Autumn Trends: Fall home decor inspiration!


Autumn colors are so gorgeous! Fall inspired decor ideas for those who love warm colors; balmy orange, rust red and soothing tan. These ideas will help decide your own color palette inspired by these vibrant colors.

Beautiful sophisticated decor in combination of warm brown, orange and yellow pillows. Perfect combination for Autumn and winter.


This wallpaper is popping with bright punches of pink and orange! The simple burlap armchair make for a lovely reading spot on a cold evening.


Love the gorgeous contrast between the pastel brown and bright cheerful orange dining set. So many interesting details in this retro chic dining room.


Living room with details in stripes. The color combination is appealing and vibrant. The rattan chest used as coffee table adds so much to this warm setting.


Retro eclectic living room in bright orange and yellow as accent colors. Remember to use turquoise to make this color combination interesting. Love the book shelves.


The chocolate brown adds a gorgeous contrast to the rusty red, orange and splashes of yellow.


An open plan living room in delightful colors. An orange sofa set can be used as a accessory to brighten up the any space. Turquoise adds to the style and charm.


Love the profusion of colors and brightness. Vibrant and energetic, orange, red, yellow and turquoise in an appealing balance.


There are so many details that I love in this setup. Keep the summer going even in autumn and winter!


Oriental style bedroom with beautiful silk headboards. The accessories are so important in any room decor. Love the flower theme here.


The fall leaves wall design is so gorgeous. Little cushions in woollen cases can be upcycled sweaters. A crafty touch for the winters.


Each color palette has endless possibilities. These beautiful warm colors are sophisticated and stylish. Using red and orange in combination with yellow and turquoise can brighten up any room. Enjoy these ideas and inspiration for making some season inspired room decor changes.

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Make an Easy Homemade Herb Wreath



Frost is on the pumpkin or very close to it for most of us, so now's the time to put together an herb wreath. It sounds difficult, but it really isn't. In fact, making herb wreaths can be among of the most rewarding of fall herb projects. If you have lots of herbs, make a number of wreaths and give them away as hostess or holiday gifts. This is one project that's as impressive to look at as it

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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')

Boston Fern(Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')
I have had a Boston fern in every home we have had.  My oldest Boston fern was acquired during our early newlywed days, moved with us from Ontario to Alberta and back, then graced our first four owned homes.  It had a long, long history and really was more like a family member.  I was devastated when it failed to thrive at our last house.  As

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Houseplants and Watering Globes

Dollarama is likely quite happy with me!  I discovered their watering globes back in May of 2010 and have been experimenting with them ever since.  We spend upwards of five weeks at a time away from our permanent residence to enjoy our vacation home.  That leaves the dilemna of houseplant watering.  In our case, this is not a huge issue as our kids look after the house while we are away but I'm

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Mother-in-Law's Tongue (Sansevieria)



Sansevieria

Sansevieria is commonly called Mother-in-Law's Tongue.  It is a good air purifier that removes toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene and toulene all of which can occur in homes with laminate flooring, panelling, other manmade wood composite building materials, carpeting and upholsteried furniture.  The release of these chemicals is known as off-gassing, something quite common in

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LONDON Antique Show

London's 'Battersea International Antique Show' has 140 vendors of some of the most intriguing and diverse pieces this antique enthusiasts has ever seen in in one venue.
 Let's take a look at a sprinkling of treasures.


Loved this display; a series of hardcover books spray painted and glued cover to cover. Propped in a corner it makes a clever pedestal

Sorry, all photo's are with my i-phone, some better than others.
Close up of the above mirror. Yes it is actually adorned with gold spray painted rope!


A pair of stone, pony sized horses that once adorned the entrance of a chateau in France.
 $13,000.00 each



love this floor
As typical, dogs were welcomed, as always

This was my favorite piece. An artist takes door panels, adds wooden boxes behind an opening he creates and adds a scene of great imagination.
Everything is in extreme miniature; desk, bound books with pages, urns ............to true scale. Mesmerizing and difficult to walk away from
Every piece has an overhead light and an open entrance to draw in natural light



Neo-classic elements were prevalent through out the show. Old molds


Antique French sewer elements would make great garden art
Just adore the button placement







A classic British woman of a certain era.....

Hope you enjoyed!
Debra



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Epic Cordless, Electric Self-Propelled Mower

Our New Mower
My husband has been looking for a mower solution for quite sometime.  An electric mower was not a practical option for our last two rural properties.  Gasoline fumes triggered respiratory problems so for a couple of years we hired a lawn cutting service.  That had a lot of benefits especially when we were away.  Two years ago we bought a very nice gas powered mower and while it did

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Ladders : Repurpose, reuse and recycle!!

Love how a simple ladder, its unique shape can be given a new lease of life, re-purposed to fit as functional furniture in just about any where in a home. I love recycling ideas and being crafty and environment conscious is a great way to celebrate interior decorating and designing.

Think out of the box and use ladder in unexpected ways, turn it into a side table, a bath rack, a kitchen stand, or multiple shelves. Here are some awesome ways to convert a simple humble ladder into an interesting piece of furniture.

All this step ladder needed is a fresh coat of bright paint. It is a perfect sturdy shelf for your patio, kitchen or conservatory. Re purposing can be so easy!


Shabby chic and stylish! Rescue an old ladder to make your own unique side table. Charming chic!

Image copyright: ©MELISSAVALLADARES

This is an easy makeover. Shabby weathered ladder can be reused to such a lovely effect! Love :-)


Perfect for a backyard/patio get together. An ideal way to hang pretty hurricane lamps to create a perfect evening setting. So inspiring!


Transform a simple ladder into a lovely tall rack of shelves. Love the inexpensive, unique transformation!


Another way to use the ladder rungs for hanging stoles and scarfs. What a fantastic unique inspiration!


Another cool way to use a ladder for holding shoes and accessories. Awesome space saver. Great for a dorm and small apartments.


This lovely wooden ladder fits right into the rustic modern kitchen. Perfect accent color and high functionality.


These row of steps have been extended to form longer shelves by adding simple planks.Adapting for more storage. A steal for cottage style shabby chic decor.


Another take at the same idea. Uber chic!


This is such a lovely festive look for Christmas. You can score points on being crafty, imaginative, and thrifty! Great value for money and easy makeover.


Fun unique way to decorate for Christmas! Love the shiny pretty baubles against the shabby weathered ladder. My favourite!


This is such a great idea! Rescue an old rustic ladder, give it a complete makeover and make it a lovely center piece. I am so smitten and impressed!


Rescue, reuse and give new life and functionality to old furniture. It challenges creativity and encourages eco sensitivity. Look for some ways to re purpose before discarding furniture. Hope this inspires you to look at old shabby furniture in a new light! Reuse and recycle!!

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