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Despite the chilly weather, you can For the past few years, decorating When it comes to fall, you want to
extend using the patio and backyard with natural objects has been trending, create a space that emanates warmth
with a few cozy touches. To add and this year is no exception. Kelly and coziness, especially when the days
warmth, Dunn suggests draping wool Dunn, C.I.D and owner of Kelly Dunn grow dark and long. To create this
blankets over the backs of chairs Home in Coopersburg, says “natural atmosphere, Dunn suggests using LED
and scattering pillows around seating objects are always the way to go and candles because they are safe and
areas for added comfort. they’re becoming more popular as they don’t blow out.
are very economic and budget friendly.”
“Just be diligent to bring them “If you have a more traditional
back inside when you’re done,” Dunn Going beyond to typical fall motifs style, you might line your walkway,”
says. To help keep guests warm, — hay bales, classic orange pumpkins, Dunn says. According to Dunn, a more
position seating around a fire pit or mums — Dunn suggests mixing in natural look would be to disperse
consider purchasing a heat lamp. If white pumpkins, vibrant hued heirloom groups of LED candles throughout a
you’re hosting a fall dinner outdoors, pumpkins, and textured gourds into hay bale vignette styled with Indian
consider wrapping the table in burlap a fall vignette on your porch or lawn corn and pumpkins. Another way to
and creating a centerpiece with for an unexpected pop of color. use candles outside, according to
foliage from the yard. Dunn: light lanterns with LED candles
Inside, string garlands of pinecones and fill with natural or artificial leaves
“Natural objects are always or acorns, paint pumpkins white and for a versatile decoration.
the way to go and they’re style on the mantle or scatter gourds
becoming more popular down the center of your table. “Autumn is about texture, color,
as they are very economic and layers,” says Dunn, who says
“It’s about utilizing the harvest of the leaves can be swapped out for
and budget friendly.” land,” Dunn says, “little touches make cranberries and evergreen sprigs in
a big difference, even if it’s something winter and left empty in summer.
as simple as a bowl of apples.”
The same principle of using
artificial candles to add warmth october/november 2015 • indulge | 43
applies inside your home, too. Dunn
suggests purchasing mini pumpkins,
cutting out the stem, and putting an
LED tea light inside as an inexpensive,
yet chic way to decorate your table.
Dunn also advises not to be afraid of
putting Christmas lights out early
— only the white ones of course — as
they’re a great way to add a cozy vibe
to any room.
“Put them on top of kitchen
cabinets, bunch them up and put
them in vases filled with fall leaves,”
Dunn says, “it’s just that time of year
— it’s cozy, warm and festive.”
Despite the chilly weather, you can For the past few years, decorating When it comes to fall, you want to
extend using the patio and backyard with natural objects has been trending, create a space that emanates warmth
with a few cozy touches. To add and this year is no exception. Kelly and coziness, especially when the days
warmth, Dunn suggests draping wool Dunn, C.I.D and owner of Kelly Dunn grow dark and long. To create this
blankets over the backs of chairs Home in Coopersburg, says “natural atmosphere, Dunn suggests using LED
and scattering pillows around seating objects are always the way to go and candles because they are safe and
areas for added comfort. they’re becoming more popular as they don’t blow out.
are very economic and budget friendly.”
“Just be diligent to bring them “If you have a more traditional
back inside when you’re done,” Dunn Going beyond to typical fall motifs style, you might line your walkway,”
says. To help keep guests warm, — hay bales, classic orange pumpkins, Dunn says. According to Dunn, a more
position seating around a fire pit or mums — Dunn suggests mixing in natural look would be to disperse
consider purchasing a heat lamp. If white pumpkins, vibrant hued heirloom groups of LED candles throughout a
you’re hosting a fall dinner outdoors, pumpkins, and textured gourds into hay bale vignette styled with Indian
consider wrapping the table in burlap a fall vignette on your porch or lawn corn and pumpkins. Another way to
and creating a centerpiece with for an unexpected pop of color. use candles outside, according to
foliage from the yard. Dunn: light lanterns with LED candles
Inside, string garlands of pinecones and fill with natural or artificial leaves
“Natural objects are always or acorns, paint pumpkins white and for a versatile decoration.
the way to go and they’re style on the mantle or scatter gourds
becoming more popular down the center of your table. “Autumn is about texture, color,
as they are very economic and layers,” says Dunn, who says
“It’s about utilizing the harvest of the leaves can be swapped out for
and budget friendly.” land,” Dunn says, “little touches make cranberries and evergreen sprigs in
a big difference, even if it’s something winter and left empty in summer.
as simple as a bowl of apples.”
The same principle of using
artificial candles to add warmth october/november 2015 • indulge | 43
applies inside your home, too. Dunn
suggests purchasing mini pumpkins,
cutting out the stem, and putting an
LED tea light inside as an inexpensive,
yet chic way to decorate your table.
Dunn also advises not to be afraid of
putting Christmas lights out early
— only the white ones of course — as
they’re a great way to add a cozy vibe
to any room.
“Put them on top of kitchen
cabinets, bunch them up and put
them in vases filled with fall leaves,”
Dunn says, “it’s just that time of year
— it’s cozy, warm and festive.”
