Decorate a Fall Mantel with Natural Elements
People think of spring as a time for buds and blooms. But I love decorating my home for fall with branches, berries, leaves, and other natural elements. A fireplace mantel is the perfect place to add fall decor. Here are some great ideas for how to decorate a fall mantel with natural elements. Use …
Cozy Winter Spaces
The holiday decor is packed away, most of us are experiencing cold weather now, and winter is in full swing. It’s time to “cozy up” your spaces to help you and your family through the winter chill! My favorite winter decor embraces three key elements no matter which room in your home you’re working on. …
DIY Your Thanksgiving Table Settings
I love the colors of fall – the reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves, the deep greens and earth tones of pumpkins and gourds. Sure, you can go out and buy decorations for your Thanksgiving table, but why not DIY them instead? A trip outside or to the grocery store will yield some great elements for …
Everyday Winter Mantel Ideas
With the holidays behind us, trees removed and ornaments packed away, the house can start to look empty and sad. But even though December has passed, you can still create a beautiful mantel vignette as a nod to winter, without a holiday feel. Here are a few ideas to decorate your mantel after the holidays, …
Extend your living space into your backyard
Even though summer is quickly coming to an end, the time remaining before winter arrives — along with the current warmer weather — is perfect for some end of summer parties and get-togethers in your backyard. But your time outside doesn’t have to end with summer. With an inviting outdoor space, you and your family …