Category: Color

Decorating With Fall Colors

Decorating with fall colors is a natural part of the seasonal updating process.

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House Beautiful – Photography by Sam Frost

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Dark Moody Fall Art Print

“Autumn paints in colors
that summer has never seen.”

Tree Wall Art Print

Tree Wall Art Print

Mochi by Little Greene

Mochi by Little Greene

Today’s fall colors on parade gallery features inspired examples of interiors and exteriors adorned in traditional, curated and new-traditional colors characteristic of autumn – fall.

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Nuloom Kali Shaggy Diamond Tassel Area Rug

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

English Inlaid 4 Drawer Bow Front Mahogany Chest

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

Antique Red Chinoiserie Bookcase Cabinet

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Euharlee Horse Figurine

Euharlee Horse Figurine

Antiquity At506 Blue and Red 6' x 9' Area Rug

Handmade Antiquity Hilma Traditional Oriental Wool Rug

Colors of the autumn-fall season gift the eye a visual glory that naturally inspires our decorating with fall color choices.

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Zoe Feldman Design – DecorPad

Color combinations trending toward seasonal schemes include purple and green and the timeless color duo green and blue.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Hector M. Sanchez

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Vintage 1920s Sebring Pottery Pheasant by Daudin Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Prov Saxe Vintage 1900s Prussia Germany Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate Platter

Erdmann Schlegelmilch Wild Grouse Game Bird Pheasant Plate/Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Vintage Imperial China Yellow Green Pheasant Serving Plate Platter

Goodness gracious, how I do love decorating with and displaying vintage pheasant plates and platters.

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Some of the pieces in my collection come with bumps, bruises, chips and cracks- traits I refer to as character marks.

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House & Garden – Photography by Dean Hearne

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

Ceramic Fireplace Tiles Blue Delft Design Ceramic Tile 6 x 6 set of 6

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Leanne Ford Interiors

Layers of proven neutrals team together to create visual warmth.

Layer darker over lighter, rustic with modern.

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Benjamin Vandiver Interiors + Lifestyle – Photography by  Reid Rolls

Let’s get real about seasonal updating, folks.

Most of us do not go into debt with a total out with the old and in with the new refresh when a new season rolls around.

Repeat after me: spot accents.

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

12-Light 2-Tier Polyresin Antler Lighting Fixture

Neutral colors highlight by design and delight accents influenced by natural elements.

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Antique Rochester Copper Boiler Planter

Lest we forget the visual impact metals bring to the table, serving contrast with a side of character.

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Introspective Magazine – Photography by Leslie Williamson

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Shades of mustard in muted tones play well with greens, grays, and blues.

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

Artichoke Finial Stoneware Table Lamp, Set of 2

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House Beautiful – Photography by Luke White

Rich in color and texture, the deep brown color of the antique fireplace mantel plays well to the color block, dramatic accent wall, and decorative accessories in shades of cinnabar, gold, and ebony.

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Daybreak Mirror by Chelsea House

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Architectural Digest

Details define the space, and the ginkgo wall sconces present the perfect opportunity to share my latest fall decor piece purchase.

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

Leaf Shaped Gold Indoor Tabletop Trinket Tray

No, it’s not a sconce, but a lovely trinket tray (Bob Barker himself would be proud because the price is right) which will be utilized as part home decor accent part housing for the set of silver knives purchased a few fall seasons back.

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Rich.

Warm.

Cozy.

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Velvet traditionally fits the fall narrative.

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deVOL Kitchens

Textures, colors, and patterns denoting warmth in tone and tactile ambiance add a sense of season to interiors and home decor accessories.

Heirloom Task Light

Heirloom Task Light

Look no further than nature’s arts and crafts store for fall-autumn decorating inspiration.

Decorative touches showcasing natural elements epitomize the true beauty of the season.

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Homes & Gardens – Photograph by Adrian Biscoe

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Decorating with fall colors seasons the places and spaces in the home with the perfect blend of rich in tone and tradition colors customary to the classic fall palette.

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The aesthetic created never fails to radiate a cozy welcome home feel.

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brie Williams

Stone gray metals warm the look and serve to anchor the statement.

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Caitlin Jones Design

Juxtaposition of style, patina, texture, and pattern work the room while creating a distinctive ambiance.

