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I’m a sucker for seasonal decorations. Since there’s finally starting to be a little crispness in the air, I think my anticipation for fall decorating is finally ready to take life. I do always cringe at that person (and we all know one) who puts decorations up 3 months too early and leaves them up 3 months too late, but without being that person, I think there’s nothing greater then a few cheery reminders to celebrate the season! My festive fall go-to for sprucing up the house for autumn: pumpkins! And no, I don’t mean just carving a jack-o-lantern for the front porch.

Here are a few examples of how to tastefully celebrate fall with one of its most symbolic natural elements.


Pumpkins come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and I love how this display stacked pumpkins of the same shape but different sizes and colors. This simple arrangement could be a perfect for the porch or vacant table space.

I’m  really favoring white pumpkins this year. Both naturally white, or if you’re feeling crafty, painted and decorated white.

Makeover your mantle by lining up white pumpkins to add so much with such simplicity! If this doesn’t make you ready to cozy up for fall, I don’t know what could!

Here’s another “keep it simple” decorating idea. Just find a spare bowl or tray for this easy arrangement.


This wreath of white pumpkins and pistachios around a candle makes for a perfect centerpiece. I might have to try my hand and making one of my own!

I feel like I’m getting a little carried away and pumpkin-crazy, but there are so many cute ideas that I’m just loving. Particularly this front porch…


I love the contrast of the white against those beautiful potted mums. I’d die for my house to have this darling front stoop! But, since I’m all about pumpkins right now, I might trade out that corn husk wreath, for this one made with miniature pumpkins, squashes and gourds:


I’ve already seen countless (and darling) pumpkin patches all over the Atlanta area calling my name. If you’re like me, you’ll get out and grab some pumpkins while the pickin’s good, and get to decorating. It’s not too early, I promise!

How will you dress up your home this autumn?

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Today, we’re giving away two autographed copies of one of the top design books of 2010. Bobby McAlpine’s The Home Within Us is a must-read for any architecture aficionado. Bobby’s business partner, Susan Ferrier, designed the living room at our most recent showhouse and it graces the cover of our February 2011 issue. Thanks to McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier for the kind donation.

The winners of today’s contest are Kimberly Greene of Atlanta and Megan Watson of Atlanta! Each will receive a signed copy of the book.

Congrats to Kathy Peters of Stone Mountain! She is the prize winner of a swoon-worthy Low Country Luxe candle from Kathryn Leach Home, an elegant home decor shop on Piedmont Road. To see more of designer Kathyrn Leach’s work, check out her shop or read about the beautiful bedroom (below) that she designed for our recent Christmas House in the February issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, on newsstands now.

Today’s winner of two wonderful books—The Architecture of Thailand and Jim Thompson: the Thai Silk Sketchbook—is Andrea Edson of Smyrna! Congrats!

These wintry white images gathered by Roséline of This is Glamorous get us in the spirit for a glorious holiday. Read on and be instantly inspired; this internationally acclaimed blogger has an eye for all that is beautiful and chic! Here’s wishing your season is filled with just as much beauty!

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.

~ Norman Vincent Peale quotes

Hello everyone!

Fewer things are lovelier than the holiday season, filled with the romantic and intoxicating glow of firelight & candlelight and watching the snow falling for hours in the night sky, gifts carefully wrapped in ribbons & bows and the laughter and warmth of family and friends, glittering trees and cinnamon-scented pine cones and sequins and champagne, and most of all, standing under the mistletoe during the most wonderful time of the year . . . and so, in celebration: a collection of captivating images enveloped in winter’s silvery light to encapsulate the magic of it all . . .

Wishing you an impossibly beautiful holiday season,

~ Roséline xo

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