inspired by nature

An intermittent theme over time in home decorating has been a nature theme. Themes based on nature are increasingly showing up in other retail markets at this time. Is it merely the season, or a trend? If a trend, I look forward to seeing how it will play out against the current modern theme in decorating. If the season, enjoy! Either way, your home as your sanctuary is a timeless theme.

autumn

Autumn - the last days of golden warmth before the winter season. And, the time when the outdoors is the perfect compliment to any home interior.

cotton bolls and other acts of nature

Lately, every time I walk through my garage my eyes are drawn to my Autumn wreath with it's red, orange, and yellow leaves attached to a grapevine form with some dried green moss tucked in here and there. My favorite book about wreaths, which is really about wreaths and swags and garlands, is Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, created by Martha Stewart and Hannah Milman. The book features 51 wreaths, one for each state and the District of Columbia. Who else would have thought of a wreath made with cotton bolls?

In the meantime, my Autumn wreath will wait for the baby birds nesting in my Summer wreath to leave home. A picture then.