Friday, September 27, 2013

Tis the season for Giving Thanks and adding some cozy elements to the home. Hopefully, this post will spark some inspiration to add some unique decor to your home. 

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Some of my fall favorites include blue and white pumpkins, cabbage, mums, burlap, dried white hydrangeas, and grasses. Here is a peak at my personal fall decor as well as photos credited and added for inspiration. 


Fall Interior Ideas!:







Darling Design Tabletop

 

TIP: My Limelight dried Hydrangeas are always my favorite to add to tabletops

Darling Design Tabletop 
Metallics and vintage silvers

Fall Outdoor Ideas!:



 Heavenly Blues!

TIP:  Try painting pumpkins in Maison Blanche's color Robin's Egg 



Darling Design Exteriors
Lucketts Store


BH&G

TIP: For this traditional look try painting some real or faux pumpkins with Maison Blanche's Paint with the colors Miel and Jolie Blonde!

TIP: Summer Urns can double for filling with pumpkins and gourds


Lanterns, candles, and pumpkins…perfect! 
Tip: Add to stairs, table tops, and fireplace mantels


Painting Pumpkins DIY with Maison Blanche Vintage Paints!


Darling
Darling's creation using Maison Blanche Paint in colors Silver Mink and Magnolia tied with a burlap ribbon.


Below: Magnolia brushed with Franciscan Grey

Darling Display @ Maximus Antiques

Darling

Lastly, my favorite….Maison Blanche painted pumpkins with glitter added to the stems!

To order paint Visit:
www.DearlyLovedDarling.com

Monday, September 16, 2013

Local French Inspired Garden Tour

Have you ever heard of a meadow garden? I had not nor had I ever seen part of a lawn converted into Earth-friendly carpets of ornamental grasses and perennials in gorgeous shades of color throughout each season. Meadow Gardens not only offer natural tranquility to an outdoor space but eliminate the need for chemicals. Better yet, they offer nothing the best to the environments. Think bees, butterflies, bunnies, and native birds. Love at first sight! 


Stacie's home and gardens were really amazing. All of her outdoor design was created based on her travel abroad and love for French gardening. She is a brilliantly talented women whom has dedicated her time to studying style, design, and functionality of gardening. Stacie has transformed her home into a magical place and every bit was well thought out.

 Welcome to her amazing space!


Stunning greens climbing stone chimney and dripping creeping Jenny

   


Pea gravel garden paths lined with paver stones wind along raised edible gardens and formal french gardens. Every spot is adorned with a hand picked antique, including statuary and urns from local antique shops. 

jardin à la française


Stacie's potting studio 


Pear trees on a support with tension adjustment, designed and built by Stacie and her landscaper 


European Variety Pear….absolutely delicious! 



One Kings Lane Stainless Potting Table with Antique Stool


Trough custom built into a potting bench




 Thank you, Stacie, "taking the tour" in the rain with me- it was just stunning when the sun came out. 
Stunning Gardens Created by:
Joe Cerase
Cerase Landscaping
(860)227-7058