Gather Up I provide an array of decor-related products & services...everything from indoor/outdoor makeover s I’ll help you revitalize an existing space or project.
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MY MISSION is to help you re-create your space to feel joy, and contentment in every phase of life. ABOUT
I’m a DIYer at heart and I love creating new things, revamping spaces, and breathing new life into time-worn pieces and overlooked elements. I’ve learned “How To” over the years while doing my own projects around our property. I have a knack for being creative and a deep passion for home, fami

ly, and faith. WHAT I DO
I’ll help you transform a space into something you’ll love and appreciate while doing my best to work within your budget. I’ll get down and dirty, doing all of the work myself, so you don't have to. I guess I’m pretty much a “DIYer for hire”. I’m a believer in being frugal and resourceful to keep costs down while still achieving the look desired. WHAT I OFFER
I provide an array of decor-related products and services. I offer everything from indoor/outdoor makeover spaces and seasonal decorating to handmade gifts and decor. It’s pretty much a kitchen sink approach to decorating. Makeover Spaces- This includes the option for surprise reveals (when and if possible) including a series of mini reveals if your plan evolves over time. If you’re looking to reinvent an area or give a simple refresh to a space, I’m here to help whether it’s rented or owned, indoor, outdoor, or even on wheels. Seasonal Decorating- If you lack the time, energy, or know-how, I’m your help. I will decorate inside your home so you can focus on what’s important to you. Event Decor- Vintage, rustic, and handmade items are available to rent for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and even small yard and garden parties. Search the albums in the photo tab to explore the pieces and possible styling options to become your own event stylist. (THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.) WHY I DO IT
Help is missing for the person that wants to hire a decorator but doesn’t have the typical budget to do so. I believe creating a beautiful space can be done without breaking the bank. I’m here to help you get it done even if it means taking baby steps over a period of time to complete your project. It really CAN happen! I’d love for you to see the inspirations and solutions that I have for your space and I feel like I can bring to light what you want done for your home.
~Killary

My Front Porch Pop-Up shop will be open Thursday, December 12th from 11am-5pm!Swing by to do a little shopping and start...
12/12/2024

My Front Porch Pop-Up shop will be open Thursday, December 12th from 11am-5pm!
Swing by to do a little shopping and start building your snowman to enter the drawing! ⛄️
I'll have some hot cocoa while supplies last. You'll need it. The porch is quite chilly!❄️
Contest details here. ⤵️
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1292364505546398

Pass this along!!! ❤❤❤WHO'S READY FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME???!!!Gather Up, Holden's Golden Sourdough, and embers are linkin...
12/12/2024

Pass this along!!! ❤❤❤
WHO'S READY FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME???!!!
Gather Up, Holden's Golden Sourdough, and embers are linking arms to give you a little holiday fun. Kayla and I are hoping to grow our home-based businesses!!
We're so grateful to embers for giving us some love and spotlighting our two home-based businesses as we create our "Front Porch Pop-Up Shops"!!
We will post open hours on our individual Facebook business pages. Please check them daily for up to date openings!!

Enter the contest for a chance to win prizes from each business!
How?
Build your snowman by stopping at each business during open hours, and picking up part of your snowman!
Once your snowman is complete...fasten it together along with your contact info and submit it to one of us before December 25th.
We'll draw the winner(s) after Christmas! There could be one drawing or 3 separate drawings depending on how much interest we get.
Please! Please! Use caution as you attend our Front porch Pop-Ups! We do have steps that lead up to our porches.
Santa does not want Grandma to look like she got run over by a reindeer. 😉

12/11/2024

Front Porch Pop-Ups!!! Please pass this along when it comes across your feed. It blesses me. ❤️🎄
I'll be open for business during posted times! Be sure to check this page for current dates and times. If I fail to hear you stop in...please, just walk in to our home. I'd love to see your smiling faces!
You'll shop hand made macrame decor and plant hangers, tabletop and wall decor.
You might even get a cup of hot cocoa.
If you know of other home-based business that would like to collaborate, please message me! I'd love to do a home shop or front porch pop-up or scavenger hunt kind of thing... That would be so fun!! We'll see what comes about.

