Five Ways I Add Fall

When you live in the land of sun, sand, and 

surf, you have to create your own Fall. 

Changing seasons are a state of mind in South Florida.

1. Hang A Fall Wreath: 

A different wreath for each season creates 

a festive welcome. A simple grapevine or

 straw wreath is easily changed without 

making a new one each time. 

A 3M command adhesive hook works well

on metal and glass doors.

2. Dress Up The Table: 

Changing the centerpiece, table runner, 

and placemats is an easy start. 

Then I just add a few natural elements: 

pinecones, leaves, branches, and candles.
This was featured in Country Living.

3. Redo the Sofa: 

Change the pillows, add a colorful throw or

 quilt and you're done. I'll want to snuggle 

under a cozy throw at night anyway. 

I know Lucy does!

4. Change Your Entry: 

Mums from the garden center and colorful 

crotons, if you live in the South, instantly 

add Fall color. Choose a few more natural

 elements: Indian corn, pinecones, a bale of

 hay, or an old salvaged apple bushel basket

filled with pinecones. It all works. In 

October I add pumpkins and scarecrows. 

That will last through November. 

5. Fall Focal Point Vignettes: 

If you're lucky, you have a fireplace
 mantle you can decorate.

If not, it can be your coffee table, entry

 table, buffet, or anyplace that you see a lot. 

Give it that old Fall feeling. I Use cloches, 

apothecary jars, birdcages, lanterns, and

baskets...of course. Fill them with: acorns,

 corn, corks, mini pumpkins, gourds, or
anything found around the house
 with fall colors. 

I change the colors in my home by adding: 

red, gold, browns, and tans to my mostly blue

 decor. I begin by adding a little red or gold 

in September. To that I add orange in
October, and to those colors I add brown
 and tan in November. It's a layering of
colors. Most of the accessories are in
storage bins and I can bring in a little
each month. It all coordinates. 

I change my everyday dishes and the 

coffee station and mugs and the bed and

the kitchen counters and the doggie's dish

 and.....well you get the idea! FALL! 

Cheers!

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