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GRAY COLOR PALETTE 6 VIBRANT FAMILY ROOM 8 MITCHELL & GOLD 10 MOTHER NATURE MEETS GLAM 11 LEATHER 12 MILLENIAL DECORATING 13 LITTLE PRAIRIE GIRL 14 RETRO 18 LIBRARY RETREAT 20 FIG & FROLIC 55
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HAGEN BEDROOM OUT IN THE COUNTRY LOVELY AND LIVABLE HOME SWEET HOME GO CYCLONES PANTHER PIT HAWKEYE HAVEN
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Far from being boring, gray takes its cue from today's hot hues.
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Gray, the new beige
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Though don't call it "greige," like it's some cutesy neutral du jour.
As color expert Kate Smith explains, over the past decade or so, the design industry and the public have grown to love complex colors, colors that are hard to describe — such as the manifold shades of gray. But gray's value goes beyond paint. Smith says gray's versatility means it can be used to freshen up any color scheme. "There are a few things interesting about gray as an accessory. You can bring in gray without bringing in any other colors," she says. Being a true neutral, "it also helps you notice the shape and the texture and the surface of furniture and accessories." Gray is a chameleon-like color. Not only can it be warm or cool, but it also can be Colonial, Federal or Mid-Century Modern. Gray also can be masculine or feminine. Gray can be introspective; it can be calming. You always need a certain amount of interesting contrast. Often for rooms that are more neutral, texture and finish are a way of adding a layer of decorating and interest to a room. Brushed metals can also add an industrial feel to a room. The industrial vibe not for you? Fear not. Those gray, metal, industrial pieces can be worked into all types of environments. It just has to be done creatively and edited appropriately. Gray will work with any scheme, as long as you match cool tones with cool tones and warm tones with warm tones. If you go into the cooler tones, there are shades of blue and lilac and lavender or as intense as eggplant that are gorgeous with gray. With a warmer direction, you can give it a touch of terra cotta or accents of yellow — not a mustard yellow, but just a soft yellow.
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OPPOSITE PAGE Tolix Marais A Chair, first designed for a 1934 ocean liner, West Elm; Restoration Hardware’s Zinc 5-drawer dresser; Martyn Lawrence Bullard designs “Pasha Paisley,” “Sinhala Linen Print” in Stone, and “Darya Ikat” in stone for Schumacher Fabric and Wallvcoverings. THIS PAGE Sherwin Williams “Functional Gray “; Parsons Wall Mirror in gray herringbone, Wisteria; and a mix of gray tones from Nell Hill’s blog.
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Outfitting a fun space for family gatherings and play space for the kids?
Lots of decor ideas from the 1960s and ‘70s have been revived – mod lamps, modular furniture, pop art and vibrant graphics. Hip, retro-style robot typography and animal prints are a touch of whimsy. Rooms with a more industrial, rugged feel also are on trend and easy to do. Colorful hues – tangerine, chocolate, reds, blues, greens and white – add welcome energy and zing into a room. Texture adds another layer in knitted poufs and flat-weave graphic area rugs.
Rugged and portable, knit poufs provide lowprofile seating as well as style, above. Below left, Topkapi Kilim pouf. All from Fab.
Create inexpensive, customized storage by painting or staining ready-made kitchen cabinets. Metal tool carts can be side tables, as well as portable art supply zones or storage stations. A farmhouse-style table, perhaps, is a place for meals, using the laptop, playing board games or art projects. Display books face forward on wall-mounted shelves with a lip, so covers can be easily seen. Or scrounge flea markets for old wooden carpenter's tool boxes, which are sturdy and shallow. Use games as art by displaying the boxes on floating shelves; old game boards hung on a wall add color and visual punch.
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Shoot photos of pets, favorite toys and each other — close-ups, Instagrams and black-and-white look cool — and then mount them in identical frames.
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Throw a bold geometric rug into a family or play room for punch and pizazz without being juvenile.
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams are celebrating a quarter of a century of bucking the conventional for the innovative. Their latest coffee table book, “Who We Are” (Assouline, $65), offers insight into how they built a company without losing their souls and staying true to who they are.
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offer their top 10 tips for comfort:
Simply by making good-looking, accessible, comfortable furniture, they changed how consumers thought about what they put in their homes. It began in 1989 with upholstered dining chairs in 36 fabrics and three leg finishes. Today, the company offers a full line of home furnishings, including lamps, rugs and wall art as well as 350 fabrics, 50 leathers, 20 leg finishes and six nail head finishes.
2| Let how you use a room determine where to put the furniture.
“We recognized from day one that comfort was a word not used in the furniture business. … The concept of comfort guides us in everything we do, so in that sense it really has changed our lives,” said Gold. Being comfortable means a lot more than just a cozy place to plop. It extends beyond sensory appeal to the soul of what it means to be human. “We quickly realized the word had a much bigger and important range."
1| When choosing furniture, make comfort your first consideration.