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Becca Interiors

Decorating with fall colors curates autumnal charm, which in return gives a nod to your sense of seasonal style.

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Spring On The Beauty

Spring on the beauty time is here, and my heart is full of expectation for the best of the season to show up and beautifully show out.

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It’s time for spring.

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Hector Manuel Sanchez

Officially.

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Grapevine Interiors

Yellow may be color blocking the best of spring at the moment, but without a little pollen the vibrant and pastel colors accenting spring’s palette wouldn’t be.

And without bees…

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Treillage Serene Sky Fabric

New spring blooms provide a pretty in pink landscape throughout the neighborhood.

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Fresh flowers, delightful fragrances, visually stunning table settings, and the scent and sight of spring’s calling card in the late afternoon or evening gorgeously set the scene, mood, and table for spring entertaining.

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Country Living Magazine

Recently I rewatched the episode of “Sex and the City” I Love a Charade – my idea of a spring on the beauty garden party and the essentials for success.

Butterfly on Lilac

Butterfly on Lilac

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Good friends.

Seasonal dishes.

Smooth tunes.

Beautifully accessorized tables.

Lilacs.

Butterflies.

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Comer Wheelbarrow Salad Bowl

Spring influences salads, sides, and sweets.

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Colorful Vegetables

What’s in a garden salad?

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Benjamin Moore Tomato Red
Benjamin Moore Mayonnaise
Behr Asparagus
Benjamin Moore Cucumber

Spring Crudités Board with White Bean-and-Pea Dip

Spring Crudités Board with White Bean-and-Pea Dip Recipe

Tory Burch Home lettuce ware dishes

Tory Burch Home

Many evenings we’ll dine al fresco on the patio or front porch for the spring of it all.

Cabbage Oval Platter

Cabbage Oval Platter

This is the sweet spot time before mosquitoes and humidity become unwelcome guests at the dinner table.

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English Pea Salad Recipe

We design and decorate spaces and places in the home for the season with great anticipation.

Why not carry the theme through to spring cuisine?

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Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe from Butternut Bakery

Color, texture, pattern, and taste repeats throughout chosen spring favorites.

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Butterfly Meadow Gazebo Cookie Jar

Wares and decorative pieces inspired by spring set the loveliest of tables and trays.

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Eden Pitcher

Our senses alert us to spring’s arrival, and color-rich gardens treat the eye and heart to the beauty of spring.

How I love a season that shows out!

Enjoy!

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October Observations

October observations run the gamut from events to design to decor and just about everything else fallapalooza in-between.

Halloween is definitely October happening numero uno.  Man, has this
31st of October event become a celebration powerhouse.

October observations

Anticipated Halloween spending according to the National Retail Federation is estimated to reach $10.6 billion in 2022, breaking last year’s record of $10.1 billion. Approximately 68% of consumers plan to participate in some sort of Halloween celebration, up from 65% last year, 58% in 2020 and 69% in 2019.

That’s a lot of spirited spending, folks.

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Candy corn.

Like?

Hate?

What say you?

Psst! I like the stuff.

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Domino

Artist Carlos Amorales exhibition at Salone del Mobile Milano,“The Accursed Hour,” is as striking as it is haunting. Copy the look by covering walls and ceilings with swarms of paper butterflies stickers found on Amazon or Etsy.

Instant Paper Butterflies Wall Decor Halloween

There is Halloween decorating, and then there is Halloween decorating.

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Fall fixer up time sees new wood molding atop the antique corbels on the front of the house, and a while we’re at it let’s touch up the colors paint session.

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Neighbors are precious friends-friends who come to call with skill saw, molding, primer and woodworking talent to save the day.

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Recipes accenting the flavors associated with homey and hearty hit the spot on chilly fall night or game day afternoon.

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Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Country Living

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Bee & Willow™ Harvest Motif Dinner Plate

Savings is a prime number.

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Sales on seasonal wares and accents have a way of inspiring cart fulfillment.

Ceramic Pumpkin Serving Bowl

Ceramic Pumpkin Serving Bowl

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 Country Living

Vacation escapes and fall into holiday tablescapes pique my October observations interest.

Natural elements set a stunning table and the tone for a lovely drive.

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Visit Gatlinburg

Peak color season getaways feed the heart and soul while gifting the eye a colorama as only nature can do.

