What exactly is fall? Being my favorite season, I decided to look it up and see how Mr. Webster defines it. Flipping to �fall� I found �autumn�, ok turning to that here is what it says, �autumn, the season that comes between summer and winter�. Well, that�s pretty cut and dry and I think most of us already know that, so here is my interpretation.
2. Time to switch out that summer d�cor! Bring back the ornate picture frames, deeper colored throw pillows, and warmer fabrics. These items can warm up an interior when the temperature outside is dropping!4. Collectibles Bring a Personal Touch to Home DecoratingSwap out summer flower arrangements for new ones that have a fall theme. Take a walk around your yard or in a neighborhood park or state forest and look for things to use, like unusual shaped twigs, pinecones, acorns and seedpods. Mixing these with store bought silk mums, preserved leaves or cat -o-nine tails in any type of container you may have will give a fall look to any surface.1. Changing the Look of Your WallsAdd some warm throws over the back or arms of the furniture, change out the accent pillows to something with a fall print or warmer colors, even just one or two pillows can make a difference.Changing your window treatments from light summery fabrics and colors to something with a heavier texture and darker color is one quick way to warm up a room for fall.3. Accessories Make Your Decorating CompleteAs mentioned above, this is also an opportunity for change in your homes d�cor. Now I�m not talking about a complete redo, just adding accessories that are fall related is all that�s needed.�Autumn; cool days leading into brisk nights. Fresh picked apples, leaves ablaze with color, pumpkins, gourds, Halloween, Thanksgiving and a brand new opportunity to decorate your home�.This article is shareware. Give this article away for free on your site, or include it as part of any paid package as long as the entire article is left intact including this notice. Copyright � 2004 bonnie carrier.Collectibles can be anything involving three or more of the same thing, or items that are related. This can include porcelain dolls, Christmas villages, collector plates and who can resist those adorable little faces of Boyds Bears. Maybe items with a nostalgic feel like tin lunchboxes, cookie jars or salt & peppershakers stir up special memories of childhood.So, if you are ready to give some decorating a go, try these basic changes to start. Over time, more things can be changed but for right now, simple changes can make a big difference.
How ever you decide to celebrate and decorate for fall, stay warm, get comfortable and settle in while you wait for the next season to visit.
Author: Bonnie P Carrier
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