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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Fall Decor...naturally



With Halloween well past us...and Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is time for some fall decor.
Theres no need to look too far for inspiration...just head out to the yard and find some natural elements.
Here are some photos of simple ways to decorate for fall, naturally...

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So grab some clippers and a basket and head outside for some beautiful fall decor!


Friday, November 4, 2011

Gourds galore...










One of the things I love about fall are all of the gorgeous gourds available this time of year. Whether natural ones found at the grogery or local farmers market to the beautiful home decor options. This organic shape can be found in candles, vases, and my favorite stlye, in lamps.

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I have been wanting to add a gourd lamp to my living room and have been eyeing all of the options. I love this style not only for its beautiful shape but also for the symbolism that the gourd represents. The gourd is most commonly recognized for its symbol of longevity and good fortune, stemming from ancient eastern traditions where the gourd was once used as a drinking vessel.

In Feng Shui, it is believed that when a gourd is placed in ones home, it will bring longevity and good luck to the lives of its inhabitants. Here are some of the gourd lamps I am loving right now;

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Here is a look at some of these beautiful gourd lamps as styled into a room;

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House Beautiful

I love browsing consignment stores and thrift stores for interesting pieces of furniture that are often  unique and usually reasonably priced. The other day I stopped into one of my favorite furniture consignment shops, just to browse, and imagine my delight when I came across these...

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Two Robert Abbey double gourd lamps! Retail price tag around $250 each.
Consignment Shop price tag....$45 each!
Of course, they came home with me. Now to find just the right spot for them...stay tuned!



Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Worth Reading...

In case you have not seen it yet...the new holiday issue of House of Fifty came out yesterday!
HOF is an amazing online e-zine produced by Janell Beals from the blog
Isabella & Max Rooms. I have been inspired by, and following Janells blog for a while now...check it out here.

This is the third issue of House of Fifty published by Janell, the founding editor, and her incredibly talented contributers. It is definately worth reading so check it out...House of Fifty Holiday Issue.


 
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