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SEPTEMBER 2015 VOL. 2, NO. 2

EDITOR Susan Wagner

ART DIRECTOR Regina Loncala

COPY EDITOR Jessica Moorman

STYLISTS/DESIGNERSNancy Borsodi and Christy Crafton

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Warm Autumn

Decorating12 Welcome Fall!Spice up your outdoor spaces with festive

pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and more.

18 An Apple a DayAdd sweet style to your eating area with a

bushel-full of DIY projects featuring apples.

24 Quick ChangeGive your everyday decor a fresh fall boost using

these simple tricks.

28 Seasonal SwapLearn how to easily transition a hutch, topiary

and bench from autumn to Halloween.

34 Set a StunningThanksgiving TableFollow our tips to create a jewel-toned

tablescape that will enchant your holiday guests.

Harvest-HappyHomes

44 Autumns Rich HuesThe bold red walls and charming countryaccents in this Massachusetts home give it

seasonal appeal.

52 Reclaiming the PastA California couple combine three rustic

structures into one past-perfect retreat.

60 Drenched in ColorLively hues and distinctive collections bring

sweet autumn charm to a cozy cottage.

68 Gathering of GenerationsAn interior designer combines family heirloand salvaged antiques into a generations-ofarmhouse that creates a welcoming fall spa

Fabulous FallProjects

76 Natures TreasuresBring the outdoors inside with our bounty odecorating ideas, all using Mother Natures

autumn favorites.

85 Five Fantastic Fall WreathsAdd life to your home with one-of-a-kindwreaths made from an old skillet, painted

papers and twisted wire ribbon.

92 Pumpkins AplentySkip the mess and pick a few no-carve pumideas from this patch of easy-to-create des

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Halloween Hijinks

100 Kid in a Candy StoreTour a festive home overflowing witheclectic displays that show off the fun and

spirit of a childhood Halloween.

108 Wicked WhimsyNot a fan of scary decor? Try out fun motifssuch as hanging witch hats and smiling cat

faces instead.

116 Haunt Your House!Set up spooky tableaus around your home

with repurposed frames, bottles and more.

122 Got Candy?Craft colorful autumn accents inspired by

Halloweens most iconic treat.

126 Frightfully Run RedoTransform old Christmas houses andother simple accessories into a ghostlyHalloween village.

132 Greet & TreatDelight trick-or-treaters by creating aWizard of Ozinspired scene outside

your front door.

138 Ghoulish GreetingsFrighten your friends with a few of these

eerie outdoor decorating ideas.

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4 Meet the DesignersGet insider tips on everything from tools to

trends from our talented designers.

6 Treat Yourself GuideFind the best in fall gifts and decor in this

years special buying guide.

144 Create a CornucopiaArrange a horn of plenty that will be the perfectcomplement to your Thanksgiving decor.


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MEET THE

DesinersThis creative duo share their tipsfor decorating and crafting.

Our talented designers, NancyBorsodi and Christy Crafton, eachhave more than 30 years of experi-ence styling eye-catching rooms, creating

one-of-a-kind projects and transforming the

unexpected into the remarkable. Lucky for us,

Nancy and Christy are willing to share some

of the tips theyve learned over the years.

Q.What does every home decoratorneed in her toolbox?Nancy:In addition to basic hand tools, hang-

ing hardware and adhesives, I keep an assort-

ment of ribbon, twine and wire; scrapbook

papers; books; a variety of fabrics; dried florals

and natural elements; painters tape; chalk;

decoupage medium and extension cords.

Christy:I also find it helpful to have a key-

ring collection of mini emergency tools, such

as a measuring tape, folding pliers, pocket-

knife, flashlight and tweezers.

Q.What are some unusual elementsthat people can decorate with?Nancy:Anything you wouldnt expect to use

in home decor! I love to incorporate some-

thing that has an alter ego or was reincarnated

from a former life.

Christy:I have used concrete forming tubes

for many projects. The tubes come in dif-

ferent sizes and are lightweight but sturdy,

so you can alter their shape with just small

electric tools. I find myself turning an item

upside down and looking at it from a differ-ent direction, all while asking myself, What

does the shape remind me of? How easy

would it be to adapt? Can it be painted?

Q.Where can you discover interestingdecorating pieces?Nancy:Thrift stores, flea markets, hobby

shops and home-improvement stores. It

becomes the thrill of the hunt! It requires a

certain degree of patience, digging through

disorganized clutter, but thats usually where

the buried treasure lies. People normally

scan shelves quickly without putting much

effort into looking. With a little extra effort,

I manage to find some great pieces that often

go unnoticed.

Christy:I try to be project-specific when Ishop. If Im looking for dishes or small col-

lectibles, a thrift shop is great. Hobby stores

are perfect for small projects or if Im looking

for inspiration. Home centers, especially

farm-supply stores, offer galvanized surfaces

that are durable and maybe unexpected. And

then there is always the item that you just

have to have even if you dont know why. But

you buy it anyway because intuition rightly

tells youll need it down the road.

Q. Are you seeing any trends indecorating that you absolutely loveNancy:The trend with wordswhether it

single sentiment on a sign or object or a m

sage spelled out in a bannerhas to be my

favorite trend. The fact that words can insp

an immediate reaction and emotion is magto me! Marquee signs and letters, which ar

hot right now, bring the message to life.

Christy:I have always loved old Halloween

lanterns, and at a recent trade show, I saw l

of vintage-inspired reproductions that re-

kindled my love of this look. So, for this iss

I made my own cat lantern using a pumpk

form. It is more original than just a copy o

a vintage piece, and it makes me smile. The

other trend? Lots of glitter!

Nancy and Chriscooked up fall

for this issue!


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HOOKED PILLOW

Black Cat on Pumpkin

hooked pillow, 16" x16", $44.99 plus s/h.Williamsburg House,WI, 920-954-1886,www.williamsburghousefurnishings.com.

PATTERNED FABRIC OWL

Large patterned fabric owl, 9"h,$21.75 plus s/h. Ginther Village CraftCo., 570-952-5082, www.etsy.com/shop/ginthervillagecrafts.

Find the autumn accent for your home oryourself with this bounty of goodies. Please visit company

websites to orderproducts and for additioninformation such as size

colors and shippingand handling.

CANVAS TOTE BAG

Upcycled USA canvas totebag, 16" x 16" x 4", $58.95plus s/h. Country VillageShoppe, 888-380-1799,www.countryvillageshoppe.c

BLANKET TRIO

Set of three USA-made blanketsincludes Radiating Waves 100%cotton queen coverlet, ChainStripe #6 queen blanket andCarpathian king blanket, $475/set. Olde Farm Creek, 630-553-0628, www.oldefarmcreek.com.


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SKELETON COUPLE

Made-in-the-USA, self-standingskeleton couple fully clothed inColonial attire, 25"t, $249/set. PineCone Gift Shoppe, 330-497-9840,www.pineconegiftshoppe.com.

