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SEVEN WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME DÉCOR THIS FALL

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  Fall is the perfect season to update your home decor. After a summer of fun, all we want to do is curl up and hibernate at home. If you're ready to say goodbye to beach days and picnics in the park and welcome movie nights and cozy colors, this is the post for you. We're sharing seven easy Fall decor ideas. 1  Add Cozy blankets and throws Get ready for the colder weather with some cozy blankets or throws. Curl up on the sofa for a movie with a velvet throw , or cocoon yourself in cotton for a refreshing night's sleep. The extra layers and textures will add comfort to your home whilst keeping you warm throughout the season. 2  Hang Heavy Drapes Nothing says it's the season of hibernation like heavy drapes . Block out the dreary weather outside and elevate the character of your home with heavy drapes.   3  Add Orange Hues Although stepping outside into the cold might not be at the top of your agenda, you can bring the beautiful colors of Fall inside. Adding orange hues

Emerald - A Symbol Of Truth And Love

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Through ages Emerald has been considered a symbol of truth and love. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed it to be the gemstone of goddess Venus.  Thousands of miles away the Incas also held emerald in reverence. The Egyptians considered it to be the source of eternal life. Emerald Green Velvet Pyramid Pouch - An ode to the Egyptian architecture and reverence for the color In apparel, accessories or decor, this color is certainly a bold choice. The color has rich and deep tones that add luxe layer to a decor.  Emerald green is also a great choice for the bedroom. It can be the upholstery color for your headboard or can be layered into your bedding. Handmade Emerald Green Velvet Pick Stitch Quilt If you are more of a cautious decorator, add this bold color in moderation through some small lumbar pillows on your couch or bed.  A few emerald green accessories and art pieces around your home can easily work magic. Whether it is just a few small touches or an entire wall in your favorite

Tucked Away At Home

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On a cold winter evening of February 2020 my teenage daughter and I boarded a flight to Seoul.  We were to visit my husband who had been working and living in South Korea for almost a year.  It was a much needed time for our family. Little did we know that this flight would change our lives for a long time.  Within a week the Pandemic in South Korea reached its peak.  Soon all national borders were closed. The Covid cases increased each day.  Work got tougher for my husband who had to keep production going across sites. He was at work for really long hours. Our week long vacation turned into a no ticket back home situation.  We were three people tucked away in a small service apartment in an equally small industrial town. It sure was a cold dark winter of 2020. Help and smiles comes from unexpected places. A sign board outside a bar in Itaewon.  An American School in the neighborhood took my daughter mid-term in grade 9.  She had her online classes to look forward to.  The staff and ch