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There is nothing better than relaxing by a cozy fire as the weather gets chillier outside. For centuries, fireplaces were the focal point of the home as family and friends gathered around for warmth and conversation.  Today, fireplaces are still considered an essential feature in home interior design.  Fireplaces can come in many different shapes, sizes and styles. Your choice of fireplace can set the tone in a particular room. While a traditional fireplace is always nice, it doesn’t hurt to have one that can fit nicely into your modern home décor.

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Choosing items with geometric shapes and designs can give your home an exceptionally modern and futuristic style. That’s why triangular furnishings can add the perfect minimalist and sleek touch to your home décor.  Whether it is chic triangular seating or geometrically shaped shelving units, these triangular furnishings will surely stand out among the rest and give your interior space a simple yet eclectic appearance.

Geometric, Triangular Shelving Unit

Triangular Base Nesting Tables

Triangular Shaped Dining Table

Triangular Lamp Frames

Triangular Shaped Base Coffee Table

Triangular Ottoman

Triangular stools

Triangular Lounge Chair

Triangular Bookcase

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We all know the scrumptious slice of pumpkin pie with a glob of whipped cream on top of it, but did you know you could use pumpkin for oodles of delicious dishes?

1. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

1. Tease the seeds out of the pumpkin innards with your fingers and rinse them in a colander

2. Boil the seeds in a pot of well-salted water 1o minutes

3. Drain and spread on baking sheet

4. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil

5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until the seeds are toasty brown

2. Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

1. In a large nonstick skillet, sauté several cloves of garlic and half a diced onion

2.  Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups pumpkin puree and stir to combine

3. Add vegetable stock if needed to thin the sauce a bit

4. Add minced fresh sage or rosemary and serve over whole-wheat penne pasta

3. Pumpkin Ice Cream (Requires Ice Cream Maker!)

1. Add 1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin puree and add 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice to your favorite vanilla ice cream recipe

2. Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions

4. Low-Fat Whole Grain Pumpkin Pancakes

1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, .5 tsp ground nutmeg and .5 tsp ground ginger

2. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 egg yolk, 1 cup canned pumpkin, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 3 tbsp apple butter. Stir in 2 cups of skim milk until well-blended

3. All at once, add milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

4. In a medium bowl, beat 3 egg whites until light and fluffy (you can use a fork, whisk, or electric beater for this). Fold egg whites into batter

5. Ladle batter by 1/4 cup amounts onto a preheated nonstick griddle lightly sprayed with cooking spray, Cook until evenly browned on both sides

Recipe makes about 20 pancakes (when the 1/4 cup measure is used)

5. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1.  In a blender, combine 1/2 cup ice, 1/2 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt, 1 tsp. honey, 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (add half a banana if you’d like)

2.  Puree until icy and smooth

6. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread

1. Add 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

2. 2 Tbsp. sugar (or sugar substitute to taste)

3.  1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice to 8 ounces of low-fat cream cheese

Pumpkin is an extremely versatile squash that works great as a fall decoration and tastes absolutely amazing in a variety dishes.

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We can definitely feel the chill outside here in New Jersey but the days still have a warm sun overhead to enjoy until fall really comes down on us. It got me thinking how nice it would be to have a picnic at the park or even in the backyard especially once the leaves begin turning beautiful red, orange and golden hues.

Obviously, one of the most important aspects of having a good picnic is the food! But I was thinking of one of the fundamentals that can sometimes be overlooked – what are you having your picnic on?

I came across this wonderfully stylish and comfortable picnic blanket to lounge out on called The Fatboy Picnic Lounge – this spacious rug comes with four over-sized red pins to keep grounded (in case of a strong breeze!) and a brush to keep clean from debris and fallen leaves. It is made from weather resistant material and has a water-repellant coating. There is a convenient pocket attached to it providing space for your phone and keys. The strap allows you to easily roll it up to easily transport your picnic to anywhere you choose.

Fatboy Picnic Lounge

Fatboy Picnic Lounge Includes (4) Large Pins and Brush

Fatboy Picnic Lounge Easily Rolls Up For Picnics On-the-Go

Fatboy Picnic Lounge

Fatboy USA is well-known for Fatboy the Original, a versatile beanbag designed by Jukka Setala. However, Fatboy USA also offers an assortment of other contemporary furnishings including dog beds, hammocks and beanbags, many of which can be used both indoors and outdoors.  Fatboy USA products come in variety of vibrant colors and patterns definitely worth checking out!

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