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Michelle Bain of Idaho Used Homemade Decorations to Create a Spooktacular Halloween Yard DisplaySince Halloween is approaching, many people have been exhibiting their enthusiasm and skills for the holiday. But how can you stand out from the crowd of decorations, and how far can you go for Halloween?Michelle Bain, a local resident from Idaho, has always loved Halloween but hasn't been able to express her enthusiasm while she wasliving in an apartment. Now that she’s living in a house, Michelle goes all out by turning her front yard into the most horrifying and spookiest thing you'll ever see.Using a vision board to help her plan, Michelle’s Halloween decorations have become more intricate and delightfully horrifying over time. Her cobwebs on coffins, skulls scattered around the lawn and coffins, spooky background noises, hanging "dead" people, a fog machine, and monsters that crawl from underground all add to the spookiness. It is certain to give you chills and a good thrill.  Image by: ktvb.com#halloween #idaho #decorations #spooky #yard

When Two Plants Become One: Creating Garden Architectural Pieces With Natural ElementsAdding archways to spaces is an elegant way to define an opening. They draw a person in, but do so in a way that does not feel confining. Their curved structure can, therefore, instantly elevate an ordinary space into an extraordinary one.Famed designer Richard Shapiro is known for his interior and exterior work. Here, in his own garden, he demonstrates how adding unexpected archways can magnify the beauty of an outdoor space. He has simply trained two elegant shrubs into a sort of topiary archway. Visually the two plants now appear as one. The result is the creation of living architectural piece.  The sizeable opening between the glittering green leaves of this archway gives the illusion of a magical doorway. Though there are no true solid walls, the area beyond feels secluded and private. One feels drawn to the fantasy that just beyond is a separate wondrous space. #exteriordesign #garden #topiary #archway #architecture #naturalelements #yard #landscape 