Pop A Little Fall On Your Walls

While perusing blog land with my morning cup of coffee I opened one of my emailed blogs. It was from the blog for Phoebe Howard (my design idol). They had just changed up some vignettes in her shop, Max & Company for Fall.

I was taken with the art on the walls done by P.Allen Smith, well known master gardener!! He apparently is also a wonderful artist. He portrays the bounty  from the garden. Since it is fall Ms. Howard is using some of his pieces portraying pumpkins,squash and tomatoes on the vine.

Here is a sampling………..

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I love this pumpkin!! Mr. P.Allen Smith is more in tuned to his garden produce than just planting and harvesting. He obviously sees the beauty in every curve of this pumpkin. Here is how Ms. Howard chose to use it in a room……

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Next is my favorite!! The Squash!!………

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I love this!! Wouldn’t this be fantastic in a kitchen or dining room? Here it is in Ms. Howard's shop…….

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This was not shown in a room setting on her blog, but I had to show it!!! Where would you put this lovely piece?!!


I love the simple black frames and the size of each piece. I think they would make a wonderful statement in a room.

Just another Fall touch for you to think about!!

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Adding Fall touches with Art!!

Kathysue

Shall We “Throw” in some Fall!?

In my last post on mantel techniques I mentioned how important it is to vary the textures in your composition to keep it interesting.

I think the Fall/Winter months are the perfect time of year to use lots of textures in your home to make it feel warm and cozy.

After all we add texture in our Fall/Winter wardrobes with cable knit sweaters, wool coats, and sometimes fur, hopefully faux fur.

Rough textures will really add a wonderful warm, and cozy layer to any room.

Think of all the different ways you can add texture to your rooms for the cooler months that are about to arrive.

 

I know we all immediately think of a cozy throw to snuggle up with while sitting by the fire…..

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I have used this image in another post, but it is just too perfect to not use it again. This room is so cozy,but can you imagine it without the throw?

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This is just luscious!!

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 I love this room and yet without the throw I am not sure it would look as cozy and inviting.

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 This is an interesting way to display your throws or maybe it is to hide a stain?!!

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Fur throws are the ultimate for snuggling in for a nice nap.

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Throws come in all kinds of styles, colors and patterns………

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I love the cable knit throws from Pottery Barn! They come in such pretty Fall colors. There is nothing prettier than a cream cable knit sweater,or in this case a throw!

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How about a cashmere cable knit throw?

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This is one of my all time favorite ways to display a throw on a chair!

 No matter what type of throw you love, or how you toss it they will always add an extra layer of coziness to any room.

I wrote a post last year on  how I like to display my throws if you are interested you can read about it HERE! 
So tell me do you like to gently toss your throws or do you neatly fold them and put them in place?

How do you like to toss your throws?

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Snuggling up with a warm and cozy throw!

Kathysue

Sunday with succulents

The weather has been amazing lately so this weekend I did a little planting in my yard. One of the things I really enjoyed was planting a centerpiece for my glass top patio table.

I knew I needed something I could put a candle in, and the candle would have to be protected from the wind. I went shopping in my display closet and I think I found the perfect remedy…….

I  only have one planter of succulents so I thought I would give them a try again. I first thought of using a rustic planter since I usually think of succulents with a rustic look. I personally like a bit more of an elegant look. The table needed a pop of white to bring out the trim in my cushions so this planter fit the bill perfectly.

 Here is a close-up of the arrangement. I can hardly wait to sit outside this evening and light the candle!!

This was a pretty fun way to spend my Sunday morning!!!

“Enjoy the Process!” Of:

Doing whatever you like on a Sunday afternoon!! May I suggest a nap?

Kathysue