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FALL FLEA – a virtual pop-up home decor market
Sign up here for your special invitation to member only offers and announcements. SIGN ME UP Fall Flea :: Monday October 3rd through Sunday October 16th Seasonal decorating of private homes + gatherings is my passion. I have even been told that creating personalized environments is my “special gift”. I LOVE it and intend to keep creating these for my clients but I started thinking… Why keep all the good stuff to myself? Why not share my seasonal finds with my online community so you can add personalized touches to your home too? Well you have by now I am sure, heard about my Seasonal Home Box which is available 4…
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September 2016 Printable Calendar + Seasonal Inspiration
My September 2016 Seasonal Calendar is now available for your to download, print and add to your personal day planner or iCal, simply click here to grab yours and sign up for special updates. This month we celebrate Labor Day, Creating Fall Entranceways to Welcome visitors, Pumpkin Everything, Apple Dumpling Day, the First Day of Autumn and the always popular Elephant Appreciation Day! Click on the image above and you will receive yours in your inbox asap! Plus you will begin to receive special updates I share with my newsletter community – sign up here. Labor Day 2016 is Monday September 5th, 2016 Summers final celebration! See How to Create…
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How To Decorate Your Bedroom For Christmas
Every season I change out the bedding in our master bedroom to suit the changing temperatures and colors to suit the months ahead. I have bedding for summer, spring and fall, but until this year Christmas has eluded me… Yes, I would put a red pillow on the bed, tie a ribbon around the papier mache deer head above the bed and then spend all season wishing I had real Christmas bedding. Last year I got really close to buying it and was talked out of it by a friend – “no one will see it”. This year I went ALL in. New evergreen accented sheets, red shams and a…
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Holiday Planning Essentials Webinar: Harvest + Thanksgiving
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Planning a Harvest Dinner party? Or perhaps your are simply looking to bring this season of bounty into your home with seasonal decor. As much as we love the holiday season it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to juggling work, family, the house and all the planning. You work hard, the last thing you want is to feel behind on planning the holiday details. Let’s get a jump on the planning! Join me for a FREE Holiday Planning Essentials webinar with a focus on Thanksgiving + Harvest. Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your spot today by visiting…
- EVERYDAY LIVING, Fall Entertaining, GATHERINGS, HOLIDAYS, Setting the Table: Etiquette, TABLE IDEAS, THANKSGIVING
White + Orange Mini Pumpkin Tablescape
I love the vibrant colors of Fall but really, is there anything better than those little white mini pumpkins? They just call out my name to be part of a Fall or Thanksgiving table setting. Keep it all white or mix them in with the mini orange pumpkins to create the perfect table to welcome your autumn guests to the table. A neutral blue tablecloth works a blank canvas for your decor elements like, wooden charges, bright green reindeer moss, white birch votives and floral arrangements. Keep the pallete clean with pretty flowers to complement the white but not fight with it. Purple adds color but won’t draw attention…
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First Signs Of Fall: A Gathering Tablescape
Unlike other seasons that loudly announce their arrival, Autumn quietly comes to us, each day slightly cooler, filling our gardens and tables with the warmer colors of nature. Travel slows from the summer months but has not yet hit its’ holiday stride, it is the perfect time to host a Fall Gathering at home and set the table with the first signs of the season. Send out the invites for a Fall Gathering and suggest each guest brings along a dish to share, this helps reduce the amount of work you have to do and also encourages conversations about the recipes. To create this Fall inspired tablescape with mini…
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Christmas Table Decorations With Fruit & Nuts
Not all centerpieces need to be made from flowers. During the winter season there are a variety of fruits and nuts that become available in the farmers markets. Combining these natural elements with candles creates a beautiful display that can be made ahead of time and placed on your holiday table to greet guests. In this video for eHow I show you an easy way to incorporate fruit and nuts in to your holiday decor. Click on the image to start the video. If the image does not display click HERE to start the video. I love to create decorations that can be used in multiple locations and that can…
- CHRISTMAS, eHow, HOLIDAYS, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, WINTER, Winter & Holiday Entertaining
Easy Christmas Mantle Decorations. Christmas Trees + Candles
Candle lights and Christmas trees can create quite the fire hazard if you’re not careful. Make candle lights and Christmas trees the safe way in this video for eHow. Click the image to start the video or if the image does not appear CLICK HERE. Many years ago, Christmas trees were decorated with actual candles, and the candles were attached to the boughs of the trees. And, as you can imagine, this was quite a fire hazard! So, luckily, fast-forward to today. We have many different ways to decorate with candle lights and Christmas trees that do not require an open flame – specifically, speaking of battery-powered candle lights,…
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A Bountiful Fall Entranceway
Fall Entranceway design is one if my favorite services and topics. {interested in learning more about my design services? Set up a FREE telephone consultation by visiting the contact me page here} This time of year is all about the bounty and harvest of the season, so head to your local farmers market and create a welcoming display using baskets to hold your treasures. What treasures did you find this year? Let me know in the comments! Like & Share with your friends! Interested in learning more about my seasonal design services? Set up a consultation by visiting the contact me page here}
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Easy Fall Decor Idea For a Small Space
Adding small touches of Fall Décor around your home can be easier than you think. This small seasonal display can be used in a living room, on a bedroom night stand or to greet out-of-town guests in a guest room. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Mini White Pumpkin Small Cutting of an Olive Branch Small Clear Glass Vase Books for Stacking Begin by stacking hardcover books on a table or nightstand. A variety of color is nice but stay in the same pallet for a calm visual appeal. Place Olive Branch cuttings in vase with water. Making sure the bottom is dry. Add white mini pumpkin. Viola! Instant Autumn! What small details do…
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How To Make A Thanksgiving Showpiece {VIDEO}
In this video for eHow, I discuss how to make a Thanksgiving showpiece. This harvest display can be placed on your dining room table, your hallway, your entrance table, and will bring life and color throughout the entire season. Click image above or Click this link to watch the video: How to Make a Thanksgiving Showpiece — powered by eHow SUPPLIES NEEDED: Items you can bring in from your local farmer’s market or supermarket. Artichokes Indian Corn White Mini Pumpkins Gourds Mixed leaves Mixed Gourds in Various Colors Acorns Dried Tree Fruit. Starting with the Indian corn, layer in using their husks to create a nice base and foundation for the basket. Next…
