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30 Tips for Fabulous Fall Decor

It’s been all about fall on the blog the past few weeks (if you missed them, you can find my fall home tours {here} and {here}) and I’m wrapping up my fall posts by joining some of my favorite gals to share 30 tips for fabulous fall decor! I actually met all eight of these amazing ladies over the summer and can tell you that they’re ever bit as sweet and beautiful as they are talented!

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To those of you who are coming over from Kelley Nan, I’m so glad you’re here! Kelley is one of those people that you fall in love with within minutes of meeting her and she’s got some mad decorating skills so I’m sure she shared a few killer tips with you already. If you haven’t been over to visit Kelley because you’re starting out the tour here at Driven by Decor, I’ve included clickable images to Kelley Nan and everyone else’s blogs at the bottom of my post so you can be sure not to miss any of the 30 tips. There’s also a full source list at the end of the post if you have questions about paint colors or where I found something and I’ll also link up some sources for my fall decorations as I tour you around. (post includes some affiliate links – see my full disclosure statement {here})

Let’s get things rolling with my three tips!

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Yep, my first tip is as simple as that – if you’ve got a spot that you want to add some fall touches to, you don’t have to go shopping all over town to find the perfect fall accessory. Just load up on pumpkins (the $1 white baby boo pumpkins are my favorites!) and put a pumpkin on it! That’s exactly what I did with our dining room china cabinet and I actually like the look of this it-only-took-five-minutes fall decorating more than other fall looks that took hours of planning.

Dining room china cabinet decorated for fall with white pumpkins

Simple fall decorating of china cabinet shelves with white pumpkins

White pumpkins for fall decorating

Get the look:

A few of the many other spots I used baby boo pumpkins that you might have spotted in my fall home tours are in a trophy cup in my living room:

A trophy cup filled with greenery and a baby boo pumpkin for fall

and precariously balanced on the lion head door knocker in our home office:

Home office gallery wall with pumpkins and sunflowers for fall

Get the look:

Lion head door knocker with baby boo pumpkin

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Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE using flowers for centerpieces and for brightening up a room. But there are so many beautiful fruits and veggies in season during the fall that I love to use them in the same way that I use flowers! This fall I used peaches in {my favorite bowl} for the centerpiece of my fall table:

Peaches make a stunningly simple fall centerpiece - post includes link for that pretty wood bowl

I also love the look of a simple bowl of red or green apples:

Cost Plus World Market turtle magnifying glass - so cute!

or even a centerpiece of veggies in fall hues is beautiful. And how great is it that you can eat your centerpiece after your dinner party is over 🙂

Colorful veggies make a beautiful fall centerpiece

Another option is to use pretty fruit or veggies for place cards, like I did with pomegranates on our Christmas table last year:

Holiday placesetting with floral centerpiece, pomegranate place cards, silverware tied with ribbon, buffalo check runner, and festive plates

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My last tip is the most important one – when I’m decorating my house for fall, of course I want to make it pretty but even more importantly I want to make it cozy and add in a little dose of fun. I recently had a friend over who cozied up in one of our living room swivel chairs (this one below!) and said that she was so relaxed and comfy she never wanted to leave. A compliment like that means much more to me than one about my decorating – I love when people feel warm, welcomed, and cozy in our home!

Love this pillow and plush throw combo - post includes links to bothOne of our favorite cozy spots is our living room window seat – it’s too high for Hope to jump up on her own so the second that one of us cozies on in, she’s right there asking to be picked up to join in the snuggle fest:

Our cozy fall window seat

And for fun, we’re a family who loves our sweets! So while this little outdoor bar cart is a great beverage station for gatherings on our porch in the summer,

A simple outdoor bar cart for entertaining - full source list included in blog post!

it’s also the perfect spot to hold everything we need to make S’mores over our fire pit including {these telescoping marshmallow roasting sticks} we just got this fall (they’re awesome!), marshmallows in {this large glass jar} and graham crackers in {this smaller jar with a silver lid}:

Simple set up for S'mores

Now that you’ve gotten my three tips, it’s time to move on to Randi Garrett Design {here} and check out hers! Randi and I are neutral-loving design soul sisters so I know you’ll love what she’s got in store for you!

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Randi will direct you on to the next stop on our blog hop but in case you want to make sure you don’t miss a stop, here’s the full line-up (click any image to go to that tour!):

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I hope you guys enjoy it! I’ll see you back here later this week to share the latest updates to our guest room (including a fun little DIY project!).

