Continue on my haunted house tour, and you'll see the brave souls who dared to enter...
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A jack-o-lantern galaxy is as magical and beautiful as Halloween can get. These gorgeous carved pumpkins were created by Linda Riddle, an amazingly talented artist who lives in Pacific Grove, CA. She covers her front yard with smiling suns and moons; stars near and far. The result is a glorious galaxy of light. I’m in awe of Linda’s work and inspired to *attempt* to make a jack-o-lantern galaxy of my own!
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Creating your own paper bats for Halloween isn't only a fun craft project; it's a personal touch to your home that can be used for many Halloweens to come. I love all sorts of bats...the bold, the beautiful, the crazy, and the silly. So adults and children alike, make some bats for your home and let your Halloween spirit fly!
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Fall doesn’t feel like fall until the pumpkins arrive! From a trip to the pumpkin patch to pumpkin decor, pumpkins bring fun and beauty to any home this time of year. I love velvet pumpkins, pumpkins with long, curly stems, and pumpkins with unusual colors. Find your favorites, create pumpkin vignettes for your home, and celebrate the autumn season!
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What’s not to love about succulents? They range in color from dusty blue to glossy black, have an unearthly aesthetic, and are impossibly easy to care for. Not only are they lovely outdoors, but bring them inside and you have a natural, structural element to admire in your home.
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Finding natural elements to decorate your home is one of the most rewarding ways to make your home beautiful. Some natural elements are easily found in a park, on a nature hike, or even in your own backyard. Others are a little more exotic, and you might find them on your travels, nature stores, or florist shops. If I find a natural item with a beautiful color or sculptural design, I take it with me. If I find many of these items, I take home a bag full! There is always something lovely you can create with them. Pictured above, pinecones that dropped from a magnolia tree last fall are nestled in a glamorous, antique bowl.
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