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Is it wrong if you forget to celebrate your own anniversary?! I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since I started this blog (I published my first post on September 21, 2011). Tastes change and styles evolve over time so I thought it would be fun to not only create a brand new fall mantel…
Welcome pumpkin spice lattes, leather boots and crunching leaves underfoot – I’ve been waiting for you! I’m sharing 7 fall home decorating tips to easily transition your house from summer to fall. These affordable ideas will get you to think outside what people typically consider fall decor and inspire your creativity! There’s something about a…
Move over heat and humidity and make way for pumpkin-spice everything! If Fall is your favorite season, you’re in good company. Did you know that more than half of Americans are happiest in the Fall? I’m sharing the top 30 Fall favorites plus insight into what loving fall says about you! So break out those…
Can you feel it? Fall is in the air! While I hate anything and everything pumpkin spice, I love everything else about fall. Jeans, boots, cozy sweaters, and an even cozier home. If you love vintage finds as much as I do, I hope to inspire you with some creative display ideas. I also did…
There’s nothing like walking or driving by a house with amazing curb appeal. I’ve gathered my top 10 beautiful fall porches that stopped me in my tracks. There are lots of fall decorating ideas you can recreate on your porch, patio, deck, or balcony! Every fall, I look forward to walking past this pumpkin topped…
Saturday night, I had a few friends over and I could not have asked for a more perfect fall night! I thought it would be fun to share my fall patio tour not only in photos, but also a short video. I hope it makes you feel like you’re right there with me! I’m not…
I just returned from a two week getaway and was feeling so motivated to cozy up my little family room for fall. If you have a small room where furniture rearranging is out of the question, I’m sharing my favorite ways to get a whole new look just by changing out a few key accessories…
I love my kitchen as much today as I did when we renovated 11 years ago. I always have fun decorating this blank slate and adding fun seasonal touches. For fall, I added an assortment of vintage finds that add so much personality. I am so excited to share my colorful vintage ashtray display. Pull…
Fall decorating doesn’t mean you have to run out and buy a patch of pumpkins or a field of mums. I love using what I have and displaying vintage finds in unexpected ways. I’m setting a fall mood with warm colors and time worn pieces. I also gathered up all of my vintage landscapes and…
Did you know that Fall used to be called Harvest (remember that in case you’re on Jeopardy one day). It’s my favorite season so today, I’m sharing a dozen super creative fall mantels. You’ll find everything from neutral style to a riot of color to extreme minimalism to over the top excess to vintage finds…
Forget that it’s 80 degrees outside because it’s finally fall so I’m breaking out my favorite boots, jackets and scarves and sharing my vintage lovers fall home tour! If you love vintage finds, fun collections and interesting ways to decorate your home, this fall home tour is for you. I used what I had and…
I thought it would be fun to share my tips on creating three unique decorating looks using mostly vintage and thrift shop finds. I’ll be bar cart styling but you can use my tips and tricks to style any area of your home. I shopped my home and dug into my vintage hoard and I’ll…
I’ve got over 25 different types of hydrangeas in my yard so it’s about time I used them to make a wreath! I’m sharing how to make a DIY limelight hydrangea wreath (or any variety of hydrangea wreath for that matter). My tips and tricks will help you to create this show stopping wreath that…
I’ve added a few simple fall touches to my family room. I love adding lots of texture, candles that smell like fall and throws to really warm up the space. I didn’t go with the typical fall colors of orange or rust but instead worked with what I had for a lighter and brighter fall…
The table is set for a fall feast or Thanksgiving dinner. I mixed metals and used apples and mini pumpkins layered over whimsical bowls and colorful leaf placemats to create a fun fall leaves tablescape. I’m especially excited about this Thanksgiving because my girls will be home from college! I plan to make all of…
Raise your pumpkin latte in the air if you love fall! My favorite season has arrived and the first thing I always do for any season, is decorate my mantel. This year, I broke out my huge chalkboard and a bunch of neutral pumpkins and kept things simple with this fall chalkboard pumpkin mantel. My…
I’m so excited to share this original free fall printable chalkboard farmhouse art! Last year, my talented friend created this amazing chalk art that I displayed on a giant chalkboard on my mantel but before I erased it, I made sure to save it so I could share it with you. Now let’s talk fall!…
There is nothing I love more than mixing old and new. So get inspired to mix it up in your house because today five friends and I are sharing how we do the vintage/modern mix. My friend Holli from Bees n Burlap is a pea in a vintage loving pod so when I jumped when…
