Hello Friends!
Many of you know that I am on the road this week travelling South for a wedding.
While I am away a new blogger friend Eva from Home Décor has kindly offered to do a guest post for me.
Eva Stephen is from the UK and has done up a beautiful post offering us all some Fall decorating tips.
I know I am looking for new ideas.
I know I am looking for new ideas.
So without any further blabbing from me, please
Welcome Eva!
Welcome Eva!
Get your Home Beautiful this Fall; Naturally!
Nights are drawing in and there is a nip in the air at night. Now
is the time to get your home ready for fall and winter, by adding warm
autumn touches to your home. If possible, choose to add natural elements
to your décor to emphasise the stately changing of the seasons.
Evergreens grow readily in large plant pots and add a fresh fragrance
to any room. Autumn leaves can be carefully preserved in glycerin to
keep them in good condition for up to several years. These leaves can
then be used in dried flower arrangements or arranged in a vase
themselves. Touches of red and gold glitter and ribbon serve to brighten
and enhance the whole effect; that of a welcoming, warm glade.
Candles can literally 'warm up' room as well as brightening dim
corners. A vignette featuring a naturally scented candle can change the
entire ambiance of any room, infusing it with fruit scents, citrus or
lavender perfume, or even a hint of sea salt and fresh air. These
candles serve a dual purpose, bringing light into the room and
activating the sense of smell.
Now is the time to dig out all your tablecloths and runners, ready
for those hearty seasonal meals. But, spending a few moments on your
furniture is also advisable. Shop4furniture have a range of beautifully polished wooden sideboards and
dining tables – you may even be tempted to put the tablecloth away again!
Autumn is traditionally harvest time, and there is something
immensely satisfying and prosperous looking about a large pile of fruit
and nuts, just inviting you to take a nibble! Invest in a large, ornate
fruit bowl or basket and fill it seasonally. The Hammock designed fruit baskets from Wayfair looks absolutely adorable placed on the kitchen counter, especially if you have an open kitchen.
Nature can be used to create your Halloween decorations and costumes
too! Make outfits from natural fibres such as burlap and use real
pumpkins for your jack 'o lantern. Natural materials like thick woollen
blankets, textured throws and pillows make a cosy nest anywhere in the
home – but especially while cuddled up on the sofa with a good book!
Have a look around your home, trying to see where you can make
changes that show that you are not only ready for autumn, but you
welcome it, anticipating the good things that come with the cooler
weather and shorter days!
Wow, I just bought burlap at JoAnn's yesterday.
Now I can't wait to get home and copycat some of these creative ladies ideas.
Thank you, Eva, for sharing!
