
Looking for a few ideas to make your space feel better immediately?
You’ve come to the right place! Here are some tips
for fall...
Make sure your lighting for the darker
days of winter is adequate. Check out junk shops,
yard sales, and flea markets for inexpensive floor
lamps needing a coat of paint or re-wiring, but still
costing much less than those in an antique shop.
Place electric candle lamps around the kitchen to use instead
of harsh overhead lighting
Use candle sconces instead of expensive electrical sconces
(and save on the electrician as well) in the dining room. Buy four
and hang in pairs on opposite walls in the dining room, then dim
the overhead fixtures and light the candles for a cozy, romantic
feel.
Put the feel of fall into your home without breaking the bank
by changing lighter weight accessories for something a little heavier.
For example, a beautiful brocade pillow can easily replace a lighter
summer-look one. Or toss a cozy throw over the back of the sofa for
instant warmth.
Cozy the bedroom by covering the quilt with a duvet of
warm colors made from sheets purchased as seconds or close-outs.
Simply stitch 3 sides together, then sew coordinating ribbons of
heavier fabric to the fourth side to be tied together to keep the
quilt in place.
Press a few beautiful leaves between the pages of a heavy
book (make sure they are very dry) to use alone as a natural tabletop
decoration, or combined with pumpkins, squash and gourds. Place
the leaves on a tablecloth which is then covered with another cloth
of golden tulle for a truly elegant look.
The beautiful autumn oranges, reds, yellows
and last of the greens still on small branches
make wonderful arrangements, especially when mixed
with autumn berries and placed in a simple container.
Hollow out apples, slice a little off the bottom
if necessary for stability, and place a tea light inside
for a natural candleholder. Or hollow a hole in a gourd
just large enough to hold a candle for another charming
holder.
Get prepared for winter by placing handy receptacles
in areas most likely to accumulate mittens and boots.
Lined baskets or other large waterproof containers work
well. |