3| For the living room, start with the sofa. And don’t agonize. 4| Decide what’s the first thing you want people to see when they walk into the room. What will your focal point be? The view out the window? A bookcase? The sofa? 5| Think of it as collecting rather than decorating. Find furnishings you’ll still want to live with in five or 10 years so that updating will simply involve rearranging a few pieces or changing a slipcover. Pick pieces that will be points of interest but not jarring notes. 6| Master the mix. Choose furnishings of different styles, rather than matched sets, for a unique and personal look. This also will let you mix in things you already own. Is there, for instance, a piece in another room that might work better in the room you’re redoing? 7| Create a serene shell. To help your mix of furnishings hold together, set it against simple neutral-colored walls, floors and window treatments. This also eases the decorating process and forms a display space that puts the focus on your furnishings. 8| Limit the number of colors in a room. For a sense of calm, use no more than three or four colors with at least two of them being accents. Put strong hues or prints on small furniture or pillows. This will put the attention on your personal collections and family photos, helping you create a unique look and also makes rooms easier and more affordable to update. 9| Use texture to create interest. Layer it on: Pair nubby chenille with smooth leather, slubbed linen with soft prewashed denim and distressed wood with vintage mirror pieces. This creates a rich but subtle look that is timeless and easy on the eyes.
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10| Vary the types of seating in a room. Of course comfort means a cushy sofa. But the reality is a lot of people have back problems. Help everyone feel at home by including a range of seating: an upright chair with arms, a well-padded armless chair, a club chair with ottoman.
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Windows are no longer a place to skimp. “Window treatments are great because they can help camouflage unattractive window lines, give a room height or enhance beautiful windows,” advises Jenny Wolf of Jenny Wolf Interiors, a millennial designer in New York City.
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Quick, easy updates in my kitchen are a favorite way to welcome the season into my home. I made sure to have plenty of open shelving when the kitchen was remodeled to show off – and store in plain sight – my dishware, pottery, pitchers and other kitchen collectibles. Weaving fall colors into everyday decor creates a homey
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Pull in metallics to make vignettes glow. My go-to pieces include copper tea kettles and pitchers along with tarnished silver trays. Add more texture with wellworn cutting boards, rattan and wicker pieces in natural tones, bottles and glassware and other objects with aged patinas, nicks and scratches from a lifetime of use.
feeling that envelops family and friends in a warm embrace. White dishware is my foundation because it gives the kitchen a visual lift and flexibility for adding pops of color. White looks crisp, fresh and cool for summer against aqua and orange accents. Orange easily moves into fall, along with reds, browns, yellows and dollops of teal. Text by Natalie Meester, Little Prairie Girl
Use what you’ve got to play up (or downplay) your dishware, whatever the color. Fill in around it with vintage or fun finds like a coffee grinder or old food scale and serving bowls, pitchers, platters and plates in pretty patterns.
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2| Carry your theme throughout the kitchen. I like to tell a story with a few sentimental objects, too, that make for great conversations or spark memories of people, places and things. 3| Layer to create depth and height in arrangements. For example, a milk glass cake plate is topped with a smaller cake plate and a blue cereal bowl used by my grandfather. I like assymetrical designs, too, to create a sense of flow and movement. 4| Fill big pottery or wood bowls with fresh or realistic faux seasonal fruits and vegetables. 5| I use my smartphone or tablet to take photos of vignettes and study them for balance and scale. I’ll spot something in a photo that I’ve missed looking at the arrangement with the naked eye. I keep the photos, too, in a sort of decorating diary so can I review what I’ve done before. Little Prairie Girl Barn Sales: Sept. 12 and 13, Oct. 10 and 11, Nov. and 8 and Dec. 5 and 6.
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“We both grew up on antiques, so we have an appreciation for old things. We also love taking something old or discarded and turning it into something beautiful and functional,” said Stephanie. Josh enjoys the story of pieces they find and repurpose. “It’s cool when you know where things came from, the history of an object. The same is true with the things we sell at our store. People respond to the memories and nostalgia, as well as the look.” So when it came to furnishing their own home, it was natural to invest time and effort into special projects for the compact space, like the headboard Josh constructed from old windows, new wood and classic sliding barn door hardware. “It makes a cool headboard. I left the windows in their original condition and framed them out in new wood. The sliding doors are heavy, so we’ve fastened them into the studs.” Remaining old windows were joined with an old cabinet frame to create a
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wall cupboard for their flat-screen television. A dress form dating to the early 1900s is tucked into a corner as a sculpture, and an ottoman of upholstered cowhide is the newest piece in the room. Stephanie stitched throw pillows from old feed sacks to dress up the retro bedspread from West Elm. Leftover pieces were used as tabs and pull-backs for full-length burlap curtains at the windows. Muslin dust ruffles on the hems add the feminine touch she loves. “It shows you can create pretty, fun looks on a budget, too,” she said. Formerly painted bilious green and peppered with tiny pieces of wood trim, the dresser and bureau were good buys from an estate sale. Stephanie removed the trim from the solid wood pieces before refinishing each with Annie Sloan’s “Old White” Chalk Paint and adding crystal knobs. Josh reclaimed a vintage fan, adding Edison lights and rewiring it as a funky lamp. The 1960s neon sign proclaiming “Rumpus Room” was a gift from Stephanie to her husband. “It’s all a nod to the past, and what’s great, it’s a style both women and men can appreciate,” Josh added. H&G
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American retro It’s the latest big home décor trend. Lifetime Brands trend expert Tom Mirabile calls the style “visual comfort food.”
