Home - Make Mine a Spritzer

Fall Front Door Decor

Snowberry’s Fall Porch Decor
October 17, 2020
IN: Home Tours

Make a Bourbon Spritz Cocktail

Fall Cocktail – Bourbon Spritz Recipe
October 2, 2020
IN: Recipes & Cocktails

Fall Front Door Decor

Fall Home Tour – My Less-is-More Fall Decor – 5 Easy Tips
September 22, 2020
IN: Home Tours

Aperol Spritz Drink

Perfect Fall Cocktail – Aperol Spritz Recipe
September 18, 2020
IN: Recipes & Cocktails

Snowberry’s Interior Paint Colors – Part Two
September 11, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Snowberry’s Interior Paint Colors – Part One
August 31, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Snowberry’s Exterior Design & Paint Colors
August 22, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Snowberry Cottage Design Inspiration
August 11, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Ready, Set … Demo Day!
August 7, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

Tour Snowberry Cottage – Before
July 27, 2020
IN: Snowberry Renovation

It's Friday and this concludes Fall Porch Decor we

To call Snowberry's front porch a porch is perhaps

To call Snowberry's front porch a porch is perhaps a stretch ... but it's what we've got and I'm calling it a porch. Adding a teak park bench makes me happy ... and I sit out here quite a bit.
.
If you read my Fall Porch Decor blog post this represents Phase Two of the Four Phases of Fall Decor. In other words, the additional of real pumpkins. The white minis you see here are no more because ... squirrels.

*
*
*
*
*
#fallporch #fallporchdecor #pumpkins #cottagedoor #dutchdoor #fallfrontporch #falldecorinspiration #falldecorating #frontporch #teakbench #porchbench #mybhghome #dogsindecor #shareyourhomestyle #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm
____________________________
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

Do you love pumpkins? I love pumpkins. There are s

Do you love pumpkins? I love pumpkins. There are so many varieties available ... and its so much fun.
.
Did you read my Fall Front Porch blog post? I shared about my childhood experience with pumpkins ... our family pumpkin purchasing and carving habits. If you're in my age group, I'll bet yours was similar.
.
Today I can barely move. We have a big event coming up in January. It's less than three months away, so it was time to end my slovenly, pandemic induced ways. In other words, I went to the gym. Enough said.
*
*
*
*
*
#fallporch #fallporchdecor #pumpkin #fallfrontporch #falldecorinspiration #falldecorating #frontporch #fallflowers #classicstylehome #bhghome #bhgflowers #shareyourhomestyle #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #halloweenpumpkins #fallseason#makemineaspritzer
___________________________
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

Snowberry's landscaping renovation is nearing the

Snowberry's landscaping renovation is nearing the end. We're so happy to be able to enjoy outdoor living again. And, grateful to live in a place where fall is more an extension of summer.
.
It's been almost two years since we sold our coastal home in Washington and returned to California. This gate was made for that house, but it didn't work out due to a slope in the walkway. It's so pretty and beautifully made, we decided packed it up and bring it with us ... and hope that we might be able to utilize it in our next home. Turns out, we could and did! The fence and trellis still needs paint but I love it so much I can't wait to show it off.

*
*
*
*
*
#gardengate #gardengates #outdoorliving#gardenstyle #mydailyrenovation #classicstylehome #mybhghome #renovationideas #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #housetohome #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #traditionalhome
________________________________
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

Happy Monday! . This week I'm all about my fall fr

Happy Monday!
.
This week I'm all about my fall front porch and the Four Phases of Fall Decor. What? You've never heard of this? You can read all about it on the blog!
.
Hope you're week's off to a great start. I've got a long to do list and fueled by my morning cocoa I'm ready to start ticking off boxes.

*
*
*
*
*
#fallporch #fallporchdecor #pumpkins #autumnwreath #cottagedoor #dutchdoor #fallfrontporch #falldecorinspiration #falldecorating #frontporch #fallwreath #classicstylehome #mybhghome #shareyourhomestyle #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #cozycreativehome #styleathome
___________________________
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

A little fall tablescape anyone? . It really feels

A little fall tablescape anyone?
.
It really feels like fall here in Northern California. Cool, crisp mornings and evenings ... with warm days in between. If you've seen my stories about our pumpkin thief, we caught Mr. Squirrel in the act. He's so cute and we enjoy watching him dig in. So far he's stayed away from the porch pumpkins. I'm resupplying the fence mini's to keep him distracted and off the porch.
.
I can't tell you how excited we are about our (nearly) finished back patio!
.
Happy Friday!