KETTLE GROVE BEDDING

Kettle Grove bedding ensemble includes quil

dust ruffl e and shams. Twin (one sham),$204.30; queen, $287.10; king, $333; luxuryking, $423. All ppd. Allysons Place, 816-8992579, www.allysonsplace.com.

BRAIDED RUG

Autumn Wreath by Sandy Lynham Clough round designerbraided rug (#RP-431), 27", $29 plus 15% s/h. The Braided RugPlace, 888-989-8292, www.thebraidedrugplace.com.

STACKING BOXES

Set of three boxes handpainted inthe USA, 12"t x 9"w, $67.95plus s/h. Winter Willow Primitives,www.winterwillowprimitives.com.

BATTERY-OPERATED TAPERS

Turkey or Fall Leavesbattery-operated LED taperswith timers, 6"t, $12.95 eachplus s/h. Glory Days Mercan-tile, 888-265-1487, www.glorydaysgifts.com.

ASSORTED FALL SOAPS

Assortment of fall shaped soaps in crate,$25 plus $7.50 s/h. Carols Pansy Patch,517-531-4226, www.carolspansypatch.com.


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HARVEST SIGN

Primitive Harvest pumpkin siwith or without crow, 12" x 12"with hanging and saying optionavailable, $21.99 plus $9 s/h.Gainers Creek Crafts, 920-525-2224, www.gainerscreekcrafts.

GARDEN DREAM BEDDING

Garden Dream bedding set comes withquilt, sham(s) and ruffl ed pillow. Twin(3-piece set), $182; full/queen (4-pieceset), $242; king (4-piece set), $280.50.All ppd. House to Home Designs, 877-241-8069, www.house-to-homedesigns.com.

WITCH PATTERN

Wanda witch doll pattern, 20", $10.95 ppdin US 48. Sparkles n Spirit, 573-261-3165,www.sparklesnspirit.com.

GENTLEMAN AND LADY PRINTS

Gentleman and Lady of Squire Wiliams House, CA 1829 canvas-textprints in black distressed frame, 2x 27" finished size, $205.99/pairppd. The 13th Colony, LLC, 866-925669, www.the13thcolony.net.

TALL TOTE BAG

Upcycled Live, Work, Create tall totebag, 16" x 16" x 4", $57.95 pluss/h. Country Village Shoppe, 888-380-1799, www.countryvillageshoppe.com.

HANDCRAFTED SIGN

Handcrafted Happy Pumpkin Spice Season signin choice of colors and distress level, 5" x 12",$18 plus s/h. Appalachian Primitive Sign Shop,276-701-9996, www.appalachianprimitivesignshop.com.


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REDWARE PUMPKIN

Redware pumpkin with stars,6" x 6", $35 plus s/h. EldrethPottery, 888-811-4313, www.eldrethpottery.com.

GRUBBY MOTION-FLAME

CANDLES

Realistic hand-dipped 3"w

motion-flame candleswith timers: 4"t, $56.99;6"t, $59.99; 8"t, $64.99.All ppd in US 48. RaggedyJunction, 203-926-8411,www.ragjunction.com.

PUMPKIN PATCH WREATH

Pumpkin Patch Wreath forcovered porch or indoors,25"w x 36"t x 7"d, $89.95plus $16 s/h. TracysFlorals, 304-838-4413,www.tracysflorals.com.

TOBACCO CLOTH

Fall Leaves or HarvestStars tobacco cloth,72" x 38", $29.95each plus s/h. GloryDays Mercantile, 888-265-1487, www.glorydaysgifts.com.

FRAMED STITCHERY

Framed Fall is Here stitch-ery to hang or stand, 6" x5", $17 plus s/h. PrimitivePraise, 931-200-8103,www.primitivepraise.com.

FRAMED PRINT

Give Thanks framedprint (#JM34711X17),14" x 20", $46.99.Heart-N-Hand, 231-744-0www.shopheartnhand.com


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Create a rustic tablesetting with earth-toned

pillar candles set onterra-cotta saucers and

nestled among stripped-down branches, moss,pinecones and leaves.


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When the weather turns cool, its timeto enrobe your home in the colors andbounty of the season. In this section, youlldiscover fun ways to decorate with apples,tips for transforming your displays fromfall to Halloween and how to set a stunningThanksgiving table.

Decorating

Warm Autumn


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FALL!Go ahead! Spice up your outdoors with pumpkins,

gourds, cornstalks and more. Not only will your

home bring a smile to passersby, but youll enjoysoaking in the seasonal ambience every time you

walk out your door. Try out some of theseideas to dress your home in

harvest style.

Welcome

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White

DelightPumpkins dont

always have to

be orange. Paint

some white for a

contemporary tou

or create square o

out of wood and

paint or stain thema light hue like tho

shown here.

PHOTOGRAPHED BYBLACKSTONEEDGE.COM.STYLED BY DONNA PIZZI.

Staircase of AbundanceMake your entryway a welcoming bounty of goodies by lining

the stairs with piles of pumpkins amid bright green ivy.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ORHAN CAM/SHUTTERSTOCK.

Lush with LifeFill an earthenware vase with cascading fall foliage to set a

colorful scene at your front door.PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROBIN STUBBERT.


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Autumnthe years last,

loveliest

smile.WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

Homestead FavorRoll a small buckboard wagon oyour porch and fill it with autumgoodies. Lay in a few bobbingheads of oversize sunflowers.


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The Thin ManThis slender twig man, created from an upside-do

branch, sports a metallic bow tie as he watches ove

his wheelbarrow of beauties.

Simple & SereneFill a bucket with tall grass fronds and other foliag

and accent it with a single pumpkin or birdhouse.

Pot of PeppersInstead of traditional fall flowers, display a potted

ornamental pepper plant to bring in lots of color.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY SUGARLESS/SHUTTERSTOCK.

Letter PerfectSpell out the season with single black letters on a r

of round pumpkins set atop a wooden pallet.

PUMPKINS ON WAGON, LETTER PUMPKINS AND THIN STICK MANPHOTOGRAPHED BY BLACKSTONEEDGE.COM. STYLED BY DONNA PIZZI.


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Deck Out YourBack Deck

Bring a wagon onto your deck and

embellish it with nubby gourds

and potted ornamental cabbage.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROBIN S TUBBERT.

Lanterns AglowRather than luminarias, consider

placing a decorative metal lantern

along your steps or pathway.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLACKSTONEEDGE.COM.STYLED BY DONNA PIZZI.

Sneak PeekAdd whimsy to a shed by placing

smiling jack-o-lanterns inside a

window as if theyre peeking out.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROBIN S TUBBERT.

Jack-o-ManyIf one is good, a bunch are absolutely great! Overflow y

green space with pumpkins and gourds in all shapes an

PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLACKSTONEEDGE.COM. STYLED BY DONNA PIZZI.