The imagery and decor elements draw baby boomers back to what might feel like simpler, more innocent days. Think vintage-style advertising and artwork, lunch-counter dishware, camping motifs, midcentury surf culture. Old bakeries, drive-ins, roadhouses, garages, beach shacks. It’s the kind of retro, outdoorsy charm to be found in the production design of Wes Anderson films like “Moonrise Kingdom.” Try Roo Kee Roo’s retro-style prints of boating and cottage motifs, made by Forest and Michael Evashevski, who grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Beach towels printed with patterns from famed
blanket-maker Pendleton have a vintage vibe, and would work in a bathroom as well as at the shore. Grace Feyock’s wall clock for Uttermost is made of vintage pictures of old license plates. A map made of license-plate images makes bold, graphic wall art, by David Bowman. A set of coasters printed with images of the famous Route 66 road sign make a nice addition to the cocktail cart. Retro-surfer decor is available at several retailers. The trick is to not let this look get too kitschy, unless you want to. A few elements in an otherwise contemporary space pack design punch. But if your style’s more boho than Bauhaus, then layering textiles, art and accent items creates a comfortable, lived-in look that captures the charm of retro style.
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Library retreat With the advent of tablets, cellphones and e-readers, could the book-lined home library go the way of the formal dining room? Not a chance, designers and retailers say. Digital and print books can co-exist, says House Beautiful’s editor in chief Newell Turner. “When there’s an endless river of (digital) content, the words, text and images we choose to print and bind into a physical book will make (it) even more special,” he said. And books, in their variety of shapes and sizes, can be art in their own right, he says. Certainly, many people display richly illustrated coffee table books. Today’s home libraries are retreats, reading sanctuaries and a room for TV viewing. Many modern bookshelves are multi-purpose, with space to display objects as well as reading matter. Components can be configured a number of ways. Create an enveloped space by running shelves up to the ceiling; wood tones keep the ambience warm, but consider white or even an interesting color — creamy yellow or rich carmine (deep red), for example — so books, accessories and art will pop. Add a rolling library ladder.
In designer Jamie Drake’s House Beautiful apartment in the Hearst Designer Visions show house, he took the books-as-art notion literally: turning large books spine sides in and stacked them geometrically in wall recesses to flank a fireplace as sculptural art.
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Designer Alessandra Branca created this intimate library for the Elle Decor apartment in last fall’s Hearst Designer Visions show in New York City. Branca created a warm, intimate library with just two bookshelves and a chrome easel for a flatscreen television. A large Candida Hofer photograph of Dublin’s Trinity College Library provided a trompe l’oeil effect, as if the library extended into the image.
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hen their large extended family gathers at this rural Cedar Falls home, everyone divides up into teams and takes turns preparing meals. Originally it was a game of oneupmanship to see which team could create the most sumptuous meals, but now the idea is to wow each other with healthy, delicious meals from the kitchen and grill. There's plenty of room to work, too, in the elegant, spacious cook's kitchen. It speaks to the renovated home's farmhouse vernacular with its furniture-like details on cabinetry and dual islands, but also boasts professional-grade appliances, multiple food prep areas and a baking center. "The kitchen used to be the formal dining room and a sitting area. The original kitchen was on the other side of the wall, more of a galley-style kitchen, so we flipped the spaces. I wanted a kitchen that had lots of counter space to spread out, a large island and lots of daylight flooding in," says the homeowner. The family wasn't in a hurry to renovate when they moved in 12 years ago, although there wasn't much to love about the barn-red farmhouse's decor. Cornflower blue wall-to wall carpeting, dated wallpaper and gloomy rooms with little natural light were a few of the minuses. On the plus side, the passionate gardener and her husband fell in love with the 20acre property with its expansive views. "We love the privacy while at the same time being close to town, and it was a blank canvas for a gardener. The space was great, lots of elbow room, but it just didn't suit our style. We lived here for 10 years before
finally making up our minds about how to change it," she explains. D&M Construction is responsible for the extensive renovations with plans drawn by architect Steve Trost. The family moved out for 15 months while rooms were gutted down to the studs and construction took place. Assisted by designer Mike Flanscha, the kitchen turned out perfectly, she says. At one island, mixing bowls, mixer and baking ingredients are within easy reach and drawers slide out to hold large serving platters, baking sheets and pans. There's a second large island for food prep, an undercabinet recycling center, built-in coffee maker, Wolf range and dual convection ovens and granite counters for enjoying a quick snack or breakfast. In-floor heating beneath 20- by 20-inch Italian porcelain tiles adds to the comfort level in the geo-thermally heated home. Now a butler's pantry outfitted for entertaining, the former kitchen houses a beverage sink, dishwasher and under-counter Sub Zero fridge for soft drinks and sports beverages. Engineered wood floors in wide planking are scratch resistant to withstand the nails of three golden retrievers. On cool evenings, the fireplace with its soapstone surround adds a spark of warmth. Upstairs, the master bath underwent a transformation. "There was a very low hot tub sort of bath with decking that looked like a small wading pool. The kids loved it, but it was awful and took up so much floor space," the homeowner recalls. It's been replaced with a freestanding deep tub with view of the gardens for her, and a steam shower for her husband. H&G
The homeowners envisioned using the formal dining area every night for dinner, but the family prefers to gather in the attached sunroom with its threesided display of the pond and surrounding gardens.
Previous page and opposite, “Golden Beach” granite tops most counter surfaces, with “Uba Tuba” on the smaller island. Plato Custom Cabinetry is in Diamond White Olive cabinet finish, and Cherry with Cinnamon Stain and black glaze.
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The transformed great room is a warm, welcoming and popular gathering place filled with light from broad windows, a spot "where the kids can pile in with their friends" lounging on comfy furnishings upholstered in pretty but rugged fabrics.
