As the weather turns chillier and we get ready for the holidays, it's time to turn our attention to inside our homes. 

Here are some ideas to help you warm your space!

• Refresh the air in your home (while adding beauty) with stalks of dried herbs (lavender, rosemary, and thyme work well) 'planted' in a wooden box.  As they dry, they will give off a wonderful scent
  - and continue to look good for a long time!

• Instead of out-of-season flowers, use fruits and vegetables of the season to decorate your dinner table.

• Find somewhere to add the jewel tones of fall to your home - whether it's paint (even one wall in a room), pillows, or just a throw draped over a chair.

• Just because you've moved indoors, don't forget to make the entrance to your home inviting.  Replace those pots of flowers with evergreens for a wonderful look all through the winter.

• Instead of candles in your candle holders, use small pumpkins and gourds.  They may not bring soft candlelight, but they add a colorful touch - and they're much safer!

• Bring out a small Christmas tree early and decorate it for Halloween, then Thanksgiving.  And keep it up after the holidays with valentine's décor!

• Cozy up your bedroom with lots of pillows and a warm, fluffy comforter.  You may even learn to appreciate those long, cold nights!