Sometimes you decide to put yourself out there.
It is scary.
But, what I have discovered is that in one way or another you grow or learn something when you are in that uncomfortable situation.
This little blog of mine has been a big part of putting myself out there. Sometimes I hit publish and wonder, was that good, will anyone like what I have to say?
I have only been blogging for a little over a year and I shutter at some (a lot) of my first posts and projects.
But, what I have learned is that saying you will do something and actually doing it are very different.
My first posts sucked, ok.
I like to think that I have gotten better. This is all part of the doing process.
A couple of weeks ago I put myself out there, again. I did a fall home tour. It was my first real home tour since starting this blog. My home is no where near a lot of beautiful homes out there. When I hit publish I had those same thoughts of self doubt and fear.
I had to consciously stop myself.
This is my journey.
Let us all take a moment to realize that we don’t need to compare ourselves to others. We can be happy now! This is our journey and we will get there on our own time and direction.
I was so happy to see the great response to my fall home tour, thank you. I did get a lot of questions about the center piece on my dinning table. It came together oh so easily. Let me show you how I made this woodsy fall centerpiece.
SUPPLIES:
– 2 square aspen sided boxes
-2 fall leaf garlands
-4 fall picks
-1 roll of burlap ribbon
-tape
TUTORIAL:
Put one of the fall garlands into each of the boxes. Arrange them so that some of the leaves are sticking out here and there. Place two of the picks into each box.
This is what it looked like after I was done. It was cute but it still needed something else. This is when I found this great burlap ribbon. 
It is wire lined, which makes it very easy to work with. I cut a piece of it long enough to go around both of the boxes, plus one inch to over lap.
Then I used some tape that I had on hand to tap it together, you certainly could use hot glue too. I cut one more smaller piece of ribbon and folded it over the top and bottom of the ribbon to create a faux bow.
The remainder of the decor on the table was stuff that I already had from last year.
I am loving that fall is almost here! My house is already starting to look festive! Are you ready for the cooler fall weather?
Hawthorne & Main is all about finding your style for your space! It should be a reflection of you! 
Love this! Pinned! Thanks for putting yourself out there too, it gives the rest of us bloggers courage to do the same. 🙂 Have a great day!
Loved this post, not only for the AMAZING centerpiece but your honesty and words of encouragement!
Thanks Lindsay! It is hard sometime to put myself out there. But, so worth it! Thanks!
I love the Woodsy Fall Centerpiece! The burlap ribbon really sets it off.
Vicki
Thanks Vicki! I knew the wood covered planer box was cool, but it needed a little something else. As soon as my eyes met that that burlap ribbon I knew it was a perfect match. Glad you like it too!
Love the woody look of your of fall centerpiece! Your tutorial sounds so easy-and I LOVE that you used items you already had on hand!! Thank you so much for sharing at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! PINNING and sharing!
Thank you! The centerpiece really was so easy to create. Design and decor doesn’t always have to be so involved. Thanks for stopping by!
This centerpiece is gorgeous thank you for the tutorial. What I love even more is you sharing your thoughts. I’ve been blogging for five years and more often than not when I hit publish I still get anxious. The comparison game can drive you right to the cookie jar if you let it. Remaining authentic is so important and one of the hardest lesson to learn, not only with blogging but with life. So happy to have found you through Your Turn to Shine link party!
Sandra,
Thank you. It is good to know that other, more experienced bloggers still have similar feelings as me. You are right on, being authentic is what it is all about. It is hard sometimes but so worth it. Thanks for stopping by!
This is absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for linking up to Something to Talk About!
Thanks girls! What I love most about it, is that it was pretty easy to put together but looks nice! Thanks
Your fall centerpiece is so lovely. That ribbon is so appropriate for it. I think you said it all when you said NOT to compare your self to others. Your house is you and that is OK.
Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday,
Bev
Thank you Bev. Comparing myself to others tends to creep up on me, I have to make a conscious effort to stop that thinking and focus on my path. Blogging is a long road but I have loved it. I need to be happy with where I am now! Thanks for stopping by!
Blogging is such a long process and the learning curve is huge! Love your post and your FABulous fall centerpiece. Pinning!
~ Ashley
That is so true Ashley. Sometime I feel like I am getting into a groove and doing well then all of a sudden a wrench is thrown in and I get all off my game. There is so much to learn…. but I love it. Thanks for pinning my fall centerpiece!
What a great idea! It tuned out lovely! Thank you for sharing!
Cat
Thank you Cat! I don’t mind detailed projects, sometimes. This one was quick and it looks great, just my style.
The ribbon is extremely cute things to find on the internet.
great work, I love this woodsy centerpiece really this very amazing and fantastic decoration. thanks
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