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A warm neutral palette, including soft celery in the kitchen and parchment tones throughout the main living space, creates a backdrop for artwork collected through the years.
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The master bath’s Bain Ultra jetted pedestal tub holds court with a dramatic garden view for her, and a steam shower for him. Existing cabinetry was refinished and new Kohler sinks, countertops and flooring installed.
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BUILDERS D&M Construction Mark Schleisman, LLC SUBLIST Martinson Construction Petersen Hudson Hdwe. Plbg. & Htg. Inc. Stickfort Electric Ceilley Insulation Iowa Wall Systems Parrott Painting Seamless Exteriors Christie Door Co. Total Masonry Fireplace Creations Benton Building Materials Matthias Landscaping Wapsie Pines Grosse Steel Custom Flooring Artisan Ceiling Fishsticks Millwork AHTS Architects Vogel Irrigation Rosie Rekers Blinds & Design, LLC Don's TV Maximum Sight & Sound
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Large floral pillows – custom fabric from Home Interiors -- A pair of custom floral pillows from Home Interiors illustrates the homeowner’s love for flowers. ABOVE Larger openings between the foyer and kitchen, as well as other spaces in the main level allow more natural light into rooms. OPPOSITE Other changes included replacing the outdoor deck with a broad covered porch and patio below it, accessed from the outdoors or lower level, while the back porch is now a laundry room.
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crisp autumn afternoon doesn’t get better than settling into a cozy chair on the screened porch, soaking in the change of seasons. Big porches on the back and front of the home were in the original plans for this Denver home. “It makes it feel homey to me and brings the outdoors in,” says the homeowner. It doesn’t hurt that the 1-year-old home built by Lanus Construction takes advantage of the lot’s views. Thoughtful landscaping gives it an air of being well-established. From the start, the homeowner set her sights on a casual, comfortable place to call home. “My main goal was to stay on one level since I was moving from a two-story house. I wanted a spacious and open floor plan and a conversation area where more than just a couple of people could sit down and visit.” Also high on the wish list were an open kitchen and large master suite with a sitting area. “Social activity usually centers around food and the kitchen, so it needed to be accessible. But private time is important to me, too, and I wanted somewhere I could rest and relax.” As for design style, she confessed to being “somewhere in the middle. I don’t like anything really contemporary or traditional. I’m not an artsy person, but I know what I like when I see it.” After studying countless floor plans in home design books, she came across a Don Gardner design she thought she could love (with a few changes). Early in the construction process, she involved interior designer Kathy Flack to help rearrange the kitchen layout. “She came with the blueprint in hand,
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A room with a view describes the wide-open great room, encompassing the living, dining and kitchen. Original plans called for a column in the dining room, but that was eliminated to create better flow and draw attention to the deep tray ceiling.
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not sure whether she could have an island in the kitchen. Why not? I altered the design to fit the island she wanted, which meant giving up some pantry space. The island is the centerpiece of the kitchen, and she still has nice pantry space,” explains Flack, ASID member and licensed Iowa interior designer. Although the homeowner had already made a few basic decisions about wood color and countertops, she enlisted Flack’s expertise in refining choices throughout the home. A warm neutral color palette flows throughout the house, accentuated by dark wood cabinetry, trim and engineered wood floors in deep, rich Brazilian walnut. Lines hint at Mission and Prairie-style influences.
The low-key master bedroom, meant as a retreat, has Mission influences with subtle pops of color.
build on that. I don’t enjoy clutter, so furnishings and accessories have to make a statement,” explains the homeowner. Flack agrees. “Layering fabrics, textures and color create an intangible effect for the space she wanted, one designed for lounging and comfort.” The dining room is visually divided from the seating area by a tray ceiling. In the original plans, a column separated the two areas, but the homeowner didn’t want to interrupt the space. In the kitchen, dark cabinets, travertine and metallic copper diamond design backsplash and black copper-flecked quartz countertops and island and a dramatic hood above the range make the stylish, functional kitchen a showpiece of the home. Maple cabinets have a rich, dark but translucent stain called maple truffle, says Herman. “The key was to make everything pop against the quartz countertop, and the cabinet color does that very well. The door style is one you won’t find anywhere else with a 3-inch rail, a thicker door that gives it a little more richness.” A dark-hued Kohler apron sink adds a homey touch — “and if you look closely enough you can see it almost has an animal print in the design,” the homeowner says. H&G
OPPOSITE Custom cabinetry accentuates linear lines of the slate-faced fireplace. The neutral upholstered chair floats in front of it. AT RIGHT Animal prints are an elegant, fun accent; bottom left, metallic paint enlivens the foyer ceiling.
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The decor is serene but with an air of polish and sophistication with pops of color — and the homeowner’s favorite animal prints used in subtle and imaginative ways. The tone is set by a dramatic metallic painted ceiling in the foyer that opens onto the great room with its soaring 15-foot peak ceiling and tall, slatefaced fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinetry by Randy Herman of Herman’s Cabinetry in Denver. “Custom cabinetry is a phenomenal way to finish off a fireplace wall. When you walk it, it’s the first focal point you key in on,” says Herman. The slate references the home’s exterior finish. A two-piece angled sectional sofa from Pearson echoes the slate in the fireplace, upholstered in chenille suede. It anchors the conversation grouping that includes a pair of swivel chairs and a large storage ottoman upholstered in copper faux leather and leopard-print velvet. “Because the chairs are neutral, they seem to float and don’t compete with the fireplace,” Flack notes. Accent pillows and accessories take their cue from the large abstract painting above the mantel and soft geometric shag rug underfoot. “The rug with its soft taupes, gray and copper and the orange accent color I enjoy … . Kathy helped me
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PREVIOUS Her private retreat features a large master bath with porcelain tile floors have the look of travertine, set off by quartz countertops and trim composed of cracked glass and metallic tile. Custom cabinets are finished in a soft off-white magnolia. OPPOSITE The walk-in shower features an innovative Schulter-Ditra drain system, sometimes described as an infinity drain, Flack explains, because the homeowner didn’t want to step over a curb into the shower or have a drain in the center. Crystal Plumbing of Waverly installed the drain system which allows water to flow at a slant and drain through a membrane concealed in the tiled floor.