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It won’t be long before the honking sounds and sights of Canada geese heading south for the winter will be in our area.

Last year for about 8 nights in a row around 7:15 p.m. cst the show began much to my delight.

They fly so low you can really get a good visual, and of course, you hear them before you see them.

In honor of this October tradition, I’m purchasing a set of these Spode Snow Geese dinner plates.

Snow Goose Dinner Plate

Spode Snow Goose Dinner Plate

October in our little town is parish fair time, and that means my craving for a caramel apple is soon to be satisfied.

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The Might Thomas Carnivals

Crisp days are coming into view, and with that brings the retail offerings, nature’s color parade, thrills, chills, tastes and trends that round out my October observations.

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Watermelon Home Decor

Today’s watermelon home decor post is fresh with color, texture, and sweet summer themed inspiration.

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Watermelon is the fruit of green, red, pink, white, orange, yellow colors, distinctive pattern lines, and delicious possibilities.

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Funny how the unofficial official fruit of summer inspires the theme of watermelon home decor accessories, stylish accents of the season, delectable recipes and color palette choices.

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 Eric Condron Interiors

Summer months welcome watermelon home decor in all varieties.

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Country Living – Photography by Brian Woodcock

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Watermelon Doormat

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Hello Summer Fruits Doormat by Ashland®

Hello Summer Fruits Doormat by Ashland®

Hello summer indeed, watermelon seed.

Aqua Embossed Tin Post Box with Distressed Finish

Aqua Embossed Tin Post Box with Distressed Finish

Michael Healy Brass Dragonfly Door Knocker

Michael Healy Brass Dragonfly Door Knocker

Tin Post Box - 3R Studios

Tin Post Box – 3R Studios

Coventry Collection 2-Light Copper Patina Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Coventry Collection 2-Light Copper Patina Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

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Jameson 4-Light Aged Copper Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Jameson 4-Light Aged Copper Outdoor Wall Lantern Sconce

Hoffman 1 Light Outdoor Lantern - Red

Hoffman 1 Light Outdoor Lantern – Red

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Heart to Heart Radiance (Caladium) Live Plant in Pink and Green Foliage

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Home Depot

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Wicker Box Planters in Pink

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Terracotta Square Woven Planter

Take decorating liberty with the core colors and improvise with what’s available to produce the desired result.

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Gardener’s Select Madison Planter, Green Drip, 15″

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Indoor Green Ombre Footed Small Ceramic Pot

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Kate Spade Surprise Ginny Sandal

Packed Party Women's "One in a Melon" Earrings

Packed Party Women’s “One in a Melon” Earrings

Adult Beach Straw Crossbody Bag Watermelon

Fruit Straw Shoulder Bag

Fruit Straw Shoulder Bag

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 Sam Allen Interiors

Inspiration is everywhere, and from first glance this image brought to mind  the colors of a ripe, delicious watermelon, and this is how blog post content ideas are born.

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Although not in watermelon pattern, these perfectly paired accent chair cushions immediately draw the eye in with the fresh, crisp and bright apple-green material and white rope trim.

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Credit the accent pillow in Romo’s “Tulipa Coral”  fabric for taking this tiptoeing through the tulips palette to color perfection heights.

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DIY Watermelon Umbrella

As it goes in the home décor and retail world we decorate and accessorize in, there’s times when the decorista must engage in decorative interpretation and in the style of implementation.

Abstract Rectangular Beveled Wall Mirror

Abstract Rectangular Beveled Wall Mirror

Texture and color on point trends watermelon home decor.

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Ceramic Table Lamp With Shade

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Beaded Front Watermelon Pillow

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Decorative  Watermelons Outdoor Pillow Cover

Let’s be honest, watermelon home décor can be a tad too, let me see how to put this, tacky.

Well, it can.

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Darla Polka Dots Loomed Accent Rug – Safavieh
Ocean’s Edge Braided Indoor/ Outdoor Area Rug
Plush Shag Rug – Room Essentials™
nuLOOM Kara Solid Shag Area Rug

Half Watermelon Modern Printed Red Lime 3 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. Area Rug

Half Watermelon Modern Printed Red Lime 3 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. Area Rug

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Chic in the style of watermelon home décor pieces in color rich combinations of green, red, pink, white, yellow, and orange accent and accessorize please the eye and emulate the primary characteristics of the unofficial official fruit of summer.

