Fall is here and my door is welcoming it with my new wrapped burlap fall wreath. I have seen some beautiful fall wreaths this year around the blogosphere! I wasn't quite sure what I wanted for my wreath other than I knew I wanted burlap, is there anything better for fall? Then I bought pinecones (not many wooded areas to find pinecones around here) to use for my Romantic Fall Centerpiece. Since I had some leftover I thought I could incorporate them into my burlap fall wreath. I just love ... Read More about Wrapped Burlap Fall Wreath
Tin Ceiling Tiles Wall Art
I want to share with you my vintage ceiling tiles wall art. A few weeks back while my mom was in town visiting, we stumbled into this awesome architectural salvage shop. They had anything you could dream of from old rustic solid wood doors, to gorgeous brass door knobs, to old vintage ceiling tiles. These little babies were $8.00 each. I honestly thought they looked perfect just the way they were. If I didn't have such stark white walls I would have hung them up just like that. I ... Read More about Tin Ceiling Tiles Wall Art
Simple Fall Centerpiece
Can you believe fall is here already? In several of the places we've lived there was no such thing as fall (looking at you Hawaii). And while it doesn't quite feel like fall yet, all of the fall decorations in the stores and the inspiration on the blogosphere have really gotten me into the spirit. Fall Centerpiece I put together this romantic centerpiece using a lot of items I already had with a couple new things mixed in. For the ultimate fall feel I put some pinecones in a glass ... Read More about Simple Fall Centerpiece
Upcycle Key Holder
Hi there. For my debut project I wanted to share with you something quick and simple, and very inexpensive, my upcycle key holder. I keep a little table by the front door of my home to drop keys, sunglasses, mail, sometimes toys, whatever I might be carrying in my hands that I need to drop when I get in the door to free up a hand. I found this cute little pedestal bowl at the thrift store for $.98. Total steal and the perfect key holder. I brought it home and spray painted it brown and used it ... Read More about Upcycle Key Holder
Introductions
Hi there! I'm so excited to welcome you to Making Home Base. Before I dive in and go show you all the things I've been working on, I want to give a proper introduction. I'm Chelsea, a wife and stay at home mama. I've been married to my navy husband for six great years and we have an adorable four month old little girl. I have a serious passion for all things crafty. You can typically find me sewing a quilt, finding a way to make something old new again, or helping my husband paint ... Read More about Introductions