Fall Decorating in the Garden
It’s hard to drive around town right now without seeing piles of pumpkins, gourds and other signs of fall harvest. Grocery stores, farmers’ markets and even church parking lots are…
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IT’S BULB-PLANTING TIME!
Did you see any gardens last spring that had gorgeous flowering bulbs? You know, tulips and daffodils? These are spring-flowering bulb, and, what might seem counter-intuitive, they’re planted in the…
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Cleaning Linen Upholstery
I have a set of occasional chairs that I adore. They are upholstered in beige-colored linen. I have four children. This combination, as you can guess, is not the best…
Read MoreSo Many Ways to Dye
My really great buddy, Eileen Hull, is a dye developer for Sizzix. I don’t use dyes, but Eileen assures me they are easy and she even asked me to be…
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Your Fifthroom Is For Everything & Nothing All At Once
“There is no specific function intrinsically found in the name or definition of what our outdoor room needs to be, so it is for everything and nothing all at once.”
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Bring in Festive Cheer with Bright Lights Outdoors
There’s absolutely no doubt that fall is always full of excitement. Despite the extra chores—getting the home ready for the coming winter and clearing the yard of fallen leaves—there’s nothing to dampen the thrill of the upcoming holidays and the chance to celebrate with friends and family. But why wait until then to really celebrate?
Read MoreMonogrammed Pumpkin
Autumn is upon us (finally), and along with the changing leaves, comes the harvest. One of the staple crops of the fall season is pumpkins. And because the pumpkin is an iconic symbol of autumn, it makes for great seasonal décor. But don’t limit yourself to saving the pumpkin for Hallowee, carved into a smiling jack-o-lantern. By using a little outside-the-box creative thinking, pumpkins can make perfect décor all autumn long.
Read MoreBig and BOLD
Here are some great projects for how to decorate your home with BIG and BOLD ideas!
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Fall Favorites In The Garden
I love the end of summer — the temperatures start to cool off, you can sleep with the windows open and your mind turns to the holidays and family gatherings. Fall is also the perfect time for adding some rich color and texture into the garden! On your next trip to the nursery, look for saturated color, grassy textures and seasonal interest, and your garden will be decked out for the harvest. Here are some of my fall favorites:
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Capturing Tuscany’s Romance and Elegance
Anyone who visits Tuscany can surely attest to how this Italian region is just bursting with warmth and elegance. Whether it’s in its gorgeous landscapes, its rich artistic legacy, or every aspect of the land’s culture, everything about Tuscany can be summed up in one word: Breathtaking.
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