The Sweetest Birthday Cake!

Happy Friday!

I wanted to share some pictures of the most heartfelt cake I've ever been given. My mom made me this amazing cake for my birthday, complete with our family, our exact pets and our house! I was blown away by her attention to detail... I've never seen a cake like it. Truly a labor of love I will always remember!

~A Beautiful Fall Wedding ~

This past weekend, we attended my cousin Claire's beautiful, nature-inspired wedding. She was a stunning bride... And her groom smiled at her all evening. 

(It was very sweet!)

The wedding decor was rustic and vintage-inspired. 

Home Decor DIY Projects ~ Farmhouse Style!

 Whether you're a first time visitor or regular commenter here on Little Farmstead, I'm so glad you're here! It's been a joy to build friendships, share ideas and gain inspiration from each other. 

As I've mentioned, our blog recently reached the one year milestone and I want to thank you so much for reading!

 Today, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the DIY projects featured during these first 12 months...

Beneath each photo is a link to the DIY instructional post... 

Cable Knit Sweater Mason Jars

Customized Candles

Shabby Chic Year-Round Wreath

DIY Charming Winter Wreath

Fabric Garland

A Vintage Inspired Sign

Vintage Cookie Tin Cake Centerpiece

Easy Spring DIY ~ Mini Wood Rounds

White Barnyard Animal Candleholders

Are you currently working on any decor or home improvement projects? 

I've been working on a couple that I can't wait to share with you soon!

Have a wonderful day!

xo

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{A Sampling} 2014 DIY Projects

As 2014 wraps up, I just want to ThAnK YoU for being here! 

Blogging is new to me this year... I started blogging in April. And, as is often the case when we're starting something new, I wasn't always sure whether or not this blogging thing would "take" or if I could fit it into our busy family schedule.

You, reading along, have encouraged me to continue. It's been a blessing for me to get to know bits of your stories. I'm so appreciative for this creative outlet in my life. To share the joy of "nesting" with you is a gift to me.

Thank you, friends.

Here are a few of the projects I enjoyed working on 
this year, in the order they are shown above:

DIY Shabby Year-Round Wreath

White Barnyard Animal Candle Holders

Fabric Garland DIY

Vintage Cookie Tin Cake Centerpieces

New Year's Decorating {Clock Mantel}

Cable Knit Sweater Mason Jars

The Best and Easiest Ways to Dry Hydrangeas

Country Chic Chair Swag

Nesting Boxes Advent

Thank you for being a "part of the start" of Little Farmstead! 

I'm excited for the new year.

See you soon!

xo

For more DIY inspiration, visit Homesthetics: 111 World's Most Loved DIY Projects

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{Vintage Cookie Tin} Cake Centerpieces

Today I am excited to be participating in a Holiday Thrift Store Challenge, along with several other blogging friends (you'll find links to their thrifted makeovers at the end of this post!), hosted by Thoughts from Alice.

Here was our challenge: Purchase an item or items at a thrift store, for under $25, to use for Christmas decor in a creative way. Give the items a complete makeover or use them in a creative vignette arrangement.

My thrift store purchase: Vintage cookie tins

My idea: Christmas Cake Centerpieces to be used on dining or dessert tables, fireplace mantels or anywhere else in your home that could use a festive touch!