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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!

I have mixed feelings about the onset of Fall. On the one hand, our family gets back to routine and schedules and seeing friends who’ve been away for the summer. On the other hand, the warmer weather will be nearing its end, and cooler temperatures are right around the corner. Last week brought the most spectacular blue skies and warm temperatures – two things Torontonians didn’t get a lot of this summer – so I am enjoyed them as briefly as they lasted.

For your home as well, Fall is a good time to take advantage of the milder temperatures. If there is any painting you need to do, get it done while the weather is right. When the outside temperature is too hot, the paint won’t cure properly, when it’s too cold, the fumes will be enough to make living with them uncomfortable (plus it will set off your CO detector – I know this from personal experience).

Fall is a great time for more “spring cleaning” (you know what I mean). If you don’t have time to do it yourself, call in a junk hauler or an organizer, your stuff will be gone before you know it. If you’re willing to do it yourself, you can give your gently used items to thrift stores such as the Salvation Army and Goodwill, or keep an eye out for advertisements for church rummage sales in your neighbourhood. Many will take books, clothes, home accessories and small working appliances.

Finally, Fall offers a great opportunity to explore antique and home accessory shops both in your own neighbourhood and in the countryside – where it’s a popular time of year for antique fairs and flea markets. You can pick up some great finds for good deals (particularly if you’re a good barterer). You never know, you might pick up that great Elvis cookie jar you’ve been searching for for years!

Labels: Fall antique shows, flea markets, organizing

Posted by Cathy
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