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!
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!
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.
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:
and precariously balanced on the lion head door knocker in our home office:
Get the look:
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:
I also love the look of a simple bowl of red or green apples:
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 🙂
Another option is to use pretty fruit or veggies for place cards, like I did with pomegranates on our Christmas table last year:
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!
One 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:
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,
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}:
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!
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!):
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,
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
What is not to LOVE about all of these? Makes my morning.
Thank you Kelley! XOXO
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
Why does it not surprise me that my favorite thing in my china cabinet is your favorite thing?? And yes, I always love posting with this fun group!
Love all of your tips and I think the white pumpkins are my fav!!
Thanks Tam! I truly have an obscene amount of pumpkins in our house at this point!
Great tips Kris. You have a beautiful home. Will be singing “put a pumpkin on it” to the tune of “put a ring on it” all day. LOL
So funny – I had the SAME song in my head when I typed that – lol!
KRIS!!! I could not love every bit of this more! Your tips are fab and your photos are phenomenal!
Haneen – you’re such a sweetheart – thank you!!
Kris,
Everything looks great and I love the suggestions, especially using greens from the yard with a pumpkin. Natures bounty is always a winner in my mind. Thanks for the tips.
xo,
Karen
Thank you Karen and I couldn’t agree more – you can’t beat what Mother Nature creates for the season!
Simple perfect tips that are easy to implement – right up my alley Kris! I love your china cabinet doors open, it looks so pretty like that! And your fruit and veggie centerpieces too, natural and beautiful.
Thank you so much Lisa!
Kris you never stop amazing me with your clever, beautiful designs! You are so so good! xo
Right back at you Randi! Thanks so much for all of your work putting this together!!
Great tips! I love them all.
Thank you Elizabeth!
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!
Thank you so much for stopping by and your sweet comment! The apple did fall far from the tree with you and your sweetheart of a daughter!
Just so perfect Kris! “Put a pumpkin on it” made my pumpkin-loving heart happy!!! 🙂
Thanks Jen! I always love doing blog hops with this awesome group!!
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
Thank you so much Erin! I miss my sweet roomie! XOXO
Kris, 1. your tips are always amazing; 2. I love how you transitioned your cart; 3. everything you do is always INCREDIBLE! xoxo
Kelley, you’re so sweet. Just be sure to give that husband of yours a S’more already, ok?!
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
Thank you Shauna! I hope you have the best time in NYC this weekend!!
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?
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.
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 ????
Thank you so much Summer! XOXO
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!
“Can” not “plan” 🙂 sorry for the typo
Mine are pretty close to that – 32″ x 42″ (including frame)!
Did you make that window seat cushion or did you purchase it from somewhere?
Heather, I had to have it custom made since I have an odd sized window seat.
Such great tips. I’m going to buy my pumpkins this week! Thanks for the blog post, it’s spot on.
Thanks Denise!
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 !!
Hi Jennifer! Unfortunately the curtains were made from fabric that’s been discontinued. As far as the window seat cushion, all of the details on it can be found in this post: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/a-french-mattress-style-cushion-for-my/
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.
Thank you! You might find this post helpful: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/ideas-decorating-kids-teen-tween-rooms/