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Among her most prized finds: A pair of arched windows above the fireplace mantel, which is dressed with a mirror and an a length of oldfashioned garden fence; the 8-foot-long oak table she scored at a garage sale for $80 – “I bought that 25 years ago, and my dad shortened it from 10 feet long”; and the framed chalkboard above it with a friend’s drawing sketched next to a pithy saying. In a former life, the coffee table was a kitchen table. “I thought it would be great, so I cut the legs down, painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, distressed and waxed it. The jars on top I found at a tag sale — one came with a dead mouse inside,” she notes, laughing. A favorite scarf featuring a line of pretty ladies is clothes-pinned to a lamp shade, recalling vintage motion lamps from the 1930s and 1940s. With the addition of an air mattress covered with a vintage chenille bedspread, the screened-in porch became the perfect place for daydreaming and napping on a late summer or autumn evening. Above the dining room table with its metal tub chairs, the original wrought iron chandelier was transformed with a shade made from burlap and chains, then wrapped with decorative garden fencing to create a one-of-a-kind piece. The old laundry cart was reclaimed and topped with wood to form a kitchen island. Although some cabinets are original, the homeowner ripped out one wall of cabinets. “That turned out to be a mistake. I put a hutch there for years until I didn’t like it anymore. I ended up putting bookshelves there — fun and functional.” Reclaimed corbels and pilasters form a faux headboard in the master bedroom. Soft pinks come into play with a pretty comforter. A vintage X-ray film light box displays vellum photos to reflect the seasons or the homeower’s mood. Shoe stays adorn the base and column on a lamp in the master bedroom, a way to utilize one of the homeowner’s favorite collections. Vintage touches also create a unique bedroom for the owner’s 16-year-old daughter. H&G Fall 2014
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hen it’s game time, Cyclone fans can be found cheering in Sharon’s newly refinished lower level. The color scheme celebrates the cardinal red and gold of Iowa State University. Accessories carry the colors too, including the red popcorn popper and blender, red leather furnishings, ISU-themed bar stool upholstered seats, red-and-gold stained glass pendant lights — even the bowl of jelly beans. On game days, it’s party central — “a place to watch games, eat and enjoy each other’s company,” says Sharon. Koch Construction undertook the remodeling project from plans developed by architect Jeff Grimes. The plan included adding a half bath and creating space for an office and play area for grandchildren.
The tasteful display of souvenirs and team mementos thrills Sharon. “It was fun to put together a tribute to ISU team spirit. There are so many memories wrapped up in these things, and now that Dave [her husband] is gone, I treasure these things even more.” Both Sharon and Dave graduated from ISU. There’s a brick from Clyde Williams Field before Jack Trice Stadium was built, a piece from the old campanile on the Ames campus, commemorative ISU Pepsi bottles, a Wheaties box (unopened) featuring ISU wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Cale Sanderson, autographed basketballs and photographs of Cyclone coaches and players through the years, golf flags emblazoned with the ISU logo, and of course, family photos.
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ust ask Bob and Nancy Justis about the power of purple. It’s the dominant color in the Panther Pit, their lowerlevel fan room dedicated to the University of Northern Iowa sports teams. There’s Bob’s favorite purple leather recliner, purple area rug, purple mats on framed photos and newspaper clippings and loads of purple team-themed accessories. Nancy’s chair is pale gold to complete the team color scheme. “I have lots of Panther odds-and-ends I’ve collected over the years, but really began collecting in earnest in the early 1990s,” says Bob, a UNI graduate in 1974. He has a rep to consider, after all. He’s the public-address announcer at Panther football and men’s basketball games, known as the “voice of UNI football.” “None of it’s really valuable except for sentimental reasons. There are stories attached to nearly every thing down here. We have lots of stuff, and it’s neat to have a place where we can display some of it. Plus, it makes me easy to shop for,” he notes, laughing. Among his pride-and-joy Panther pieces are a framed Sports Illustrated “Divine Madness” cover from Mach 29, 2010, featuring UNI basketball hero Ali Farokhmanesh, another SI cover autographed by Kurt Warner, and a UNI-themed child’s pedal car.
hen Chuck and Stacy can’t be in the stands for an Iowa Hawkeyes game, you’ll find them enjoying the game on the 105-inch monster TV with family and friends in their lower level. The screening room is comfortably furnished with black leather sofa and chairs. On one wall is a subtle painting by Paco Rosic. Stacy commissioned it as a gift for Chuck, and it depicts Hawkeye great Nile Kinnick in a 1939 game against Notre Dame. “That’s an iconic image for Hawkeye fans. Kinnick won the Heisman Trophy that year. I was really excited about what Paco accomplished. It has a lot of atmosphere,” says Chuck, who graduated from the Iowa City university.
