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If you’re like this Seattle interior designer, you enjoy decorating your home for the holidays. Of course you’ll have the tree, the stockings and the table settings, but what about other less obvious areas of your home that could use some holiday attention?

The first thing guests see when they visit is the entrance to your home, so dress it up!  Here are a couple of fresh ideas I found around the ‘net for your front door:

Square is the new round!

Square shaped moss wreath

This really cool moss wreath is easy to make!  Click here for directions.

 Go metallic!

Metallic wreath by Better Homes and Gardens

Wrap garlands around your front porch columns.

Wrapped Garlands – Photo by Laurey W. Glenn

Let’s head to another area which could benefit from some holiday cheer – the patio.  How about a living Christmas tree?

Or how about decorating your garden fountain?  Take a look at this “waterfall” from Southern Living.

Lighted fountain, Southern Living, Photo by Roger Davies

In my next blog, I’ll show you some great fireplace mantelpiece decorating inspirations.

And if you need help adding creative inspiration to your home, contact the team at Faith Sheridan Design Group.

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Seattle savors a stellar summer but the shorter days are sending us the message we all know is coming. As a Seattle interior designer and patio lover, I’m planning to extend my outdoor moments as long as I can. The themes of ‘back to school’ and ‘football parties’ are prime opportunities to gather and socialize as long as possible.

I’ve gathered some tips and ideas with that in mind in this blog post.  So keep the grill going, the umbrella up and cushions on your outdoor furniture for a few more weeks.

Gather friends for autumn parties this fall

Below find some tips for enjoying outdoor patios with shorter days, cooler evenings and pumpkin-inspired colors.

 Six Tips to Extend Your Outdoor Spaces in Autumn

• Take a cue from nature’s fall foliage – select pillows, throws, candles and other accessories in orange hues.
• Punch up the table with accent colors like plum and russet red for napkins and placemats-two colors are fine.
• Consider adding a placemat with pattern and fall colors to the mix: stripes, seasonal patterns with leaves are readily available.
• Gather pine cones to use as accessories in baskets and bowls. Rinse, dry and spray paint if you’re adventurous.
• Fire pits and heaters extend the outdoor entertaining so guests can linger.
• Plan an al fresco potluck dinner or a wine tasting party with friends and neighbors.

We’d love to help you plan for parties this holiday season.  Give us a call to learn what we can do for you. Contact us for a free phone consultation. 

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An easy, quick fix to add excitement on your patio is readily available. Planning a party this weekend and want to make your patio inviting? Pillows in outdoor fabrics are readily available in exciting patterns and colors says Seattle interior designer, Faith Sheridan.

William Sonoma Home

Pottery Barn

West Elm

If you’re ready to add excitement to your patio, contact us for ideas and solutions. We offer a complimentary Skype call to discuss your project.  206.973.3743

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If you need color on your patio to complement your plants, choose a colorful pot for a quick ‘color-pop’. In my Seattle outdoor space designs, I found colorful fiberglass containers from Old Town Fiberglass as a perfect solution. The pots are part of the overall color scheme for my outdoor furnishings. Here are some great examples:

Old World Fiberglass containers

On the Seattle Madison Park penthouse roof deck, we featured colorful lime green containers which coordinate with the Sunbrella fabrics used on the teak furniture.  The image shows how the plants, containers and fabrics all harmonize for a Color Pop.

Color Pop on my Seattle project

Let the parties and outdoor entertaining begin! Call us at Faith Sheridan Design Group to discuss a plan for your outdoor space.  We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype call.  Get in touch with us soon, the sun is shining!

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The gray days make this Seattle interior designer imagine a colorful patio with inviting colors and fabrics beckoning me outside. Over time the fabrics and cushions break down with exposure to rain and sun.  But easy, well priced options are so available today. I’ve gathered some photos to inspire you and help you get a start for warmer days. And don’t forget to add accessories for color punches!

Perfect for extra seats-beanbag ottomans

Photos from Houzz & The Company Store

Marimekko fabric pillows from Crate and Barrel

Houzz and Crate and Barrel

Trina Turk Orange Zebra

 Houzz and Horchow + Trina Turk

We’re experts with outdoor spaces.  Contact us and we’ll talk about spruce ups for your outdoor space.  206.973.3743

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