Autumn 2010 Issue

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becky harris - the bubb report

of raking leaves, when our reward was jumping into the big pile of them after we were done. You can hang those great leaf craft projects your kids bring home from school, frame your own photographs of leaves, or simply order up a colourful print from renie britenbucher art.

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hen the temperature starts to drop and the days get shorter, we all get that urge to stay in to whip up comfort food, wrap ourselves up in wool, and turn our homes into cozy nests. Here are some quick and inexpensive ways to get yourself into the mood for fall. I call these tricks "decorating switcheroos." Switcheroo your artwork As I listen to the constant cacophony of leaf blowers operated by men who are decked out like Ghostbusters, I feel nostalgic for the days

Switcheroo your bedscape If you use a neutral color like tan or white for your duvet all year round, it's easy to change the entire look seasonally with a few pillow covers and a quilt or throw. Pull out that warm wool throw and cover decorative pillows in a mix of autumnal tones - deep red, burnt orange, chocolate brown and yellow are perfect hues for fall nesting. This change is made extra


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