Failed It or Nailed It?

from Fall 2020 Home Improvement and Design

Wreath Wrath

Failed It or Nailed It? How to NOT ruin a candle (in a lantern) and you Pinterest project this Fall are set to bring warmth and welcome to whomever graces

It’s one thing to watch HGTV shows, your porch,” Herbst says. “Mix start Pinterest boards, and spend the day and match finishes for added dreaming of how you’ll decorate your house depth. Black, gold, and copper for autumn. It’s another thing altogether are popular fall colors.” to bring those lofty dreams to reality. There’s a reason there are endless websites and articles devoted to “Pinterest fails.” Those same candles can be added to pumpkins as Halloween and Thanksgiving

Since you’d like to be the hero of your draws nearer. After you create Fall décor story, we asked an a warm porch glow, it’s time to expert, how do you (realistically) decorate for a Pinterest win? Jessica Herbst, owner of Thistle and Twine Studios, says it’s best to break up the tasks. Start outside and work indoors. First, update your home’s entry. decorate the door. “Who said wreaths are just for the holidays,” Herbst queries. “I keep a wreath on my front door all year long. I made one last year that transitions beautifully between the seasons.” With your statement wreath complete, finish that porch by adding pumpkins or gourds (look for a variety of sizes, textures, and colors, Herbst advises). If pumpkins aren’t your thing, add hearty your eyeballs. Set up a few small vignettes with little “Just like you layer up for the The size of your wreath is fall flowers, like mums. Mums pumpkins, multi-level taper erratic fall weather of Montana, up to you. Herbst says she come in a variety of colors – candles, or antlers. The dining you want to bring layers and loves and oversized Christmas yellow, red, white, rusty hues table and entry console are depth to your entry to create that wreath, but keeps it more and purples – so don’t be great locations for these. Keep cozy welcoming feeling,” Herbst conservative for the rest of afraid to explore some bold it simple, no need to go over the explains. “One of the hot trends the year. If you’d like to make colors this Fall. top here. These mini decorated is to layer your entry mat. I love seeing this. It is an easy way to keep your basic rugged and durable ‘welcome’ mat and change it with the seasons.” a seasonal wreath, Herbst recommends using wheat or dried florals. If you don’t have dried florals, no problem. “Head no farther than your Your porch is done! It’s time to bring the cozy inside. Herbst recommends using your senses to create an inviting autumn look. nooks give your eyes a rest and welcome the season into your busy life (without over doing it). Smell: Diffuse oils such as cinnamon bark, juniper, Affordable options for welcome mats can be found at several locations around Bozeman, including Target (Herbst’s recommendation for this project). Next, let there be light. “Put in a good ole’ LED faux backyard,” Herbst says. “Sticks, flower stems with no petals, dried herbs, even dried weeds can create a unique and bold statement piece for any front door fall decor.” Sight: Drape a cozy blanket over your sofa. It could be a faux fur, or chunky knit. Mixing textures or a similar color scheme is a way to create interest without overstimulating cardamom, or bergamot. Find a seasonal candle that speaks to you, like apple orchards or pumpkin spice. Make mulled cider and leave it on a simmer to fill the room with the beloved fall scent.

Sound: If you are blessed with a fireplace, this is the perfect time of year to use it! There is nothing quite like the sound of a crackling fire to cozy up to. Some gentle music always helps, too. Taste: This is the time of year for comfort food! Make that butternut squash soup you have been craving. Bake that sweet potato pie your mouth is watering for. Drink the mulled cider you are making to tantalize your nose. Touch: That fur blanket you just draped over your sofa? Is it even possible to walk by it without touching it? We think not. Put out a new book to read and really pay attention to how the paper feels in between your fingers, its

crisp pages gently cracking as you move on to the next chapter. Remember to open up your windows, allow that crisp autumn air in. Or cozy up on the porch and watch the leaves fall. Whatever you do, embrace the changing seasons with all your senses, you never know what tomorrow will bring.

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