Today when I was driving home from an appointment I started noticing that some of the trees are already starting to turn. Just the other night for dinner I made a soup that I was craving, even though I am still in shorts and flip flops.
Without realizing it our internal clock realizes that Fall is on it's way so naturally my mind started wandering towards the new season and it's offerings.
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.
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!!
This year I chose to add a touch of gold to my black, white and blue color scheme in our great room.....
The gold added to the blue brings in a nice warm glow.
This Chinoiserie fabric was my combiner fabric in the room. It pulled together my color scheme for me.
As the weather gets cooler I will add some simple touches, nothing too thematic. It's nice to use natural elements so I will be referring to my tried and true list of 18 items!
As the weather gets cooler I will add some simple touches, nothing too thematic. It's nice to use natural elements so I will be referring to my tried and true list of 18 items!
For more ideas that I like for Fall go to my Pinterest board.......
People have been making fun of me for making lists of what I'm going to decorate with this Fall. On my list are greyish-green squash, pumpkins and gourds, mossy branches, Fall leaves, chestnuts and Fall crocuses. I like orange-toned pumpkins, leaves, etc., but they don't fit in with my decor.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love all these images. I am with you about fallish colors...never have been a fan of orange. For me, I believe I gravitate toward colors I would wear and I would not look good in orange.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Oh I cannot wait til Fall....I look forward to going to the Farmer's Market for Fall goodies....and love your
ReplyDeleteBakelite silverware...I inherited some great Bakelite when my friend was downsizing and moving..
P.S. I am getting away from the traditional oranges and I am so loving the gorgeous white and soft green (Cinderella) pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteI love all these fall elements, KathySue. Very warm!....Christine
ReplyDeleteI actually love orange and use it throughout my home all year long. But I do understand how hard it can be to introduce fall into a non-fall interior. I prefer more contemporary lines in furniture and decor and adding rustic elements is a real dance in trying to find just the right items that dont look out of place in a modern setting yet add that warm and cozy fall factor we all want. Some of your color ideas help with that process...thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration, KathySue. I can't wait to be in our new house and start decorating! Great ideas, but I'll be using a little orange. :). Zenda
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful and inspiring examples of fall decorating ideas. This is my favorite season for which to decorate as I love all the fall colors. I will be referring to this post. Thanks.
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