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Best of Fall – Decorating Ideas and Inspiration

August 23, 2016  Fall | Uncategorized

10 Best Natural Fall Decorating Ideas - and creative ways to display kellyelko.com

I know what you’re thinking.

“Kelly, you need to sit back and enjoy the flip flop wearing, margarita sipping season and stop thinking about fall in August.”

It’s been a sweltering 100 degrees here in NJ and I’m hot, sweaty and tired and just want to jump in a pile of crunchy leaves while sipping spiked apple cider.

I’ve got fall on my mind so I’ve been scouring my posts (don’t miss my home fall tour from last year for tons more ideas) from the last five years and noticed a common thread – I like using things from nature (read: cheap or free)!

 

10 Creative Natural Fall Decorating Ideas

One – Fall Plants in Unique Containers

Bring them inside and get creative with containers like this affiliate enamel bread box …

Bread box planter kellyelko.com

or a vintage chip tin.

Vintage doctors scale - such a great display piece for a plant kellyelko.com

Two – Fruit

Before you start baking, display your favorite fall fruits on your table – add a cute critter for bonus points.

Vintage colander holds apples and a cute little hedgehog for fall kellyelko.com

Three – Dried Flowers

Dry a batch of hydrangeas and enjoy them all year long (see my simple hydrangea drying method).

Tough filled with dried hydrangeas and pumpkin for fall kellyelko.com

Turn an old chair into a fireplace screen - love the trophy filled with pumpkins and hydrangeas kellyelko.com

Four – Fall Foliage

Don’t forget your clipper on your next stroll in the woods for a simple but stunning arrangement.

Love this collection of green glass demijohns filled with fall foliage - see 9 more creative fall decorating ideas kellyelko.com

Five – Nuts

Is it decor? Is it a snack? Either way, a bowl of walnuts makes a great fall centerpiece especially when paired with vintage squirrel nutcracker (here’s a new version of my squirrel nutcracker).

Vintage squirrel nutcracker under a cloche kellyelko.com

Six – Cotton

Add a few cotton boll branches to any vase for instant texture.

Vintage clock collection kellyelko.com

Seven – Indian Corn

Gather a few ears of Indian corn and display in a bowl or basket.

Indian corn display kellyelko.com

Eight – Pinecones

Make or buy a pinecone wreath or just fill a bowl with these fall favorites (add a few sprigs of colorful faux garland for color).

Pinecone Wreath and more simple fall decorating ideas kellyelko.com

Nine – Wheat

Cluster a bunch of wheat sheaves in a favorite vase or place individual pieces on table settings.

Vintage trophies filled with wheat for fall kellyelko.com

Ten – Branches

Drag a fallen branch home, prop it against the wall, call it a day.

Fall mantel decor - love the giant chalkboard, pumpkins and huge branch kellyelko.com

I’ve got so many more fall decorating ideas so don’t miss my Eclectic Fall Home Tours.

Tons of fall decorating ideas in this home tour kellyelko.com

And if you love free stuff, you’ll love these 23 FREE Fall Printables.

 

Some of my friends are sharing their favorite fall decorating ideas so make sure to check them out.

Visit Emily A. Clark for more fall ideas to get you ready for sweater weather.

Fall decor mood board

For even more fall decorating ideas, visit …

Emily A. Clark
Kelley Nan
On Sutton Place
Thrifty Decor Chick
Zevy Joy
Cottage and Vine
Driven by Decor
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  1. cassie @ primitive & proper

    August 23, 2016 at 7:18 am

    i need this- i am hanging on to summer and feeling so fall uninspired!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 23, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      I love my flip flops … but wish I was wearing boots right now!

      Reply
  2. Kelley Nan

    August 23, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Kelly, I love all of your fall touches! And, the fact that you have mums inside! (feverishly taking note now!) Such awesome ways to incorporate the outdoors in!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 23, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Kelley (with an e)!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick

    August 23, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Kelly I LOVE all the natural fall touches! This is my favorite way to decorate as well. It was great seeing you a couple weeks ago!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 23, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you Sarah – fall is my favorite season! Great seeing you too – sorry I had to leave early Sunday morning and missed saying goodbye!

      Reply
  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    August 23, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Beautiful inspiration for fall, Kelly! I love the Charles Chips tin vignette…be still my heart!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 23, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Linda – I used to love when my neighbor got a Charles Chip delivery!

      Reply
  5. Ivory

    August 23, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Everything you posted here are very inspiring to me. I especially love the squirrel and nuts under glass. You truly showed your beautiful creative talents, and we get to benefit. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Ahhh thank you so much Ivory – you made my day! Happy (almost) fall!

      Reply
  6. Rene

    August 23, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Those jars full of branches are stunning! I adore your bread box filled with flowers too! So many pretty touches.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 24, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Rene! I love using unique containers – happy (almost) fall!

      Reply
  7. Cindy

    August 23, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Kelly, such great inspiration here. I’m with you, I have had enough. This has been one hot and humid summer in NJ.

    Cindy

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 24, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      I went down south this summer and it was so hot and humid but when I returned thinking I was going to get relief, it was just has hot and humid here!

      Reply
  8. Annie

    August 24, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Kelly, fantastic tips! I loved the plants in unique containers and each example was just beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you are up to this year!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 24, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Annie – I can’t wait to see what you come up with too!

      Reply
  9. [email protected]

    August 24, 2016 at 8:36 am

    You always have the greatest seasonal decor Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 24, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Shirley – coming from you, that’s such a compliment!

      Reply
  10. Marlene Stephenson

    August 25, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I just got back from Ireland and it was 60’s and 70’s. Now it is 92 today. I love all you did for fall looks great and colorful just like fall.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 26, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Ireland! How exciting – my mom’s family is from County Cork! Hope you enjoyed it

      Reply
  11. Lisa K

    August 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    I love the little hedgehog in the apples! Love all your ideas!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      August 29, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks Lisa – I just pulled that little hedgehog out of hibernation and can’t wait to put him somewhere fun this year!

      Reply

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