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Fall Décor Ideas for Your Home and Office

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Nabila • 0 Comments

Warmly Welcome the Fall Season with Stunning Décor

As the weather takes a turn, there’s perhaps nothing better than enjoying truly cozy digs decorated with all the best fall décor. By infusing the beauty of autumn into your home and office, you can enjoy all the best parts of fall but without the chill factor. Better yet, the fall décor will leave all your guests wholly impressed and feeling cozier than ever at each visit. Ready to get started? Here’s a look at the top autumn décor ideas for 2021 and beyond.

Embrace the Beauty of All the Fall Colors

Fall colors are in full swing, so invite them into your home to create an autumn scene. Brilliant red, deep orange, rich gold, and bright yellow all set the stage for a beautiful interior design. Don’t forget the dark green and brown hues that complement the brighter tones and help bring everything together. When it comes to color, less is more, so pick your theme and add touches of color where your home needs it most.

Add Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

As your fall colors delight the visual senses, diffusers and candles can add to the warmth with pleasant scents. Although pumpkin spice is a must, you’ll definitely want to go beyond heavenly cinnamon and nutmeg to keep it fresh all season long. Go with rosemary, vanilla, or cranberry for a nod toward a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Or lean toward pine, spruce, and other tree-derived scents to bring the beautiful forest inside. Whatever you choose, aim to change it up on a daily basis to keep the scents at the forefront of your fall décor.

Roll Out All Your Favorite Gourds

Through all the fall holidays, gourds take center stage and help liven up the festivities. They’re never more colorful and plentiful than in the fall, so embrace their appearance by using gourds in your interior design.

You cannot go wrong with whatever gourds speak to you most. So, pick your favorites and put them on a platter, arrange them around the fireplace, or simply place them right outside your front door. Can’t choose between them all? Go with a pumpkin and gourd wreath (or two!).

Go Big on Dried Flowers and Colorful Leaves

Dried flowers and colorful leaves look absolutely phenomenal together, allowing you to save money on flower arrangements without compromising on your home aesthetics. You can buy the dried flowers outright or head out into the garden to see what’s awaiting your arrival. Hydrangea flowers, for example, dry right on the branch and deepen in color as their leaves start to change as well. Don’t hesitate to add a few bare sticks to the mix to add height and interest to your bouquets.

Highlight It All with Copper and Brass Accents

Copper and brass look simply amazing alongside bright fall colors. To help the metallic tones make a perfect impression, go light on their use. Use a copper tray for your gourd display, for example, or pick a bronze vase for your dried flower arrangements.

If you love pumpkins, then definitely try to find a handblown glass pumpkin donning a bronze-dipped stem. If nothing else, you can use a can of copper spray paint to spice up a real pumpkin for your table centerpiece.

Boost the Cozy Factor with Fuzzy Throws and Pillows

Fall definitely brings the sweater weather, so play that up with plenty of fuzzy throws and pillows. Even when they’re not being used, these soft accents up the cozy factor considerably.

Plus, they’re great to have on hand as you settle down to chat with your friends and family. By helping everyone get comfy, you can keep the conversation going well into the evening and make memories to last a lifetime.

Renew the Focus on the Fireplace

When temperatures start to fall, you’ll undoubtedly wind up in front of the fireplace more often than not. So, take advantage of the natural focus on its warmth by elevating its design.

Add a big statement piece just above the mantle, like a pinecone and leaf wreath, and then put a copper pumpkin right beneath it. You can also go with real sugar pumpkins if you wish. Just be sure to surround it all with your favorite candles and figurines, plus drape an attractive garland along the edges.

With all these fall décor ideas on your side, you’re sure to have a blast decorating your home and office for the season. As you pick between the many decor options, infuse your own personality into the mix to make the space all your own. Once you’re done, invite your friends and family over for a fun game night or simply lounge by the fire solo in total peace and quiet.

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Tips For Enjoying A Healthy Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 by Nabila • 0 Comments

How to Have a Healthy Halloween

Halloween is typically thought of as a time to fill up with candy and other goodies. While this might seem fun, those sugary foods can increase your risk of health problems, including tooth decay, diabetes, and heart problems. Instead of making this holiday all about sweets, turn it into a healthy one for you and your family. The following tips can help you enjoy a happy and healthy Halloween this year.

Stay Active

Being physically active is easy to do on Halloween if you’re taking your kids trick or treating. You can make it even more active by walking everywhere rather than driving to different streets or neighborhoods. For a fun challenge, see how many houses you can visit. Just make sure you have good walking shoes on, as well as flashlights for when it gets dark out. Being on your feet on Halloween as much as possible is a great way to get exercise.

Eat Before Halloween Festivities

Whether you’re taking the kids trick or treating or heading to a party for Halloween, eating beforehand can help curb your craving for sweets. Instead of having Halloween candy or other festive goodies, fill up on a healthy meal. Enjoying Halloween festivities with a full stomach means you’ll be less likely to reach for some chocolate or other sugary treats when you’re out.

