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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Michelle Taylor Willis | michelle.willis@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Where Would We Be Without You? HAPPY THANKSGIVING, SOFU! If you’re reading this letter, then you already have a lot for which to be thankful. We’ve lost a lot of people this year to various things, so how awesome that we are still amongst the living? And, despite the madness, I’d bet that those of you reading this aren’t just living, you’re thriving!

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I personally have a lot for which to be thankful: my husband hasn’t given up on me, although I’m sure he’s thought about it, with all my crazy ideas for media world dom-

Dennis Malcolm Byron, Patrick T. Cooper, Leann Parker, Renee J. Turner

ination; my kids are thriving, even though they’ve been in a non-traditional learning environment and friendless pretty much for the last several months (kids are a resilient bunch, aren’t they?); and businesses are thriving—we launched a new TV show during quarantine, entered our second year on the radio, and the magazine is still here, thanks to YOU and our faithful core advertisers. You should all make a list like this and write down why you’re still here on this Earth. You are here because WE need you. Not just your family and your friends, or your professional network but the world. You’re here because generations to come need you to make changes now for them. Speaking of change, we’ve got some of our favorite changemakers in this issue: leg-

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ends like John Lewis and C.T. Vivian, and our future leaders from the South Fulton

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Arrows. These kids today have the makings of greatness in them! This issue is

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

packed with reasons we should be thankful for those left on the Earth and great reminders that our future is bright.

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So, be thankful. Be grateful. And sometimes, just be. I’d love to hear from you. Follow me on socials @michelletaylorwillis, and the magazine @southfultonlifestyle on IG. Talk soon.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 South Fulton Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the South Fulton areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in South Fulton Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Fall into the Season: Living Room Updates in a Few Easy Steps 16 Footprints All Over This Land Three Monumental Figures of the Civil Rights Movement: Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, C. T. Vivian and John Lewis

22 Culture, Cuisine & Cocktails in Columbus, OH

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34 Two More Smart Family Buys

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Renovate & Refine

Our Town

22 Travel Destination 26 Giving Back 30 Inspired By 32 DIY 34 Driverâ€™s Notebook

GOOD TIMES

Count The Point 2020 Census Chalk Art Festival The city of East Point partnered withÂ chalk artist Zach Herndon to host a Chalk Art Festival to create chalk art in John D. Milner Park. Â U.S. Census Bureau employees also assisted residents with completing the census onsite. The Census Caravan stop was hosted by The Links, Incorporated Atlanta Chapter to raise awareness for the 2020 Census.

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AROUND TOWN Atlanta-based Harvard Diversity Project (HDP) as an educational equity initiative for the university. The program has existed for three years and has become known for positioning African Americans to receive full scholarships to Ivy League and elite post-secondary institutions.

NEW EXHIBITION AT HIGH MUSEUM Renowned photographer Dawoud Bey has dedicated more than four decades to portraying underrepresented communities and histories. From portraits in Harlem and classic street photography

nocturnal

landscapes

and

large-scale studio portraits, his works combine

EAST POINT OPENS NEW DOG PARK AT SUMNER PARK

an ethical imperative with an unparalleled mastery of his medium. The High will celebrate his important contributions to photography as the

The City of East Point is proud to announce

exclusive Southeast venue for this exhibition, the

the opening of its very first dog park. In

artist’s first full-career retrospective in 25 years.

September, Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham cut

“Dawoud Bey: An American Project” (Nov. 7,

the ribbon to the newest addition at Sumner

2020-March 14, 2021) will feature approximately

Park for residents to bring their pets to enjoy

80 works that span the breadth of Bey’s career,

some outdoor fun. The .62-acre dog park for

from his earliest street portraits made in Harlem

both small and large dogs includes a pavilion,

in the 1970s to his most recent series reimagining

seating, agility courses, water fountains and

sites of the Underground Railroad (2017).  This

fencing. The park is located at 1889 Lexington

exhibition is co-organized by the San Francisco

Avenue, in East Point and is open from dawn to

Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum

dusk seven days a week.

of American Art, New York.

