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©Elle M Photography The benefit of changing things around and adding a few decorative items this time of year is especially enjoyable because of the rainy, gray days outside. For me, when I come home I like to feel that I am on vacation and that my home is festive. It lifts my spirit and it will do the same for you. Here I am sharing some photos of my Living and Dining rooms by Elle M. Photography that appeared an article in the Northwest Boomer and Senior News Portland Metro edition. I hope the article, the photos and this blog inspire you to make some seasonal changes in your home. Invite your friends to come over and celebrate the holiday season and, incidentally, show off the new look in your home! Don't forget the wine and cheese, and in my case, lots of sweets ! Here's my toast to you for the effort you made to freshen up your home's interior!   Cheers! Salute! Salud! Sante! Prost! Skal! Kampa! Salute! Dulce

©Elle M Photography The dark fall and winter evenings can be a downer for some people. Inside, we can turn on all the lights, light a fire, and bring ourselves out of the doldrums. What about outside? Nothing is more inviting or welcoming than outdoor lighting. Inviting for us, because it brings the outdoors in. For guests, it is a welcoming sight. Lighting can bring your patio to life during the dark, cold season ahead of us. ©Elle M Photography Du interiors suggest you string a set of outdoor lights across your patio furniture to create a festive look.  Lights in or over your evergreen pots and planters will extend your indoor living space creating a cheerful environment. Adding candlelight indoors puts everyone in a holiday mood. If you have a deck with or without a staircase, you can easily wrap the railings with outdoor patio lights that you and your guests will appreciate when you are indoors. Vertical flat surfaces like fences and walls are hard to d...