes a long way for a little privacy. Those burlap leaves are just the best addition of texture and really get your attention. Your tiered tray with the Brown Transferware is perfect. I have a few of that pattern that I’ve just boxed up for the move. I’m really missing them already!
Enjoyed your post. I often use DT flowers as fillers as sometimes they look chintzy. One exception recently were some dusty rose coneflowers–I have just the basket for them! Have you ever tried spraying your entire arrangement with a clear spray? I’ve done it to perk up old arrangements and it does a nice job. It may slow down the fading but at least make it a bit more waterproof. It also does a nice job to refresh an old (or thrifted!) basket!
This is so GORGEOUS!!!! I am so inspired by this wreath I’m tempted to jump in the car and drive the half hour to Hobby Lobby!!! Love the colors and those burlap leaves!!! It was fun to see all the pieces and then how you were able to pull it all together!
You are something else, Laura! Most people spend gobs of money on things like wreaths and your trip to Dollar Tree resulted in one of the loveliest fall door decorations I’ve seen this year!!! You’re amazing and a woman after my own heart!
Your beautiful blog held my attention forever this morning! I started looking at Marty’s Fall Home Tour and the next thing I knew I was reading about you and seeing how clever and talented you are! I’ll be back and I can’t wait!!
Take care and Happy Fall!!