Make Healthy Holiday Snacks

Having bags of candy or other sweets around can make it tempting to eat them as quick snacks. Consider making fun and healthy holiday snacks to keep around instead. Use carrot sticks, bananas, and other fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible to make these goodies. When you have these nutritious holiday snacks around, you can easily enjoy them as a snack.

Pass Out Healthier Items

If you are giving out treats to kids on Halloween, you don’t have to pass out sugary candy. Healthier options for trick or treaters are available, such as snack-sized bags of popcorn or pretzels, sugar-free gum, and even sugar-free or low-sugar juice boxes. You can also hand out non-food items, such as friendship bracelets, stickers, crayons, or glow sticks. Kids will mostly be getting candy when they go trick or treating, so handing out healthier items at your door helps cut down on the number of sugary treats they end up with.

Watch What You Drink

Having a healthy Halloween doesn’t only mean avoiding sugary foods. You should also make sure you avoid sugary drinks, such as soda. If you’re staying home passing out candy or going to a Halloween festivity, choose a non-sweetened beverage to drink. If you’ll be taking your kids trick or treating, bring bottled water with you for when you get thirsty.

Give Away Leftover Candy

If you have leftover candy from Halloween, you don’t have to make sure you eat it all. You might be able to give your leftover candy to a dentist in your area. Some dentists will buy back leftover candy from people or do a trade-in program. This helps lower the risk of children getting cavities from eating too many sweets. You can also look online for food banks that accept donations of unopened candy, or for charities that accept them for deployed troops.

With these tips, you can have a healthy Halloween without feeling like you’re missing out on the spirit of the holiday.

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Best Skincare Practices for Autumn

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by Nabila • 0 Comments

Fall Skincare 101

You might have been using the same skincare routine all summer long in order to deal with the effects of hot temperatures and humid air. The changing season means it’s time to switch up your skincare routine to protect your skin from the effects of autumn weather. Cooler temperatures and less outdoor humidity during fall can affect your skin. The following tips can help you adjust your skincare routine as needed.

Choose a Gentle Cleanser

Summer skincare products are often made to prevent oily skin from causing breakouts and other skin problems. However, skin tends to be less oily as outdoor temperatures and humidity become lower. If you’ve been using deep-cleaning foaming or gel cleansers for oily skin, switch to one that is gentler on your skin. Cream-based cleansers or cleansers that don’t contain sulfates are usually gentle enough to use on less oily skin during fall.

Switch to a Stronger Moisturizer

During summer, lighter moisturizers often work well enough to keep skin hydrated, especially for those with oily skin. As the air becomes dryer and less humid in autumn, though, you might need a stronger moisturizer to make sure your skin stays hydrated. Without enough moisturizer, your skin can easily become dry and irritated during fall. Lotion moisturizers rather than gel moisturizers, for example, should provide better hydration in cooler weather. Apply your moisturizer once in the morning and again in the evening or more often if needed.

Increase Hydration

With autumn bringing lower humidity and dryer air, it’s important to make sure you keep your skin hydrated. Applying toner as part of your daily skincare routine in the fall can help increase hydration. When choosing a toner for autumn, look for one that does not contain alcohol, since this can dry out your skin. Apply toner to your skin after you cleanse it, then add moisturizer to maintain hydration throughout the day. Keeping your skin hydrated during fall helps reduce your risk of dry, flaky skin and other skin problems.

Use SPF Products

Don’t put away your skincare products that contain SPF yet. Your skin still needs protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays during autumn just as it did in summer. When you’re going to be outside this season, apply sunscreen and skincare products with SPF, such as lip balm, before heading out the door. Keep in mind that you should apply sunscreen and other SPF products every couple of hours as long as you’re outside. This helps protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, which can cause sunburns, skin cancer, and other kinds of skin damage.

Exfoliate Your Skin

If you cut back on exfoliating during summer due to higher sensitivity in summer, it’s time to add it into your skincare routine again. During autumn, you should exfoliate to remove damaged or dead skin cells and keep your skin looking healthy rather than dull. Exfoliating also helps lower your risk of breakouts by preventing oil from clogging your pores. You should avoid exfoliating too much, though, since this can irritate your skin. If you’ve been exfoliating a couple of times a week in summer, try exfoliating once a week or less often during autumn.

Use a Different Face Mask

If you use a face mask as part of your skincare routine during summer, consider changing the kind you use in autumn. Instead of using gel masks, for example, switch to cream masks to relieve and prevent dryness. Gel masks and other water-based face masks typically work better in summer for those with oily skin. Cream face masks provide plenty of hydration in fall for healthier skin.

Protect Your Lips and Eyes

Your lips and the skin around your eyes might have a harder time adjusting to the change in humidity levels, so it’s important to protect these areas. Use to keep your lips hydrated as the weather gets cooler. You should also use eye creams to boost hydration in these sensitive areas as the air becomes dryer. Apply these lip and eye products on a regular basis during autumn as part of your skincare regimen.

These autumn skincare tips can help your skin look radiant all season long. Making changes to your skincare routine during fall also helps prepare your skin for the upcoming winter months, when the air is even colder and dryer.