DECORATE - Back-to-School - Part 1

I love this time of year - all the great deals on school supplies make me giddy! Not that I need any of them, but I love to see cute notebooks, pencils and folders companies come up with. I love to decorate with supplies too.
Last year I created a vintage fall look.

 

It all started with my Grandpa's old lunch pail. He worked at the Post Office, so it was appropriately covered in stamps. I love the way it looks and it always reminds me of him. I also used vintage books and an old school bell.

 

I covered a simple glass vase with yellow #2 pencils and ribbon and filled the vase with silk leaves in beautiful fall colors. I saw the idea somewhere and would love to give credit where credit is due.

The look was rounded out with a apple wreath on the door.

Stay tuned for the modern version of back-to-school decor tomorrow.