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays?Life is chaotic and you don’t have the time or energy!You’re stretched thin and yo...
12/06/2024

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays?
Life is chaotic and you don’t have the time or energy!
You’re stretched thin and you cannot manage one more thing on your plate. Perhaps you’re caring for aging parents and caught between helping them and attending to your other responsibilities. Are you in the sandwich generation and struggling to meet the needs of your parents as well as your own family? Maybe you’re tied up with work and running kids to activities and the hustle and bustle of family life, holiday shopping, and cleaning to host a gathering. Is your household facing a significant life event or crisis? It might not be anything other than time getting away from you…and your “to-do” list is taking longer than you anticipated. Let me manage the decorating and you take care of you. I can help. Let’s chat.
💚❤
Please message me directly or email me at [email protected]
Prices and details are in this link. Located in Strawbery Point, IA
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1260646952051487

Update: Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by! 😊I'll be at the Strawberry Point Civic Center this Saturday! The Frid...
12/05/2024

Update: Thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by! 😊
I'll be at the Strawberry Point Civic Center this Saturday! The Friday Night Farmers Market is teaming up with the Berry Merry Christmas event!!!
I'll have large and small items with prices starting at $6...and that's with sales tax included in the prices!! How nice is that! If you have a plant lover in your life who needs a gift, I'll have all sorts of macrame plant hangers starting at $15.

Before you head off to the shopping malls and department stores for your holiday shopping, please consider supporting local small businesses. Spread the word! We need you!

We're all looking forward to seeing your cheery faces as we kick off the season of giving!✨

Yesterday was a busy morning at Citizens State Bank! The lobby is looking beautiful and festive for the holiday season!!...
12/04/2024

Yesterday was a busy morning at Citizens State Bank! The lobby is looking beautiful and festive for the holiday season!!! I enjoy decorating this tree so much!!
It's always a challenge to create a new look while still using the same decor. A few tweaks in the design from the previous year...plus a handful of larger ball ornaments on loan gave this tree a fresh and festive feel while staying on brand. I love the blue glitter berry picks the best! 💙😊
I'll add a pic of the 2023 holiday tree, too. Tell me, which do you like best? I can't decide.

Thank you Citizens State Bank! I hope I can serve you for years to come!

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays?You feel that you have ZERO decorating skills or know-how. You scroll social media...
12/04/2024

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays?
You feel that you have ZERO decorating skills or know-how. You scroll social media and compare your space to what you see on the screen. You feel pressure to have a Pinterest home but feel clueless about how to put it all together or where to start. You’re intimidated by all of the styles, trends, and colors so you shop the stores for sale items…picking up things you admire. You even find some beautiful things second hand. You attempt to decorate your space but find all you have is an assortment of things that you don’t know what to do with. You feel frustrated and feel like a failure. You wasted your time and your resources and all you have is just more clutter and more stuff.

You’d REALLY, REALLY love to have a welcoming, festive home to entertain in. A space that you feel confident in…that brings you joy just by being there. It can happen!
Listen, do you just need a little help knowing how or where to arrange what you already have? Are you looking for a fresh start with new ideas and decor, I can help. Sometimes all you need is a little guidance. It’s not out of reach, my friend! All you have to do is ask. There’s no commitment in asking. Let’s chat!

Please message me directly or email me at [email protected]
Decorating prices and details are in this link. Located in Strawbery Point, IA
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1260646952051487

Don't forget to support small businesses this season!$35 Chalkboards 😍✨ Don't have a steady hand for chalk art? Grab som...
11/30/2024

Don't forget to support small businesses this season!
$35 Chalkboards 😍

✨ Don't have a steady hand for chalk art? Grab some ribbon and hang a wreath, framed photo, or wall art in the center of it.

✨ Do you have a large wall in your kitchen, entry, or laundry area and need something unique to fill the space? Track your shopping list, to-dos, and other messages by using this as a message board.

✨ I've had customers toss this on the floor for their kids to play with and hang it back up when they're through.

✨ If there is a wedding or event in your future, this could be used to greet guests or make an announcement. After the celebration, incorporate it into your decor and enjoy it in your home.

Size is approximately 28-1/2" x 51-1/2" and can be hung vertically or horizontally.
Hanging hardware & care instructions are included.

Available colors: pickled white (only 1 available) and dark walnut
(The driftwood gray shown in the photos is out of stock.)