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Watermelon-Lime Sorbet

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summer picnic watermelon beverage

Photo by Julia Ivanina on Unsplash

Doesn’t this spring into summer scene look refreshing?

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Watermelon Popsicles – Cooking Classy

Ninety plus degrees signs of summertime has hit the Deep South.

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Photo by Marie Dehayes on Unsplash

BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Round Pool Float

BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Round Pool Float

Fill up a watermelon inflatable pool with ice for a summery chic and fun beverage cooler.

BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Inflatable Pool

BigMouth Inc. Watermelon Inflatable Pool

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Inflatable Sunning Pool in  Watermelon Pattern

Summer treats in watermelon flavor shine in the summer food and drink spotlight as a crowd pleasing source of refreshment.

Watermelon Catalina Picnic Basket

Watermelon Catalina Picnic Basket

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Watermelon Placemat by Celebrate It™

Watermelon Placemat by Celebrate It™

Melamine Chip & Condiment Platter

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Feta, Watermelon & Prosciutto Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

Feta, Watermelon & Prosciutto Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

William Roberts Ceramic Watermelon Bowls Set of 4

 

William Roberts Ceramic Watermelon Bowls Set of 4

Love this watermelon themed decked out in vibrant watermelon colors serving bowl.

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Watermelon Serving Bowl

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Watermelon Plastic Highball Glass

Watermelon Plastic Highball Glass

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James Farmer – Photography by Emily Followill

Summer Fruit Ceramic Serving Pitcher

Summer Fruit Ceramic Serving Pitcher

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Pitcher

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Pitcher

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Dinner Plate

Bordallo Pinheiro Watermelon Dinner Plate

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The Sugartown watermelon  purchased this past weekend “produced” a sweet summer treat and a taste for sweet summer themed décor inspiration.

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BHG – Photography Blaine Moats

Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

1 lime

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 cup frozen raspberries

12 ounces chopped watermelon (2 cups)

Directions

Finely shred 2 teaspoons peel from lime. Juice lime (2 tablespoons); set aside.

In a medium saucepan stir the sugar and water over medium heat until just simmering, stirring to dissolve sugar.  Remove from heat. Add raspberries and lime juice.

Stir to thaw.

Place raspberry mixture and watermelon in a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend until smooth.  Press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard seeds.  Stir in lime peel.

Transfer mixture to a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Cover; freeze until firm (4 to 24 hours). Transfer to a chilled bowl, breaking up if necessary.

Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth and lightened in color. Return to dish.

Cover and freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm.

-Better Homes & Gardens

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Galbraith & Paul

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This watermelon printed midi skirt does not exactly qualify as home décor per se, however, it does make a summer chic style statement for spring into summer entertaining.

watermelon printed midi skirt

Watermelon Printed Midi Skirt

Summer fresh and pretty in pink!

Void of pattern, however, full of watermelon color.

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Speaking of summer, the Sylvie Flamingo Watermelon Framed Canvas By Kendra Dandy Gold illustrates two iconic symbols of the season.

Sylvie Flamingo Watermelon Framed Canvas By Kendra Dandy Gold - DesignOvation

Sylvie Flamingo Watermelon Framed Canvas By Kendra Dandy Gold

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 Melanie Morris Design

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Barneby Gates Watermelon Wallpaper

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 Terracotta Studio

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Any way you slice it, watermelon home decor accessories, refreshing treats and summer entertaining wares make for a unique, fun and summer festive addition to the party.

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Valentine’s Day Loveliness

Valentine’s Day loveliness treats heart, eye, and spirit to beauty on scroll.

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“Love is the flower of life, and blossoms unexpectedly
and without law, and must be plucked where it is found,
and enjoyed for the brief hour of its duration.”

—D.H. Lawrence

Alex Papachristidis dining room

Veranda

Valentine’s Day loveliness reaches far beyond one day of the year as demonstrated by the sublime antique gold gilt heart-shaped back dining chairs chosen as intended statement pieces in this timeless winter-white dining room designed by Alex Papachristidis.

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Unique Homestays

Perfect pairings.

Joanne-Woodward-Paul-Newman-coupleWoodward/Newman in The Long Hot Summer

“True love stories never have endings.”

