No Color- Elizabeth Gibson-Wakeman, a Sarasota, Florida designer, likes the look of black-and-white photos. "They're usually best with a white mat in a black frame," she says. "The look is almost a non-statement because of the absence of color." 

Rethink Bouquets- Anything from nature can become an attractive -- and inexpensive -- centerpiece. Rebecca Cole, a New York City landscape and interior designer uses wispy grasses, twigs, and produce for bouquets. "They offer conversation as much as they do beauty," Cole says. "There's nothing more beautiful than just a simple bowl filled with driftwood." 

Easy Art- "I love to lean pictures instead of hanging them," says Janna Lufkin, a Redmond, Washington, designer. Lean pictures on a mantel, a windowsill, or against furniture for a no-fuss display.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens 

September Quote
Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day. It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken. ~ Bill Dodds