Courtesy of David Armstrong

INCORPORATING NATURE INTO YOUR FALL DECOR Taking pieces from nature, such as branches, leaves, pinecones and other greenery and incorporating them into your home decor is an inexpensive way to curate a unique piece in your home. But not just any branch or leaf will work. You'll want to find pieces that not only look good together based on their colours and textures, but also pieces that are sturdy and will last for a few weeks without wilting. After selecting your items and ensuring they aren't home to any critters you may not want in your home, it's best to clean and dry them so they'll last. Then, use your imagination or images found online to create garlands, centerpieces, wall art and other displays of fall colour.

WASHING YOUR WINTER WEAR

It's that time of year again where we all don our winter gear after having it stored away for months on end. Over time coats, gloves, scarves, hats, etc. might get musty and need a good wash before wearing. Ideally you would have washed them all before storing them, but if you didn't here are a few tips to help you out.

1. Check inside pockets before tossing coats and vests into the wash. 2. Close any zippers or fasten buttons when possible to prevent tears. 3. Use dryer balls to fluff coats filled with down or other loose filling. 4. Put scarves, touques and gloves in laundry bags prior to washing so they don't get snagged on zippers and such. 5. Use a gentle wash cycle with cold water and mild detergent. 6. Hand washing, or spot treatments, might be the best option for some more delicate items like leather.

Of course, be sure to follow the washing instructions on your garments, but in case that tag is long gone, experts suggest the following:

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