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Here’s a DIY that anyone can try. Sometimes I see awesome DIYs and lose faith three sentences in because I know I’ll somehow mess it up. But this DIY, I know I can handle! All you have to do is find a ceiling medallion or two – or ten – that you like, throw some paint on and hang those babies up!

You could also just leave them white, if that’s what you prefer. But I’m leaning towards different shades of one color. I also prefer the medallions that are solid in the center, as opposed to the those with holes in the center. But you could always fill those with molding or a mirror or even a photo if you need something in the center.

My bedroom is in need of some wall decor, so I think I’ll be tackling this easy DIY sometime in the near future. What about you? Where would you implement this DIY?

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If you had one mantle to do whatever you wanted with it, would you rather a mantle re-purposed as a bookcase?

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Or would you rather this mantle re-purposed as a headboard?

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Or how about this plain ol’ modern mantle?

I like the idea of a mantle headboard, especially since the shelf it provides gives a fun place to decorate in a way that typically doesn’t occur in the bedroom.

What do you think about re-purposing mantles – a good idea or leave them as they are?

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There are so many art-related items on Etsy. SO many. Inspired by a gallery wall of art, I had to narrow it down to Giclee prints for this round up or else I would have been on Etsy all week. From the nine images above, you can tell there’s a great, diverse collection. For those of you wondering what the heck giclee is, it’s a printing process that uses archival inks. It is often used in museums and by artists duplicating paintings or other textural work.

Even though I like the all-giclee gallery above, I think I would branch out a little in my own home.  Adding different textures to the wall, such as paintings or shadow boxes would bring in some texture. As would a mirror, as seen in the gallery wall below.

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What are your thoughts on gallery walls? Do you like them – or do you think they’re too much?

The prints shown above (from L to R): 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9

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Happy Fall!

As today marks the first day of fall, we hope you have a wonderful weekend full of festive activities. Here’s our Weekly Six – six different ways to kill some time on the Internet in the upcoming week / weekend.

1) Check out the gorgeous new paintings from Jen of Made by Girl - available at her Cocoa & Hearts shop.

2) Then take a look at these beautiful watercolors by Samantha Hahn via Design for Mankind.

3) Send a few chalkboard postcards to the ones you love.

4) Throw a glitter-filled fiesta.

5) Serve vodka-infused cherry tomatoes with gourmet salts.

6) Treat yourself to inflatable housewares.

What are your plans for the first weekend of Fall??

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How cute and clever is this door mat?

It sweetly invites guests in and then tricks them with a quirky message to go away! I wonder how many people would actually notice the message when leaving. Probably not many! Especially if this fun and funky doormat was in front of one of these awesomely colorful front doors shown below.

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What do you think about these colorful front doors? Could you see yourself with a whimsical door in a vibrant color or would you rather spruce up your front door with the funny welcome mat?

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Streamers as decor for parties have always been versatile for any age. They’re affordable, colorful and add quick pizzazz to any room or venue. And, now decorating with streamers when you’re entertaining doesn’t have to be in the same old twisted across the ceiling way that we’re used to.

As Martha Stewart shows us in the first image, you can line streamers across a table to make a fun table cloth and then wrap the leftovers around jars to create matching candle holders as table decor.

Or, you can still hang streamers across the ceilings and tables yet you can add flavor to them by manipulating them. You can cut the edges of streamers to have fringe, or throw them through the sewing machine to create cute ruffles. Or, you can also make your own streamers by cutting paper to create zig-zag streamers.There are so many ways to spice up streamers for your next party, no matter how old the guest(s) of honor are.

How do you decorate with streamers?

Links from images: Table Streamers / Fringe Streamers / Ruffled Streamers / Zig Zag Streamers

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Are you ready for soup season?

After reading this post, hopefully you will be! As everyone seems to be preparing for the chilly weather and the comfort food that comes with it, these soups were easy to find. A few, such as the Chicken Tortilla Soup and Buffalo Wing Soup are both made in the crock-pot, so you can be greeted with a full pot of soup after a long day. Others, such as the Garlic and Greek Soups don’t require much prep time – so they’re quick, easy soups to serve for a weeknight dinner.

Aside from the French Onion Soup, these soups are a bit different than your more-common Chicken Noodle, Split Pea or Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Which one do you think you’ll make?

Click through for the recipes: Chicken Tortilla Soup / Buffalo Wing Soup / Greek Soup (Avgolemono Soup) / Chicken & Avocado Soup / Garlic Soup / White Velvet Soup / French Onion Soup / Lasagna Soup

Do you have staple soups that you make all Winter or all year long? Share them with us – you can never have too many delicious soups on your recipe radar!

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Grey (or gray, if you prefer) is so popular right now – from home decor to fashion. It’s versatile and neutral, yet different and more fun than black. Greys pair perfectly with brights – like yellows, turquoises and pinks – and work just as well on their own.Plus, there are so many varieties – from light gray to dark charcoal, and all that’s in between – there’s a lot you can do with grey!

Have you gotten caught up in gorgeous greys?

Here’s a few ways that you can: Boots / Computer Chair / Watch/  Bowl / Throw / Sofa

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It’s chilly out there today and really feeling like Fall! What are the temperatures like in your neck of the woods?

The Fall weather inspires plenty of recipes, such as this delicious apple butter or this hearty rosemary olive oil bread.

Fall also provokes cozy clothing and adorable coats – like this camel cape from Rachel Zoe.

One more Fall thing for you – a Fall bucket list! What are your top priorities for this season?

And then of course – here’s a few fun things for the home – such as this awesome balcony furniture and more paint chip art.

Do you have any links to share from this week? Happy weekend!

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Three blue sofas, three very different looks. So….

Would you rather the first living room with a tufted periwinkle blue sofa and lucite coffee table?

Or the second room with the baroque-like plush velvet blue sofa and coordinating ottoman that is offset by a modern mirrored coffee table?

How about the third mid-century modern living room that has a tufted turquoise sofa with a solid wooden frame that encases it in?

I love the transitional appeal of the first room, but the drama coming from the second image really  pulls me in! But then I see the tufted turquoise with navy pillows and I’m back to where I started! So, tell me – which blue sofa filled living room would you rather?

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