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Garland of GourdsString together several dried gourdsand pods on a length of heavy twineto loop across a door or outbuilding.


Autumncarries more

gold in itspocket thanall the other

seasons.JIM BISHOP


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We hung our

Market sign froman old apple picker

using cut pieces of

a leather belt as

straps.



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Sweeten your eating area withcrisp and bright apple decor.

Your home will be the apple of

your eye with these DIY

projects featuring falls favorit

fruit. Our designers used a set

of dishes stamped with an apple design as

the inspiration to create several decorative

accents. We stamped a burlap runner and

valance using a cut apple, strung dried

apple slices onto lengths of twine for

harvest garlands, painted a Market sign on

an old barn board, repurposed a metal

basket into a pendant light, arranged brigh

red and green apples together with lemon

leaves as a centerpiece, and dipped carame

apples as place-card holders. The result is a

bushel-full of beautiful autumn decor!

Turn the page for more detailed directions

on the projects.

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SEAT SWAGDecorate your chairs with bouquets of dried apples and berries

tied to the chair backs with burlap. With floral wire, bundle

together small twigs, branches of lemon leaves, sprigs of

hypericum berries and green filler. Then glue on slices of dried

apples, layering them in and among the foliage. Tie a piece of

burlap ribbon around the top of the swag, and then use that to

tie the entire swag to the back of your chair.

FRESH & FRUITYTo dress up the center of the table, we

stamped this burlap runner and filled a

metal tray with candles, apples and foliag

To replicate the look on your table, follow

these simple steps:

1.To make the centerpiece,start with ashallow metal tray. We used a window-bo

tray, which can be found at garden center2.Place white pillar candles randomlyin the tray,alternating the sizes to createvisual appeal.

3.Nestle red and green apples aroundthe candles,filling in more of the tray.Place red and green apples next to each

other for the best look.

4.Tuck sprigs of fresh lemon leavesunderneath the apples to create a more lu

layered look.

5.For the final pop of bright red color, insert small branches of hypericum berrie

around the apples.


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1.To create the runner,cut a rectangular length of light-

colored burlap to fit your table. We chose to make the runner

small enough to fit entirely on the table, but you may choose

to let it go longer to hang over the edges.2.After you cut your burlap,fray the edges by pulling out

strands of burlap on each side to create your fringe.

3.To stamp the runner,cut an apple in half, leaving the core

in place. Brush the cut edge of the apple with red acrylic paint,

and press the painted apple firmly onto your burlap. Practice

first on an extra piece of burlap to figure out how much paint

youll need. If youd prefer, you can insert a fork or other

item into the apple to act as a handle if your hand is not that

steady. Continue stamping apple shapes randomly on the burlap,

turning the apple to create stamps in different directions.

4. Next,paint the other half of the apple with green paint, and

stamp the apple shapes randomly around the red stamps. Ifyoud prefer, you can first cut out red and green paper circles and

position them around the burlap fabric to determine where you

will place your stamps. Let dry.

5. To create stems,dip the edge of a sponge brush into your

paint, then push one edge of the brush onto the runner about

inch from the top of the apple to create the wider top of the

stem, then lightly roll the brush edge toward the apple, lifting as

you go to make the stem thinner until it reaches the apple.


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A BUSHEL AND A PECKFill small bushel baskets with brightly colored

apples, and tie them onto a ladder to lighten up a

corner of your room. To create the simple garlandhanging on the side, cut a length of twine and

string on dried apple slices, cinnamon sticks and

red wood beads in an alternating design, knotting

the twine in between each item.

CARAMEL CALL-OUTSGuests will love to find their place at the table when

it means delicious caramel apples for them to enjoy.Turn these sweet treats into place-card holders by

adding long, thin branches and simple scrapbook

leaves. Be sure the extra leaves and branch shoots are

trimmed from the branch so that people can easily

grab the stick. Sharpen the end of the stick into a poin

with a knife, and insert it deep into the apple. Using

decorative-edge scissors, cut two leaf shapes for each

apple out of scrapbook paper. Write or print your

guests names on one of the leaves. Fold the leaves in

half to create a crease. Hot glue the two leaves together

lightly at one edge, and then glue the two leaves to you

stick. When finished, place your caramel apple name

tags on a small plate, tart dish or fluted paper liner.


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SHOW OFF YOUR SLICESDried apple slices strung on twine make festive fall

garlands. Using a large quilting needle, string dried slices

of apple onto a length of twine, leaving excess at each end.

Lay your twine onto a flat surface, and flatten the apples

down so they are slightly overlapping each other. Be sure

the apples are all facing outward toward the ends of the

twine. Insert lemon leaves randomly between the apple

DRY APPLE SLICES LIKE A PROIts easy to make your own dried apple slices. First, wash your apples,but dont peel them; leaving the skin on creates a nice border on theslices. Remove the core, and cut the apples into thin slices; dip themin lemon juice to prevent browning. Lay the apple slices on parchment

papercovered baking sheets, and place them in an oven preheated to200F. Bake the slices for about an hour; turn over, and bake anotherhour. Turn the oven off, open the door, and leave apple slices tocompletely dry in the oven overnight.

slices. Lightly glue the slices to each other to keep them in

place, and lightly glue the lemon leaves in place. For the

center, glue one apple slice facing forward onto the center.

Tie two or three cinnamon sticks together in the center with

twine, and then tie the sticks onto your garland at the ends.

Add dabs of glue, if necessary, to keep the cinnamon sticks

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When the air turns crisp and the leaves start blowingacross your patio, its time to swap out those sunnysummer colors for the cool touch of autumn. Luckily,

with a few simple embellishments, you can easily give youreveryday decor a fresh fall boost. Its as easy as covering plainthrow pillows with fun patterned fabrics, wrapping orange-redribbon around a lamp shade or placing some fiery-colored leavesunder a glass tabletop. On the next several pages, our designersoffer several ideas to get you started.

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Warm & WoodsyDecorative throw pillows are a great way to spiff up

your space for the season, but you dont have to go

out searching for new soft goods. Take a tip from our

designers and attach fall-patterned fabrics to plain

pillows to add that autumn pizzazz. You can cut out

squares of fabric and simply sew them to the front of

your pillow using a loose basting stitch, or if you wansomething more decorative, you can tack the fabric

in place at the corners by sewing on four buttons.

Another option is to cut a longer piece of material

that can wrap around the pillow, and hold it in place

with two buttons on the front to create an envelope

look. We added even more dimension to our pillows

by layering our patterned fabric onto slightly larger

pieces of green burlap.


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Light the WayGive fall flair to an existing lamp

by wrapping it in autumn hues.Purchase a plain cream-colored

linen shade (or find a cheap one

at a garage sale) and spray paint

it a light tan color. When dry,

paint the wide edges at the top

and bottom a darker brown color.

