Bringing Fall to Florida

There are days where I miss the cool crisp air in (some parts of) Texas even though I am definitely a warm weather kinda girl. That being said, I decided that we needed a little more fall in the house this year to make us feel like we are in a cooler climate, the best of both worlds, warm outside but makes you feel like it's not!

Added decor to The Valentine Nest: "Give Thanks" Pennant Banner & Pillow Covers

The banner was really fun & simple to make although it would not have been simple if we were missing my Grandmother Alene's embroidery machine. My mom and I programmed the machine to do each of the letters in corduroy then we cut around them & ironed them on to the individual pennants. This took approximately 13 minutes per letter times 20.....we kept ourselves busy while the machine did all the work! Just for the record, one letter is made up of approximately 1300 individual stitches....crazy!

Here is the finished product:

I have been debating for SO long on what fabric to cover our pillows on the couch with. I feel as though I have solved the problem....at least for now. My mom taught me how to put a zipper in & make covers that can be switched out. Now that I have a fall set of 5 pillows, my goal is to make a winter set & then a set that can be used for the rest of the year or, if I get really ambitious, I can make a Spring & Summer set too!

Over all, the fall makeover cost about $35 which I think is a steal of a deal considering a fall pillow from Pier One or Target would go for around $18 each! I am loving the brown fabric the most & the orange is growing on me. The banner is slowly growing on Robby....he kept saying "a banner? in the house?" Anyway, I am always game for a new project and feel like I am getting the hang of sewing & troubleshooting my hand me down machine.

Welcome Fall...anytime you want to come, we are ready for you down here in Sunny Florida!