MADISON WEBB MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WOMAN TO WIN HARVARD DEBATE COMPETITION

JULIE MEHRETU ON EXHIBIT The

High

Museum

Art

will

present

the first major traveling exhibition of work by

Madison Webb, a senior at Langston Hughes

Julie Mehretu, co-organized by the Los Angeles

High, made history when she became the first

County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Whitney

African American woman to win the prestigious

Museum of American Art. This is the first compre-

Harvard International Debate competition. The

hensive survey of the artist’s career, covering more

tournament was held virtually in July.

than two decades of her work, from 1996 to the

Madison’s debate partner, Christian Flournoy of

present, and uniting nearly 40 drawings and prints

The Westminster Schools, was the youngest per-

and 35 paintings predominantly monumental in

son to win the tournament. For the third consec-

size and scale. Mehretu’s work bears witness to

utive year, Atlanta’s Great Debaters came ready

the shaping of human consciousness through the

to defend their title. “It felt like we had a target

combination and reconfiguration of sources and

on our backs,” Madison said. “Some people even

images that address history and its intersection

signed up just to beat us.”

with the present. Her process involves compiling a

During the final round, the judge panel

vast and diverse archive of sources, including dia-

declared victory for Madison and Christian, with

grams and maps, cave markings, Chinese callig-

a perfect 5-0 winning ballot. Each year, Harvard

raphy, architectural renderings, graffiti, photojour-

hosts its summer debate residency for hundreds

nalism and texts. This exhibition reunites all four

of gifted high school students from over 25

panels of the monumental painting and marks the

countries around the world. Brandon Fleming,

first time the work has been shown in its entirety

Harvard’s assistant debate coach, founded the

in the United States.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

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Fa l l i n t o t h e S e a s o n : L i v i n g Ro o m Updates t hat Embrace Aut umn

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BRANCH OUT During the summer months, a fresh floral arrangement makes an appearance on kitchen countertops. Fall is a much busier season for families with school, ballgames, travel, etc. and there isn’t much time to tend to the flowers to make them last. Instead replace your floral arrangement with a rustic branch centerpiece which invites a bit of the outdoors in.

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TOSS IN A THROW Nothing says snuggle up or cuddle down like a textural throw blanket. Fur, faux or otherwise evokes warmth and adds visual interest to even the most lackluster sofa. Consider a chunky cable knit throw to help keep the chill off your bones. 5:

WARM UP WITH A TOUCH OF RED This living room’s overall color palette leaned into spring until a healthy dose of red was introduced into the ethereal mix. A little red goes a long way. Think red lipstick! Adding the red chairs and custom throw pillows provides the warmth needed to usher this room into a new season.

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OUR TOWN

FOOTPRINTS ALL OVER THIS LAND THREE GREAT LEADERS OF THE MOVEMENT LEFT US THIS

segregation and Jim Crow laws from America’s infrastructure, “to

YEAR. We are grateful to live in an area with a sea of civil rights

redeem the soul of America, starting with racial segregation, Rosa

leaders and activists who knew them.

Parks and most black people rode the buses,” says Young.

The gravity of Dr. Martin Luther King’s poignant words from his

Young, emphasizing the equally vital roles of women in the

mountaintop speech foreseeing his own fate before his assassina-

Movement, tells how they dealt with death. Acknowledging

tion believing “longevity has its place,” is only one of a number of

their own mortality, men and women, black and white, lived the

prophetic statements he’s made. Living out his words, they lived with

credo, “We probably will get killed before 40, if not keep on until

the purpose they were charged, while being instrumental in mobiliz-

we are 100,” he says.

ing massive numbers of people. Andrew Young graciously shares insight into these leaders he considers his mentors.

REMEMBERING JOSEPH E. LOWERY “He was a leader who organized on a board level. He was a

Their journey as foot soldiers began with the economic crippling

good preacher with a great sense of humor. The only way you

of the public bus transportation system due to the arrest of Rosa

deal with hatred and violence was through laughter as a way to

Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. They set out to end

cope,” Young recalls.

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THREE MONUMENTAL FIGURES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: REV. JOSEPH E. LOWERY, C. T. VIVIAN AND JOHN LEWIS

ARTICLE RENEE J. TURNER

Though Rev. Lowery’s words were sometimes humorous, there was no mistaking the preciseness of his message, like the time he

[for the Movement] was modeled out of the Nashville training, working with Jim Lawson.

went to order a burger in Nashville. Being told, “Sir, we don’t serve

During a voter registration attempt on the courthouse steps in

negroes here,” he responded, “Ma’am, I don’t eat negroes. I’d like a

Selma, confronting Sheriff Jim Clark who blocked entry into the

hamburger and a coke.”

building, C.T. Vivian was struck in the mouth by Clark, fell down the

He was co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Rev. Lowery passed on March 27 at the age of 98.

stairs, and was taken to jail. C.T. Vivian was a close advisor to Dr. King and founded numerous organizations.

