Halloween {Front yard decor}

It's always fun to decorate for Halloween here in New Orleans. It's our second year in the Acorn Cottage, and the decorations stayed the same with the only addition of the black pre-lit garland surrounding the entrance to the porch. I purchased two garlands from Grandin Road.

Take a look at the SPOOKtacular decor:

Halloween time, y'all!

From Our Home to Yours {Christmas Facade}

Moving into a new home is always exciting but decorating for the Christmas season is over-the-top exciting. For the front facade, I used real greenery wreaths and garlands with velvet red bows for a classic, Southern look.

The iconic New Orleans door hanger was commissioned by local talent Cynthia Kolls. She is definitely my go-to artist for the front door.

Four 12' wreaths hang in the windows of the sunroom and a 24" hangs in the porch window.

The olive jar also received some seasonal joy with the addition of birch logs, pine branches, and cedar stems. A red velvet bow adds just the right seasonal touch.

On the wrought iron fence, live cedar garland and coordinating bows welcome our guests.

The two deer also stand at attention.

The cottage really does make a great Christmas statement. I cannot wait to share more of the Acorn Cottage dressed up in her Christmas splendor. She is a cutey!

Sources:

• Fresh wreaths and garlands: Mitch's Flowers
• Deer: Ballard Designs
• NOLA streetcar door hanger: Art by Cynthia Kolls
• Ribbons: The Plant Gallery

Welcome to the Acorn Cottage at Christmas, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Decorative Fence}

When the shrubs and trees were removed from the front yard, the lack of privacy it created resulted in the addition of a decorative privacy fence. The fence serves two purposes - privacy and a place to grow jasmine (decorative). The fence will be painted the same color as the outside of the home, swiss coffee (Benjamin Moore).

When the fence is complete, I want it to look just like this fence I snapped while out on my daily walk. I love the trellised jasmine.

The Fence, y'all!

The Acorn Cottage {Front Yard Demolition}

We can see the house! We can see the house! 

One of the biggest changes to the Acorn Cottage will be the front garden. The removal of the overgrown trees and shrubs already has the front garden looking better. It is so awesome to see the daily progress being made on the cottage.

Besides the demolition of the front yard, I met with the wallpaper installer this morning at 7:30 AM. I want grasscloth wallpaper in the sunroom. At 2:00 PM, I am meeting with the drape installer. It's been busy but fun.

Clearing the Yard, y'all!