Cut a piece of wide cream-colored

ribbon and two thinner pieces of

orange-red ribbon to fit around

the shade. Wrap the cream-

colored ribbon around the middle

of the shade, and secure it to the

shade with either straight pins fora temporary change or hot glue

for a more permanent solution.

Wrap the orange-red ribbon

around the top and bottom of the

cream ribbon. Secure in place as

you did with the other ribbon. For

the finishing touch, swap out the

regular finial for a seasonal one

like this oversize acorn.

BONUS TIPFrame colorful

leaves in front ofbook pages for

quick wall decor.

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An oversize acorn for yourfinial adds the final touch.


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Cabinet Cross-OverIts easy to seasonally update an

existing hutch or cabinet by lining the

back wall with patterned fabric. Just

that simple touch can dramatically

change the entire feel of a room.

For this weathered black cabinet, we

chose a classic French Provence print

in gold and rust. First, remove the

shelves and measure the inside width

and height of the cabinet. (If you

cant remove the shelves, measure theheight between each shelf separately.)

Cut foam board or stiff cardboard

to fit your measurements. You will

be adhering the fabric to this board

rather than the actual cabinet back so

you are not permanently changing the

look of the cabinet. Cut your fabric to

the size of the board, allowing 1" extra

on each side. Center the board over

the underside of the fabric. Neatly

fold the excess fabric over the boards

edges, clipping the corners and miter

folding them to create a flat back.Tape or staple the fabric in place.

Push the board into the back of the

cabinet, nestling it in place.

Change out plain cabinetknobs for designs thatcomplement your fabric.

Display bright yellow or reddishes and linens against younewly covered hutch for aburst of fall color.

Thatssomething

to crowabout!


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MemoriesUnder GlassTurn a small table into a seasonal

showcase by placing colorful leaves and

old pictures under a glass top. Scan your

photos into your computer, and using

photo-editing software, give them a

vintage-colored look. Print them out with

a white border, and trim with pinkingsheers to give them a wavy, old-fashioned

edge. Press several colorful silk leaves flat.

Position the pictures and leaves randomly

on your table, and place the glass top

carefully over them. If your table doesnt

already have a glass top, you can get a

piece of glass cut to size at most home-

improvement stores.

Curtain CalSwap out your kitchencurtains for something

more harvest happy

by just browsing the

kitchenwares aisle.

Oversize patterned dis

towels make perfect

curtain stand-ins. Simp

hang the towels from

a curtain rod using

decorative drapery clip

If you cant find clips

you like, glue or tie old

brooches or faux fallleaves onto plain clips

and then attach the cli

to the towels.

These areactually

dishtowels!

Use decorative drapery clips foreven more seasonal shine.


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SWAPW ith Halloween falling smack in the middle of the season, it can be hard to knowhow to decorate. Do you try to mix and mingle Halloween bats with autumnleaves? Or do you stick with just one decorating style? Luckily, many of autumnsaccents will work for both settings. Carved pumpkins can show their ghoulish face forHalloween, then be turned around to their plain side for fall. Miniature orange lights canbrighten a beautiful fall garland or add a creepy glow to hanging bats and witches. Ourstylists put their decorating talents to work to show you how the same setting can easilybe styled for fall or tricked out for Halloween.

Vintage seed-packetimages decorate the lid.

SeasonalEasily transition

your settings from

fall to Halloween.


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SPOOKY

Turn your hutch into a hauntingly fun display bysimply taking off the lids of your painted boxes to revHalloween designs that youve decoupaged to the insidbottoms. Exchange the green fabric for a silky spiderwrunner, and enhance the setting with trick-or-treataccents and jars filled with candy corn. Carry the toneof this display to the inside of the hutch by bringing aorange or black dishes to the front.

STUNNING

Wood cheese boxes are a fabulously functional decorating accessory. Not only

do they look great in different settings, but they can be very useful for hiding orstoring small items. If you cant find actual cheese boxes, you can easily acquireround papier-mch boxes at a hobby or crafting store. For these fall-to-Halloweensettings, first paint your boxes a warm orange color. After they dry, decoupagevintage seed-packet images or old-fashioned advertising pictures onto the tops ofthe lids. You can find images online to download and print (www.thegraphicsfairy.com is a great site for free public-domain images), or check out the scrapbooksection of your crafting store. For your autumn hutch, assemble your display on topof a section of green fabric or burlap. Set the boxes on their side so the images show,and accent the display with small pumpkins and vines of orange berries. Bring anygreen-colored dishes to the foreground of your cabinet to add more color.

A spookyHalloweenimage hidesinside.

Twice-as-Nice

Boxes


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ELEGANT

A metal topiary set in an outdoor urn is a great decorative element because its easy to stylefor any holiday. For everyday fall decorating, place a floral wreath atop the urn, and thenset a large orange pumpkin in the middle topped with smaller pumpkins or gourds (drive athin metal rod through the pumpkins to hold them in place). Position the topiary over thepumpkins, pushing it down into the wreath to hold it in place. Twist fall garland, or grapevineand silk leaves, around the outside of the topiary in a loose spiral; hold the vines in place withfloral wire. Set a small basket with more gourds, leaves and berries atop a small ladderbackchair to finish the scene.

Differentcolors andshapes givethis stackautumn appeal.

Two-WayTopiary


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EERIE

To switch your topiadisplay from elegant eerie, simply remove

the fall garland andpumpkin stack, andreplace those elemenwith a glowing jack-o-lantern, orangeand black silk Chinelantern flowers, ricelights and an orangeburlap ruffle. To makthe ruffle, pleat a widstrip of orange burlaand sew through oneend of the folded plewith a thick thread. T

the thread ends tighttogether, letting theother end of the pleaburlap fall open tocreate the ruffle. Placthe ruffle on top of turn, scrunch some bburlap or cheesecloththe middle, and posithe jack-o-lantern otop. Put the topiary iplace over the jack-o-lantern, and then

twine the orange andblack Chinese lantervines and small oranrice lights around thoutside of the topiarySwitch out the baskethe chair for a candyfilled cauldron.

A jack-o-lantern isan iconic Halloweenreplacement.


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INVITING

This autumn, let your entryway take on an elegant seasonal look by dressing upa bench in fashion-forward fall colors. Cover your bench with a long, burlap-

wrapped cushion (easy to do on your own!) and top with warm earth-tonedpillows. Wrap one of the pillows in a wide rusty gold burlap ribbon for addedappeal. Drape similar-colored scarves on a coat rack to easily grab for a walk

outdoors. Bundle together long stems of wheat or other fall grasses, and placethe sheaf in a wire wall pocket. Place a basket filled with several different-coloredgourds and twigs on the floor near the bench, and set another pumpkin in aring of harvest fruits and leaves set atop a small concrete plant holder. For thefinal genius touch, let the setting glow with a trio of hanging acorn-shapedcandleholders. These votive holders are actually decorative glass shades usedfor home lighting. Twist strong wire around the rims and attach chains to hangthem from an iron plant holder.

Layered naturalelements make aperfe fall display.

