Fall Decorating
Pull out your softest old quilts (or hunt down a new one). Handmade quilts deserve to be loved, displayed and used all over the house, not just in the bedroom. Nor are they just for rustic or country homes, either — a quilt does wonders to warm up a modern space, as evidenced by the cozy fireside seating area shown here. Fold a quilt and drape it over the sofa, lay one across your favorite chair beside the fire or simply stack up a few on a bench and enjoy the colors and patterns.
Felt, wool, knits, velvet, leather and nubby linen are wonderfully textural materials to incorporate into your home, particularly in the fall and winter months. I find that even the smallest touches — a little felt basket here, a knitted throw there — are enough to shift the feeling in a space. Your eyes (and fingers) will rest on these little things and think, “Ahh … ”
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