XOXO,

KJ Signature

Source List (350)

Dining room: Paint color is a slightly tweaked version of Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (exact formula found at the bottom of {this post} | table – Drexel Heritage (no longer sold) | upholstered end chairs – Thomasville (no longer sold) | side chairs – HomeGoods {these chairs} are similar |table runner – made from fabric found locally but {this runner} and {this fabric} look similar |dinner plates | glass goblets | silverware | rattan chargers – mine were thrifted but {these chargers} are similar |chandelier (love {this similar chandelier} too | plate wall plates – {these} and {these} | wood bowl used as centerpiece | mini cutting boards – found at HomeGoods – {these} are similar and super cute | art prints – purchased years ago at Arhaus 

Home office: Paint color is Benjamin Moore Nightfall | Elephant print | Botanical – I found mine at the Country Living Fair but you can find similar ones {here} | Sunburst mirror – {this} is a larger, less expensive version | Wood arrow – no longer available – {this one} (which I love!) is similar | Tree slice – found at HomeGoods – {this one} is similar | Lion head door knocker & gold pheasant – HomeGoods | Woven mirror – HomeGoods |Octopus print – free printable from the Graphics Fairy {here} | Gold Cleat (holding wood slice) | Black and white bone frame – {this one} is very similar | All other frames were either thrifted or are no longer available where I purchased them from | buffet – vintage |  jute herringbone rug – {this rug} is similar

Living room: Paint color is same as dining room | owl print fabric – can buy premade pillows {here} | linen swivel chairs & ottoman – mine are from Lee Industries but {these} are a great alternative | cream fringed throw | woven tray on ottoman – Pottery Barn (no longer available) | turtle magnifying glass 

Outdoor bar cart: Bar cart | Summer: beverage dispenser, glasses, striped straws, galvanized tub, pineapple towel – HomeGoods | Fall: marshmallow roasting sticks | Large glass jar (1 gallon) | Smaller glass jar (64 oz) with silver top

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  2. Bree says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Kris, I always love your fabulous tips!!! And I’m in love with that brass bowl so when you’re tired of it please send it my way???? So great doing this tour with you my friend, as always!! Xoxo

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  10. Gretchen Thomas says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    I love it all…you had me at “Put a pumpkin on it!” Your center piece bowl is so wonderful. I think the veggie-filled version is my favorite. And the fun factor is so prevalent this time of year. I think our memories are what make us love Fall so much. Thank you for sharing!

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  12. Erin says

    September 28, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Kris! Oh my word. I just love you! What a FUN post! Your tips are so perfect! I’ve had that same pumpkin experience! Pop a few inside shelves and it looks better than other displays that took hours. Something about those little white pumpkins! I absolutely love what you’ve done with fruit and veggies in your beautiful wood bowl.. especially how you sprinkle leaves around them! Love that idea. And how cute is your beautiful daughter and your dog in that window seat!? My favorite pic hands down. 🙂 Such a great post cutie! I loved it all! And I just ordered those marshmallow roasting sticks! We needed more of them so thanks for that! 🙂 xo

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  14. Shauna says

    September 28, 2016 at 11:32 am

    Your creativity and talent always inspire me Kris! Love your built in china cabinet adorned with the mini pumpkins. The photo of your daughter is precious too. Happy Fall sweet friend!
    xoxo

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  15. Aime says

    September 28, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    How you’ve used pumpkins, fruits & veggies is fabulous. You’ve inspired me to go buy a few pumpkins tomorrow! Also, your tablescapes are amazing. The little owl plate and print napkin won my heart. Do you recall where you found these?

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    • Kris Jarrett says

      October 9, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      Aime I’m so sorry for the late reply – I overlooked your comment! The owl plates were from Anthropologie but unfortunately are no longer available. The napkins were made from some fabric remnants I had of a Schumacher Chiang Mai fabric.

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  16. Summer says

    September 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Kris, Love all of your tips… That window seat is my favorite, although… your back porch is just magical. Your table is so beautiful… Well done! Such a pretty fall you are having ????

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  17. Nataliya says

    October 7, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Hi, Kris!
    Plan you, please, let me know the size of your Grand plaza prints? I found them in one internet store, but the size appears to be huge – 33 x 43″…..
    Thank you!

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  20. Jennifer says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I have been struggling for years to figure out what to do with our bay window! I’m in love with yours ! Can you please tell me where you purchased the seat cushions and also the curtains ?
    Thank you !!

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  21. Margaret Rhodes says

    July 24, 2018 at 4:33 am

    Great tips Kris. You have a beautiful home. Simple perfect tips that are easy to implement ! I love your china cabinet doors open, it looks so pretty like that! I need a help hope so you will do this.Can you give me any suggestion for decorating my kids room? I f you had i would much appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your suggestion.

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