Herky the Hawk would feel at home here. There are larger-than-life framed posters signed by Hawkeye coaches Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz, signed footballs and players’ photos, a Hawkeye-themed Christmas tree that stays up year-round, and an extensive framed Hawkeye button collection with buttons dating back to 1930. And the drum kit comes in handy during half-time festivities for impromptu jam sessions. “We love all the sports — football, basketball, wrestling — and we’ve attended all the bowl games. It’s great to have a place to display all our memorabilia and a fun place to gather.”
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Tip sheet for sports fans Show your team spirit without getting kitchsy, says Julie Meyers of Design 360/Decorating Den in Waverly. Here’s how: » Develop a color scheme based on, but not limited to, team colors. Hawkeye fans might, for instance, note that their team colors are very close to Sherwin Williams’ SW6676 Butterfield and SW6258 Tricorn Black. But consider SW6128 Blonde or SW7030 Anew Gray, which are softer and more subtle than actual Hawkeye colors, for walls.
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» Incorporate organic materials and textures. Metals such as copper and oil-rubbed bronze will bring a real sense of warmth to the room, and elements of wicker, rattan and stone inject textural interest. » Displaying sports memorabilia is an important part of creating a room that reflects your team spirit, but resist the temptation to acquire every possible sports-themed trinket that comes across your radar. As much as possible, purchase items that truly have value as collectibles, such as limited-edition artwork, autographed artifacts or dated memorabilia from really important games.
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Gameday! These DIY tailigating ideas will make fans stand and cheer. You can create a fun setting for your tailgating party – whether you’re packing up the family truckster and heading to the stadium or calling audibles in your own backyard. Text by Becky Hiatt and Jenny Boevers
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›› Dab the image with the appropriate type and color of paint. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint will work on all surfaces.
›› Carefully peel freezer paper off, making sure not to drag painted sides of the image across the surface of the item.
Note: If you have a vinyl or paper cutting machine, just put the freezer paper directly on your cutting mat and save the steps of manual cutting.
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GRAIN MUSTARD AND ALE WINGS 24 ounces of your favorite ale 1/2 cup whole grain mustard 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese 1/3 cup original Tabasco brand pepper sauce 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 dozen chicken wings 1/4 cup Wondra flour or rice flour Vegetable oil Heat ale to boiling in a medium saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beer is reduced to approximately 6 ounces. Allow to cool slightly. Whisk in whole grain mustard, Tabasco sauce, melted butter and cheese. Preheat vegetable oil in fryer to 350 F. Remove and discard wing tips from wings. Separate each wing into 2 pieces at the joint; trim excess fat and skin. Toss chicken wings in a bowl with flour. Fry wings for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Toss chicken wings with desired amount of mustard and ale sauce and serve. Makes 24 wings.
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GREEN CHILE CHICKEN WINGS WITH LIME-CUMIN SALT 5 poblano peppers 1/3 cup Tabasco brand green pepper sauce 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup Wondra flour or rice flour Zest of 2 limes 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground cumin, toasted Vegetable oil 2 dozen chicken wings Roast 5 poblano peppers on open flame until skin begins to blister. Place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; allow to steam 10 minutes. Peel skin off peppers and purée in a blender until smooth. Add melted butter, toasted pine nuts, Tabasco sauce, and salt in the blender; purée on high for 10 seconds.
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Zest two limes onto a plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Combine dried zest with salt and cumin. Preheat vegetable oil in fryer to 350 F. Remove and discard wing tips from wings. Separate each wing into 2 pieces at the joint; trim excess fat and skin. Toss chicken wings in a bowl with flour. Fry wings for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Season wings with desired amount of lime-cumin salt. Toss wings in a bowl with desired amount of green chile sauce. Makes 24 wings.
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TAILGATING RECIPES CHILI ROJO WINGS Makes 6 servings. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons Tabasco Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 dozen chicken wings (about 3 pounds) 1/2 cup sliced green onions
CHEF WILLIAM’S SUPEREASY SAVORY STUFFED FIG BITES
Heat olive oil to the smoking point in a heavy skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until golden brown. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in mustard, lime juice, Tabasco Green Sauce, and chili powder and cook just until steamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately pour mixture over chicken wings and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove wings from sauce and grill over medium-high heat long enough to flavor chicken and create grill marks, but don't cook completely. Place wings in a baking pan and spoon sauce over top. Bake in a 350 F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle green onions over top and serve.
24 dried calmyrna figs 1 small bag of walnuts 2 small wedges Maytag blue cheese 1 package precooked bacon Toothpicks Heat precooked bacon grill for about 15 seconds on indirect heat. Cut bacon strips in half. Cut a slit into each fig. Stuff the fig with a morsel of blue cheese and tuck in a walnut. Wrap a half-piece of bacon around the fig and secure it with a toothpick.
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ON THE SAVORY SIDE Sometimes something sweet just doesn’t cut it. What you want is something savory – easy to make, sure – but a dish that tastes like a weekend, even if it’s Tuesday. These recipes deliver on all fronts. One is a classic Mexican casserole for that cast-iron skillet tucked away in a cupboard. We’ve topped it with chocolate mole for a delicious surprise. Still hankering for chocolate? Add semisweet chocolate and chocolate stout to beef chili for a rich, complex flavor in a classic Saveur recipe.