Please message me directly with questions and pick up info. 😊

There's something special about using the herbs that I've grown, gathered, and prepared. For Thanksgiving Day, I used a ...
11/30/2024

There's something special about using the herbs that I've grown, gathered, and prepared. For Thanksgiving Day, I used a few herbs that I dried from the garden. Sage, thyme, and rosemary went into the stuffing. For a refreshing treat later, I made lemon thyme tea. A touch of sweetness by adding raw honey from Keeper Keppler made it all the better.
I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life...big and small. ❤
Oh, and a couple of pics of our gathering wrap up this post. Leo stationed himself in the kitchen doorway as I prepared the meal...eyeballing my every move and any morsel that might hit the floor. 😂 He's adorbs!

Decorating day is the best day!✨✨✨✨I don't think I could ever get tired of this! I had the most fun decorating this gorg...
11/24/2024

Decorating day is the best day!✨✨✨✨
I don't think I could ever get tired of this! I had the most fun decorating this gorgeous tree for Cristen. It was a pretty big stretch to reach the top...but I did it! Her niece picked out some new decor and she did an amazing job. The colors, textures, and patterns blended perfectly and worked well with some of the ornaments she had available from the previous year.
This tree will definitely make a statement with the glitter and glam! The little toddler who walked in the room described it best, OOOOHH!!! 🥰 The 4 legged friends weren't sure what to think. 😂
It was such a treat to serve you, Cristen. Thank you! ❤
Need help?
Click this link for details & pricing. Please message me directly to schedule your date.
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1260646952051487

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays? 🤷‍♀️Reason  #1“I ABSOLUTELY DREAD DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS!” There, I said it for...
11/21/2024

Why Hire A Decorator For The Holidays? 🤷‍♀️
Reason #1

“I ABSOLUTELY DREAD DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS!” There, I said it for you. Sooo many demands come our way during this time of year and setting up the tree and decorating the home are only some of them. Sure, you love the lights and festive decor, but making it all happen overwhelms you. It feels like such a huge undertaking to drag it all out of storage and set it up for such a short season. You hate the mess, lack of help, and the time that it robs you. It’s the smooshed branches that need fluffing and getting the lights put on evenly. It’s placing the ornaments to make everything look right. Looking at all the boxes and totes…it can be hard to know where to start. The very thought of this sucks the joy out of your holiday season before it even begins. It gives you the grumpies and out comes your Grinchy side. Does this sound like you?
Ho-Ho-Hold everything, friend! Let me help.
There's no shame in asking for support. It's self-care...and nobody needs to know your business. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Please message me directly or email me at [email protected]
Prices and details are in this link. Located in Strawbery Point, IA
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1260646952051487
Let's make this a great holiday season!

This tree was sooo fun to decorate!! The color explosion brings me so much joy and I'm certain it will do the same for t...
11/20/2024

This tree was sooo fun to decorate!! The color explosion brings me so much joy and I'm certain it will do the same for the children who gather around it! Bright pink, blue, red, green, and purple pops fill the tree. Handmade ornaments from the children and those that stir special memories find their way on the branches until every space is filled! I love it!
Oh, and the most darling supervisor was on duty this morning. Look at those sweet eyes. ❤🥰
Thanks for trusting me with your holiday decorating, Chelsey! 😊

“A Christmas tree is a gathering place, where memories are made and traditions are born.” – UnknownIt's decorating day! ...
11/19/2024

“A Christmas tree is a gathering place, where memories are made and traditions are born.” – Unknown

It's decorating day! 🥰❤🔔🎄✨
This is such a beautiful tree to decorate! It's gorgeous even without adding ornaments. Ribbon is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to enhance a tree. If you want something different the following year, swap it out for something new and use the old for wrapping gifts, or pass it on to someone looking for something different and willing to try something new. Who's ready to add ribbon to their tree? 🧐
I think this particular ribbon is one of my favorites! The striped design enhances the swoops and swirls as it twines around the tree, creating a sense of movement. I grabbed some of this for myself and tucked it into my stash.
Thanks for trusting me with your holiday decorating, Mike & Amy! 🥰

Well, are you coming? To the North Pole, of course! This is the Stay Wild Gifts Express!I always have the most fun when ...
11/18/2024

Well, are you coming? To the North Pole, of course! This is the Stay Wild Gifts Express!

I always have the most fun when given the freedom to be creative!!! I love expressing myself that way and my business has become an outlet for that...not always but often.
Erin, the owner of Stay Wild Gifts, requested a holiday storefront display that would work with what she already had. She was also looking for impact that would set her storefront apart from the rest. My idea sprouted from this cute little North Pole sign. It sparks all the vintage and nostalgic feels of looking through the frosted windows of a holiday wonderland.
Like a good little elf, I went to work and created a Polar Express theme by using low or no cost items such as cardboard, paper, and paint. The display glows like a snow globe! The downy snow radiates and brings the entire window to life with paper snowflakes and sentiments of Christmas past!!

