In case you didn’t know, I love fall – I mean… who doesn’t? But one thing I don’t like is the immense amount of Halloween specific decorations that are available or the standard cheesy scarecrow and thanksgiving cornucopia. So I wanted to share ways to keep the decorations up from end of September until the Christmas tree’s are being chopped down! Also this is the first time decorating our house, so I needed some extra inspiration! Breaking this down, there are a few focus areas to really spend your time, be creative and make a statement.
Focus Areas: Front Entry Space, Mantle, Dining Room
You can really make an impact with your outdoor decor, simple sprucing and added pieces are easy accents to make a big difference. Mums and pumpkins are no secret, it’s having the right amount and pairings that really set you apart from your neighbor.
Moving inside; there are two places to focus on, your mantle and dining room table. The mantle is the focal point in your living space, making a statement with this, again, can be done using simple and inexpensive elements like pumpkins and candles. For me, I think the simpler the better – that way you don’t have to go overboard. I love these examples below.
Your dining room is the place where the family will connect, especially over one of the biggest dinners of the year, Thanksgiving. Having a centerpiece that is no fuss and can be kept up for almost two-months, allows you to focus on the meal plan and less on the supporting elements.
Since this is our first fall in our house, I’ve been having fun figuring out ways to decorate these areas of the house. I know it’ll transform over the years, but I’ve been loving being able to buy fresh mums, pumpkins and gourds! It’s been a work in progress, but I hope to share some of my key spots soon with you!
Happy Decorating!
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