Home and Living has a guest editor today, interior designer and owner of In the Pink Boutique, Andrea Evans.
“Fall” into Decorating for Autumn
By: Andrea Evans
As summer fades out and we cross into autumn, it is time to transform your home to capture the spirit of the season by adding spice and warmth. This year, take a look at the beauty of nature’s fall wardrobe by using the all the colors of the autumn palette such as, deep reds, warm browns, pale mauves, vibrant purples, and, as always, the traditional oranges and yellows of pumpkins and other fall vegetables. Whether you are spreading gourds and pumpkins around your kitchen, bathroom, or porch; or garnishing your sofa with soft, warm blankets, you'll find that it is small touches that go a long way when decorating your home for the autumn season!
To bring charm to your entryway add golden, red, and orange maple leaves to a plain wheat wreath for your front door, and plant red and orange mums in outdoor planters.
When purchasing furnishings for your living room, look for furniture that is neutral and warm in color and fabric. Gold, brown, and mocha couches work well for all seasons, especially fall. Steer clear of couches with too much design, because neutral couches can be decorated with colorful, seasonal pillows. To create a warm, cozy feel, decorate with a few wooden furniture accents that complement the couch such as a coffee table and end tables. Only use three or four pieces in your living area to avoid clutter.
Use strategic fall accessories to bring elegance to each room. Place autumn berry vines in the window
sills, and autumn colored throw pillows and blankets on the couch. Colorful candles, simple pictures, and wooden pumpkins give your living space a charming feel.
Set your table. Using placemats, table runners, and tablecloths in rich shades of the fall palette provides an instant glow to your table, and is an inexpensive way to decorate your dining room. Create a centerpiece out of small pumpkins, Indian corn gourds, maple leaves, dried flowers, berries and seed pods. Hang berry rings on kitchen cabinets, place a basket of apples on a countertop, and embellish empty spaces with berry vines and candy corn dishes.
Don’t forget candles! Carve out the center of fruits and vegetables such as apples and pumpkins to create votive holders, and use larger pumpkins for pillar candle holders. Swap out your summer pillar and taper candles with fall colored pillars and tapers. Even when not lit, candles bring warmth and beauty in their season’s colors.
Visit: http://www.InThePinkBoutique.com
In The Pink Boutique Offers Up Unique, Quaint and Personalized Items to Its Clientele-
These days, people are much more selective about where they spend their hard earned money. That’s why those behind the innovative store, In The Pink Boutique, have created a serene shopping environment with only the highest quality products for their customers. In The Pink has a nice selection of unique items and beautiful accessories to be featured in every home. You can find them online at www.inthepinkboutique.com or visit the storefront, which is located in the heart of the Arcadia district in Phoenix. The store has a chic design that is filled with personal touches and wonderful gift ideas all thanks to the work of Owner and Interior Designer: Andrea Evans. Evans takes her love for all things beautiful and passes them onto her customers. She is always in search of the perfect items for her boutique, so she travels all over North America and Europe, hunting for the absolute best selection of vintage and classic merchandise. You’ll find a wide selection of choices at the boutique including furniture pieces, romantic candle settings, artwork, clothing, jewelry and much more! Since she was a little girl, Evans dreamed of owning her own store, much like her own mother did while she was growing up. Evans says besides providing great customer service, she wants to “create a place that you could buy multiple items without having to go to different stores.”
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