Easy Fall Decor

I was out for a walk the other day with the kids and we came across some branches laying on the sidewalk.

I thought I would be helpful and pick a couple of them up and bring them home. I did have an idea as to what I wanted to do with at least one of them.

So we carried the branches home.

Upon arriving at home, I was greeted by my darling husband with a skeptical eye. But, I was not to be discouraged.

I stuck them in the garage and forgot about them for a week. Umm, well not really, since I saw them sitting there right in front of me every time I drove in and out of the garage. Anyway, I finally figured out what to do.

I grabbed a vase I had sitting around.

Some artificial leaves ~ I believe this use to be a garland ~ part of our wedding decorations (10 years ago), but I haven't used them since (at least I don't think I have...)

After some trimming

                       

 and some sliding on,

This is what I ended up with:

EASY and INEXPENSIVE ~ especially now, since just about all fall merchandise is on clearance! What do you think?

Oh, and check this out from Restoration Hardware.  This is the real reason I picked up the branches in the first place and now, I am patiently waiting to do this once I start decorating for Christmas!

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