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FRIGHTENING

When Halloween rolls around, add a little spookiness to your entryway. Coveryour seat cushion in some fun Halloween fabric, or stamp jack-o-lanterns or otherseasonal designs onto plain fabric. Swap out your elegant fall pillows for brighter

orange and green pillows, and then mix them with vintage-style characters. Topersonalize a standard pillow, cut a square of fabric slightly smaller than the pillowfront, fringe the edges and, using letter stamps, spell out a fun phrase with fabricpaint. Trim the stamped square with a decorative braid and buttons, and attach itto the front of the pillow. Trade your sheaves of wheat for a pair of brooms, andinstead of hanging colorful scarves on the coat rack, drape it in a witch hat andblack gauze. On the windowsill, fill the glass candleholders with glowing battery-operated orange lights, and cloak them with black cheesecloth. Finish off yourHalloween entryway with a framed vintage-style print on the wall.

A vase with black andorange accessoriesscreams Halloween.


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Follow our tips to create a

jewel-toned tablescape that willenchant your holiday guests.

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SET A

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f youre looking for inspiration

for this years Thanksgiving table

turn to the sumptuous colors

that Mother Nature uses to paint

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The golden-toned yellows, verdant

mossy greens and resplendent bronzes

meld together into a palette that gives a

stunning yet soothing look to your

table. Guests will sense the specialness

of the day, but they can also feel com-

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Cover your table inreddish caramel-

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GARNISH A CHANDELIERThis hanging candle chandelier gets a green touch

with carved-out artichokes acting as candleholders.

Cut the stems off the bottoms of your artichokes and

carefully loosen and clip the top center leaves to expos

the inside core. Use an artists knife to shape a hole

inside each artichoke to firmly hold the end of a taper

candle. After youve cut your artichokes, lightly brush

the leaves and top with gold paint to give them a gilde

look. Arrange several wine-colored leaves around the

base of the chandelier candleholders, sticking them

through the spike in the chandelier and fanning them

out. Center the artichokes on the spikes and push them

down firmly. If necessary, add some glue or adhesive

putty to stabilize the pieces. Insert the candles into the

artichokes and light them to illuminate your room.

LIGHT THE WAYIlluminated mercury-glass pumpkins set among a fall mix of

florals, fruits and vegetables create a softly glowing centerpiece for

your table. Place battery-operated LED lights inside three colored

glass pumpkins, or use colored lights inside clear glass pumpkins.

Set your middle pumpkin on a raised pillar to add dimension to

the arrangement, but dont make it so high that it gets in the way

of conversation. Lightly brush artichokes and dried pomegranates

with gold paint. When dry, place them around the base of the

pumpkins, and nestle ornamental cabbage heads between the glass

pumpkins. Tuck deeply colored preserved leaves and other florals

such as seeded eucalyptus, mini pompom mums and hypericum

berries among the vegetables to fill out the centerpiece.

TIP:If you want your freshflorals to last longer,

insert them into smallfloral tubes hidden in

the arrangement.


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TIP:Add candle sleevesto your tapers to

prevent the wax fromdripping down your

artichokes.


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Spray paintsmall vases with

metallic gold paintas tiny keepsakesfor your guests.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITHTHINGS THATshimmerANDshine.


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STEP 1To make these brocade-likesalad plates, start with inexpensive clglass plates and paper doilies about th

same size as your plates. Lightly coat smooth side of a paper doily with spraadhesive, and let it sit for a few minutso the adhesive gets tacky. Turn yourglass plate upside down, and center thdoily glue-side down over the backsidof the plate. Press it onto the surface asmooth away any wrinkles.

STEP 2Spray the doily-adheredbackside of the plate lightly with shingold paint until the doily design is cleand evident. Apply the paint in severalight passes to avoid drips. Let dry fora short time (until the paint does notappear to be wet), then carefully peelaway the doily, leaving the design onthe plate. Let dry completely.


PAINT A PATTERNED SALAD PLATE

STEP 3Lightly spray the entirebackside of the plate with a darker

antique-gold paint, filling in theopen spaces left from the doily. Letdry face-down overnight beforeplacing on your table.

GOLDEN TONESCreating a multilayered place setting using chargers and smaller plates

immediately evokes the feel of a special occasion. To arrange this setting, start

with a large dark-colored charger as a base; ours is hammered brass. Atop thecharger, place a lighter golden-toned dinner plate, such as this glazed ceramic

plate with a beaded edge. Top the charger and dinner plate with a handmade

brocade-like salad plate. (Follow our instructions to create your own.) Tie up

the two plates with a translucent organza ribbon tied in a bow at the top. To

identify each guests seat, glue a small metal initial onto a wine-colored tag

and loop it through the bow. Finish off your elegant stack by tucking a few

preserved leaves in between the charger and the dinner plate and setting a

florals-filled miniature gold vase on top.


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MAKE YOUR FIRSTCOURSE FABULOUSNot all your courses need to be ser

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Harvest-Happy

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Although Tammy Rousseausdining room reflects traditionalstyling, for the fall months shethrows a textured quilt across thetable and nestles bittersweet in awood dough bowl.


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Rich HuesThe bold red walls and charming country accents inthis Massachusetts home give it seasonal appeal.

The Rousseau familys Granby,Massachusetts, home is bursting withthe magical palette of autumn, includingthe deep red walls that set off fall accents

so well. Ive done the whole house in very rich fallcolors, says Tammy Rousseau, but they seem to workfor any season. And work they do. Even though thehome is alive in fall color from the bold red walls tovelvety green draperies to burnished wood cabinets,the colors easily blend any time of the year. Believe itor not, red is a very flexible color, Tammy says. Thereare a lot of ways you can accent redwith navy,green, tan or black. It goes fairly well with everything.Through her decor, Tammy has created what she calls,a seasonal house, allowing her decorating to shiftseamlessly from winter to spring to summer.

Besides mixing colors, Tammy also mingles differentstyles of furnishings and accessories. Shes not averseto draping a traditional table in a colorful patchwork

quilt or piling primitive pillows atop her red couch. Ijust go with pieces Im drawn to and make them work,Tammy says. Everything that is in the house reflectsmy personality and creativity.

For fall, Tammys richly hued home gets adornedwith fall foliage and cozy quilts as well as herubiquitous roosters. I like them because they come inso many different shapes and sizes. I think I had gottenone rooster picture, and from there, it went wild.

PHOTOGRAPHED AND STYLED BY FRANKLIN AND ESTHER SCHMIDT.

Flickering candles combine a touch of spookiness with the wadelights of fall. Swapping your normal pillar candles for orange oinstantly transforms the look. For autumn, Tammy fills her roostecontainer with sunflowers, dried pods and colorful leaves.

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In the living room, another quilt covers the coff

table while a green garland frames the fireplace.Black candlesticks with orange pillars and a blackwreath add a haunted touch to the mantel.

