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Design Crush: Pinwheel Candleholder
Earlier this week, I wrote about creating a cozy, comfortable home that's totally "hygge." One of the elements I suggested is to use lots of candles. So for my Design Crush this week, I'm sharing the Pinwheel Candleholder from Global Views. This contemporary gold candleholder, also available in polished nickel or brass, create a display of movement on any surface with their curved bases. Available in small or large, they can be placed individually or grouped in a nesting tablescape. Perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece or just a cozy night at home. What do you think? Got your own Design Crush? Share...
Does Your Home Have 'Hygge?'
Last year was a huge time for hygge, Oxford Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2016. Hygge is the Danish concept for coziness and comfort, creating feelings of warmth, contentment, or well-being. And it makes for a perfect home environment: welcoming and wonderful! Last week was the first day of fall, and we're in one of the two seasons when hygge is its most perfect, fall and winter. As it gets colder, we all tend to "nest" more, spending more time at home or inside. So it's the ideal time to look at how to create this concept for your environment. So invite over some...
Color Crush: Autumn Hues
Earlier this week, I wrote about interior decorating ideas to create a cozy fall atmosphere. Since the season starts tomorrow, I chose a festive fall photo for my Color Crush this week, too. Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are actually fruits (you learn something new every day!), mostly native to North America. They come in a huge variety of colors, from rich reds and spicy pinks to deep ochres, bright oranges, and pale yellows. This give you a lot of options when decorating with them or using them as a jumping off point for a room's color scheme. This photo offers...