What items can you repurpose or upcycle to create a festive flair in your holiday home?

For anyone considering some holiday help, I still have a little wiggle room in my schedule. All aboard!!!! It's going to be a beautiful season!

Please message me directly! I'd absolutely love to help!
https://www.facebook.com/GatherUpKillaryMeade/posts/1260646952051487

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It's that time of year again!! Kick your feet up and leave the holiday decorating to me. 😊 I'd appreciate it if you woul...
10/27/2024

It's that time of year again!! Kick your feet up and leave the holiday decorating to me. 😊 I'd appreciate it if you would pass this along. 🥰
I'm booking clients NOW! This is on a first come first served basis. I only have a handful of open dates that are still available so don't delay!
If you or your business are interested, contact me through Facebook Messenger or email me @ [email protected] for more details & appointment times. Pricing is unchanged from last season. See package options & add-ons below.

2024 INDOOR HOLIDAY DECORATING PRICE LIST:

TREE PACKAGE #1
* $45 per artificial tree under 9 feet (DECORATING ONLY)
* Using your decor & functional lighting.
* It is expected/required that the tree be set up, fluffed, and ready for lighting/decor/ornaments prior to the appointment time. Extra charges will apply, if necessary.

TREE PACKAGE #2
* $65 per artificial tree under 9 feet (COMPLETE SET-UP & DECORATING)
* Using your decor & functional lighting.
*The tree will be set up, fluffed, lights added, & decorated.
* It is expected/required that the tree & all decor be accessible & ready for set up. Extra charges will apply, if necessary.

ADD-ON OPTIONS (FOR PACKAGES 1 & 2):
*$35 per room using your decor~ This includes general room decorating ex: mantles, stair railings, interior doorways & windows, table tops, and so on. Very large rooms and open-concept spaces may be charged extra depending on the amount of decorating requested and room size.
* It is expected/required that all decor be accessible & ready for set up. Extra charges will apply, if necessary.

ROOM DECORATING ONLY (TREE NOT INCLUDED)
*$65 per room using your decor~ This includes general room decorating ex: mantles, stair railings, interior doorways & windows, table tops, and so on.
*Very large rooms and open-concept spaces may be charged extra depending on the amount of decorating requested.
* It is expected/required that all decor be functional, accessible & ready for set up. Extra charges will apply, if necessary.

*** PLEASE NOTE:
I do not carry a supply of holiday lighting and decor. It is wise to have something on hand if you suspect issues. Otherwise, I will use what is available.
A cancellation fee of $25 applies if the set-up cannot be completed as scheduled because of faulty lighting or unpreparedness.
*All posted pricing is without sales tax.

Located in Strawberry Point, IA

Scroll all the pics! ❤This isn't much of a before and after...it's more of a during and after. 😂 I get a bit anxious whe...
10/20/2024

Scroll all the pics! ❤
This isn't much of a before and after...it's more of a during and after. 😂 I get a bit anxious when I start projects and forget to pause...take a few snapshots...and begin. Sometimes I've missed the boat completely. 😬
This is a project that looked simple enough but turned into a real challenge. Things go that way sometimes. It's all part of the adventure...and to be expected. Approximately 28 hours of sanding definitely provided me with some alone time. 🤣
These plant stands have a fresh new finish that look so lovely in their new home! Do you recognize that buffet? 🧐 It's a project that I completed last year and it's definitely a favorite of mine. I absolutely love seeing the transformation of each piece that I restore. If it weren't for that and the appreciation of my customers, I would have given up a long time ago. It's soooo worth it!
Thank you, Mike & Amy!! I'm looking forward to decorating your home for the holidays! ❤❤❤

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307 Buffalo Street, PO Box 92
Strawberry Point, IA
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We provide new, vintage, re-purposed, rustic and hand-made rental decor. We place it into your hands and promote a Do-It-Yourself culture. Decorate your own event with the pieces you choose and become your own Event Stylist. "Gather Up" your tribe to make your event a celebration from the very beginning to the end!

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Click the photo tab on our page to browse through the decor and explore some style options. Although it’s an incomplete list, it will give you a starting point. Our “something old, something new”, hand-made, hand-picked inventory offers you a selection that is chic and easily mixed into endless combinations to create a look that is as unique as you.


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