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Decorate for Fall – Already?

11
Sep

posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Bedroom, Floral and Plants

Second to Christmas, I love decorating for fall. What words evoke fall to you? Fall to me means: Crisp, clear, cool air.... Leaves that burst with rich, warm color.... Scooping up armloads of leaves and running and jumping (or at least for the kids).... Get outside and PLAY. (photo by Terrie P) Harvest of pumpkins, gourds, fruits..... Nesting, cocooning, snuggling, curling up by a fire with a good book.... Fall is ...more»

Tags: Accessorize / Art, creative idea, decorating tips, easy decorating project, fall decorating, fall photos, flower arrangment, plants, Seasonal Decorating, silk plants

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Decorate Your Ledges Like a Pro

8
Sep

posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Designer Tips / Techniques, How-to Project, Kitchen / Bath, Living / Family Room

DESIGN SECRETS FOR POTSHELF SUCCESS Building on the basics of potshelf design yesterday, I thought it would be helpful to itemize factors to consider as you create your accessory groupings. I've re-posted the final picture from yesterday's tutorial to help visualize some of the points below. Establish an overall shape for the grouping, usually roughly rectangular with the outside edges tapering down. That makes a ...more»

Tags: accessories, decorating how-to, how to decorate a ledge, ledge accessorizing, ledge decor, ledge decorating, potshelf decor, potshelf decorating

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Ledge Accessorizing Tutorial

7
Sep

posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Designer Tips / Techniques, How-to Project, Kitchen / Bath, Living / Family Room

Builders have fallen in love with ledges, sometimes called potshelves. Newer houses have them everywhere. When adding the higher ceilings, I guess they couldn't leave well enough alone and figured we'd all want dust collectors up high where we can't see the dust. So what the heck do you do with those ledges up there - the ones you need a ladder to ...more»

Tags: accessories, accessory photos, decorate a ledge, decorate a potshelf, decorating how-to, decorating tips, How-to Project, ledge accessorizing, potshelf decor

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Bring the Outside In

5
Sep

posted by Terrie filed under Accessorize / Art, Floral and Plants, Green Design, How-to Project

A good friend was stretching her creative wings and playing with her collection of smooth rocks. (Thanks Bobi for sharing this playful inspiration!) She was looking for a way to calm her creative turmoil and simplify her outlook for her next project. Bobi dubbed her efforts "zen rock design" (or maybe I did) and she accomplished just what she needed. It was fun, ...more»

Tags: creative idea, How-to Project, Outdoor Room, rock still life, still life accessories, still life arrangement, zen decor

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