— Richard Bach

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Disney Enchanted

Love is in the air, and the word of the day affectionately defined by the look and the dance of enamored admiration.

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Buttery Planet

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House & Garden – Photography by Simon Upton

Valentine’s Day tradition dictates the implementation of a red and pink color palette into delectable sweets and décor treats.

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“Whatever makes an impression on
the heart seems lovely in the eye.”

—Saadi

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“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul
and makes us reach for more, that plants a
fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.”

— Nicholas Sparks

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Valentine’s Day Garland

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Darling, I Love You Hand Stamped Spoon

“Sometimes the smallest things
take up the most room in your heart.”

— Winnie the Pooh

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Neutral Farmhouse Heart Rag Wreath

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Country Living

“I want the moment to start
when I can fill your heart
With more love
and more joy
than age or time
could ever destroy.”

—William “Smokey” Robinson

valentine's-day-lovelinessMore is my word of the year.

More not driven in the vein of greedy motivation, but in the earnest desire to fill daily life with more love, more joy, more beauty, more Valen-TIME.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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A Most Fetching Friday: A Tranquil Bedroom

Today’s A Most Fetching Friday shines a nightlight on the importance of a tranquil bedroom where mind, body and eye benefit from quality downtime and restful style.  I’ve discovered the antidote to the energy draining, oppressive and tedious days of summer- retreating to a tranquil bedroom  where I check stress, devices, and the general noise of the day that grinds the gears at the door.

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

What design elements constitute a tranquil bedroom for one may not for another.

In design and in the pursuit of tranquility, personal preference makes the world go round.

Count me among those that unwind by watching television before bed.  Dave the Builder yammers wonders aloud how I can include watching television in my downtime is the right time viewing routine.

To quote a line from Sex and the City (a late night viewing favorite), “I love it, it’s my thing.  Let it go.”

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When designing and decorating the master bedroom with tranquility in mind, a serene and calming color palette is conducive to a relaxing atmosphere.

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Windham Cream  ||   Blue Bonnet  ||  Palladian Blue  ||   Healing Aloe

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Gauthier~Stacy Inc.

Dave and I often play the what would you buy if you won the lottery game.

When I do win the lottery (the power of positive thinking) fresh flowers will grace the accent, dining, vanity, and bedside tabletops throughout Casa de Places In The Home.

In the meantime, the markdown sections of grocery store floral departments beautifully and affordably allow me to indulge my penchant for keeping an arrangement of fresh flowers on the bedside table.

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Small touches such as fresh flowers instill a curated quality to your bedroom oasis and give a weary eye a colorful place to land.

Suzanne Rheinstein & Associates

Suzanne Rheinstein & Associates

Be still my Southern traditional heart!

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Decorator Brannan Geary

The tranquil bedroom decorated by Brannan Geary is a Southern charmer.

The classic Colefax and Fowler fabric Bowood, stunning window treatments, and fresh flowers beautifully demonstrate how the use of classic patterns, soft color palettes, and antique furnishings frame a tranquil bedroom.

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Gal Meets Glam

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 Bowood by Colefax and Fowler

New+Salem+3+Drawer+Accent+ChestNew Salem 3 Drawer Accent Chest

Porphyrion Console 2 Door Accent CabinetPorphyrion Console 2 Door Accent Cabinet

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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Colefax Fowler Bowood

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

I do love a tranquil bedroom that is calm, cool and collected.

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This lamp is one of a pair that belonged to my grandmother.

The pair of vintage porcelain lamps in the Brannan Geary decorated bedroom inspired me to head to the Hopefully Classic storage closet to retrieve these vintage porcelain lamps with the express purpose of reintroducing into a calm, cool, and collected bedroom.

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Architectural Digest

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Southern Living

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Southern Living

I hope you have a most fetching Friday and a lovely weekend- one that  presents an opportunity at the end of the day for you to retreat to and rest and relax in a tranquil bedroom.

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Valentine’s Day Color Spotlight: Seeing Red

In the best and most gorgeous of ways, many of us will be seeing red on Valentine’s Day.

Red is a commanding color; a color as alluring as it is dramatic.

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Up, Up and Away

Kaynor residence, entry way looking toward the front door

Southern Living

Often regarded as the traditional color of Valentine’s Day, red plays color matchmaker to the visual aesthetic integral to interior design, interior decorating, home decor and home furnishings.

