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How to Transition Your Home From Summer to Fall
09.22.15
Design by a Chameleon
It's always bittersweet when Labor Day weekend rolls around, as we know that means it's time to say goodbye to summer. However, fall has an appeal all its own and the fact that it ushers in the holiday season makes it a special time. It's also a natural time to transition your home for the cooler temps that will be here before we know it. With simple things like swapping out textures and colors and adding natural elements into your décor, your home will be beautiful, comfortable and ready for the cooler days ahead.
Layer Your Home
Just like we begin to layer our clothes come fall, you can do the same with your home. Use differing but complementary colors, patterns and textures to add instant warmth to any room. Double up on pillows to make couches and beds extra cozy and try throwing sheepskins on your summery printed chairs, for texture and to create a warmer vibe.
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Swap Out Your Bedding
When you feel that first chill in the air, it’s a great time to freshen up your bedding for the fall season. If you had lightweight cotton bedding for the summertime, incorporate luxe, cozy textures like cashmere or a soft flannel for fall. Fresh shams and maybe a few new throw pillows in richer tones will complete the look.
Photo by Chameleon Design.
Ready Your Fireplace
Most of us don’t use the fireplace at all during the spring/summer months, so it’s likely that it could use a good cleaning to prepare for the cooler nights fall will usher in. A contractor of fireplace inspector will sweep the chimney and check for possible safety hazards, which is good to do once a year. If you prefer not to use your fireplace, you can create a beautiful and warm feeling with white pillar candles in varied sizes.
Photo by Chameleon Design.
Prep Your Patio
Don’t neglect your favorite summertime space when the seasons begin to change. As fall ushers in, we experience some of the best weather of the year and evenings spent outdoors are lovelier than ever. Look into inexpensive fire pits if you don’t have a built-in and throw some machine-washable blankets on the outdoor furniture to fight that slight chill.
Photo by Chameleon Design.
Pay Attention to Your Plants
One of the prettiest and most inexpensive ways to decorate for the fall season is to put foliage, flowers, and produce on display. Bring in an armful of cut branches or fill bowls with apples, pears, pomegranates, and nuts. Pumpkins and gourds are perfect in October and November.
Image by Florali.
Dim the Lights
Candles add a perfect touch to fall decor. As the days get cooler and we want to curl up with blankets, good books and warm cups of tea, a candle-lit room creates a perfect fall ambiance. Change the fragrance of your candles so they have more of a holiday feeling. Go for a warmer, muskier scent- we love Le Labo’s Santal 26 and Diptique Fig.
Photo by Barney's New York.
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Greer’s Giveaway! Mariinsky Ballet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
09.21.15
Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ 30th season of dance kicks off this Thursday, Sept. 24 when they welcome back the Mariinsky Ballet Sept. 24-27 as they perform the rarely seen Raymonda. We are giving away a pair of tickets to the performance on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
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Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet is one of the world’s most influential and historically rich dance companies, and Raymonda is recognized as the “last grand ballet” of the 19th century. The choreography – filled with dazzling solos, spellbinding duets and intricate ensembles – is by Marius Petipa to Alexander Glazunov’s dramatic score. Yuri Fateev, the Mariinsky’s ballet director, will conduct the Preview Talks one hour prior to each performance.
Tickets to see the Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra start at $29.
Tickets are avaiable at SCFTA.org, by calling 714.556.2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
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