Welcome Autumn TAGS: apple cider | arrangement | auburn | autumn | berries | ccessory | decorating | fall | flowers | gold | home a | leaves | orange | pumpkins | school | summer | trees | warm Autumn is just around the bend. Visions of trees draped in gold and auburn, cool morning air, and crisp apple cider are already sneaking into my mind. With the kids off to school, the reality of sweaters and wool socks begins to sink in.

Fall Festivals TAGS: along | baskets | bookmark | busy | christmas | events | fabric | fall | festival | fun | Halloween | Nest of Posies | novels | party | pat sloan | quilt | school | september | sew | summer | week | work With school starting up again & everyone being busy with work I thought it would be fun to see what might be going on in September in Blog land where we can have fun! Like a FESTIVAL or a SEW along or something of that nature!

AMAZING SUCCULENT DISPLAYS TAGS: container | flowers | garden | garden show | planter | plants | pot | pots | sempervivum | spring | succulents | summer | trade showg | trends | vivid | water | wire Succulents have been enjoying a resurgence of popularity in the last few years, and the appeal is clear to see. They are stunningly textural, offer interesting foliage and flower colors and are amazingly easy to grow.

Inexpensive Ideas to Brighten Up Your Summer Space TAGS: color | crafts | decor | inexpensive ideas | seashells | seasons | summer Summer is drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean that you have to let go of that summer feeling. There’s still time to add a little bit of summer to your décor with these quick and inexpensive ideas.

Last Days of Summer TAGS: Arizona | August | pool side | Scottsdale | summer | vacation August is a time for those last minute get-a-ways before the harsh realization that summer is coming to a close really sinks in. No matter where or what you are doing, a vacation should be filled with relaxation and enjoyment. Be it with family, friends, or just you and a loved one, it should be a memorable experience.

Flower Power TAGS: fresh flowers | summer There is nothing quite like having a fresh bouquet of flowers in your home. Not only does it bring in a feeling of summer, but fresh flowers show an attention to detail. They add a feeling of warmth to a space. And flowers have been proven in studies to offer other benefits as well.

Cool Down As The Summer Heats Up TAGS: cool colors | exterior decorating | summer As the summer temperatures continue to rise, we are looking for ways to cool down. Sitting outdoors by a pool, lake, river or ocean is always a good way to begin. If you are not near any of those cooling features, try adding cool colors to your outdoor space.