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Let’s make an easy late summer into early fall centerpiece! Decorating for early fall is all about transitioning from summer into fall. It’s too early to bring out the pumpkins but apples are perfect to use in a centerpiece this time of year! This is a centerpiece that will look pretty for a long time!
This year’s fall mantel is quite different from those in the past. Instead of using my usual “big is better” and “less is more” philosophy when it comes to decorating I used smaller elements that look like they tumbled across my mantel. And I added a blue and white twist to fall this year! And…
Decorating for early fall at StoneGable is transitioning from summer into fall. It’s using fall elements that shine like apples because it’s a little too early for pumpkins! It’s using the remains of the garden and letting them splash their last hurrah of color in my home because soon they will be replaced with bittersweet…
Vignettes are a wonderful way to add personality, a bit of the season, and a big dose of pretty to your home! But sometimes putting them together can get overwhelming! So, today let’s talk about the basic elements of a transitional vignette and I’ll show you a few I created out of a handful of…
Transitional decorating is how I easily move from one season to the other. It’s how I give my home a little breathing room between the season at hand and the next big holiday coming up! Transitioning is the PROCESS of changing from one state or condition to another! And transition is a big, big…
The mantel is the first thing I decorate each new season. So hello, fall mantel! Let the fall decorating begin. This year my mantel takes on a neutral and natural look and feel! Don’t you love all the natural wood tones and colors from blond to burnt sepias that come with this time of year?…
You know it’s fall when the mantel at StoneGable sports white pumpkins and falling leaves! Oh, yes! StoneGable is being slowly transformed and getting ready for a few fall tours in just a couple weeks! I love all the orange and saturated color that fall brings but for early fall I’m showing off the…
My garden tells me that fall will soon be here. The Annabelle hydrangeas that hug my front porch have turned from a white soft snowball to a citron profusion of blooms lightly tinged here and there with sepia edges. And that means the remains of summer will soon give way to fall. That also…
Now is the time to add a winter vignette to your home decor! So many StoneGable friends have written and asked me, how do you decorate after Christmas and through the winter? Well, I am so glad you asked! Let me show you one way that will change the look of a room!
Now is the perfect time of year to transition out of all the pumpkins and fall decor we love (sniff, sniff, sniff) and pare down to just a simple few decor elements that give a nod to the current season. Earlier this week I posted Why I Love Transitional Decorating and got such a great…
Transitional decorating is how I easily move from one season to the other. It’s how I give my home a little breathing room between the season at hand and the next big holiday coming up! Transition is the PROCESS of changing from one state or condition to another! And transition is a big, big buzz…
You know it’s fall when the mantel and StoneGable sports white pumpkins and falling leaves! Oh, yes! StoneGable is being slowly transformed and getting ready for a few fall tours in just a couple weeks! I love all the orange and saturated color that fall brings but for early fall I’m showing off the softer…
Change is coming… I’m talking about the change of season, of course! Some of us are thrilled about this and some are clinging on to the last little snippet of fall! I am a huge fan of fall and greet it every year with a big happy virtual hug. To get inspired and feeling creative…
Fall is my favorite season! So, I look forward to Autumn’s beauty and earthy decorations and by now I’m happy to leave Summer behind! Today I am sharing eight things to do right now… even if you love love love summer and are still swimming in the pool or eating summer picnic food or…
Can we all say VIGNETTE together? Yes, this is one of the sweetest decor words in the dictionary. Vignettes add detail. Vignettes add sparkle and life. Vignette add so much interest and beauty to a room! Think of them as your personal decor stamp! And they are so easy to create!!!! It’s time to create…
Tulips are beautiful flowers that we love to use to decorate our homes. Here are easy ways to care for cut tulips and keep them looking fresher longer, enhancing their beauty! With their beautiful colors, artistically graceful shape, and widespread availability, tulips are a popular choice for bringing life and charm into a room. Cut…
Looking for fresh ideas to decorate your home for spring after Easter? Here are easy-to-do ideas that will elevate your space in fresh and inspiring ways. How do we decorate for Spring after Easter? Do we put all our spring decorations away and wait for Summer? Do we keep your Easter-inspired decor up until it’s…
Spring in Lancaster County is something to behold. We live in an area of rolling farmland that is emerald green and the landscape dotted with trees sprouting pink and white clouds of blooms . Although fall is my favorite time of year, spring’s showy display of new life almost takes my breath away! What a…
What decorating trends are out of style in 2024? This list will help you avoid passé designs so you can let them go to keep your home updated, classic, and inspiring. If you clicked on this post, you probably like to look at trends. People love to see what styles are in and out, what…
Join us weekly for decorating tips, recipe ideas, fun and interesting ideas, seasonal posts, and the best finds. Welcome to Wednesday Weekly Wishlist! We are so glad you are joining us. Ann is up first today… 1.) NEW ON THE BLOG: All family favorites, these 13 mouthwatering soup recipes will warm your soul and make dinnertime wonderful….