Most of us go overboard decorating for Christmas – do it early and do alot. Then, when the New Year is here, do you transition easily to a winter decor? Or pack it all up and wait for the next decorating binge in the spring? I’ve been browsing blogs for some easy tips and hints for fun, easy and inexpensive winter decor. 
When our hours of darkness are long, a candle adds a soft, cozy feel to any room, not to mention a sweet aroma. 
Display natural elements like pine cones in the room. It could be a wreath, it could be in a bowl with greenery. Add some eucalyptus or evergreen for additional color and fragrance. 
Twigs, branches, natural unfinished wood are all economical accents, especially plentiful this time of year. Leave the branches natural, look for red branches for a pop of color or gild them with gold spray paint. The white, peel-y bark of birch is a textural addition to decor. Use a slice for a pedestal, use logs in a grouping. Here’s a link to suggestion on how to find it at a budget price. 
We all have lone mittens and gloves – gather them up and make a garland. Picture them across your fireplace – use a rope and vintage wood clothespins. 
A porch-scape is a great place to welcome visitors with vintage winter sports equipment. Picture ice skates with a ribbon, wood sleds holding a wreath, wooden snow skis and perhaps pair with aged galvanized metal containters. 
Nothing says winter comfort like flannel, and buffalo plaid is at it’s peak. Take a well-worn flannel shirt and make a pillow – DIY here. Or shop online for popular items in black/white or red/white. Would love to see and hear about your favorite winter decor, DIY’s and where you shop for them. If you’re thinking of selling your house this winter, these could be great staging ideas. If that’s your plan – call 515-979-2883. The Eisenlauer Team is ready to help. Coming next week – Pantone color for 2020
When our hours of darkness are long, a candle adds a soft, cozy feel to any room, not to mention a sweet aroma. 
Display natural elements like pine cones in the room. It could be a wreath, it could be in a bowl with greenery. Add some eucalyptus or evergreen for additional color and fragrance. 
Twigs, branches, natural unfinished wood are all economical accents, especially plentiful this time of year. Leave the branches natural, look for red branches for a pop of color or gild them with gold spray paint. The white, peel-y bark of birch is a textural addition to decor. Use a slice for a pedestal, use logs in a grouping. Here’s a link to suggestion on how to find it at a budget price. 
We all have lone mittens and gloves – gather them up and make a garland. Picture them across your fireplace – use a rope and vintage wood clothespins. 
A porch-scape is a great place to welcome visitors with vintage winter sports equipment. Picture ice skates with a ribbon, wood sleds holding a wreath, wooden snow skis and perhaps pair with aged galvanized metal containters. 
Nothing says winter comfort like flannel, and buffalo plaid is at it’s peak. Take a well-worn flannel shirt and make a pillow – DIY here. Or shop online for popular items in black/white or red/white. Would love to see and hear about your favorite winter decor, DIY’s and where you shop for them. If you’re thinking of selling your house this winter, these could be great staging ideas. If that’s your plan – call 515-979-2883. The Eisenlauer Team is ready to help. Coming next week – Pantone color for 2020
As we end one year, our team meets to review the year ending and plan for the coming year. We assess our activities, our expenditures, goals met or goals missed. As part of the process, I do a bit of research to see what ‘experts’ are predicting for the new year. I’d like to share some of my findings.
Summer is here and it seems to me the bugs have started early. I’m sure the wet spring we’ve had has contributed. 
The show, 
An art organization, The Des Moines Walls Project has a goal of more public murals in the Des Moines Area. They would like to feature local history and culture of Des Moines. Their first one is on the side of 
Some come quietly, artistically and with dignity. Here are a few of my favorites. The one on the
Others come loudly, and with less dignity and artistic composition, but still catch your eye and attention. 
They do make you look and they do have a story to tell. This is art that is accessible to all. Enjoy. What/Where is your favorite street art?
What is the correlation between the c
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