Every year when Fall comes around I find it hard to get motivated to change out my Summer décor to Fall décor.
I love Fall weather, crisp air, beautiful colors in nature, but inside my home I have a hard time accepting Fall.
Fall
decorating can be hard for a Springtime gal like myself. Especially
when I don’t decorate with the typical Autumnal colors,( NO orange in my life!)
To help me get motivated I had to write down the elements, and colors that I DO enjoy.
I thought about what represents Fall to me and made a list.
Wooden bowls
Wooden turned candlesticks
Wooden cutting boards
Pomegranates
Such a beautiful pinky/red color.
Soft Green Eucalyptus Leaves
Cream or basil colored candles
Crisp red and green apples
Brass candlesticks that glow
Pale Green/Gray Pumpkins
Golden Pears
Mums
I love to use purples, white, and yellows for Fall.
Ornamental Kale
Loi from Tone on Tone’s Fall Kitchen
BASKETS
Adding texture with baskets adds warmth to any space.
Bakelite or Horn handled silverware
Bring in the warmth of Bakelite silverware.
I placed mine in a vintage spooner.
Lanterns
Nuts and acorns
Fall Branches in a vase
By having this list on hand it makes it easier for me to change my décor to a more Fall-like look.
You will notice that in my list there are no russets, or oranges!
So you see it is possible to decorate for Fall without using any of the colors in the orange family!!
Do you like to use traditional autumnal colors, or are you like me?
16 comments:
I remember those brass candlesticks from thirty years ago when I worked for a May Company store in StL. I worked China Crystal and Gifts. We had candlesticks like those in the gift department! Just had a flash back, Kathysue!
I love the inspiration photos and I actually have some of those items.:-)
Don't have the candlesticks though.:-(
Brass is making a comeback. It was a big temptation to bring home a beautiful brass swing arm RL lamp from HomeGoods yesterday, but I resisted. Who knows, I may have to go back to the store.
I really don't care for orange myself but I do boycott it. My husband loves orange so it would be impossible to avoid anyway. I really do like some of your ideas to make a fall look without it though.
Hi, Kathysue-
Love all your ideas!! Even though I'm sad summer is ending, I'm looking forward to decorating the house and shop for fall. The warmth of vintage baskets, wooden bowls, and illuminated lanterns - all fabulous! And thank you for including me here :)
xo,
Loi
I lit my lantern yesterday. I am going to pick up a few more. I love the dough bowls, and the bread looks wonderful!
Happy Tuesday.
Teresa
xoxo
Love Fall..it's my favorite season...But I, as you, don't like the typical colors. I remember Loi's beautiful white toned pumpkins! They were gorgeous! So there is plenty out there without the orange "crayon"!
Beautiful Fall decorations without orange, although I love orange, lol..Autumn is my favorite time of year, as I am a Newyorker and because I am a Fall girl as my birthday is in Oct. Thanks for sharing.
FABBY
I'm actually warming up to orange, but I do love your ideas nevertheless. I especially love candles and lanterns to warm up a room.
brillant and anxious for cooler temps
i particularly like the cluster of lanterns and loi's stunning kitchen
hugs to you kathysue!
debra
I like a pop of orange in my fall decor....
What a gorgeous post!!! Love it....all the subtle and elegant ways to dress up for fall. I love the idea of incorporating leaves of different colors and the fruit...easy and beautiful!
Beautiful fall ideas! I love the collection of french cutting boards and dough bowls. The color of a bosc pear, and eucalyptus is perfect for fall and winter.
Isn't it funny, you're all gearing up for fall and I can't wait to start preparing for summer! Beautiful images of fall and thanks for including mine first up! I do love that shot taken at my parents' farm.
WOW, I love this post! I too skip orange for my fall color choice and everything you pictured is fabulous. Especially those pale grey green pumpkins!
wow, sooooooo inspiring!!!
all the best
amy
I'm featuring you on my fb page tomorrow!
I love all these ideas. I have been doing "a softer shade of fall" this year for exactly the reasons you mentioned...I don't mind using the typical fall colors outdoors, but I go for a softer look indoors. Love this post!
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