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Happy fall! We are in love with the golds, red and yellows of the season. Sometimes it feels that the changing of leaves can color a landscape more dramatically than wildflowers. Want to save some of these colors and use them in your home decor? Here is a handy guide to preserving fall leaves!First, Leave the bad ones on the ground. It is important to pick leaves that will press well, so it is helpful to have leaves which already are laying somewhat flat. Ones with bumps, curls, rips and …

While bold, bright colors and geometric prints are going to be very hot for spring this year, there’s always going to be a place in our hearts for those gorgeous pastel pinks, yellows, blues and green.Decorating with pastels can be a tricky business, especially when you are trying to maintain a modern space with a touch of sophistication. See below for some great ideas of how to use pastels in your spring decor.Perfectly painted picture frames. Oval frames look particularly delicate when pa …

Windows in older homes often need to be replaced. Maybe they are drafty, broken or just too dirty to deal with, or maybe you’re just updating your outside curb appeal with some more modern versions.If you have old window frames that you are looking to discard, it may be wise to keep them around. These charming older additions to homes can be upcycled into some of the most interesting pieces in your home, without much materials or cost. For some great ideas on how to use your frames, see bel …

Most people think of art as being a two-dimensional product. It’s usually a photo or a painting that will look amazing as a conversation piece but does not do much else but sit and look pretty.What if the wall art you choose or create could double as something not only beautiful but functional in your home? Try the suggestions below, and you’ll be the envy of all of your friends who will wonder about your organizational skills and resourcefulness.Make a floating planter. If you are craving …

Gone are the days of sitting in your grandparents’ darkened living room, watching them click through slides of their trip to Florida. And it’s becoming increasingly rare to sit down at a friend’s kitchen table to look through a photo album of their latest summer vacation. What consumers want now is to have their photos online immediately, showing the world of social media what they’re up to that very moment. It’s becoming a startling truth that many people believe, “If pictures of it are n …