Makes 10 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 ounce taco seasoning 2/3 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 small cans green chilies 1 small can cream of onion soup 1 small can enchilada sauce 1 small can refried beans 5 standard taco size flour tortillas 3 cups pepper jack cheese Sour cream, chopped onion and chopped tomatoes for garnish Preheat oven to 350 F. Brown ground beef with taco seasoning and broth together in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Remove beef from skillet. In same skillet, melt butter and add onion, garlic and green onion and cook and stir until tender. Add green chilies, soup and beef mixture, stirring well. Transfer mixture to medium-sized bowl. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel. Lightly spray with cooking spray; set aside. In separate bowl, combine enchilada sauce and beans, whisking well. In prepared skillet, layer 1 tortilla, half of meat mixture, 1 tortilla, followed by half of bean mixture. Repeat once more, ending with tortilla. Top with pepper jack cheese Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with sour cream, chopped green onions and tomatoes.
MOLE SAUCE RECIPE 5 dried ancho chilies 1 small sweet yellow or Vidalia 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, ground cloves, dried oregano, powdered cumin, ground coriander, and ground anise seeds, toasted 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 to 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup of raisins or diced prunes 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Fresh cracked black pepper 1 cup water 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted 2 tablespoons butter Remove seeds and stems from chilies; soak in hot water until soft, 30 minutes or so (place a bowl on top of chilies to keep them submerged. When softened, puree chilies in blender. If skins are tough, pass through a food mill or strainer. In a small skillet on medium heat, saute onion in butter until soft and translucent. Add garlic; saute another minute. Add spices and herbs; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Do not burn. Add chiles, almonds, onions and garlic and remaining ingredients, including melted chocolate. Puree until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, until consistency is smooth and slightly pourable. Store in fridge until ready to use; then reheat. Lasts about 1 week; freezes well. Serves 6 to 8.
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ENTERTAINING TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BEEF & BEAN CHILI 1/2 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained 1 bay leaf 2 dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1" cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 large white onions, chopped 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 12 ounce chocolate stout beer 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar 2 ½ cups chicken stock 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice Sour cream and roughly chopped cilantro, to garnish Put beans and bay leaf into a large pot and cover with 3 inches water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, and stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 60-90 minutes. Drain beans, discarding bay leaf; set aside. Heat a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add chiles, and cook, turning once, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water; let sit 20 minutes. Drain chiles, reserving ½ cup soaking liquid; transfer chiles and liquid to a blender with cocoa, oregano, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon and puree until smooth. Set sauce aside. Add oil to pan and return to medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and, working in batches, add beef to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4–6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl. Add garlic and onions to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring until slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes. Add reserved sauce, cook until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return beef to pot, plus tomatoes, beer, sugar, and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until beef is very tender, 1-1 ½ hours. Stir in reserved beans, along with chocolate, juice, salt, and pepper. Serve ladled into bowls with sour cream and cilantro. Serves 6 to 8.
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Not-so humble sweetie pies Autumn is the season for baking, especially pies. Tradition calls for fruit-filled, nut-laced or custard-based pies. But our craving is for chocolate. Chocolate – unabashedly and unapologetically decadent – is the main ingredient in these sinfully delicious, classic pies, perfect for polishing off any fall feast or supper.
CAPPUCCINO CHOCOLATE PIE This luscious, rich pie is a nobake recipe, perfect for casual entertaining.
Crust: 3/4 cup very finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup butter melted 2 tablespoons sugar Filling: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules* 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup pasteurized refrigerated real egg product 1 teaspoon vanilla Garnish: Whipped cream Chocolate-covered expresso beans, finely chopped or pecan halves, if desired Combine all crust ingredients in bowl; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Set aside. Melt chocolate chips, 1/4 cup whipping cream and coffee granules in saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Set aside. Combine 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add melted chocolate mixture. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Gradually add egg product and vanilla. Continue beating until light and fluffy. (Mixture may look slightly curdled.) Spoon mixture into prepared crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped cream and espresso beans, if desired. Store refrigerated. *Omit coffee granules, if desired. Source: Land O' Lakes
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The sweet, creamy richness of a brown sugar base combined with chopped nuts and delicious chocolate morsels. Serve warm with whipped or ice cream. 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell 2 large eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, softened 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream (optional) Preheat oven to 325 F. Beat eggs in large mixer bowl on high speed until foamy. Beat in flour, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in butter. Stir in morsels and nuts. Spoon into pie shell. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings. Note: If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style, thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly. Source: Nestle Toll House, verybestbaking.com
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Combo platter “Thou shalt plant in blocks of color.” That was the cardinal rule in planting spring-flowering bulbs, especially tulips and daffodils. All one color massed in one area – and the occasional risk of blending one color into another in uniform style. Ho-hum. Put some WOW into your spring garden! Mixing together contrasting or complementary colors, shapes and bulbs can create a spectacle of color and beauty that adds to the synergy of your garden. Plant a combination of early, mid and late-season bloomers to keep spring going strong while perennials grow up to mask dying bulb foliage. Consider flower and foliage shape and size, as well as color, as part of your design elements.
