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September 19, 2016 · 70 Comments

Fall Home Tour

Fall· Home· Seasonal

If you know me at all, you know that I doย not have good home styling skills and that I don’t decorate for the seasons (other than Christmas). As much as I’d love to be good at styling my home, I usually end up plopping an accessory on a shelf or table and leaving it there forever.

Basically, I have zero styling game.

However – I’ve really been wanting to change that. I’m always so jealous of people who have beautifully styled homes for fall or spring, and I’ve been wanting to learn how to decorate for the seasons for a while now. So, when my friend Meg from Green With Decor asked if I’d be interested in participating in her Fall Home Tour series, I jumped on the opportunity. I figured if I had a deadline to write a post about how I decorated my house for fall I’d have to actuallyย do it. There are aย ton of bloggers participating this week in sharing their homes, so be sure to stop by everyone else’s tours for some serious fall inspiration. I promise, you don’t want to miss it!

Ready to see what I’ve done in ours so far?

It doesn't have to be hard or expensive to decorate your home for fall! Here's a quick and easy DIY fall wreath idea - it'll only take you a few minutes to put together, and it's super affordable.

I started off with literally nothing to decorate my home for fall, so I had a bit of shopping to do. I tried to keep it affordable (thank goodness for Hobby Lobby and their constant sales) and I tried not to stress too much about it. I’ll admit, I spent a bit of time browsing other bloggers’ fall home tours on Pinterest and started to feel totally inadequate, stressed, and incompetent. But then I reminded myself that there’s no point in comparing myself to them when they clearly have a passion and talent that I justย don’t – if it takes me more than 5 minutes to style something, I’m out. It needs to be simple, easy, and affordable – if it’s not, I just don’t have the patience for it.

So, here’s my quick and easy fall home tour – my home doesย not look like a fall harvest exploded in it (although Iย love the homes that do!) but I think there are enough little touches to make a difference. If nothing else, it’s a good start for my first year decorating for the season!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I bought a cozy, neutral blanket for our couch (we have a blanket there year-round because I’m constantly cold!) and some funย accessories.ย I’ve never been great at styling our sofa – I can never figure out how many pillows is right or what shapes to buy, but I love what we’ve got on there right now. I want to layer in a few more with some color, but this is a great start!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I tried to stick to neutral colors, lots of texture, and a little bit of fun.

That black buffalo check pillow looks way better in the room than I expected – I might go back and get another one! Or is that too matchy? The textured pillow is probably my favorite thing in the whole world – I bought two of them, and I think I could have covered the whole couch in them. Gorgeous.

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this! I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I especially love the faux wheat and grain stems – they’re so realistic looking, and they add a definite fall feel without being cheesy. I also love the height they add! I have a hard time figuring out how to really get good layering going when I’m styling things and it often looks flat, so these nice tall stems are perfect!

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I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

The dining room is always my favorite area to style. Maybe it’s because it’s a little more straightforward than other areas – there’s a big table just waiting for me to decorate it andย it’s a little simpler to determine how much is enough and exactly how to style it. I didn’t set the table for these photos, but I’ll write a post later in the season about how we set the table for the holidays!

For this setup, I just grabbed a couple of yards of this pretty plaid fabric, folded it in half, and plopped it on the table. I told you – I’m all about keeping it low-key! I’ll probably actually sew it into a runner at some point, but it works like this for now. All of the cute little pompom flowers are fake – thank goodness, because Jackson is obsessed and won’t leave them alone!

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this! I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

Later in the season I’ll start buying some greenery from the grocery store to keep on the table – our grocery store sells big bunches of leaves and stems for just a few bucks in the fall and winter, and they look gorgeous on the table for Thanksgiving and Christmas (click the links to see how we used them last year!). I’m all about using cheap-o bouquets from the grocery store to make a big difference for not a lot of money. I like to split the bouquets among a bunch of different vases so they can make a maximum impact.

I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this! I love this fall home tour for people who don't know how to style for the seasons! I don't have the time or the energy to spend a lot of time decorating my home for the seasons, but I think I could handle something like this!

I think it’s an okay first shot at decorating for fall, no?

