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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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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Gallery walls are a perfect way to display cherished family photos or a collection of prized artwork. They are also extremely popular in current decorating trends. In order for a gallery wall to be successful, however, it takes more than just placing pictures on the wall in a group. By incorporating the following tips, you can easily create a gallery wall that will both showcase your prized photos or art, and be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home.
Read MoreIt is late September and I guess I have to accept that Fall is here… or coming soon. I can feel it in the air but I’m really not ready! So for those of you like me, who need some …. mmm.. encouragement to embrace our ‘inner Fall’..let’s make something!
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Though the heat continues here in Southern California and across the county, it is just a matter of time before we start to feel the cool crispness of autumn. I am personally so excited for the feel of the changing seasons, not to mention some relief from all this heat. Though the changes are subtle here, they hold such excitement and contentment for those like me who absolutely love fall!
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It can get confusing sometimes, trying to figure out what garden colors blend with others. The peach and purple clearly wasn’t successful, and the red/white/blue scheme only seemed to work in July. So here’s an idea—throw out color combos, choose one hue and use it boldly! Think it sounds boring? Think again!
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I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.
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Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.
Read MoreZing!!! I used to work in the Corporate World. The world of ‘Suits’. The world of black jackets and white shirts and pencil skirts. But Holy Guacamole do I wish we’d had ideas like this one Batman! Spazz up your Work outfit with these great ideas!
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Design, in all aspects, can be extremely complex. It’s what makes it beautiful, and potentially frustrating. The start can be daunting. Where do you begin? And perhaps more importantly, what is it that you want to create?
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