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Oh my gourd-ness! Which gourd varieties should you choose this season to embrace the fall weather? Surely, you are familiar with pumpkins and standard ornamentals, but this year might be the time to branch out and explore new types of gorgeous gourds. While we can’t account for particular tastes, the following kinds of gourds are some of the most popular used in autumn for decorating either in bunches, solo, or cornucopia-style.
1. Pumpkin, Meet Apple
While it might seem comparable to mating a Chihuahua with a German Shepard, if you find an apple gourd you’ll immediately be struck by the intense light flecks in the flesh. While this is not an edible variety, the apple gourds are extremely popular for their use in arts and crafts. However, after a few weeks of drying out, the greenish hue will transform into a more appropriate shade of brown or orange.
2. Daisy Gourds
We associate daisies with flowers, but in the gourd scene, this open-pollinated variety simply has an unusual ‘daisy-like’ flower pattern on the stem of the fruit. They come in shades of yellow, green, and orange and are small enough to fit ideally into baskets or serve as complementary decorations around the home. If you choose to keep the stems attached, you can even hang them on a trellis, the patio rail, or a porch arbor.
3. Extra Long Varieties
If you truly want to have a show stopper appearance with your gourd collection, consider adding the long-handled variety, aka ‘dippers’. With a bulbous end and a curved handle, you buy these anywhere between the range of two to three feet in size, so make sure to have ample space for them.
4. Speckled Swan
Add a bit of green to your gourd collection with the fascinating Speckled Swan breed. They can grow up to 8 inches across but have a flat base that allows it to serve as a perfect centerpiece for surrounding with other smaller gourds. However, the sweeping, curved base furthermore establishes elegance, so it’s ideal for a dining table or mantle adornment.
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Are you looking for a way to spruce up your living space? There are tons of ways to add color and style to your home without spending a lot of money. Here are three easy ways to restyle your walls this summer.
#1: Hang New Curtains
If there’s one thing that can make a huge difference in an apartment, it's window coverings. While you want to continue to keep the basic blinds that came with your place for obvious reasons, hanging curtains is a great way to add a splash of color or a whimsical pattern to your room. Plus, blackout varieties are a great way to keep the inside of your space cooler during those hot summer afternoons.
#2: Create DIY Artwork
Got a lot of time on your hands and want to add a pop of color to your walls? Create your own artwork! Blank canvases and paints are readily available online for delivery right to your apartment door. And there are tons of videos on YouTube to show you how to try out different art techniques, even if you can barely draw a stick figure. This also makes a great project to get kids involved in.
#3: Frame Your Favorite Photos
It’s easy to get in a rut where all you do is take photos on your phone and post them to social media. Instead, consider printing and framing your favorite moments. Create a gallery wall in your living room or bedroom by grouping together frames that have similar characteristics, such as color or size. Not only is this a pretty amazing way to spruce up your space, but it can also literally bring you joy each time you look at it and relive your favorite moments in life.
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