Don’t forget to check out all of the other amazing fall home tours this week – some of these ladies could be professional seasonal decorators – I look like a dang heart-eyed emoji over here.

Fall decorating ideas from 34 talented bloggers

Monday

Green With Decor

Craft and Tell

Little Bits of Home

Love & Renovations

Newly Woodwards

Simple Nature Decor

Our Crafty Mom

Tuesday

My Life From Home

House by Hoff

Wife in Progress

Knock it off Kim

Average But Inspired

Lehman Lane

Pocketful of Posies

Wednesday

My Creative Days

Sharon Joyce Interiors

2 Bees in a Pod โ€“ Vickiโ€™s house

Iris Nacole

Up to Date Interiors

Seeking Lavender Lane

Casa Watkins Living

Thursday

The DIY Mommy

The Honeycomb Home

Two Purple Couches

2 Bees in a Pod โ€“ Jennโ€™s house

Go Haus Go

Love Your Abode

Live the Fancy Life

Friday

Pretty Real Blog

This is Our Bliss

Designing Vibes

Shabby Grace Blog

Southern State of Mind

Our House now a home

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Comments

  1. Tegan Humphreys says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:43 am

    I love how cozy and beautiful your home looks! The stag head is awesome, where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Thank you! It’s from Z Gallerie.

      Reply
  2. satrntgr says

    October 17, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    How beautiful! I love the dog decoration. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  3. kgm3505 says

    October 16, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    I think you did a great job decorating for fall! Love all the special touches!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 17, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. charleneasay1 says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    You have a beautiful home. Love all your fall decor!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 12, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Amanda! Beautiful pops of colors and I’m loving the mix of textures. Great wooden pumpkin!! I love the intricate details.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 2, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, Stephanie!

      Reply
  6. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Beautiful, Amanda! I think your touches are perfect! And I’m going crazy over your fabulous pillows — that texture!! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ˜‰ – Rachael

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 1, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks, Rachael!

      Reply
  7. Tiffany @ Pretty Real Blog says

    September 27, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I reaaallly love the scarf as a table runner, and the stag head, and that wooden pumpkin, and your rustic/transitional/modern approach!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 28, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Thank you, Tiffany!

      Reply
  8. Jenny @ Refresh Living says

    September 26, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I love all the subtle touches of fall you added to your home – it’s the perfect amount for me!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 26, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Jenny!

      Reply
  9. Apri R - Uncookie Cutter says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    Just lovely you guys! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks, April!

      Reply
  10. Kati says

    September 23, 2016 at 10:43 am

    We are kindred spirits. I have the same styling issues. I am good at small areas, but your beautiful home tour has inspired me to maybe attempt one too someday! And fall doesn’t have to be all pumpkins and wheat, I love that you did cozy and warm. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Haha, amen, Kati! I figure I’ll never get better if I don’t practice. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Gorgeous! I think you did a great job, especially for your first shot. I think it’s inspiring and maybe next year I can do better with our fall decorating.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! I’m definitely learning how fun it is to decorate for the season!

      Reply
  12. Pamela List says

    September 22, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Love the table and the wooden pumpkin collection. ( I think it is wood, my eyes are so tired from work today, lol)

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks, Pamela!

      Reply
  13. Emily, Our house now a home says

    September 22, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Gorgeous! I love your home, and I think it is great you make the fall decor work with your year round decor in your home!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you, Emily!

      Reply
  14. arielgarneau says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:03 am

    beautiful touches for fall! I love the light fixture in your dining room too! and always, always accessorize with a handsome pooch!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Thank you! And yes, the dogs always make the room way cuter. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  15. pocketofposieswa says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Your house is so pretty and I love love the picture of your dog! What a great eclectic style!! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Aw, thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  16. twopurplecouches says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    I think you did an awesome job! I adore that textured pillow, too! And I know exactly how you feel – I have to stop looking at other tours for inspiration because I get depressed at how our home looks nothing like them.

    Reply
  17. My Creative Days says

    September 21, 2016 at 7:31 am

    I love all the colors in your home! Your front door color is beautiful and that wood pumpkin is perfection!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Kathy says

    September 21, 2016 at 5:27 am

    You did such a good job styling for Fall! I think the Fall touches are just perfect. They add lovely texture and pops of color. Super pretty.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks, Kathy!