REMEMBERING CORDY TINDELL (C.T.) VIVIAN “Vivian was the most disciplined and calm, and serious for

REMEMBERING JOHN R. LEWIS

all those years serving the Movement,” Young recalls. “He was

“John started when he was 15. He wanted to integrate Troy

active as far back as the 40s,” participating in the sit-ins in Peoria,

University. John wrote Martin a letter. Martin sent him a bus

Illinois, at the A&P in Greensboro, North Carolina—those were the

ticket. All his life, he used his life to redeem the soul of America,”

first sit-ins, and in Nashville studying and training. The training

Young says.

CONTINUED >

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“THERE IS NO NOISE AS POWERFUL AS THE SOUND OF THE MARCHING FEET OF A DETERMINED PEOPLE.” –DR. KING

John Lewis and Hosea Williams led marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the

police brutality; educational and empowerment training; and climate change.

day known as Bloody Sunday, when he was

These civil rights leaders went on to estab-

severely beaten. He headed the Student

lish vital institutions and foundations, influ-

Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The

enced public policy, and continued calling out

orator held office for the Fifth Congressional

racial and economic oppressive practices.

District of Georgia for 30 years.

Environmental racism being at the

C.T. Vivian at 95 and John Lewis at 80, both passed on July 17.

forefront for decades, the past few years, Congressman Lewis spoke heavily on the

Each of these three leaders received

issue of climate change. He expressed,

countless awards, including the Presidential

“we have a mission, a mandate, and a

Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

moral obligation to leave this little planet

“There is no noise as powerful as the sound

we call Earth a little cleaner and a little

of the marching feet of a determined people.”

greener for generations yet unborn.” He

–Dr. King Many

also blessed us with further instructions historians

document

the

Movement as beginning in the late 50s

for a global movement to save humanity and the planet while we still can.

and ending in the 60s. Young says, “the

Thankful for those everlasting peaceful

Movement was their lifetime commitment

footprints that we continue to follow, still

for freedom for all…” Because of their

we miss them.

pledge, it never truly ended. Armed with unwavering, peaceful foot-

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FOLLOWING:

steps that were continuously righting and

+ Andrew J. Young Foundation /

writing the truth into American history, now

Auburn Avenue Research Library

those footsteps turned to footprints spread

+ C.T. Vivian Leadership Institute /

all over this land, embedded in this nation’s

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soil leaving an indelible trail of instruc-

+ Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute /

tions for us and future generations. Able

Sue Ross

to apply peaceful resistance to address

overt, systemic, social and environmental

Special thanks to Councilman Michael Ju-

racism; voting rights and voter suppres-

lian Bond, Vanessa Manley and the City of

sion; poverty and economic disparities;

Atlanta for photos.

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Lowery and Young (seated), Vivian and Lewis (standing) Photo by Susan Ross

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It’s the small things that add more life! The City of South Fulton offers its residents something that we’re all learning, once again, to appreciate—quality of life. The big things—malls, franchises, big box chain stores—are not necessarily the things that make communities more livable. Little things often do that. With limitations on globetrotting, the essence of travel and experiencing new things is not only found in far off places. Exploring South Fulton and supporting local businesses can be fun and plays a key role in sustaining the community and showcasing it as a viable destination. Small business, local merchants, family-owned restaurants. Neighbors whose names you actually know. These things all help to make communities more livable.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO, IS BURSTING WITH VIBRANT COLOR, BOLD CULTURE, AND EXQUISITE CULINARY EXPERIENCES. Here’s how you will want to spend 48 hours in this Buckeye gem. Honestly, I admit being unaware of the metropolitan pulse of this midwestern city. Columbus is full of energy and maintains a down-home vibe. The citizens are warm, welcoming, and wrapped in global perspectives that manifest in a welcoming spirit for arts, music, and extracurricular activities while celebrating PRIDE and LGBTQ awareness. There are countless exploratory activities in this city, truthfully too many to explore in such a brief window. To that end, it’s best for you to park yourself in the Short North. The Short North area of Columbus is centrally located and is a great resting place to provide you direct access to the forthcoming recommendations of this read. Should you be brave enough to venture to the city in winter, the Short North makes beating Old Man Winter plausible. I opted for an early spring visit prompting cool breezes that allowed layering my spring style. Hence, I matriculated the perfect selfies. CITY MURALS & CMOA Speaking of the perfect selfie, Columbus is one of the most prolific and thriving cities for murals. The city is inundated with artist interpretations of buildings, walls, and bridges. I opted to crash at the Moxy Columbus Short North, which was perfect positioning. To observe the art up close, I found walking the greatest asset. In just a few steps, I found myself looking up in awe at “The Journey” by Ryan “Yanoe” Sarfati CONTINUED >

