Last week I showed you the wreath I made, with out having to buy a single thing. Today I wanted to share a bit more of my fall decor on a budget.
You know when you walk into a house and the first thing you see is this lovely mantle, perfectly decorated? Well, that’s not my house. I don’t even have a mantle. 
I know, I know, pity me please!!! 
However, I do have a really awesome bookcase. And in the few spots that I haven’t put books, I like to stick a little decor.
Fall decor on a budget take one.
The Indian corn, candle holder.
I love how simple and sweet these candle holders are. I used old jelly jars, orange fabric scraps, shelled Indian corn and Gold taper candles.
The Indian corn is the only thing I bought for this project. They were at a farm, and they weren’t nice ears so they were really cheap. I justified buying them because our pets can eat the corn this winter. Only the brave should ask what kind of pets we have!
The candles, fabric and jars were things that I already had.
The next thing I made was a leaf garland. Basically I sewed leaves end to end. I had bought leaves several years ago to put on the table for thanksgiving. They look nice don’t they?
What you don’t see, is the fact that I sewed them three different ways before I was happy with how they looked. *sigh* Only I would make a simple project complicated!
Not to hateful, really. I just lifted the top shelf up and slipped part of the garland under it. On a side note, do I need more books? My shelves could hold a few more, right?
Up close of the ends. The way I have the books stacked, make this photo look a little wacky!
Click here, to see a few more leaf garlands. There are some really cool ones out there!
Any way… That’s about the extent of my abilities to decorate the bookcase. I have a project I’m working on for my side table. But you will only see that if I can turn a goof to gorgeous. I mean, hello!? do you think I would show a project that didn’t turn out? 
Want to see the rest of my fall decor on a budget? Final Post and total cost. Fall Wreath.
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Hello, my name is Kendra. I am married to an amazing young man
named Jason, whom I lovingly call hubby when I’m writing. The only way I could ever explain our relationship is to use words like: crazy, silly, funny… well you get the point. He’s perfect for me! 
What kind of pets do you have that eat Indian corn?
LOL…..my guess is chickens!
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heehee! Chickens would be WAY better than what the real pet is – in my opinion anyway!
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I just noticed the stash of books…….can I come over and curl up and read for a week?
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Yes that was my question. About the pets, I mean. What kind are they? I love animals! Love, love, love animals!
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CUTE leaf garland!!!!! And i love the idea of the indian corn!!!!!!!
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Come on Kendra – tell em what kind of pets you have!!
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I love that garland and thanks for the links to the pinterest page. I had not idea there were so many ways to make a garland. I made one last month http://www.arosiesweethome.com/2012/09/vintage-book-page-leaf-garland-fall.html
It was sooo time consuming but I love how it tuned out. The book shelf is awesome too! Did your husband make it?
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She has the kind of pets that you shouldn’t feed, LOL.
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I don’t think I’m coming to your house by the hints I’m getting about your pets….
And by the way you’re not the only one that could make a simple project complicated!!
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Loving the leafy inspiration – thanks for linking up
Sarah
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You make it look so simple, I wish I could do decorating like that. LOVE the stacks of books, you’ve given me some inspiration. I would like to nominate you for the Liebster Award! Check out my post at http://realmomma.com/i-was-nominated-for-the-liebster-award/
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I actually had to really think about how I was going to do it
And you are so sweet to nominate me, however I decided some time ago that I wasn’t going to be able to accept blog awards. Thank you for your thoughts though.
No worries, hope some other can hop over!
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