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It’s Pumpkin Season: Here’s How to Feature the Squash in Your Home Decor

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Elizabeth N
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Fall happens to be our favorite season for decorating as there are tons of fun motifs like pumpkins, leaves, and gingham print that are synonymous with this time of year. For the month of October, pumpkins are the ideal decor that you should be incorporating into your home. Whether it’s jazzing up your front porch or adding some fall cheer to your fireplace mantel, here are some DIY pumpkin decor ideas.

Pumpkin Porch Decor

Gather as many pumpkins as you can find in tons of fun colors and fill a basket with them. Complete the look with a fall sign that will help get your neighbors into the fall spirit.

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Gingham Pumpkins

Why not pair two of the most fall things together—gingham and pumpkins? Just choose whatever colors inspire you and get to painting!

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Paper Pumpkins

You won’t have to worry about these pumpkins rotting once October is over and they can be used year after year. Once your done creating your pumpkins with honeycomb tissue-paper, arrange them on your dining room table or on your kitchen countertops.

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Pumpkin Planter

Make a planter that screams fall by carving out a large pumpkin and filling it with fall flowers. We just love how simple and crafty this planter is.

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Knit Pumpkin

Get out your knitting needles and make yourself some pumpkins. If you want a less time-consuming craft, just wrap embroidered burlap fabric and yarn around your pumpkins and secure everything with hot glue.

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How to Create a Rainbow Effect in Your Photos Without Photoshop

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Kate B
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Most people use filters and Photoshop to create fun effects in their photos, but there are more creative ways to get it done. If you’re a fan of portraits with rainbow effect and want to get your own, try one of these fun methods.

Glass Prisms

Many of the rainbow portraits you see online are made with the use of glass and crystal prisms of different shapes and sizes. You can create a colorful effect by holding the prism next to your lens, allowing the light to hit your face the right way and create an amazing reflection.

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Old CDs

The most popular method of creating rainbow portraits is using your old CDs. All you have to do is position the metallic side near your lens, and experiment with angles until the light hits the surface of the CD and throws a reflection where you want it to be.

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Sun Catchers

A similar method works with sun catchers and other objects with a colorful and glassy surface. You just have to be patient and experiment for as long as it takes before getting the perfect shot.

Edoardo Tresoldi Creates Near Transparent Wire Mash Sculptures

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Mark O
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Sculptures work with all sorts of different materials, and Edoardo Tresoldi found a way to create transcending and whimsical pieces with an unusual medium—wire mash. His near-transparent sculptures have to be seen to be believed and he’s creating them with a goal to “transcend the time-space dimension”.

Tresoldi started his artistic journey as a painter, but his interest switched to scenography, sculpture, and cinema during his art studies in Rome. He started performing his public space interventions in 2013 and has since staged them in many public parks, festivals, and exhibitions.

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⁣ O P E R A ⁣⁣ ⁣ ——— Permanent installation⁣ Reggio Calabria, Italy⁣ ⁣ ——— Opera was created to celebrate the contemplative relationship between place and human beings through the language of classical architecture and the transparency of the Absent Matter. The open wire-mesh structure – consisting of a colonnade of 46 pillars peaking at 8 meters within a 2,500-square meter park – will offer a new monument fully crossable and accessible to locals and visitors alike. The installation will be part of one of the largest European public spaces and aims to become a new landmark in the region.⁣ ⁣ Opera is a monument to contemplation through which the place further defines itself. Tresoldi plays with the grammar of classical architecture – as well as with the transparency of the wire mesh – to research new visual poetics in dialogue with the surroundings and the viewer. The pillars, Western cultural heritage’s founding archetypes, compose a courtly frame allowing for a further interpretation of the park.⁣ ⁣ The installation generates a mental agora that leads visitors into an ever-changing perceptive dimension thanks to the park’s varying heights and depths. Opera opens up relationships in several directions within an already materially open space: the perspective corridors run towards the landscape while the transparent pillars define an open structure that accommodates, accompanies and defines the spatial experience and establish a direct relationship between earth and sky.⁣ ⁣ Opera is also the physical outcome of Tresoldi’s reflections on architectural composition and decomposition. The dialogue between the installation and its location can be seen through the colonnade’s distribution, which intentionally does not match the park’s. Similar to a musical counter-melody, their overlapping suggests two different melodies played at the same time. Walking through the park, the visitor encounters harmonies and contrasts between the two architectural systems.⁣ ⁣ ——— Ph. @ilcontephotography ——— #EdoardoTresoldi #EdoardoTresoldiOPERA #OPERA #OPERAReggioCalabria