Outside, Tammy displays potted mums inHalloween containers and winds leafy branchesaround the pots.

I like to bring

the outdoorsin

as much as I can


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In the front entryway, Tammy accents the hall table with arustic butter churn on one side and a delightful pumpkin witchon the other. A checked runner tops the table, while a box ofsunflower-dotted pinecones occupies the space underneath.


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Nearly anything can be walldecor. This assortment of new andold game boards gives a gallery-like feel to the upstairs hall.


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Wreaths

can be hung

anywhere,

including on

the door of a

cabinet.

In the master bedroom, a beautiful wood bed and cherry red birchbranches pull in the hue of the red walls.

Creative use of textiles, such as arranging a variety of cozy pillows in a long basket, ca

help to soften up any space.


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Green garland isnt just for Christmas. Tammy uses leafyfaux greenery in lieu of drapes for her sliding glass doors.

Tap into TextureTammy Rousseau uses plenty of natural elements to addtexture to her home. Here are some of her ideas:

1.Incorporate plants or other natural items to softensharp lines. Wrap cornstalks around pillars and posts ordrape leafy garlands across mantels and shelves.

2.Fill bowls and crocks with outdoor accents.Pinecones are often free and plentiful and look beautifulin crocks or baskets. Bundles of branches or pussywillows add height as well as interest.

3.Scatter pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal bountythroughout your home. I go to four or five different farmstands to find the most unique pumpkins and squash,Tammy says. The bumpier and uglier the better.Wheat is a simple and unique vase filler and a great

way for the Rousseaus to bring this rooster painting to life.

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pumpkins in vari

spots around yo

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ReclaimingA California couple combine three rustic structuresinto one past-perfect retreat.

An 18th-century timber dwelling fromWest Virginia, a New Hampshire barnfrom the 1700s and a one-room log cabinwith split logs from Tennessee. Theantiquated architecture of these East Coast buildingswould appear out of place 3,000 miles away; yet, nestled

into the panoramic mountains of Californias Santa YnezValley and connected with a salvaged Vermont slate roof,this trio creates a prairie-style paradise.

The 150-acre property was purchased in 1990, and withits breathtaking views, it was difficult to find a home tomatch the beauty of the valley. So instead of one home, theCalifornia couple that owned the land decided three would

do the job nicely. Each building was disassembled before was shipped from New England to the West Coast, and thhistory of the structure was preserved and resurrected us18th-century construction techniques. The 1700s barnbecame the main living area and includes a great room,kitchen, breakfast area and guest bedroom. The timber

dwelling turned into the master suite and den, and the locabin got new life as the familys dining room.

The homes aged timber exterior and primitive woodinterior perfectly melded the East Coast architecture withrural California style. Early American furnishings andfolk-art pieces created a look that the owners believed

showed the best of both worlds.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARK LOHMAN. STYLED BY BEVERLY MCGUIRE.


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couple achieved a bucolic

beauty without having to

worry about important

furniture pieces decaying

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The owners of this homestead melded the rusticnature of the three historic structures into a moreelegant prairie abode by mixing together materials anaccents. Heres how you can do the same in your hom

Warm Up with FloralsRough-hewn walls can feel cold. Cozy up youhome with buckets of florals scattered arounyour rooms.

Let Folk Art ShineOne or two pieces of folk art can addsophistication without overwhelming thebeauty of the natural walls.

Hide the NecessitiesEven historic homes need some modernconveniences. Hide yours inside old cabinets

Rustic YETRefine

ALTHOUGH THE ideaWASA BITcrazy, IT APPEALEDTO THEM.

A bouquet of fall florals is allthats needed in this great roomto give it autumn flair.



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TOP LEFT: Forgo traditionalvases and place your fall bouquetsin unexpected containers, such asthis chippy tin watering can.

TOP RIGHT: The ample andun-repressed beauty of CaliforniasSanta Ynez Valley is a dream forthose wishing to retreat to a worldof rural simplicity.

ABOVE: A salvaged slate rooffrom Vermont and a wrap-arounddeck unify the three distinctAppalachian buildings.

LEFT: This picnic table craftedfrom beams, logs and stumps is asimple way to enjoy the bounty ofnature in the fall.

Get out this falland enjoy an

open-air lunch!


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Stand cattails and

tall grasses in a

carved-out pumpkin

for an all-natural

floral arrangement.


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TOP: The mudroom connects the barn tothe two log homes.

ABOVE: Uncovered windows let in theCalifornia sunshine.

RIGHT: Each bold and primitive colorfound within this hooked rug can behighlighted depending on the rest of thedecorations in the room. A bowl of gourdsand a tin vase of ornamental peppers bringout the autumn hues in the rug.

Spice up yourtable with brightornamental peppers.


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Lively hues and distinctive collections bringsweet autumn charm to a cozy cottage.

COLOR

PHOTOGRAPHED BY GRIDLEY + GRAVES.


With two retired fashion designersliving together, its no surprisethat their home and guest cottageare awash in color. We are both

designers, so fabrics, patterns and textures are some-thing we like to combine in bold and unusual ways,says David Minka, who, along with his partner, YvonLe Fichant, has turned a Bucks County, Pennsylvania,abode into a jewel of a home that blends Frenchcountry with English cottage and a touch of Ameri-can Arts and Crafts. Yvon is a French native, and theduo have spent lots of time traveling the Frenchcountryside, gathering both ideas and furniturepieces. So their home and guest cottage reflect thatfeel: Very eclectic, David says. But first and fore-most, comfortable.

The 14-acre property contains a late-19th-centuryclapboard farmhouse in which David and Yvon live,as well as the older stone cottage and two barns, oneof which has been restored into Davids artists studio.The buildings are set among extensive decades-oldplantings of bearded iris, Oriental lilies, daffodils,violets, English roses, hydrangeas and peonies, and

these blooms make their way into David and Yvonsdecorating. Carpets, quilts and upholstery all reflectthe various hues of the gardens, and, as in nature,those colors get mixed with a variety of greens as ananchor. You can say we are intoxicated by color,David says. We like to go full out. We never thinkabout right or wrong. Taking chances and makingbold choices pays off, so you dont get bored.

Hydrangeas planted around the propertybecome decorative garlands when dried and

brought indoors. David Minkas paintings,which he describes as colorful and a bit naive,

are very much in the spirit of the cottage.

Drenched in


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Most of the furnishings that fill thecottage and farmhouse have comefrom David and Yvons travels andflea-market trips.



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LEFT:David has an extensive collection of Rosevillepottery that he lines up for display as well as othercollections featured around the home. Since potterycomes from the earth, its another way to bring theoutdoors inside.

BELOW: Dont be afraid to combine fabrics ofdifferent patterns and textures. We find that

with keeping the color mixture a combination ofrich, saturated brights, the look is always rich andBohemian, David says.

ABOVE: The extensive gardens provide plenty ofdecorating opportunities. The pair love to bring bloomsand branches indoors to give the rooms a little Englishcottage appeal.

