Colors I Will Be Wearing This Fall

   

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Every year right before we actually start experiencing Fall weather I take an inventory of my Fall/Winter clothing.

I like to add a pop of color to my core pieces of black,white, and camel.

Green, and blues are usually my choices so I go with a deeper hue of a bright green and cobalt blue.

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I love these colors together and can mix and match easily in my wardrobe.

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This year a color I am seeing quite often is mustard. Mustard looks so pretty with navy blue or black.

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I enjoy wearing this color, and I can add it to the other colors in my wardrobe easily.

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( I have the blouse [√], have the sweater [√], have the pearls [√]!!)

(These are Tory burch mocs, mine are all mustard, but very similar in style to these.)

Yesterday I picked up a cute mustard cardigan, and a pair of Cole Haan leather mustard driving Mocs at TJMaxx. 

The shoes were the steal of the day at $59 instead of $198.

I have had these shoes on my radar since last year so I was a very excited girl to have found them. 

Visualize older woman doing a happy dance in cute mustard loafers!!

Just a little preview of what I have been up to inside my closet.

How about you all, what new color or colors are you adding to your existing wardrobe for Fall?

 

DIY'S WORTH DOING

 

In blogland, and on Pinterest I see so many clever DIY ideas. Not being an avid DIYer I often look and say something like, “ Oh that is clever, and they did a really nice job, but I know ME, and I would not take the time to do it!”

When I was younger I actually use to do more DIY projects, but as time has marched on I have become more selective with what I try to do myself.

 Luckily I am married to a very handy man that can do just about anything. However he would never admit that to anyone, but I have seen his abilities so I know.

Since there are so many of you out there that do love a good DIY I thought I would show a few ideas that I think are really worth trying to attempt.

I found this first idea while perusing blogland. It was in a bathroom designed by Hickman Design Associates.

 I actually think this would be wonderful in just about any room. Think of a bathroom, kitchen or children’s rooms….

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Don’t you just love it!? You could purchase any simple glass pendant light and write a special poem, words or thoughts on it.
To write on the glass you can use a white chalk marker. You can find them Here!

Speaking of script, how about some numbers? This next item was inspired by an art piece from Pottery Barn.

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Adorable!! I can see this in a playroom, can’t you?

Do you like pillows? Do you need some for outdoors, or a family room? Check these out?

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These were made by sewing two Ikea rug mats together! I told you it was a clever idea!!

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Hidden storage for your book shelves, this would be great to hold all my old design magazines!!

Fall is right around the corner. I find it hard to decorate with autumnal colors since I am not a brown/orange gal. 

I always look for something in a neutral that will remind me of the Fall. Ballard has some leaf prints that would be so easy to do as a DIY project……..

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A trip to Michaels for some artist canvas, a walk in the park and some white spray paint, and Voila!! You have some Fall art for your walls.

How about this next project for your walls…..

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This treatment was done on the free standing unit, but I can see this done on an entire wall.

 It would be wonderful in a small entry hall to open up the space. Mirror squares and molding!! Love it!!

I hope some of these ideas have started your DIY juices flowing. 

If you would like to see a few more you can go to my Pinterest board called, You guessed it…….

DIY’S WORTH DOING

HERE!

 

Generosity In Blogland

   

Bloggers are amazing, generous people. As in any group there are those that are, and are not, but overall I would classify bloggers as people that are very generous with their time, and talents.

Last week I put out a cry for help in finding a lighting source that would cost me less than circa lighting for the Grosvenor pendant light fixture that I am thinking of using in my master bedroom.

POSSIBLE LIGHTING ABOVE NIGHTSTANDS

    

NEW CAL-KING BED

  ( My new bed, the fabric is actually cream. I just noticed it looks somewhat pinkish here. Funny how lighting changes things. It is actually the same color as the nightstands!)

I can not tell you how many emails I got, and not one, but two offers from designers that are bloggers to help me out.

I was so taken aback at the sweet offers of help so today I want to  give you all a great big……….

Never underestimate the power of the

blogging community!!!