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Veranda

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Architectural Digest ~  Saint James Paris 

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Eiffel Tower Restaurant ~ House Beautiful

I ♥ this image of the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. 

Seeing red is befitting this beautiful and romantic setting.   

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Bal masqué by Charles Hermans ~{{PD-US}}

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Pinterest

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Pinterest 

Today’s Valentine’s Day color spotlight is brought to you by the color red.

Here’s to seeing red through the eyes of love and style.

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Saintsational Black and Gold Home Decor

With the New Orleans  Saints back on the field in black and gold glory, this Saintsational Black and Gold Home Decor series is updated to coincide with a highly anticipated New Orleans Saints winning season.

Louis XVI Giltwood Settee with Zebra Upholstery

Louis XVI Giltwood Settee with Zebra Upholstery

Black and gold home decor pieces do indeed make a quite a strong showing.

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 Jenn Feldman Designs

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Dann Foley White, Black, Gold Accent Cabinet

Balance comes into play when selecting items as not to date the space or risk the desired outcome coming across as garish.

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Lisa Sherry Interieurs

Rectangular BlackGold 2 Drawer Writing Desk with Built-In Storage

Rectangular Black/Gold 2 Drawer Writing Desk with Built-In Storage

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Ghost Accent Chair

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Eaya Table Lamp with Gold Base and White Shade

Dann Foley – Lifestyle Polyresin Table Lamp – Gold Finish – Black Shade

Reno Black and Gold Fabric Loose Pillow Back Accent Chair

Reno Black and Gold Fabric Loose Pillow Back Accent Chair

Garson Kona Chair

Garson Kona Chair

Tiara Cross Legs End Table

Cross Legs End Table

Gold Sketch Botanical I Framed On Canvas 2 Pieces Painting

Gold Sketch Botanical I Framed On Canvas 2 Pieces Painting

SAFAVIEH Amarylis Greek Key Side Table

SAFAVIEH Amarylis Greek Key Side Table

Classic in form and presentation, black and gold home decor accents and accessories are always stylishly in season.

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French vintage gilded bronze and wrought iron andirons

Antique pair of bellows in wood, black leather and brass

Vintage French Gilded Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons
Antique Bellows in Wood, Black Leather and Brass

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Elle Decor

Embroidered Cushion Cover

Embroidered Cushion Cover

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The House of Scalamandre Animal Pillow Cover

Subtle sophistication is instantly achieved when black and gold accents become a distinct decor choice as part of  the color palette.

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Domaine

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Ashley Montgomery Design 

Kate and Laurel Celia Round Metal Bar Cart

Kate and Laurel Celia Round Metal Bar Cart

Barber chairs make stylish additions to the home bar.

BarberPub Vintage Barber Chair Frame Hydraulic Recline Salon 2947

BarberPub Vintage Barber Chair Frame Hydraulic Recline Salon 2947

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RBT Decanter

Colony Vintage Glassware Tumblers, Black and Gold, Vintage Muster Designs (1)

Colony Vintage Glassware Tumblers, Black and Gold, Vintage Muster Designs

Styling and decorating with black home decor pieces sets the tone for statement making appeal.

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Accentuating a space with gold accessories elevates the look  and grants the overall aesthetic with an extra added visual bonus.

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Jen Talbot Design

Focal point perfection is achieved with the addition of a brass dome range hood.

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Dana Wolter Interiors

Laguiole ® Gold Steak Knives, Set of 4

Laguiole ® Gold Steak Knives, Set of 4

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Made In England Set Of 6 Willow Dinner Plates

Made In England Set Of 6 Willow Dinner Plates

Simple has the ability to become stunning.

Black vases filled with gold tone faux stems will make saintsational seasonal accents and centerpieces.

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Linden Street 13″ Black Terracotta Vase

Mainstays Classic Black Ceramic Tabletop Vase with Ribbed Finish

Hudson Valley Paxton 6-Light Island Light

Hudson Valley Paxton 6-Light Island Light

Hinkley Fletcher 2-Light Pendant in Aged Zinc - Medium

Hinkley Fletcher 2-Light Pendant in Aged Zinc – Medium

Saintsational black and gold home decor inspiration is everywhere in the Who Dat Nation.

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