Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.
Hey friends, I hope you’ve had a good week. I’m spending the weekend with some of my besties in N. Myrtle Beach. Two of my long-time girlfriends moved here a few years ago, and we miss them being in Asheboro. But we keep the Fab Five tradition going with regular gatherings in Asheboro or N. Myrtle Beach. We are fortunate to have wonderful weather, enjoy some time on the beach, and dine at waterfront restaurants like Patios. We even got our photo taken with Bernie!
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Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
In Case You Missed It
How to Make a Foraged Oak Leaves Wreath for Fall the Easy Way
If you are like me and want to save money when decorating your home for Fall, you will love this easy oak leaves wreath made with forage leaves and natural materials. You can create a wreath for fall with just a few leaves or a grapevine wreath.
DIY Old Book Leaf Craft with Dollar Tree Woodcrafts For Fall Decorations
Have you seen all the great Dollar Tree Woodcraft cutouts? I recently picked up several of their Fall leaves and couldn’t wait to use them in my fall decor. I love using old book pages for DIY projects, and today’s leaf craft combines them with inexpensive Dollar Tree Woodcrafts. I can’t wait for you to see how this project turned out.
7 Must-Have Fall Home Decor Items To Shop For Now
To stay organized, I shop seasonally in seven categories. Here are my top seven must-have Fall home decor items, DIY projects, and other decorating tips. Although we are only at the beginning of Fall, many items are already on sale to make room for Christmas decor. In addition to scrolling online, this is a great time to look for fall décor at thrift stores. You will find that many items being pulled out of storage bins have now been donated or consigned.
Easy To Make Fall Dollar Tree DIY Table Runner With Burlap Leaves
If you are looking for a creative Fall table runner, wait until you see this Dollar Tree DIY Burlap Leaves project. It is easy to make in less than 30 minutes, with little crafting skills needed. I originally made a Dollar Tree Leaf Wreath, but I overestimated how many leaves I would need, so I decided to make a Dollar Tree Table Runner with the leftovers.
Adorable DIY Pumpkin Craft with Wool Dryer Balls
It’s that time of year for everything pumpkin. Wait until you see this adorable DIY pumpkin craft using wool dryer balls. This inexpensive idea is so easy that you can whip up several pumpkins in minutes. It will also make a fun fall craft for the kids. Let me show you how easy it is.
DIY Realistic Faux Corn Husk Wreath with Parchment Paper
Do you love decorating with corn stalks and husks for fall? I always add a DIY corn husk wreath each year. But what if there aren’t any corn husks? Let me show you how you can create a faux corn husk wreath that looks so realistic your friends will never know the difference.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
- KariAnne shared some great tips for making a bedroom feel cozy!
- And you’ll also want to check out Kim’s Budget-Friendly Fall Decorating Ideas for Every Room
- I loved this adorable pumpkin loaf pan recipe idea from Janine.
- Y’all know I love a good makeover and CoCo’s Old Cigar Box Refresh is so cute.
- Looking for a new house plant to brighten your home? Stacy recommends this new “It” Plant.
- I’ve always wanted to go to Paris and shop for antiques. Ann just got back and shared all the details of her fabulous trip.
Thrifted Finds This Week
I have started looking for thrift store items for the fast-approaching Christmas season and have had some luck this week. A few weeks ago, I found this snowy print by Bob Timberlake, and this week, I found this smaller one by the same artist.
I also found two tiny oil paintings and had to have them. The attention to detail is impressive. In addition to my snowy art, I found a silver cream and sugar bowl, a decorative tray, a chunky candle holder, and a pair of ceramic candlestick holders for only $1.00. I have plans for all these goodies and will share them in the coming weeks. I can’t wait for your opinion on their makeovers.
What’s In My Cart
Did you order many items during Prime Days? I concentrated mainly on Christmas decorations and craft supplies. Click here for some of my favorites.
Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to sharing my next adventures with you.
CoCo
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
So excited you had a chance to spend time with you girlfriends, Rachel. The photo with Bernie is too cute! I can't wait to see how you style all your thrifted finds. They're fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing my cigar box refresh, I really appreciate it. Sending you hugs and hoping your week is a fun one, CoCo
Rachel
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
CoCo, Thank you so much! We had a great time.
Ann
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
Thanks so much for sharing Rachel, it was such a fabulous trip🙋🏼♀️
Rachel
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
Ann, I would love to do that.
Kim
Sunday 13th of October 2024
Looks like a fabulous time with friends, Rachel! Enjoy! So many good shares this week. I really loved both the wreaths you made this week. So very creative! Thank you so much for sharing my budget-friendly fall finds for every room. I appreciate you so much! Have the best Sunday and a great week ahead! 💚🍂
Rachel
Tuesday 15th of October 2024
Kim You are very welcome. Have the best week.