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CUTTINGS Choosing & planting bulbs › Big bulbs mean bigger flowers. Bulbs are sold by size or circumference measured at the thickest part, given in centimeters or small, medium and top-size. Small bulbs are 10 to 11 centimeters around. Medium bulbs measure 11 to 12 centimeters and top-size bulbs are more than 12 centimeters around. › Give bulbs the squeeze test. They should be firm. A few marks are no big deal; avoid bulbs that are soft or show signs of mold or fungus. Don't worry if the "tunic" or papery covering is peeling or gone; the bulb is fine. › Optimum time for planting is when nighttime temperatures stay in the 40 to 50 F range. Until planting, store in a cool, dry place out of sunlight. › Bulbs aren't dormant, so you can't save them to plant next spring or leave them out of the ground too long. If you find a bag of bulbs in the garage that
you forgot to plant, pot them up and stash them in a chilly place like an old fridge or unheated garage and treat them as forced bulbs. › Tulips, daffodils and other beefy bulbs should be planted about 8 inches deep (you can cheat a bit if you apply mulch when the weather turns colder. Smaller bulbs need to be about 5 inches deep. Water well after planting, and that's it. › Look for a well-drained location and don't forget that you'll have many more sunny areas in your yard because deciduous trees and shrubs will not be leafed out when most bulbs are blooming. › Do not fertilize the first year. It's a waste of effort and money and rings the dinner bell for squirrels who will sniff out your tulips and dig. (If you've got problems with furry critters like squirrels and deer, plant daffodils. They'll steer clear.) The following fall or early spring is the time to fertilize.
Sedum “Matrona” has purple-tinged foliage as it grows, which complements the rich blackpurple of tulip “Queen of the Night.”
Bright yellow “Monte Carlo” tulip blooms as yellow buds fatten on statuesque “Maxima Lutea” fritillaria imperilis.
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Hay bales make cheap and easy seats. Too scratchy for soft bottoms? Toss on old blankets in team colors for comfort. Caveat: Make sure none of your guests have hay allergies or they’ll have a miserable time wheezing and sneezing through festivities.
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hen mum shopping, know what you're looking at and how you intend to use the plants. Those big florist-style mums are intended for indoor display and corsages, not gardens. Look for a label that reads "perennial," "hardy" or "garden," designating the plant's suitability for planting in the ground or an outdoor container. There are several different flower types: daisy, anemone, button, pompon, spider, decorative and spoontip. Cluster pots with pumpkins and other fall offerings to create colorful displays on porch steps, decks and patios. If you plan to plant in the garden, get mums in the ground in early to mid-fall. They need a little time to establish a healthy root system before the first hard frost. Mums need protection from winter wind, snow and cold temperatures. Plant them in full sun and well-drained soil, and provide a little wind protection, if possible. They also respond to a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 and they are feeders, so enrich the site with compost. Dig the hole to the same depth as the plant is in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist (not wet) until hard frost. Resist fertilizing. You don't want to encourage foliage growth or budding. When the ground freezes, mulch heavily with leaves to six inches deep. Don't cut back plants after blooming. Dried foliage will capture fall leaves and protect the plant crown. In spring, remove leaves and cut away any dead or damaged stems. Fertilize on a regular basis until August. Water regularly. Mums tend to grow leggy. Start pinching off new growth when the plant reaches 4 to 6 inches tall to encourage branching. Simply use your thumb and index finger to pinch off about one-half of the new growth that appears at the top of each shoot. Keep pinching until mid-July. Divide mums every other year. In spring when shoots are 4 inches high, dig up the plant. Discard the center portion of the root, separate offshoots and plant those between 18 and 24 inches apart. Fertilize with 10-20-10 or 5-10-5 liquid or granular product. When plants begin to grow, start pinching new growth.
Colorful garden mums are lined up at garden centers and nurseries.
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Add interesting foliage. Get instant fall beauty with heucheras and ornamental kale. Also known as coral bells, heuchera foliage comes in all shades of red, orange, yellow, caramel, peach, bronze, silver-veined and even purple so dark it looks black. Ornamental kale is an elegant and earthy foliage plant, perfect for pots or borders.
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Plant fall pansies and violas. Use them in pots, hanging baskets, borders, window boxes and patio containers. They will bloom for many weeks until a hard frost. Plus they pair well with mums, ornamental peppers, celosia, coreopsis and other fall favorites. Great idea: Remove the top of a pumpkin and carve out most of the inside flesh and seeds. Then plop a pot of pretty contrasting pansies into the pumpkin. Use the pumpkin as table décor or sit it on the front step. Just remember to regularly water the pansies.
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Create a vibrant fall pot for your home’s public face. Go for drama with a large ceramic pot filled with purple fountain grass, undeplanted with pansies, lantana, mums or surrounded by pumpkins and gourds. Or flank an entry way with matching massive fall mums or asters in a color that coordinates/contrasts with your front door. Or stair-step individual pots filled with same-color mums or pansies and violas up your front steps, then fill in with pumpkins and gourds. Look for unusual shapes and colors.
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By summer’s end, flower pots and borders can look a little rough around the edges. But with these autumn planting ideas, you can refresh your garden and patio with a new look.
Sometimes the fall garden can look a little bare. If you’d prefer not to replant, or want to leave those places bare for planting springflowering bulbs, take pots off the patio or other locations around the yard and fill in the spots. Move around garden ornaments or use those spaces to create pretty arrangements with pumpkin and gourds, a surefire way to bring autumn into the garden.
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Transfer petunias and geraniums out of window boxes and into separate pots, leaving behind the sweet potato vine. Then create a fall-focused focal point with kales, pansies, violas, small mums or marigolds. Or tuck in faux sunflowers and other realistic-looking fall foliage and a few pine cones for later in the season.
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