*
*
*
*
*
#fall #fallpatio #fallseason #patiodesign #autumndecor#patiodecor #backyarddesign #backyard #outdoorfurniture #fallisintheair #snowberryreno ##falltable #outdoordining #bhgstyle #falltabledecor #falltablescape #classicstylehome #mybhghome #renovationideas #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #makemineaspritzer #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #styleathome
___________________________
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

The squirrels are winning. It's a pumpkin massacre

The squirrels are winning. It's a pumpkin massacre over here. Or a smorgasbord.
.
I bought an amazing, larger pumpkin for our driveway ... I'll post a photo in stories. It has the coolest stem. The squirrels came for it yesterday and that's where I draw the line.
.
Several of you mentioned hairspray as a deterrent. Thank you. That's the route I'm going with the big pumpkin. The squirrels can enjoy the smaller pumpkins. I'm a reasonable person. And, they're so cute. It's fun to watch them nibbling away.
*
*
*
*
*
#familyroomdecor
#familyroomdesign
#familyroomideas
#greatroom
#greatroomdesign
#beadboard
#hutchdecor
#swivelchair
#classicstylehome
#mybhghome
#renovationideas
#moderncottage
#cottagestyle
#myhousebeautiful
#housetohome
#makemineaspritzer
#moderntraditional
#cottagesandbungalows
#cottagecharm #cozycreativehome
#styleathome
#falldecoratingideas
#mytradhome
#traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor
____________________________
Photo by: @monicavargasphotos

Monday, Monday ... and it's mid-October. Holy moly

Monday, Monday ... and it's mid-October. Holy moly.⠀
.⠀
Last week my credit card was hacked. Is hacked is the right term? I received a fraud alert after someone attempted a .79 cent charge. I guess this is a 'test' transaction and if it goes through, larger charges will follow. Anyway, if it's happened to you, you know it's not only disconcerting but a major inconvenience. Much time spent updating stored payment information on numerous sites.⠀
.⠀
Later this week I'll have a new blog post up ... all about Snowberry's great room (family room / living room ... what do you call yours?) renovation. Stay tuned for that.⠀
.⠀
Hope your week is off to a great start!⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
#familyroomdecor #familyroomdesign
#familyroomideas
#greatroom
#greatroomdesign
#beadboard
#hutchdecor
#swivelchair
#classicstylehome
#mybhghome
#renovationideas
#moderncottage
#cottagestyle
#myhousebeautiful
#housetohome #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #cozycreativehome
#styleathome
#falldecoratingideas
#mytradhome
#traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor ⠀
____________________________⠀
Photo by: @monicavargasphotos

Look at me, going all out for fall. 🍂⠀ .⠀ R

Look at me, going all out for fall. 🍂⠀
.⠀
Red apples🍎 in a white pasta bowl. Actually, it's a blue and white 💙 pasta bowl. Surprise. ⠀
.⠀
Did you see my less-is-more fall decor home tour in stories? No?! 😱 You're in luck, I saved it to highlights! ⠀
.⠀
Happy Friday!⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
#falldecor #lessismore #kitchendecor #kitchendesign #autumnvibes #howIhaven #mydailyrenovation #classicstylehome #mybhghome #renovationideas #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #housetohome #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #LTKhome #sagekitchen #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #cozycreativehome #styleathome #mytradhome #traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor ⠀
_________________________⠀
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

After my Less is More Fall Decor 🍂 blog post I

After my Less is More Fall Decor 🍂 blog post I recorded a tour tour via video clips. I intended to turn it into an IGTV. Being technology challenged, it didn't work out. Rather than trash the clips, I'm posting them to stories today. I know, exciting stuff.⠀
.⠀
While we're on the subject of video, what's up with Reels? Can we talk? If you get that reference you'll probably relate to my gripe about this Reels thing. Recently my morning Instagram scroll has been nearly all Reels. I can barely manage stories, recently tip toed into IGTV (with mixed results) ... and now I need to figure out Reels?! ⠀
.⠀
I have questions. Are static posts (and words) a thing of the past? I hope not. They're fast and easy to scroll through and stories are great when there's time for a deeper dive (with sound on). Don't get me wrong, the Reels I've seen are beautiful, creative and set to great music. But they're a time commitment I'm not prepared for ... I find myself skipping through them. This feels like a complete change in the platform.⠀
.⠀
So, in addition to the regular scroll (which may be a thing of the past), Instagram gives us Stories, IGTV and now Reels. What is the difference? I mean, I know how they're different ... what I want to understand is the purpose of each. What is the distinction - or proper use - for selecting one over another? And, are we meant to engage in (view and create) all of them? And, get dinner on the table?⠀
.⠀
I'd love to know how you feel about all this. Do you prefer Reels to static posts (photo + caption)? Have you made a Reels? How do you prioritize your scroll-time between photos, Reels, IGTV and Stories? 🤯
.
Update: Fall Home Tour added to stories and saved to highlights!
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
*⠀
#falldecor #classicstylehome #mybhghome #moderncottage #cottagestyle #myhousebeautiful #housetohome #makemineaspritzer #moderntraditional #cottagesandbungalows #cottagecharm #cozycreativehome #styleathome #mytradhome #traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor #snowberryreno⠀
_________________________⠀
Photo by @monicavargasphotos

Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2020 · Make Mine A Spritzer· Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy · Disclosure

This popup will close in:

CLOSE