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and Eric “Zoueh” Skotnes, which covers the entire façade of the

enclave to explore excellence in extracurricular activities. Remember,

Graduate Columbus, a neighboring boutique hotel property.

there is no failure when you commit to being a life learner.

Driving through the city, you will find numerous installations. Avid lovers of color will need ample time and angles for capturing photography. The Columbus city landscape is vividly curated with brilliant murals and artistic expression.

CUISINE & COCKTAILS Experiencing Columbus means there are no shortages of dining opportunities or watering holes. Tempting your palette will

Upon gathering your repertoire of graffiti and mural pics,

be an easy task with a variety of cuisine and liquid libations. If

your love of art will intensify at the Columbus Museum of Art.

it’s rooftop lunch action that you are after, then Canopy by Hilton

From arrival, the outdoor exhibits greet you with a plethora of

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won’t leave this museum uninspired. From Paul Feeley public art

ronment with sweeping views of the city below.

to “La vecchia dell’orto” by Frank Stella, the Columbus Museum

Before the nonstop entertainment of Virginia West, one of

evokes a hypnosis of color, freedom, and expression. Dedicated

the city’s infamous drag performers, grab dinner at Service Bar.

docents advocate and share renowned knowledge of artists and

Service Bar is a local distillery—need I say more? Columbus is a

our global community.

great time; should you or should you not have a hangover, The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar at Leveque Tower is the perfect place

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for Sunday breakfast or brunch. Like the gas lanterns flanking the interior walls, you will be lit with signature spritzers served directly from the establishment’s own art deco cocktail station.

both art forms look effortless when infused with a huge scoop of

A bittersweet salutation to an abbreviated experience in

your ego. On the contrary, challenged in an understatement. Travel

Columbus, Ohio, means expeditious planning of a return in the

permits us to expand our horizons. Made simple, 400 W. Rich is an

future. Answer, because Columbus is calling!

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE ERIKKA SEARLES MITCHELL

Fighting Racism with Technology SOUTH FULTON ARROW YOUTH COUNCIL CAPSTONE PROJECT

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“ACTIVISM REQUIRES CONCRETE STEPS AND RESOURCES TO MAKE INROADS TO THE ISSUES PEOPLE FACE ON A DAILY BASIS.” THE SOUTH FULTON ARROW YOUTH COUNCIL RECENTLY LAUNCHED A WEBSITE TO COMBAT SYSTEMIC

RACISM

THROUGH

TECHNOLOGY.

According to Program Director John Reed III, the Arrow scholars were charged with finding a way to address systemic racism beyond participation in the marches. “Activism requires concrete steps and resources to make inroads to the issues people face on a daily basis,” says Reed. “Students responded by creating a curated database of impactful resources to enable underserved community members to reach their next step towards improving their lives. The website, CSRT (Combatting Systemic Racism through Technology), aims to make educational, employment, economic, digital learning and wellness resources easily accessible to anyone with a phone, tablet or computer. Along with the creation of two videos, the website was the culmination of the summer institute’s annual twoweek camp. The site includes several thrusts, including Education, Scholarships and Grants, Employment (such as resume tools and job search resources), and Economic Resources. Council President Thomas Woods says his favorite part of the website is the Digital Resource portion, which includes Wifi resources and low-cost internet programs. This is especially important, says Woods, in this time of digital learning. “The programs and links have been well-researched and designed specifically to target individuals who may have dropped out of school, recently re-entered society from the corrections system and those dealing with social wellness deficits,” says Reed. “They have built this tool as an answer to fight the system that oppresses too many within underserved communities. We’re proud of their efforts and we applaud their leadership in seeking to make a difference where it counts.” “I actually joined the Arrow Council to improve my public speaking,” Woods chuckles. “I have gained so many leadership qualities that I take with me to my other activities, such as Boy Scouts. It’s great to do community service and really give back to the community.” To support the community, the Council recently held a back to school supply drive in Union City. Weekly virtual clubs will focus on various topics. For more information, visit TheSFAYC.com. CityLifestyle.com/SouthFulton

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This midcareer survey covers more than two decades of Julie Mehretu’s examination of painting, history, geopolitics, and displacement. Including more than sixty works, the exhibition presents the most comprehensive overview to date of Mehretu’s practice and her explorations of abstraction, architecture, landscape, scale, and, most recently, figuration.