RIGHT: Potted plants, dishes and white pumpkinsmarch up the open staircase. Exposed steps such asthese act as quasi-shelves.


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The blue-painted kitchen cabinetswith wrought-iron hinges fit wellinto this cheerful cottage. More floramotifs continue the theme.


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LIVING WITHCOLOR

Former fashion designers David Minka andYvon Le Fichant love to work with bold,vibrant color palettes. In their historicfarmhouse and stone guest cottage, they mixfabrics, patterns and textures into a casualBohemian look. Here are their decoratingphilosophies when it comes to using color:

Turn to nature to bring vibrant reds,pinks, purples and golden yellows intoyour home, but include plenty of greens toanchor the colors.

We prefer to drown ourselves in color,David says. No half-way. Its going to bemore color or even MORE color.

Even though youre mixing a lot of colors,

keep them in the same values. Dont mixbrights and pastels, for example.

If the idea of living in a little jewel boxappeals to you, always go for the rich tones.

WE LIKE TOsurroundOURSELVES WITHbright

COLORS,richTEXTURES AND FABRIC MIXES.


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RIGHT: The roughly 200-year-oldstone structure acts as a guest cottagefor David and Yvons friends and family.The building was originally a springhouse for the farm.

BELOW: The intimate, charmingspaces in the little cottage make it easyfor visitors to get away and relax.

ALTHOUGH THE French countryINFLUENCE IS STRONG, WE MIX IT

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guest cottage

provides

a welcomerespite from

everyday life.


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A large white

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Generations

he Washington-state farmhouse and adjoiningland thats home to Kathleen and Galen Wedinspans four generations both in its structureand original fixtures as well as the manyantiques and heirlooms that are dotted

throughout. This family treasure creates a wonderful setting torelish in the magic of autumn.

Family plays an important role in the Wedins lives, and theyuse their home as a way to showcase the artwork of theirdaughter and Kathleens brother, as well as display items thatwere passed down from grandparents or carried over fromSweden. Even old items found on the farm have been repurposed

into charming country decor. When we moved in, I couldntafford to spend a lot of money on decorating, Kathleen says.Little by little, I developed my style into a country farm look.

To help decorate her home, Kathleen received encouragementfrom her friend, a fellow designer, as well as from variousdecorating magazines. But sometimes, the changes came aboutpurely from need. She removed her kitchen cabinet doors to helpsee what was in the deep cabinets, and she had a local artisanbuild a pot rack and pine island of her own design.

Through the years, Kathleens decorating style has changed.The early Scandinavian blues have given way to Kathleenscurrent decorating passiona muted palette of tangy mustards,

rich reds and beloved blacks. That palette now is the perfectbackdrop for falls splendor.

An interior designer combines family heirlooms andsalvaged antiques into a generations-old farmhouse

that creates a welcoming fall space.


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Carving pumpkins is a special

Halloween treat, but they will last

much longer if they are displayed

in their natural state. You can add

variety to your display with pumpkins

and gourds of different shapes, sizes

and colors, including smaller ones

filling a basket.


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The Wedins Washington-state farmhousholds family treasures of all kinds. Here,Kathleen uses a ceramic crow crafted bybrother to accent pumpkins and sunflow

ABOVE:A wrought-iron stand is aconvenient way to store kitchenware whcabinet space is getting crowded.

TOP LEFT:By painting the insides of tcabinets black, the colorful dishes createbright contrast once the cabinet doors arremoved. The coloring also provides a niprimitive look for the farmhouse.

LEFT:When Kathleen painted the kitchcirca-1946 cabinets a bright mustard colthat room instantly became her favoriteplace in the house. Inexpensive pine-vensheets give the illusion of a solid woodcountertop for a much cheaper price.


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The star rug on the floor of this cozy

kitchen nook ties the room together

by using its own black coloring to

pull the black of the window to the

center of the room.


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FabulousFall Projects


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Gather up a few simple materials and let yourcreative side shine this season. Our fall-inspiredprojects will show you how to make stunning homeaccents from natural elements, fashion several

one-of-a-kind wreaths and create amazing pumpkindecorations with no carving.

Spell out an autumn

welcome with dimensionalletters adhered to wood tagsstained brown and then dry-brushed orange to mimic a

wood tone. Hang the tags andcolorful silk leaves from

clips attached tolengths of chain.


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NaturesBring the outdoors inside with our bounty of decorating

ideas, all using Mother Natures autumn favorites.

SERVE UP WOODSY STYLEThis old frame was spiffed up with a scenic view, outfitted with

leaf handles and repurposed into a clever snack tray. Select a deep

frame, and remove the cardboard backing. Cover the backing with

paper featuring a natural pattern such as leaves, trees or wood grain.

Glue small felt or paper animal-face cutouts on the paper. Cut thin

cardboard strips to fit the inner top and bottom edge of the

frame. These strips will act as spacers and provide depth

between the glass and the background. Lay

the frame face-down with the glass

in place, and add the spacers atop

the glass. Cut lengths of twigs to fit

snugly inside the frame from top tobottom and glue them to the spacers.

Glue a few pinecones between the

twigs. Set your background face-down

into the frame and fold down the metal

tabs to hold it in place. Turn the frame over

and drill holes into the sides. Screw in leaf-

shaped drawer pulls for handles.

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Dried seedpodsome in all sorts ofinteresting shapes.

MAKE MINI TOPIARIESDoes your birdbath sit in the garage from fal

through spring? Bring it inside instead and c

your own secret garden with seedpods and o

naturals. Set up the base of the arrangement

by laying flat pieces of foam in the basin of t

birdbath and hot gluing moss over them to c

For the topiaries, choose three different sizes

foam balls and use hot glue to cover the surf

each ball with seedpods, leaving only a smallto insert the twig trunk. If any of the foam is

visible, tuck tiny pieces of moss between the

to cover it. Cut three different lengths of twig

the trunks. Sharpen one end of each twig int

point and push the twigs securely into the ba

Arrange the topiaries in the birdbath by firm

pushing the ends of the twigs through the m

and into the foam base. Fill out the arrangem

by adding extra personal touches, such as rei

moss and decorative concrete acorns and cro


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Clever

This set of DIY partyware will mesmerize your Hal-

loween guests. For the black cat mug, look for cabo-

chons or other gemstones that look like cats eyes in

the jewelry section of your hobby store and glue them

onto a black mug. For the plate, find an image of cats

eyes online and print it out. Enlarge the eyes, if needed,

on a color copier, and cut them out with a jagged edge

to create the look of eyelashes. Cut out thin strips of

off-white paper for the whiskers. Arrange the eyes and

whiskers on the underside of a clear glass or plastic

plate and adhere with decoupage glue. Set the clearplate on top of a solid black plate to complete the illu-

sion of a bewitching black cat.


