Use Seasonal Accents To Complement Your Home's Good Looks

Keep the look of your home fresh with seasonalsquash are excellent bets, as are oranges in the
accents. These accents, which go beyondChristmas season. Large blown-glass bowls come
wreaths and flower arrangements to include fruit,in a variety of colors to match every season.
grass, pine cones and even animals, can reconnect· Go out on a limb and get a bird! The
you with nature and stave off the decoratingAfrican orange weaver, also known as the red
blahs permanently. Here are some tips: ·bishop, is a finch whose coloring changes
When it gets cold, replace spring and summertimethroughout the year. During the summer months
arrangements of flowers and foliage with vaseswhen the species breeds, the male sports dapper
of dried grasses, cattails, and pods. · Iforange and black plumage which changes in fall to
springtime seems too far away, forcing bulbs inyellow and brown. · Start your garden
late winter provides that first glimpse ofindoors. Plants like basil, tomato and peppers,
desperately needed color. Daffodils, tulips,which can be transplanted into the summer
hyacinths and crocus come in colors to matchgarden, make beautiful springtime accents on
every mood and décor. · Pine conessouth-facing windowsills. Using classic and even
and interesting rocks work all year long. Arrangeavant-garde seasonal accents to freshen the look
them in a container and then add seasonalof your home is not only inexpensive and inspiring,
accents like fall leaves, flowers or dried grassit's also an effective way to maintain a connection
· Fill a bowl with seasonal fruit andto the great outdoors.
vegetables. In autumn and winter, gourds and