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Fall is a gorgeous time of year with all the vibrant colors available to us

. Take those rich colors and textures and bring them into your home décor this fall to add charm and character.  This is as simple as going into the backyard and collecting an assortment of colorful leaves that are naturally falling from the trees above. Try to have a variety of colors from the brilliant red, glowing gold, and bright oranges. Freshly fallen leaves are best and have not had the opportunity to start to dry out and get brittle. If having a yard full of big beautiful trees is a problem you can take a trip to the nearest park.

those rich colors and textures and bring them into your home décor this fall to add charm and character.  This is as simple as going into the backyard and collecting an assortment of colorful leaves that are naturally falling from the trees above. Try to have a variety of colors from the brilliant red, glowing gold, and bright oranges. Freshly fallen leaves are best and have not had the opportunity to start to dry out and get brittle. If having a yard full of big beautifu

Complimentary Though lamps are meant to serve a purpose, they should also be thought of as complimentary pieces of the overall design and decor of the room. In fact, think of lamps as final accessories on an outfit, like a great pair of earrings or a beautiful necklace. They should compliment the room, not fight with it for control.   The Dream Home via

London is abuzz this week with the hustle and bustle of the world’s creative elite gathering for the design event of the year—the London Design Festival. For the last nine years, UK’s most remarkable designers rule the city over nine days of events, talks and installations in every design field from graphics to furniture to interior designs. With over 200 partners hosting more than 280 events across 25 design disciplines, there is something for anyone looking to be awed and inspired. London’s mayor Boris Johnson is a big fan of the Festival. He says, “The London Design Festival is the most vivid possible proof that London is the hub of the creative industries of the world.”

Destinations With only nine days to see it all, many opt to spend a chunk of time at the destination spots where a collective of hundreds of designers, vendors and products show their designs. Popular design destinations include 100% Design London, Decorex International, designjunction and Tramshed 2011. Smaller venues include Marcel Wanders’ White Building playing house with all of the latest Moooi creations. Dezeen via

Though typically interior designers recommend against investing in trends, mirrors are one trend that you can safely invest in without fear of it going out of style. However, as with any trend, there are certain guidelines you should adhere to. For example, avoid trendy finishes on the mirror, such as etching or embedded trim, as these can date the mirror and look them out of style. Remember, however, that your frames can easily be swapped out as your style of home decor changes and you can find frames in traditional, contemporary or modern styles.