ARRANGE AN EVERLASTING BIRCH-VASE BOUQUETAdd rugged texture to a clear glass vase by wrapping it in star-cut birch bark, and then

set a bouquet of fall florals in resin for a permanent display. Wrap several strips of

birch bark around a clear glass vase, allow for overlap, and pull tight. Apply glue to the

overlapped edges and press and hold in place until the glue dries. Mix floral-setting

resin following manufacturers directions in the bottom of the vase. Gather together in

your hand a bouquet using such pieces as onion grass stems, pinecone stems, maple leaf

stems, pheasant feathers, burlap hydrangeas and sunflowers, and berry bush. Tie off the

bouquet with cloth-covered stem wire and insert into the resin. Allow to set for 24 hours.

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CREATE A RAKE GREETINGGreet fall visitors with an old-fashioned bamboo

rake showing off a gathering of colorful autumngrasses and a welcoming sign. Arrange a fan of

different grasses and hot glue or wire it to the

neck of the rake. Wrap twine around the grasses

and rake neck to cover the stems, secure with a

simple overhand knot, and then knot the loose

twine ends. Hang a mini chalkboard featuring a

handwritten message in the center of the rake,

looping the hanger over the tines.

HANG YOUR HARVESTThis peg-rack display is incredibly

simple yet remarkably beautiful.

Gather the colors of the fall harvest

from your garden or farmers market

and create bundles of wheat, Indian

corn, chilies, gourds or herbs that you

can hang from a rustic rack. Secure the

bundles with twine or covered wire

and twist a loop at the end for hanging.

For added interest, soak the Indian

corn husks in warm water and braid

them. To create the spiral of the chilies,

string them together one at a time.

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STYLE A SUNNY ARRANGEMENT

With their bright yellow petals and nodding blooms, sunflowers simplybespeak fall. Group them together in an earthenware pitcher set into a

larger bowl. Fill the remaining space in the bowl with dried oranges, mini

pumpkins, grapevine balls and red and gold leaves. Place the entire piece

atop a grapevine wreath.

SET A FALL TABLEAutumns golden hues make for gorgeous tablescaping. Place a circle of

bright berry twigs between a charger and plate and rest a bosc pear on

top. Fashion fall feather trees by gluing colored feathers to foam cones.

Start at the bottom and work your way up, overlapping the feathers and

covering every space.

FILL A FRESH APPLE VASEThis sweet fall fruit provides plenty of color for displays. Fill a clear glasscylinder vase with small red and green apples, white pumpkins and a

few walnuts. Tuck shorter florals into the apples and slide tall grasses

into the center.


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TALK WITH TWIGSTurning letters and words into a decorative

element is a hot trend right now in both art and

home decor. You can get this look by shaping

letters out of twigs, flowers and other natural

pieces to express your fall sentiment. First, sketch

out your word on a large sheet of paper to help

you determine the size of your letters and to act

as a pattern for forming them. Cut twigs to form

the basic lines, setting them in place over thepattern. You can also cut off branches from silk

florals to use for the straight lines, allowing leaves

or buds to extend out past the end of the letter.

For the curved parts of the letters, use wired faux

floral stems, as you can bend them into whatever

shape you need. Secure your pieces together with

hot glue or thin floral wire, and embellish with

additional leaves, blooms or berries.

Make your letters look more natural by varyinthe thikness, length and olor of the twigs.


Bittersweet is theperfec fall foliage.


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BALE TOGETHER A BEAUTYDress up a decorative straw bale with a bundle of mums and other faux

florals. Wrap 1" green ribbon side by side around the straw bale in the

same manner as you would wrap a gift package. Secure the ribbon endswith greening floral pins. Leave a 3" square opening on the top center

for making the floral arrangement. Wrap a patterned fall ribbon around

the straw bale on top of the green ribbon and secure with greening

pins. Arrange silk mums atop the bale, inserting the stems down into

the bale and working outward for a natural appearance. Create loops

out of the ribbon and slide them under the mums; glue in place. Cut

apart orange berry stems and insert them into the arrangement, letting

them droop over the straw bale. Cut a mustard bush into stems and

insert them into the top to add height. Glue all the florals into place.

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FRAME COLORFUL LEAVESDelicate lacy skeleton leaves look fabulous displayunder glass. Follow our detailed instructions to frayour own masterpiece.

1.Purchase a selection of colorful skeleton leavesand find two pieces of equal-size polished-edgeglass. Old frames from thrift stores are a great soufor inexpensive glass pieces.

2.Lay one piece of glass down and arrange yourleaves on top of it; alternate the sizes and colors othe leaves and overlap them to create a pleasingpattern. Be sure to leave a border of empty spacearound the outside edges. Lay the second piece ofglass atop the first, carefully lining up the edgeswithout disturbing the leaves.

3.Tape the two pieces of glass together along theedges with low-tack painters tape to hold them inplace while you wrap the glass with wire.

4.Starting at the back of the piece and a bit in froone corner, wrap the wire lengthwise around thefront and back of the glass pieces, then twist thewire to the opposite direction to wrap around thewidth of the glass, meeting back at the start. This similar to wrapping a ribbon around a package. Puthe wire as tight as possible, being careful so theglass doesnt splinter on the edges underneath thewire. Cut the wire, leaving several inches of exceson either end, and create a rosette by grabbing thwire ends with needle-nose pliers and turning in acircular motion.

5.Repeat the wrapping process from Step 4, but ttime, start from the opposite corner and wrap thewire around the remaining length and width of thglass and finish with another rosette on the back.The back rosettes help keep the finished piece awfrom the wall, giving it a more dimensional look.

6.To form the four rosettes on the front and theremaining two on the back, wrap approximately 2of wire around each empty corner where the wireintersect and twirl in a circle with needle-nose pli

7.Create a hanger by twisting small wire loopsaround the rosettes on the top back of the piece.

Hang your framed leaves from the loops over twonails in the wall.

Twisted opper wire is thin, flexibleand wraps well around surfaes.


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Repurpose

Past-Its-Prime

PotpourriMany people have fading bags

of potpourri lying around

the house that have lost their

appealing scent. Rather than

throw those dried pods, cones

and leaves out, adhere them

to a foam form to create a

nature-inspired wreath. Start

by arranging the larger pieces

around the form, balancing and

repeating the colors to create a

pleasing look, and then hot glue

them in place. Fill in the gaps

with the smaller pieces, and fin-

ish off the wreath by insertingany leaves or twigs among the

more solid naturals.

Sine potpourri is already pakaged to lookbeautiful together, the olor-oordinatingis already done for you!

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Hang yourwreath inside

an empty framefor a distinctive

display.



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Punch Out Wood Veneer ShapesThis autumn beauty is splendorous in its simplicity, and the wood veneer

of the leaves gives it a truly natural look. Using thin sheets of veneer and a

strong punch, punch out basic leaf shapes, such as maple leaves. For more

intricate shapes, such as the oak leaves, download a leaf image or draw one

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