Use What you Have & add Gold!

      Do you like the tradition of bringing out special decorations for each season? I really do, it makes me feel like I am participating in the rhythm of life. It may be a symbolic expression of the very realistic ways our lives must adapt to the changes fall brings, as it carries us on toward winter.  Not everyone has the same weather, but the passing of the months and years affects us all...so let's have a little fun with it!
      And, you don't really have to buy anything new, just think of new ways to use what you have!

       I created a new centerpiece by using things I already owned. I took some artificial apples out of the bowl on the breakfast table and scattered some of them across a tray I owned. I added 3 of my battery-powered candles, and turned them on to test the result.  It makes a wonderful evening centerpiece, with the candles glowing, and is also nice on the narrow table in the entry way. I like its casual, care-free look. The colors work because the red of the tray is complementary to the Granny Smith/Blush green of the apples. They are opposite one another on the color wheel, which means, of all the colors, they are most different.

           You can add a richness to your fall decorating, with some good quality gold spray.  We love the Pineapple as a symbol of Hospitality and confort, and we wanted to dress up our own Large Pineapple.  We liked the results, shown here. This pineapple could be the star of your centerpiece on a table or buffet!

           Speaking of gold spray...do you have silk greens at home that seem a little tired, but are just too good to throw away, and you don't know what you would put in their places?  Here's a fall decorating tip - spray paint!  I use Design Master 24 kt Pure Gold spray to give a light dusting of gold to my tired ivy and other greenery. A light touch will create a highlight for you. Go over your silks second time (be sure to spray outside on a calm day, and use gloves, as the paint always gets on your hands) to add a stronger gold touch to your greenery. Then, tuck the embellished greenery around the oranges, browns and tans of your fall decorating. The touch of green will enliven your fall colors, and the gold will make it look like it belongs. Enjoy!