Every other year I try to make a new wreath for our house. Do you remember our Yarn Wreath Tutorial from last year? Well, still having some yarn leftover, I decided to create a wreath full of pom-poms. You can find various online tutorials on how to make yarn pom-poms, my favorite tutorial is from the Craft, Interrupted blog. I used clover pom-pom maker, which are super easy to use and comes in 4 sizes. You’ll need: 10″ or 12″ styrofoam wreath 35-40 pom-poms (I made smaller ones to fill any gap) glue gun 2 glue sticks Directions: Start glueing the pom-poms from inside, arrange the pom poms closely together, filling in your…
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A Touch of Brass
I’ve been searching for a new light fixture for my dining room, and I find myself inexplicably drawn to brass. Brass used to be the hallmark of old Hollywood regency style and stock door handles, but no more. Aged brass seems to be making a comeback in the design world, and I love it. Here’s a few of my favorite lighting fixtures and inspirational interior designs featuring brass. Meurice Wall Sconce – Jonathan Adler Newton Suspension Lamp – Boca do Lobo Ike Suspension – DelightFull Hudson Valley Wall Sconce – LightingDirect Sputnik Chandelier – 1stDibs Rio Pendant – Jonathan Adler Starburst Chandelier – 1stDibs Images from DelightFull, Architectural Digest,Jonathan Adler…
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A Simple Autumn Tablescape
Autumn is my favorite season; I love the colors, the weather, and seeing the amazing cycle of nature. Last Friday, my husband and I went apple picking in the Virginia countryside, a few hours from DC. We picked some pink lady apples for my Apple Rose Pie (I’ll post this recipe very soon) and also bought some beautiful pumpkin gourds and huge fall mums, which I trimmed a little and spread in a few mini vases around our dinner table.
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Hello Sunshine
Adding pops of yellow to your home decor brings a little sunshine and happiness to any room. Here are some accessories and interior design ideas using both mellow and bold shades of yellow. Image source: Houzz, Pinterest and Google