Decorating for Halloween in Style

Who says decorating for Halloween has to be kitschy? The interior design specialists at Etsy have some classy ways to celebrate the season in your home.This stunning Tree of Life Series Fine Art Signed Print by blendastudio makes a fine addition to your Halloween décor with its gorgeous orange background and tree with birds.This gorgeous hand blown orange bowl by RDGDesigns is stunning. Can you imagine it filled with candy corn? OK. Maybe not. But...

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September Sunflowers

A sampling of the warm, sunny sunflowers of Indian Summer from Design Style Guide artists and artisans...Candlestick by Boone's HooksDesigned, forged and hand-signed by Master Blacksmith, Smyth BooneSunflower original watercolour by HandundKopfGerman artist, designer, illustrator. Inspired by the artist's mother's garden.Sunflowers and Pear by Jean Levert HoodStudy in oil by Texas Hill Country fine artist Jean Levert Hood, 9x12 inchesSunflower Vase...

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Decorating on a Limited Budget

Last month, interior designer Gail Doby provided some wonderful tips on how to decorate a new house on a limited budget. Since we recently bought a new house with a main floor in desperate need of a makeover, and to say we have a limited budget would be an understatement, I decided to try some of Gail's suggestions for our dining room. I took a look around our house to see what we already have to work with, and found out that we had more than I...

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Ray Cole: Etsy Artist from Colorado

Ray Cole is a woodturner from Colorado. Other than his recent membership in Design Style Guide, I didn't know much about him before this interview, but I knew he was living in a singularly beautiful part of the world. My wife has an aunt in Colorado, and my sister lives there. And my best friend lives very near Ray, so the next time I make it to the big, square states I have a few stops to make.Anyway, Ray turns out some beautiful work, as you will...

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Fall Accents - Spotlight

This Design Style Guide Spotlight was created by Karen Ade...

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Autumn Nesting

As the weather cools and we start spending more time indoors, our thoughts invariably turn to nesting. That is, getting cozy and comfortable for the long winter ahead.Several members of the DesignStyleGuide at Etsy have come up with unique forms for making your home cosy and for adding interest to the space outside your window, too. These two birdhouses will provide outdoor interest on your deck or porch throughout the seasons. They were made by...

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Martine Petra: Etsy Artist from Norway

This interview was originally posted on my own blog, jn3 Hand Crafted Woodworks, about a year ago. Martine Petra is one of the most gifted photographers I have ever run across. I wish I had known her 16 years ago when I was putting together a role playing game magazine, because her work would have fit perfectly.Anyway, I am including the original interview with the original art (enlarged), plus a few extra pieces. And I have asked three new questions...

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