Do you have a bare windowsill in your home that’s just begging for some decoration? Here are a few great ways to spruce up that unused space, no matter how large or how small it may be.

1. Make a garden. Gather some plants in attractive pots and arrange them all over your windowsill. Choose plants that do well in bright light, as the windowsill will likely fill with sunlight during the day.
2. Create a reading nook. If your windowsill is large enough, create your own reading nook using some comfortable throw pillows and a stack of books. Add attractive bookends to make your own miniature library.
3. Fill it with candles. Add candles in varying heights to create a romantic effect that even looks beautiful from the outside of the house.
4. Use it as extra storage. On a wide window ledge, add small storage boxes and use them to hold those extra odds and ends.
5. Add picture frames. Frame some family photos in frames that stand up on their own and line them up across the window’s width.
6. Start a crystal collection. Many people think that crystals add good energy to a room, and your windowsill is a great place to display your budding collection.

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With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!

It's easy to miss tiny Southside Espresso–it's tucked behind other shops in a Montrose plaza–but regulars say this little coffee house is definitely worth seeking out. Southside Espresso offers everything you need to start your day off right. Order a double shot of espresso, either straight up or mixed with a bit of foamy, steamed milk, then grab a chocolate croissant or blueberry muffin for the road.

Southside Espresso is also a good place to linger if you've got the time. Free Wi-Fi makes it easy to catch up on email or get a bit of work done, while the shop's specialty drinks, like the sweet potato latte or cardamom and clove spiked latte, are ideal for slow, leisurely sipping. A variety of house-made syrups complete the shop's flavor possibilities, and a line-up of beers and wines rounds out the evening possibilities at this hotspot.

Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-9990
www.southsideespresso.com
www.yelp.com/biz/southside-espresso-houston

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