Distressed Painted Pumpkins

It is finally feeling like Fall here in Florida and with Halloween this week, I thought it would be fun to paint some pumpkins and give them a distressed look. This is so easy and fun to do.

Step 1: Gather all your supplies. You will need Amy Howard chalk paint (I used Spa White), a small paint brush, a medium paint brush, a sanding wedge and of course pumpkins.

I like choosing pumpkins that are different sizes and ones that have cool stems like these.

Step 2: Clean any dirt off the pumpkins so that it does not get into the paint. I wanted the chalk paint to thicken up so I left the top off after mixing it for about 20 minutes before starting to paint as suggested on the label.

Step 3: Start painting around the pumpkin’s stem by using the smallest paint brush.

Step 4: Once the area around the stem is painted, you can paint the rest of the pumpkin using the bigger brush. Brush the paint on evenly and let dry. You can do two coats if you think it needs it like I did.

Step 5: After the paint is completely dry, use the sanding wedge in different areas of the pumpkin to let some of the natural orange color peep through, giving the pumpkin a distressed look.

That’s it! Now you have beautiful distressed white pumpkins, perfect to fit in with your fall coastal décor. 

Market Day 1

This week we are at market on the hunt for new pieces for our store, Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden. This market is one of my favorites because there are so many new and exciting pieces to look at. You just never know what you’ll find.

Today I am going to show you a sneak peek at company called Stanley Furniture we are considering picking up for our store.

Check out this dining set.The details on Stanley’s Coastal Living Resort by the Bay Host Chair in the “morning fog” are simply beautiful. The sloped angel on the arm gives this host chair a relaxed yet elegant look. The reef design on the back of the chair gives it a coastal look.

This is shown paired with the dining chair, also from Stanley’s Coastal Living Resort by the Bay collection. The curves in this chair hug the body in all the right places, making it not only appealing but comfortable to sit in.

The simplicity of the white wash on the top with “morning fog” accents at the bottom of the table is what ties this whole look together. The table comfortable seats 10.

Accent the look with a gorgeous chandelier hanging in the center of the table like this one shown.

Oyster Shell Décor

Oyster shells make a great addition to your coastal home décor. The tasty suckers shells organic shapes and neutral color pallete can accent almost any color scheme in your home. There are so many ways to incorporate oysters into décor. Here are a couple pieces I think are great ways to bring this sea life creature into a space.

Take a glance at these decorative oyster shell balls from Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden. 

I love little accent pieces like these because they add a bit of texture to a space and you can incorporate other accent elements with them, like the ceramic white starfish or the driftwood piece, since they go with just about anything.

Another way to incorporate oyster shells into your home is through lighting. These table lamps from Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden are a perfect accent piece to a room.

The oyster shells texture and shape add to the table lamps design giving them a unique look. 

Cozy Coastal Bedding

Beautiful bedding can bring the wow factor up a few notches in a bedroom. Since beds are typically the focal point in a bedroom it is important for them to not only tie the room together but do so in a way that makes a statement.

Coordinating colors of the headboard with elements of the room into throw pillows is a great way to bring a bedroom together. With a stunning tufted headboard like this one from Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden, consider keeping the duvet simpler and use throw pillows to compliment the design. Add an accent color, such as these various shades of dark blue pillows, to a neutral scheme to give the room a touch of color. 

Make a statement with a fun coastal style duvet pattern like this one also from Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden. I love the vibrant green and blue shades in this bedroom scheme against the white fabric. 

Bring dimension to your bedding by mixing different textures and pillow sizes together. These textured pillows in shades of green, also from Jacksonville Patio Home & Garden, stand out against the textured duvet. The white larger pillows tie in the white duvet that is folded toward the bottom of the bed. The mixture of pillow sizes creates a cozy feel.