Happy Fall!

Crisp fall days ... perfect weather, sunny skies, fall colors starting to appear in the landscape and the scent of apple cider ... all cause to revel in this beautiful, quintessentially New England season!

Adding fall touches throughout the house seems an ideal way to celebrate.

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Mercury glass pumpkins, fall leaves and fruit, and a trio of pillar candles combine to create a stunning, sparkling arrangement on a sideboard in this dramatically eggplant-toned dining room.  Odd numbers of like items, and variety in shape, size and texture strike just the right balance for a visually interesting display.

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This family room mantle was given a fall makeover with the addition of ceramic pumpkin and sunflower pieces and a fall colored whimsical burlap sunflower wreath hung on the mirror.

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Three ribbon textures; burlap, metallic gold, and burgundy organza,  combine to create lavish bows for the fall wreath on the front door and the leaf garland on the lamp post.

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Enjoy every minute of this glorious season!