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Autumn Ambiance Glowing Pumpkins Table Styling

Posted on September 18, 2022 by

There is something about glowing pumpkins and pretty little twinkle lights that creates the perfect autumn ambiance. Today for Friday Favorites- it is all about creating ambiance on the table in a different way- with glowing pumpkins.

Twinkling Centerpiece

A centerpiece full of pretty. Amber pumpkins, dried fruit and a few oak leaves tucked in. When it comes to a pretty glow on the table – it isn’t all about the candles- these glowing pumpkins do double duty.

I arranged three glowing pumpkins in the center of the table for a centerpiece filled with ambiance.

Tip: Use all that magic

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our november box and a giveaway

Posted on September 17, 2022 by

Time for our November Box and a giveaway!

We chose the theme ‘Midnight in Paris’ for this end of year box. Paris is a city to enjoy by day and by night. Diners often get to restaurants around 8.30 or 9pm, and it is quite normal to finish a meal around midnight, then wander back outside to walk home or back to a hotel.

Of course the Eiffel Tower performs its own kind of magic once the sun has set. It’s glittering lights sparkling on the hour every hour during the night, can be seen for miles

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Pampas Grass – 3 things for a simple autumn table

Posted on September 15, 2022 by

I found loads and loads of pumpkins the other day. All shapes, colors and sizes but, I didn’t bring any home…yet. I am in the middle of a full schedule on the calendar for photo shoot work this week- and bringing a pile of pumpkins in the house just means more to move out of the way when working so I am waiting yet. But with the crisp mornings- I am definitely feeling fall-ish over here. So even without pumpkins on repeat right now- I have some simple autumn touches with pampas grass, dried flowers and eucalyptus.

Simple Autumn

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Natural Decorating- DIY Hops Wreath & Garland

Posted on September 13, 2022 by

I am all about simple and sweet over here when it comes to decorating. And this year, I am really loving all the vining things to bring in that woodland kind of feeling. Today it is all about hops and decorating with vines on the coat and in a wreath.

I shared a sneak peek of this on instagram and had so many questions about these that I snapped a few photos to share more. Admittedly a bit over the top for everyday – that is not something I would recommend this for. But this would be perfect for an

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Foraged Autumn Floral Arrangement – French Country Cottage

Posted on September 12, 2022 by

Foraged autumn floral decor is a favorite. I love to decorate with seasonal and dried flowers anytime of year but in autumn- those foraged floral arrangements just seem to fit perfectly. Whether wandering the garden to clip dried flowers and greens or scavenging through your dried florals through the year – the beauty of a foraged arrangement is that no two are alike and there are so many possibilities.

Foraged Autumn Floral

Foraged

Foraged. The word itself just sounds so lovely doesn’t it? A little wander in the yard or garden with a basket in hand. Clipping what speaks to

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Creating an autumn Garden Retreat & what I am planting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by

It is hard to believe it is almost the middle of September already- and that we are zooming right into autumn and the holiday season. And autumn garden season too.

Here in California- September usually brings fairly warm (even hot!) daytime temperatures with crisp nights – and so our planting and gardening season continues a bit later than some. The past week- we have had a crazy heatwave- with unprecedented new records being set. So, suffice to say, I have not ventured into the garden to plant anything new yet this year.

But even if you live in a zone

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Travel Diaries – Bath, England

Posted on September 9, 2022 by

Bath, England was not on our original travel agenda since we were looking for smaller villages mostly but decided on a whim to ride the train up to Bath. My husband is a huge history buff and being half Italian he also loves anything with an Italian architecture and history. When our taxi driver mentioned it being a must stop and that it was just 15 minutes away- we decided it deserved a quick trip.

British Bath

Remember how I mentioned that it was that bank holiday weekend? It was also a Saturday on the bank holiday weekend and that

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9 Ideas for Decorating Your Porch for autumn

Posted on September 7, 2022 by

Porches and patios are getting ready to be covered in warm autumn colors and greet all things pumpkin season. While today I am staying inside with the crazy record breaking heat in Northern California, I am thinking about porches, patios and all things pumpkin. And so, it is all about inspiration. And 9 ideas for autumn porch decorations for whenever you venture outside to start stacking pumpkins.

Autumn Porch – Pile on the pumpkins

The best accessory for indoors and outdoors for autumn? Pumpkins of course. And the more the merriers! I love to pile the pumpkins on the steps,

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