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    Okay, my friend, I’m dropping by to steal a few of those pom pom flowers, although, I have a feeling they’ll suddenly go “missing” at the hand of a little boy around here, too! I think your home tour (and home, not to mention your puppy) is fabulous – I’m loving your throw pillows – just perfect for the season. I love all of your style choices!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Hahaha, they’re so cute, right?! Thanks, Kim!

      Reply
  20. Bre says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Oh man, don’t be so hard on yourself! I think you have much more talent than you give yourself credit for. You did a great job decorating for fall and I love how much color you use!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Aw, thanks Bre!

      Reply
  21. Sara says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Looks great!! Digging’ all the textures!!!

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    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you, Sara!

      Reply
  22. Jenna @ Wife in Progress says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Amanda I’m obsessed with that black buffalo check pillow!! I love how eclectic your home feels to me. It’s beautiful!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks, Jenna! And yes, I’m totally obsessed with it too.

      Reply
  23. Tara Lehman says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:49 am

    I think you are off to a fabulous start with your fall decorating Amanda! I love your fall wreath and those red pom poms on your dining table

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Thanks, Tara!

      Reply
  24. My Life From Home says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love your accents! You did a great job. I love the plaid runner and the pom pom flowers. They are adorable. Your dog looks like a sweetie!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks, Amy!!!

      Reply
  25. adawnpaxton says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Your home looks great! I definitely think you could buy another buffalo check pillow and it wouldn’t be too matchy!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you!! I might have to go get another one!

      Reply
  26. simple nature decor says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    What a sweet heart of a dog, makes me feel warm inside. You have such a lovely home and the wooden pumpkins are so unique style. I love them.
    Maria

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    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you, Maria! Our dog is definitely a sweet one!

      Reply
  27. Heather Dean says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I knew I would like your home tour — It’s full of color and that’s right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks, Heather!!

      Reply
  28. Roxanne says

    September 19, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Your home looks beautiful, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself! Although your adorable dog does kinda steal the show! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Haha, thanks Roxanne! Yes, she’s always the center of attention. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  29. 2beesinapod says

    September 19, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Girl – You’ve got styling skills for days! Your home tour is beautiful. We love your pops of color – and your sweet pup! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Aw, thanks! I feel like I’m still learning, but I’ve definitely come a long way!

      Reply
  30. [email protected] says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    I’m totally impressed! It looks wonderful and I think you’re being too hard on yourself and your styling skills. It’s a beautiful, warm home and I love all your touches. And those pom pom flowers need to come to live with me.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you, Kim! The pom pom flowers are my favorite!

      Reply
  31. designingvibes says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Hey Amanda,
    Sounds like we have a lot in common…I am not big on seasonal styling either. But, you totally rocked this tour! I love your eclectic approach and am obsessed with your dining room! So glad I stopped by.
    Much love,
    Erica
    Designing Vibes

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      Thanks, Erica!

      Reply
  32. Samantha says

    September 19, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Your home looks so beautiful and cozy! Love the plaid table runner!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Samantha!

      Reply
  33. Jamie says

    September 19, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Seeing as the most I do for fall is set out a (real) pumpkin or two on the porch and light up Bath and Body Works’ Leaves scented candle, this looks pretty great to me! I’m inspired to go get a similar plaid fabric for my dining room table, though. We have a long farmhouse table so I love how a runner looks on it!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Hah! Girl, that more than I ever did before this year. I’m a total convert, though. So much fun!

      Reply
  34. katie says

    September 19, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Where did you find the textured pillows??

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Katie – the pillows are from Hobby Lobby. Gorgeous, right?!

      Reply
  35. meghemm says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Your house looks great for fall! The picture of your dog is one of my faves though, what a cutie! Love the wheat, too, I’ve become obsessed with wheat this year, too haha!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks, Meg! Hadley’s always a show-stealer. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  36. michellejames42 says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:06 am

    You did such an awesome job with your home tour! I love the deer head so much! How great is Hobby Lobby? There sales are awesome!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you! I really never shopped Hobby Lobby for their actual decor before – I’m hooked now!

      Reply

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