Fall home decor - creating a cozy home for your friends and family this fall
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I LOVE this time of year. There’s an almost imperceptible change in the weather, the daytime temperatures are pretty much the same, but it’s that early morning chill in the air and a little more dew on the ground that gets me excited about fall. Around the start of October, the leaves begin their yearly transition from lush green to glorious gold, which really gets the inspiration flowing – wasn’t it Albert Camus who said “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” and I certainly agree. One of the reasons I love Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is that I have found so many people who enjoy sharing what they are passionate about. As decorating for the Fall is definitely a passion of mine, and with the season of harvest and Halloween upon us, I’ve started thinking about decorating my home for Fall.
I’ve noticed that more and more of my friends are creating seasonal displays all around their homes, and this year especially, everyone seems to be going Fall crazy – maybe I’m simply noticing it more because I’m always on the lookout for inspiration on Pinterest? Whatever the reason for the growth in this trend, autumn decorating is here to stay so here are a few ways that you can create a welcoming home for the season.
Indoors
Fall often means spending more time indoors in the warmth of the home and plenty more family gatherings - just think of all the Halloween, Thanksgiving and festive celebrations you’ll be sharing over the coming months. With more visitors and family around, it’s nice to bring some of the joy of harvest into the home and surround yourselves with nature even though it’s too chilly to step outside! So how about creating a few floral and foliage tributes around the home using branches of golden leaves cut from the yard (or even silk leaves), bright yellow sunflowers and corn stalks. You could take your family on a walk to gather leaves and twigs early on in the season and make it educational for the youngsters by getting them to identify which tree each type of leaf has fallen from. When you arrange you fall floral display, think about adding a few small pumpkins, acorns and scented candles around the base of the vase and already you’ve created a gorgeous fall tablescape (or sideboard display) with minimal cost.
Now that the nights are drawing in, all the family will be looking forward to gathering around a lit fireplace to warm their toes, so the fireplace mantel will be the perfect focus for a rustic display. Use pumpkins, logs and an armful of branches around the hearth and display smaller squashes on the mantelpiece, combined with rustic burlap bows and more candles. The fireplace will look even cozier and will be a great focus of the room. Plus, you’ll already have hoarded your pumpkins ready for the end of the month when you’ll be able to get the children involved with carving spooky designs for Halloween.
Outdoors
Think about the first impression that your home makes to visitors, because you’re sure to have lots of friends visiting during the season, and guests to your festive celebrations will be delighted when they are greeted by a suitably seasonal doorway. If you’ve got a porch, you can really go to town with dressing it for autumn – attach hay or corn stalks to your uprights, prop-up few autumn branches against the house and drape leaf garlands all around. Add a few market-bought pumpkins and gourds either side of the door, and surround them with pinecones and a scattering of brown leaves. You could even light candles to welcome your guests on special occasions and create a spooky atmosphere around Halloween time by adding a few synthetic cobwebs and plastic spiders to your existing display – the children will love helping to turn your pretty fall tribute into a scary scene!
Fall wreath inspiration via Pinterest
Even if you only have a doorway to dress, don’t let that stop you from making it equally inviting with a rustic burlap wreath, spiked with chestnuts and oranges, tied to your door with a gorgeous gold bow. The oranges will give off a gorgeous autumn aroma, and you can even add in cinnamon sticks, pinecones, dried chilies and apples to create a scented wreath that really packs a punch. Your visitors will be delighted to experience the sights and smells of fall before they even enter your home!
I hope these tips have given you a few ideas for decorating your home for fall and making it a cozy environment for your friends and family to enjoy together throughout the season.