Let's Talk Fall Y'all

It has been one hot and sticky summer and I am dreaming about fall and cooler days. I can't wait to be able to sit out on the deck again and to cook and eat outside. We haven't done that since July 4th. The good thing about living in the south is it usually stays warm enough to enjoy the outdoors through November. So while I am dreaming of fall I thought I would share how I like to decorate for fall. I don't do a lot of cutesy things, but I add texture and color, bring in nature, and add pillows and accessories that say it's getting cooler outside so let's make it cozy inside.

Feathers and amber colors in the foyer say fall.

So easy to just cut some crape myrtle branches from the yard and place them in a vase or a confit pot like I used and place them on the mantel.

 Last year a cozy throw and a fall pillow were added to the sitting room.

I filled this old trophy with some feathers and dried pods.

A basket of goodies added texture in the great room last year. This year will be the first fall without the red sofa and chair and I can't wait to add fall with the new furniture.

I lucked up on this trapper's basket last year and tucked some fall foliage in it.

Silver tray, large ironstone punch bowl, velvet pumpkins, and some real pumpkins for a fall vignette in the dining room.

Apples are always perfect for fall decor.

Sunflowers certainly make me think of fall.

Of course mums. Big colorful mums. This was last fall's deck.
The mums are for sale again at Costco in the large size like these for $10.99, but it is still too hot so I'm going to wait a bit. They sold quickly last year.

I realized I used vintage items to add my fall decor to in every photo.

I hope you found some new ideas to use in your own homes.

So come on fall......we're ready!