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DECORATING WITH

CRYSTALS, STONES

AND GEODES

by Kathryn Weber Agate is another stone that ranges in there is a window behind them, you’ll see a variety of geode lights, STYLE & DECOR
coloring from white, red, green, blue the light will make the distinctive accessories and decor items. But
ulled straight from the or brown. Natural crystals also have a coloring and features glow, and if it there’s also nothing like a geode itself.
ground, crystals and geodes variety and range of colors to fit into has crystals, they’ll sparkle.
P are nature’s very own any color scheme. Maybe you need a pair of GO BIG
decorative objects. They shimmer bookends on a table or bookshelf. For extra wow-factor, try an
and twinkle, and they fit into any DISTINCTIVELY DECORATIVE A set of blue crystal agate bookends oversized geode, sometimes called
decor. Right now, crystals and geodes Maybe it was all the quartz and from Williams-Sonoma will make cathedral geodes. There are some
can be an exciting and fresh addition granite counters in kitchens that a striking look with their veins of that are 2 feet to 6 feet tall, with
to your home, and they’re a natural turned the design world toward varied shades of blue. the price tags to match, but no one
touch that’s visually interesting. decor items with natural stone. These At your next soiree, guests will forget them. Large specimen
versatile wonders of geology can won’t stop talking about your items have a way of anchoring a
TYPES OF STONE make a statement on your tabletop. gilded fluorite serving platter corner, a coffee table or an entry
Geodes are typically a stone that From coasters to lamps and lighting, (www.zgallerie.com). If that isn’t foyer. They’re often found in homes
has an indented center that, when stones, crystals and geodes are at enough to wow them, turn up the where feng shui is in practice; and
cracked open, reveals its natural home anywhere in your house. light on a Corbett Rockstar sliced according to feng shui, you should
formations. But geodes can also be For something traditional, add geode chandelier (Houzz.com). It’s an look for a stone that speaks to you.
pieces of flat stone that show their a sliced and mounted agate from eye watering beauty and has the price Look for formations on sites like
crystals. Geodes can be found in Target on a bookshelf for added tag to match, but no one will forget www.empressivegeodesigns.com
many types of stone such as citrine, interest. At about $30, you’ll get the earthy glow from this magnificent for large geode lamps, bowls and
a stone that ranges from light lemon a trendy item that’s completely piece. If budget is a concern, give tables. n
yellow to deep amber color. Or, unique. the Highland Dunes agate four light
they can be amethyst from the palest Sliced agates can also be displayed chandelier from Wayfair a look. ©2018 Kathryn Weber. Distributed
lavender to deepest royal purple. on a side table. When placed where A quick peruse online, and by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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