I know what you’re thinking.
This doesn’t look like very special fall mailbox decor.
Just your average run-of-the-mill fall mailbox decor.
But, I assure you, it is VERY special!
It is oh so very special because this little guy decided to walk me to the mailbox to help put the decor up.
And on the way he told me, for the FIRST TIME on his own, that he LOVED me.
♥♥♥ Awwwwww!!!! ♥♥♥
Melt my big ol’ mommy heart!
We did lots of hugging and high fives so that he knew this made mommy VERY happy!
And I’ve been rewarded by his saying it several more times in the weeks since. 🙂
But, back to the decor, this is another decoration I made years ago
when I made my fall wreath.
I found several stems of fall-like flowers and a large sunflower and bundled them together. I wrapped the stems with raffia. I made sure to leave the branches loose instead of bundling them as I wrapped the raffia.
I made a bow with some fun ribbon and attached it to the wrapped stems with wire.
I also wrapped more wire around the stems (making sure to hide it in the foliage) so that I can use it to attach the decoration to the mailbox.
Here it is attached to the mailbox. Easy peasy to take on and off.
So far the wire has lasted me 6 years without having to be replaced!
I just love decorating my mailbox for the holidays. It is truly the first thing people see when they come to my house, and I want them to know right away that
it is a festive place!
And, just a little FYI, I am out of town at the moment for a quick girl’s getaway, but will be back Saturday afternoon! So don’t think I am ignoring any comments! 😉
Jodie Fitz says
September 19, 2018 at 3:55 PMBeautiful decorations and he is such a sweetheart!! I love this! Would love if you’d join us and share at Reader Tip Tuesday – we are open and growing all week long!
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Michele Michael says
September 14, 2018 at 8:53 PMAwww. How cute and it is a very special fall piece.
Bright says
September 13, 2018 at 4:28 PMVery Pretty! Nice mail box!
Ann says
September 12, 2018 at 10:14 AMVery pretty! And your little guy is adorable!
315laurab says
October 7, 2012 at 9:38 PMSo cute and I love decorating my mailbox too!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
October 10, 2010 at 9:18 AMLove this! Shared it on my FB page!
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
October 10, 2010 at 12:08 AMYour mailbox is so happy and festive. I love it!
I shared it on my Tatertots & Jello FB page and linked to you!
xox
Jen
[email protected] Not Just Paper and Glue says
October 8, 2010 at 9:46 AMThis reminds me that I need to take my decorations down to our mailbox as well. Yours is much prettier than what mine will be.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
October 7, 2010 at 5:01 PMWhat a sweet memory, Michele! I love the mailbox, too!
Let'sMakeADifference says
October 7, 2010 at 3:14 PMThat story is WONDERFUL!! Makes some of the yukky motherhood moments ALL BETTER! 🙂
Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says
October 7, 2010 at 11:51 AMAh, that is too sweet! I bet that just melted your heart! My little guy just started giving kisses and it is the sweetest! 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate says
October 7, 2010 at 11:13 AMWell then that’s the MOST special mailbox decor EVER!
LollyChops says
October 7, 2010 at 10:17 AMAwwwwww… what a special mommy moment that must have been!!!
I love your mailbox decor too!
Alison says
October 7, 2010 at 9:59 AMWow, that’s got to be the sweetest story I’ve ever heard! And your mailbox is GORGEOUS!!!