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The Italian sculptor worked with many industrial materials before discovering his affinity for wire mash while building set designs. Its transparency allows him to create an immersive experience for visitors by forming a direct link between the sculpture and the environment, and that’s why wire mash remains his favorite material.

“Its lightness and the capability to tell the absence of matter, the immaterial side of things. I see in wire mesh poetics the depiction of a mental projection or, when related to history, the representation of what used to exist but is no longer there,” Tresoldi told Design Boom.

Koko Collective is Embracing the Beauty of Rattan Furniture

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Nikoleta P
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Rattan furniture made a huge comeback this year, and you can now find it in pretty much any home décor store. If you’re looking for a brand that fully embraced this trend before everyone else jumped on board, Koko Collective will be your cup of tea.

This Australian company was founded by sisters Kylie and Alicia, who share a passion “for bringing you sustainable and ethically sourced items for your home.” All of their pieces are handmade, and they’re making sure to create a unique item for every customer.

Their range of rattan furniture features bedheads, wardrobes, side tables, hanging chairs, buffets, and so much more. They’re perfect for everyone looking for a way to give their home a more natural feel because all rattan items are handmade with ethically sourced materials.

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To make the whole thing even better, Koko Collective even offers home décor items for your kids and pets. Its dog beds range in size and look really stylish, and their line of bassinets and bedheads for children’s room is even more impressive.

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COASTAL DREAMING GIVEAWAY! We've teamed up with @mustardmamma and a handful of her favourite brands to give away the dreamiest bedroom or nursery valued over $3,500! Want to win?! Head over to @thecollabsociety – entry is free and takes only 30 seconds! Prizes include: $300.00 Store credit to spend on the Wallpaper range from @tinywalls.com.au Single Duvet Quilt Cover or Cot Sheet from @_bubbleslane $200.00 Voucher to spend on linen with @rachelcastleandthings Canopy in your choice of colour from @littledreamersinteriors $150.00 Store Credit to spend online with @cocobilliestore $200 Voucher to spend with @koko.collective $200.00 Voucher with @shopmorethanever Mini + Mama Matching Loungewear set from @peggyroad $150.00 to spend on furniture with @elivingfurniture $100.00 Store Credit to spend with @sleeptightbabiesaustralia Sleep Phone Consultation with @sleephappyco $100.00 to spend on Art Prints from @littlepeachandpip $100.00 to spend online with @milkydesigns_ Digital Forehead Thermometer from @cherubbabyaustralia Cotton Filled Cot Quilt in your choice of design from @seaka.boo $100.00 Store Credit to spend with @pipandwillow_ 2x 5-in-1 Mama Covers in your choice of colour from @zoe_sage_ $150.00 to spend on Baby Play Kits from @montiandmeau Kids Skincare Starter Bundle from @naturallykidskincare Pink Stone Diffuser from @iamnaturalstore 2x Sleepy Sundays Instant Blockout Blinds from @sleepysundays.co $70.00 Store Credit to spend online with @rosalynandrae Hosted by: @THECOLLABSOCIETY Open world-wide to both private and public accounts. Giveaway closes 8pm AEST,  28th August, 2020. This Giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. For full terms and conditions visit www.thecollabsociety.com.au

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Moschino’s Puppet Runway Stole the Show at Milan Fashion Week

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Amanda B
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Fashion week season is in full steam, and our favorite designers are coming up with creative ways to adapt the runway to the era of social distancing. Moschino’s Jeremy Scott came up with the most revolutionary solution in Milan—replacing the models with tiny marionettes.

