Falling in Love

I love everything about Fall.

Football. The first time you get to pull out your sweaters and boots. The way the colors of the leaves changing every year never gets old. The abundance of baked goods made with pumpkins (yum). The excuse to set the perfect table with some of the below goodies.


I'll be honest, I don't know where to go to get wood slices for less but know there has to be someone out there that could do it. (I'm open for suggestions.) I think these wood slices would make the perfect chargers for an autumn place setting.

If this coverlet turned tablecloth isn't your style, then what about this circle tile art used down the center of your table as a runner instead?

I love the simplicity of Wooden Serving Pieces and the playfulness of these oversized Acorn boxes; both items that have great versatility as serving pieces (check the food-safety of the acorns as you may need to use a bowl inside them first) or containers for centerpieces.

Recreate (or buy!) these Twig Hurricane Candle Holders for a rustic touch to your table or add Brass Birch Tree Stands for a more rustic modern twist. Yes, I may have just made up "rustic modern."

Set the table, get the cider ready, light a fire and don't forget to invite me.

If you'll excuse me, I have pumpkin muffins to go dream about now.

A Candy Apple a Day...

...keeps a cranky Amy away. It also keeps the "skinny jeans" away, so maybe we'll just pull out this fantastic Candy Apple Bar idea for a special party this season. Whether it's your Halloween or Thanksgiving events or just having friends over to watch some football, this idea is sure to please guests of all ages.



Drool-worthy images from Well Wed Magazine via Inspired Goodness.

Get Your Vote On

While we all might not agree on who to vote for this year, we can all agree how important it is to have a party. Um, I mean, how important it is to VOTE! Throwing an Election Party couldn't be more simple. Just take your cues from any of your 4th of July decor and get your vote on.

Make your own invitations with the blank invitations and stamps of your choice from Paper Source. (Vote, Donkey or Elephant.)

Stir up some lively conversation with Election Topics.

If you choose not to use real plates and napkins, this set from Plum Party has everything you need. Grab some of the hats while you're there and use for decor or turn upside down and use as serving bowls (place bowls inside the hats first!) The star trays make festive servers, too!

I love the look of this bunting to decorate everything from the front of your house, stair rails, around the bar or as your tableskirts.

Mix up these colorful Shooters and Cocktails and serve with your favorite All-American classic foods.

Last but not least, what election event is complete without a balloon drop? Now is the perfect time to use balloons in your decor and these Lumi-Loons are a fun twist on the old standard. I LOVE how the ceiling is completely covered in this amazing baby shower featured on Baby Lifestyles. Recreate this look with traditional red, white and blue balloons with some glowing Lumi-Loons in the mix.

I'm Amy, and I approve this party.

Sweet Mady's Paper

I love how the internet has given so many talented people the opportunity to be work-at-home parents. Sweet Mady's paper is no exception.

Mom of three, Michelle, started this adorable line of paper goods that includes everything from invitations to birth announcements. Check them out here for yourself and stop by Michelle's blog for more fun.


I am loving the simple, clean lines of these classic black, white and orange Halloween invitations and matching tags. There's something so crisp about those stripes. Love it, Michelle!

My Friend Etsy

In case you haven't read the archives, I LOVE gift wrap and presentation of gifts. I can spend hours just daydreaming of ways to wrap presents and long for the day when I have my very own Candy Spelling gift wrap room.

So, knowing that, it's only natural I find myself searching out new ways to wrap. As luck would have it, I found the Etsy store full of delights from dsharp. Do you love the simplicity of these silver buckles with ribbon or do you love it?


And this simple, yet simply brilliant, 4U wrap featured on her equally lovely blog? Oh, yes she did.


Thanks for all the inspiration, Denise.

FREE CUPCAKES!!!

Did that get your attention? Okay, so they aren't edible but they are cupcakes and they are free. Totally counts.

These free downloads from A Print a Day are adorable AND they won't damage your waistline. You're welcome.

If you haven't spent hours on A Print a Day looking at all the amazing free downloads they so graciously offer, then get comfortable, because you're about to do just that. Thanks to A Print a Day for being so generous and sharing so many incredible goodies with all of us!

image courtesy of http://aprintaday.blogspot.com/

Spooktacular Contest!

Little Ant Design has a frighteningly fun contest right now. Click on over to enter to win one of these spooktacular changing portraits from The Ghoulish Gallery. If.You.Dare.

How creepy cool are these?