In my effort to keep things simple, I’ve created the lazy girls guide to creating an epic cabbage fall centerpiece! 1. Find huge container – I love this champagne bucket from HomeGoods. Don’t overlook outdoor planters, big bowls or anything else that isn’t a “typical” planter. 2. Drive to your supermarket and fill your cart…
Who doesn’t love fresh flowers all year long? I love cutting flowers from my garden and bringing them inside but did you know that when and where you cut hydrangeas can determine whether or not you’ll get blooms next year! I’m sharing my hydrangea fall tips … so you can cut and dry hydrangeas for…
I wanted to share my bounty of hydrangeas so I turned My Fall Mantel into a free watercolor hydrangea printable for you! Click HERE to download and print 8″ x 10″ printable for personal use only P.S. Don’t miss my super popular vintage corkscrew printable HERE. I love adding art to unexpected places like…
Sharing a beautiful and simple fall hydrangea mantel today. By varying the height, shape and size of the vases and adding a few vintage pieces, you can have a show stopping fall mantel. This year, I decided not to host my annual Eclectically Fall Home Tours. Don’t worry, I’ll still be decking out my house…
It’s my favorite time of year – fall. There is nothing better than the leaves changing color. There’s nothing worse than raking … but let’s try and stay positive. Join me for a walk with my dog Sushi to see some fall curb appeal in my hood. I’m lucky to live in a town with…
How to create a cozy fall backyard with a smores party complete with fire pit, seating and cozy throws and pillows. I love hanging out in my backyard during every season. No need to run inside when the weather cools off. I’ve mixed vintage finds, boho accents and classic outdoor furniture with the world’s cutest s’mores…
Company’s coming. That means setting a festive table. This year, I’m all over natural wood bowls and trays and everything copper. Here’s how I set my fall wood and copper tablescape full of texture. If you missed it, make sure to check out my full fall home tour here. Note: Full Affiliate Source List at…
My daughter just said that she loves this time of year. Like mother like daughter because I couldn’t agree more. I’ve packed away the flip flops and broke out my plaid shirts and I’m ready to bake an apple pie. Here is what I can’t live without this fall … My Five Fall Must Haves…
This post contains affiliate links for your shopping pleasure I’m teaming up with my creative 10 Minute Decorating friends again to bring you simple fall ideas – make sure to see them all at the end of this post. Have a black thumb? No worries – use faux succulents to make a quick and easy…
I was so excited to have Good Housekeeping come to my house yesterday to film my fall home tour including some of my favorite decorating tips and tricks. Viewers were able to ask questions which I answered live! Feel free to leave your own questions or comments here. Caution: one awkward moment when one guy asked me how big…
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Sandra’s house of Old Silver Shed is a minimalistic, farmhouse, coastal dream home! She shows us that less really is more. The front porch is so welcoming with columns, a glass door, and of course the world’s cutest golden retriever. A basket of kale mixes with hydrangeas for a welcoming front porch and…
Day three of the Eclectically Fall Home Tours is soooo good! If you missed anything, you can start with my fall home tour and hop from blog to blog. I love sharing homes that follow their own decorating drummer and these three ladies couldn’t be more different but equally amazing. Drum roll please (click to see their…
I’m sharing a sneak peek of the homes lined up for today as well as yesterday. Come back tomorrow for even more. In My Own Style Diane recently moved into a house on the lake and I can’t wait to see how she decked it out for fall! Craftberry Bush Lucy is an amazing artist (she…
Get tons of creative fall decorating ideas by taking these eclectically fall home tours. See how to easily mix vintage and new for a one of a kind look for your fall home. Fall! It’s my favorite time of year! All the apple pie a girl can eat plus it’s my third annual Eclectically Fall Home Tours! You…
The more the merrier. That’s my decorating philosophy. A group of similar things has much more impact than one thing standing alone. I’ve been slowly but surely bringing fall into the house for my annual week long series: Eclectically Fall Home Tours and it starts next week! We have such an amazing lineup of homes – you…
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…
It’s just me and my dog Sushi as we stroll around my neighborhood. She loves sniffing everything in her path, licking passers by and finding enormous fallen branches that she tries (unsuccessfully) to drag home. I love the cool fall weather and looking at the gorgeous homes in my neighborhood. Join Sushi and me on our walk…
I’m all about a natural look … as long as we’re not talking about my hair color. Since fall is my favorite season and I already went crazy decking out the inside of my fall house (see it here), I went for a simplified fall porch using things plucked right from nature with a few vintage…