Indoor & Outdoor Lighting...

I am totally in love with all types of lighting, rather it be accent lights in ones home, the yard, around a pool/spa or beautiful crystal chandeliers in a great-room, or even a bedroom. Lighting can set a mood in any style home. Today, there are so many unique, exotic and beautiful lighting for any budget. Included are just a few that I found just searching the Internet. Though most are very "out there", and may not be for everyone, the ideas are what I like the most, let's your imagine go wild, as to what fits your personality and what you can dream of creating for yourself. Many lighting stores will also take your ideas, rather crystal, glass, metal, coloring, textures, etc., that you can dream of and make them custom to your specifications. This ensures you get exactly what you want and it can be unique to your home. As the holidays are fast approaching, many of us seem to do some type of redecorating, and lighting is a quick and fun way to make those wonderful changes that your family and friends will notice when they visit. The proper lighting can make a home so warm and inviting.

Fall updating....

John Hardy

The Loft

The Loft

John Hardy

Alexis Bittar

Nars

Burberry

John Hardy

Juicy Couture

John Hardy

Uggs and Jimmy Choo

Fiona Paxton Torni Necklace

Fall 2010 Louis Vuitton

Michael Kors

Tory Burch

Michael Kors - Rose gold tone

Burberry Cosmetics

Chanel new fall colors

Uggs

Burberry

Burberry

Alexis Bittar

The Loft

Alexis Bittar

John Hardy

Alexis Bittar

Though living here in Florida, seems as though summer is still here, we've had unusual heat and humidity. But fall is everywhere in the stores, on TV and on the Internet, so that is reason enough for me to start thinking about updating my fall wardrobe and home decor. Just love the colors this season so warm, cozy and relaxing. It's time to get comfy, have those wonderful fall scents throughout the house, and hopefully soon, build a nice fire in the fireplace, or outside in the fire-pit, roast some marshmallows and enjoy some spiced apple cider and spend some quality time with my wonderful family. I hope some of these pictures will inspire you also. Enjoy!

KEALI'I REICHEL sings IN MY LIFE (Hawaiian Style)

This song brings back such beautiful memories for me. Not just of Hawaii, but of so many wonderful people I have met in my life, and the amazing family I have. Though some are no longer here. I give thanks to God each and every day that I had them in my life, even if it was just for a short time. I also thank God for allowing me to visit Hawaii with my family, and will forever hold those memories close to my heart! There are no pictures or words that could ever describe it, but I believe that is what love and family is all about...you just can't put that type of love into words.

Decorating with Apothecary and other glass containers...

Photos taken from Bing and Google

Look in any style or home decorating magazine, or most clothing boutiques and you will see so many beautiful Apothecary or unique glass containers filled with fall decorations, Christmas glass bulbs, silk orchids, personal grooming items, lucky bamboo and even candy bars full of different colorful candy, such as pictured above. It's not just for the kids anymore, it's fun at any adult party, being a birthday, anniversary, wedding shower, New Years Eve or holiday party, and themed parties, just pick the color theme and have fun! They sparkle and add a touch of uniqueness to any decor. Prices vary, but for the most part they are a very inexpensive way to add your own personal touch to your home. I personally have them throughout my home, and love to change them up periodically. Though Christmas is when I display the majority of them. One of my favorite idea is to get a singular glass container with straight lines and add mercury glass Christmas trees or tree toppers, adds that extra sparkle, especially when all the Christmas lights reflect off of them. Though it is too early to talk about Christmas decorating (not for me), I will post pictures of those closer to the actual holiday - I always seem to get ahead of myself this time of year.

As a "huge" list maker and as a "way too early holiday planner" as my family calls me, I have picked out certain photos of my wonderful Grandparents and printed them in sepia, place those photos on card stock and will be incorporated into my Thanksgiving table scape this year. And right in the middle will be two glass Apothecary jars filled with the miniature pumpkins and fall leafs . Growing up in Ohio, each Thanksgiving was spent in at my Grandparents warm and wonderful home, with all my family, and there were at least 50 or more of us each year, these pictures and center pieces will be a great way to bring back all those wonderful childhood memories of those Thanksgivings long past. Let your imagine go wild and create something that is special for you and your family!