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PREMIER EXHIBITION SERIES SUPPORTERS The Antinori Foundation Sarah and Jim Kennedy Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot

BENEFACTOR EXHIBITION SERIES SUPPORTERS Anne Cox Chambers Foundation Robin and Hilton Howell AMBASSADOR EXHIBITION SERIES SUPPORTER Rod and Kelly Westmoreland

CONTRIBUTING EXHIBITION SERIES SUPPORTERS Lucinda W. Bunnen, Marcia and John Donnell, W. Daniel Ebersole and Sarah Eby-Ebersole, Peggy Foreman, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Jones, Joel Knox and Joan Marmo, Margot and Danny McCaul, and The Ron and Lisa Brill Family Charitable Trust GENEROUS SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED BY Alfred and Adele Davis Exhibition Endowment Fund, Anne Cox Chambers Exhibition Fund, Barbara Stewart Exhibition Fund, Dorothy Smith Hopkins Exhibition Endowment Fund, Eleanor McDonald Storza Exhibition Endowment Fund, The Fay and Barrett Howell Exhibition Fund, Forward Arts Foundation Exhibition Endowment Fund, Helen S. Lanier Endowment Fund, Isobel Anne Fraser–Nancy Fraser Parker Exhibition Endowment Fund, John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Exhibition Endowment Fund, Katherine Murphy Riley Special Exhibition Endowment Fund, Margaretta Taylor Exhibition Fund, and RJR Nabisco Exhibition Endowment Fund Julie Mehretu (American, born Ethiopia, 1970), Six Bardos: Transmigration, 2018, thirty-one-color, two-panel aquatint, courtesy of Gemini G.E.L., LLC. © Julie Mehretu and Gemini G.E.L., LLC, photograph © White Cube, Ollie Hammick.

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DIY

BRINGING B AC K F R O N T PORCH G AT H E R I N G S

THIS TIME OF YEAR, I FIND MYSELF EXCITED FOR PREPARING OUR HOME FOR THE CHILLY MONTHS AHEAD. Even before the air gets crisp I get busy washing throw blankets, replacing worn out couch pillows and digging out those yummy smelling candles. It makes me want to stock up on coffee and hot cocoa to share with friends when they gather in our home. Although I am still inclined to do those things, this year is a bit different as the world of social distancing has changed our abilities to gather with friends and family like we used to. Whatever may come with the chilly air I do know one thing…we still need people, and it can still be just as wonderful to gather together! The question that I’ve been asking myself is “how can our family pivot with the times and continue to gather, visit with friends, meet for coffee,

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share dinners and celebrate in life milestones?” This fall, instead of turning my attention into our living room, I am looking to my front porch (and backyard) in preparation for gathering with people there. Here are a few of my ideas for creating an outdoor space to be used well into the cold winter months. You can also continue to join me in the journey by following me at @silvertoothfarmhome.

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Somewhere to sit… Even if you don’t have a front porch, you might have a garage, a yard, a little corner under a tree. Pick a spot and plant some chairs there (6 feet apart these days). Our Adirondack Chairs are an old version from World Market, but any outdoor chair will do. If you have a covered space then don’t be afraid to pull out those indoor chairs too. It’s charming to see repurposed wooden dining room chairs sitting on a covered porch. Be creative!

Something to feel… Instantly give your outdoor space the feeling of indoors with an outdoor rug. It seriously changes everything by making the space like a living room! I get my budget friendly outdoor rugs from Boutique Rugs, but you can find them at any price point. Include a pillow or blanket for warmth, and when the days get really cold a patio heater is a major bonus.

Something to see… Bring on the layering of flowers, pumpkins or candles to bring the space to life! I like to work with different heights and textures (here I placed my chrysanthemums in bushel baskets from Hobby Lobby and placed them on stools to elevate them to eye level). The possibilities are endless so be creative and have fun!

Something to eat… Fill a basket with caramel apples on sticks, kettle corn in brown paper bags, coffee or tea in paper travel cups. I love using baskets and trays to easily transport items from my kitchen to the outdoor space.

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