Fall Home Tour
If you know me at all, you know that I do 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 actually do it. There are a 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?
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 just 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 does not look like a fall harvest exploded in it (although I 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 bought a cozy, neutral blanket for our couch (we have a blanket there year-round because I’m constantly cold!) and some fun accessories. 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 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 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!
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 and 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!
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 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.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2 Bees in a Pod – Vicki’s house
Thursday
2 Bees in a Pod – Jenn’s house
Friday
Do you decorate your home for fall?
I love how cozy and beautiful your home looks! The stag head is awesome, where did you get it?
Thank you! It’s from Z Gallerie.
How beautiful! I love the dog decoration. 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
I think you did a great job decorating for fall! Love all the special touches!!
Thank you!
You have a beautiful home. Love all your fall decor!
Thanks so much!
Amanda! Beautiful pops of colors and I’m loving the mix of textures. Great wooden pumpkin!! I love the intricate details.
Thanks, Stephanie!
Beautiful, Amanda! I think your touches are perfect! And I’m going crazy over your fabulous pillows — that texture!! Thanks for sharing 😉 – Rachael
Thanks, Rachael!
I reaaallly love the scarf as a table runner, and the stag head, and that wooden pumpkin, and your rustic/transitional/modern approach!
Thank you, Tiffany!
I love all the subtle touches of fall you added to your home – it’s the perfect amount for me!
Thank you, Jenny!
Just lovely you guys! Pinning!
Thanks, April!
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!
Haha, amen, Kati! I figure I’ll never get better if I don’t practice. 😉
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.
Thanks, Rachel! I’m definitely learning how fun it is to decorate for the season!
Love the table and the wooden pumpkin collection. ( I think it is wood, my eyes are so tired from work today, lol)
Thanks, Pamela!
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!
Thank you, Emily!
beautiful touches for fall! I love the light fixture in your dining room too! and always, always accessorize with a handsome pooch!
Thank you! And yes, the dogs always make the room way cuter. 😉
Your house is so pretty and I love love the picture of your dog! What a great eclectic style!! Pinning!
Aw, thanks so much! 🙂
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.
I love all the colors in your home! Your front door color is beautiful and that wood pumpkin is perfection!
Thank you!
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.
Thanks, Kathy!
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!
Hahaha, they’re so cute, right?! Thanks, Kim!
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!
Aw, thanks Bre!
Looks great!! Digging’ all the textures!!!
Thank you, Sara!
Amanda I’m obsessed with that black buffalo check pillow!! I love how eclectic your home feels to me. It’s beautiful!
Thanks, Jenna! And yes, I’m totally obsessed with it too.
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
Thanks, Tara!
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!
Thanks, Amy!!!
Your home looks great! I definitely think you could buy another buffalo check pillow and it wouldn’t be too matchy!!
Thank you!! I might have to go get another one!
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
Thank you, Maria! Our dog is definitely a sweet one!
I knew I would like your home tour — It’s full of color and that’s right up my alley!
Thanks, Heather!!
Your home looks beautiful, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself! Although your adorable dog does kinda steal the show! 🙂
Haha, thanks Roxanne! Yes, she’s always the center of attention. 😉
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!
Aw, thanks! I feel like I’m still learning, but I’ve definitely come a long way!
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.
Thank you, Kim! The pom pom flowers are my favorite!
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
Thanks, Erica!
Your home looks so beautiful and cozy! Love the plaid table runner!
Thanks so much, Samantha!
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!
Hah! Girl, that more than I ever did before this year. I’m a total convert, though. So much fun!
Where did you find the textured pillows??
Katie – the pillows are from Hobby Lobby. Gorgeous, right?!
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!
Thanks, Meg! Hadley’s always a show-stealer. 😉
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!
Thank you! I really never shopped Hobby Lobby for their actual decor before – I’m hooked now!