Thursday, October 27, 2011

Warming Up your HOME for Fall

1. Infuse your entrance with a dash of color. Arrange mums in orange, rust, purple and gold and grasses and grains for a harvest look. Finish with pumpkins and wreath on door.
2. Fill a copper pot with mums, or a shallow wood bowl with miniature grounds and pumpkins. Great for any table.
3. Mix and match some richly colored glass or pottery plates. Amber, amethyst or cranberry to spice up your table.
4. Place electric candle lights with colorful shades in open bookcases.
5. Dress up your dining room with seasonal place mats, runners and napkins.
6. Use an old quilt as a table cloth. Layer with heavy earthenware for a rustic look.
7. If you are worried about color, start with a touch at the back of your china cabinet. Wrap foam board with rich fabric and secure to the back wall for a backdrop to your pieces. It works well in a bookcases also.
8. Replace sleek summer slipcovers with heavier colors and fabrics like velvet or corduroy.
9. Add tapestry and brocade pillows in rich colors with tassels and fringe. Don't forget a mohair throw or a well worn quilt.
10. Add an old foot stool or ottoman to your family or living room.
11. Replace your being lamp shade for a deeper color. Add trim at the top and bottom for a custom look.

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