Fall is in the air!

Labor Day weekend always serves as the unofficial start of the fall season or for some of us the absolute cutoff day to wear white. Does anyone really adhere to that rule anymore? I for one, do not. I still can't ignore that the days are getting shorter and the evenings are a little bit cooler.

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the fashion, colors, decorating my house, and warm apple cider.

Decorating for the fall, I always try to bring the outdoors in. I purchase small gourds from the local farmers market, they hold up quite nicely if you place them in a bowl and refrain from touching them, dispose of gourds that are bruised or scratched.

Paper Mache pumpkins, silk florals are also great items to stock up on.

I have a few simple rules to decorate for the fabulous fall:

1.      Pick your color palette: I love to incorporate yellow, orange, purple, maroon and a touch of gray

2.      Pottery: Large vases can filled with branches and silk florals- they are easily swapped out every season.

3.      Candles and hurricane lamps: excellent accent pieces that add texture, color and scent. Once again they can easily be swapped out when you're ready to decorate for Christmas.

4.      Decorative pillows: should always be clustered in odd numbers and vary in size. For example, Euro size, 16"x16" and a lumbar. To add texture purchase leather pillows, beaded and yarn, mix and match!

5.      Decorate the dining room- pumpkin plates can be used for both Halloween and Thanksgiving! Add cloth napkins to your beautiful fall table spread.

6.      Layer- all decor should be layered. Add candles, florals, pottery, give the eye various things to look at.

Remember to enjoy this time of year! Go apple picking, visit local farmers markets, and bake!