The most recent Milan Fashion Week featured a mix of digital presentations and live shows, and Scott found a way to combine them into one. Instead of sending actual models down the runway, he worked closely with the renowned puppeteer Jim Henson to create the lifelike marionette models.

Scott took things one step further by creating puppet versions of celebrities who would be attending the show if it was taking place, including Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful. Every garment was scaled down to fit the marionettes, without losing its authentic properties.

Moschino’s designs can be polarizing, but you don’t have to be a fan of the brand to admit their new collection is truly stunning. Its haute couture feel makes it perfect for red carpet events, and it’s filled with classy gowns with tulle trains, intricate beading, and structured corsets.

Get Started on These Knitting Projects for the Colder Weather

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Elizabeth N
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In many parts of the country, it’s still very warm outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on your cold-weather knitting projects. Some knitting projects require lots of time to complete and if you want to gift your friends and family with your projects this holiday season, now’s the perfect time to get your knitting needles and yarn out. Here are some ideas for fun knitting projects.

Knit Slippers

Start this project now so when it gets bone-chillingly cold outside, you can wrap your feet in these slippers and stay cozy by the fireplace.

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Knit Blanket

Blankets are one of the easiest things to knit, but they take a lot of time. Who wouldn’t want to be bundled up in one of these come winter time?

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Knit Mittens

Use your leftover yarn to make colorful mittens your whole family will enjoy once the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall. If you’re feeling generous, make some for charity.

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Knit Cowl

Cowls will keep you nice and warm during the winter months and they also make great gifts. Make a few in different colors to match all your winter jackets!

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Knit Stocking

If you can’t wait until Christmas and want to get into the spirit early, this is the perfect project for you. Knit your stockings first and if you have time, embroider holiday patterns like Christmas trees or snowflakes onto them for a personal touch.

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Your Guide to Photographing Fall Foliage

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Kate B
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In many parts of the country, it’s starting to feel a lot like fall. Hot drinks, apple and pumpkin baked goods, bundling up in a cozy blanket under the fireplace—it’s a special time of year. It also happens to be a great season for photography with all the rich reds, deep oranges, and bright yellows that can be found in nature. So, get out your camera and start capturing this beautiful season with these tips for getting the most out of your photos.

Timing

Pay attention to when the leaves start to turn colors and check the forecast for foliage in your town. The peak of folliage differs across states, so don’t be afraid to do some traveling to capture fall at its finest.

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Go Beyond the Leaves

While leaves are beautiful, there are already tons of pictures of them out there, so think about other elements of fall. Photograph fog, moss, rivers, winding roads, people sipping hot drinks, and kids playing outside.

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Lighting

Think about golden hour and catch the light in the early hours of the morning after sunrise or right before sunset in the late afternoon. The golden light will make your shots look warmer.

Embrace the Contrast of Colors

Play with colors and try and embrace the range of colors by finding a contract like bright yellow leaves and blue skies, or piles of leaves in reds, browns, and yellows.

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Eden Kozokaro’s Micro Tattoos Are Inspired by Pop Culture

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Nikoleta P
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Pop culture often serves as an important source of inspiration for many tattoo artists, including Eden Kozokaro. His body art often pays homage to his favorite movies, comic books, and TV shows, and his affinity for micro tattoo designs makes them truly unique.

Kozokaro is based in Israel, and his Instagram page Kozo Tattoo attracted over 600,000 followers since its inception. His mini colored tattoos are mostly inspired by Studio Ghibli, Pixar, and Marvel movies, but he doesn’t limit himself to creating pop-culture inspired body art.

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Kozokaro decided to focus on micro-body art because he wanted to apply his classical painting knowledge within a smaller size. His tattoos proved to be a perfect fit for people who aren’t ready to commit to anything big but still want to have a colorful and eye-catching tattoo.

The Israeli tattoo artist believes that less is more when it comes to body art, and tries to design “as minimalistically as possible.” Pop culture isn’t the only thing that inspires him—many of his creations happen to pay homage to famous works of art.

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Is it just me Or is it getting crazier out there?

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Dinner with J.J. Jameson

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