Things are already starting to fall from the trees up here on the hill. It won’t be long before the leaves start to change colors and come down as well. And pumpkins are being sold at the farmers markets, making it hard to resist getting a start on a little change of decor.
This time last year, we were in the process of moving, so when I pulled my things down from the attic, there wasn’t much to work with. I needed to get creative.
This Fall, for the kitchen table centerpiece, I wanted something large.
I have had this lantern for years, but it has always been used outside on one porch or another. It was really beat up, & a bit rusty and dirty from sitting out in all kinds of weather. I took it apart, cleaned it up and gave it a fresh coat of spray paint. Now, it’s like new again.
Perfect.
To fill up the tray, I used hydrangeas I dried this summer, some bits of the fall leaves & what nots I did have, and some cardboard pumpkins that I bought at the craft store for about $1 each, then spray painted white. A centerpiece for just a couple of dollars.
For the wall, I made an attempt at drawing a pumpkin on a chalk board….
The credenza got a new lamp (just because it was time) and a simple display of pumpkins. Some real, some with a faux vintage look. I picked them up at last weekends Barn Market.
The Den got a few touches as well. A foam orange pumpkin that I already had, got painted white with Annie Sloan paint. And a few other elements were added to keep the look more neutral in this room.
The living room got pops of the oranges & reds that dominate the Autumn season. It feels super cozy when I get the warm, scented candles burning too.
I really wanted a pillow for the season (I love me some pillows), so I pulled a small white linen cover that I wasn’t using out of the closet, and stenciled it. I just used tape for a straight line & a fine point sharpie.. Really easy & free.
The apples on the fireplace mantel were replaced with small pumpkins.
I wasn’t looking for glitter pumpkins, but that was all I could find in the size I needed. A little bit glam for me, but I like them anyway.
I also stuck some Bittersweet berry branches in my willow wreath.
My boxwood wreath on the hutch was replaced with an old front door wreath I already had.
I stenciled another pillow for a chair in the kitchen. It’s not fancy, but it’s festive!
And the hall bathroom got a small touch of its own on the window ledge.
Silk leaves tied to mason jars, filled with acorns. Super simple.
So those are my first Fall pieces for the house. I hope you enjoyed them. And I hope this helps get the folks like me, who are dreading the winter, to get in the spirit and look forward to the few months of Autumn ahead.
Karen
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Love it all and you have a great ironstone collection.
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Why thank you Miss Kim! You flatter me! I really want a hutch for my Ironstone….keeping an eye out for just the right one.
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All the fall ideas are fabulous.. And the pops of orange look beautiful. I can’t wait to try my two favorites though.. The mason jars on the window sill and painting a pumpkin white..
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Love the simple mason jars with leaves tied to them. I just read on one of the blogs that you have to worry about worms coming out of the acorns and turning into moths! Eeewwww! Just thought I would pass that disgusting thought along.
Love your simplicity.thanks for your inspiration.
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Ha! Thanks for the feed back 🙂 these are acorns from last fall, and I have had no troubles. You could always use fake acorns though.
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Thanks Conni! Glad you found some inspiration!
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Your Fall touches look so pretty…love your mantel!!
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Thank you so much Martina! I am a big fan of yours!
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Love the Fall touches you have placed throught out your home – makes it so cozy. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
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Thanks Cathy! And thank you for having a place for me to share my new blog!
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All of your Fall decor looks great! I love the wreaths and the look of the pumpkins on the mantel!
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Thanks Angelina! I know you are a fan of pumpkins!
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Your home looks wonderful and welcoming……….love that gorgeous centerpiece, and your mantle
with all the cute pumpkins along with all your pitchers in the side cabinets, that is so beautiful…..I collect white pitchers as well, and white creamers too. They are just strikingly beautiful to me……….and I am sure to you too! lol
Liked how you just used a marker to do your pillows, they came out very nicely. You did a marvelous job and I so enjoyed my visit with you.
Thanks for sharing with us,
Blessings Galore,
Nellie
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Thank you so much Nellie! I hope I used a link to your share party…if not, it’s because I’m still trying to figure out how to do it on my iPad, and it is challenging!
Thanks again!
Karen
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Beautiful fall decorations. Love your mantle and pumpkins, and the display of white stoneware!
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Very pretty! Love all your clever fall decorations!
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Everything is so pretty. I love the pillows you did. I may have to try that myself.
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Thanks Kimberly. Those pillows were easy & cheap…my favorite!
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Love the white pitchers by the fireplace. did you make the spaces just for them ?what a lovely collection and paired with the orange pumpkins just beautiful.Susie
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Thank you Susie. The shelves were there when we bought the Ouse. I tried assorted knick knacks but it just looked to busy and cluttered, so I went with all white.
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!
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Everything looks so warm and cozy for Fall! Love the pillows and the chippy window frame above the mantle. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup. Again, not seeing a link back to the party.
hugs,
Jann
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What gorgeous decor for Fall! I really love your mantel 🙂
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You have a beautiful home! I love the subtle touches of fall that aren’t overwhelming to the eye. Wonderful job!
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Thanks so much Chrisie!
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I’m lovin’ your decorating style. I’ll follow and look forward to future inspiration. Thanks!
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Karen, thanks so much for adding the link back to SYC. Loved all of your posts. Had a hard time choosing, but will be featuring your Fall décor this week.
hugs,
Jann
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Wow! thanks so much, so very kind of you Jann! I’m very excited!
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Love your pitcher collection. I have one too but I love how you displayed your’s and your
cute Fall touches!
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Love all your fall touches! Great idea to use a pillow you already have and update it like that! Thank you for sharing at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
~Deborah
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Thanks!
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So beautiful…I pinned 🙂 thanks so much for inspiring us at Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
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Your home is stunning and I love all of your fall touches. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
I will feature your home next week, so come back and check it out.
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Awesome! Thank you so much Marty!
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Hi Karen, You home and the fall decor is lovely. Your post is being featured tomorrow @DearCreatives party! Stop by to see it and grab your featured button! Feel free to share another post this week. Thanks for partying with us! Theresa
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Wow, great! Thanks so much Theresa! I will post a few more, for sure!
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Everything looks beautiful. I love the whole fireplace wall!
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well done! Beautiful!
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Love your Touches of Fall! Everything looks festive and cozy for this time of the year! Thank you for sharing!
I’d like to invite you to my blog page http://cyndigeary.blogspot.com/ I post DIY Holiday&HomeDecor projects.
Have a wonderful week,
Cyndi
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