Harvest the Feel of Fall in Your Home for (Practically) Free
They’re already talking about their costumes, those candy-crazy girls of mine. That’s how I know fall is here, just a wink and a nod after packing them up for summer camp.
Design-wise, it’s one of the easiest seasons for stylists since it involves scavenging for leaves and twigs to tweak our vignettes for free. Ah, there’s that “F” word, again, a favorite at EcoSalon.
Want to spruce up your rooms for autumn without much of a budget? Take one of the following paths most traveled by the frugal M. Stewarts among us:
The Centerpiece: Leaf it Alone
The Toast and Tables blog gathers no moss but plenty of leaves for centerpieces (images below). The simplicity is enticing. You can also make your own wreath with bundles, or layer them along the mantle to be set aglow by beeswax candles.
The DIY Twiggy Cabinet Door from Apartment Therapy
Bring the outdoors in by assembling twigs to embellish the typical cupboard cabinet (image below).
Basket Cases for Giving Thanks to the Autumn Bounty
Most of us have a caterer’s supply of baskets stored in the house. Fill a few with aromatic apples, Indian corn, leaves, pumpkins and other colorful objects for a cornucopia of delights. Don’t forget to toast your pumpkin seeds and put them in a bowl on the coffee table for another tasty treat of fall.
Scatter Bowls of Fall Potpourri with Old Fashioned Living’s Blend of Earthy Balsam Scents
Collect dried leaves and flowers from the ground, blend with fragrant oils and make your own yummy potpourri. Follow the DIY recipe and bring the woods and celebration of the equinox into your nest.
Image: J. Charpentier
Felt Leaf Napkin Rings and Placecards for Your Fall Dinner Party
Design Sponge has the skinny on these orange and brown napkin rings and cards (images below), easy to make with felt, scissors, glue, buttons, thread and your imagination. I love the chic, homemade texture of these festive gems.
Main Image: Design Sponge
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5 Comments
September 8th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Love this post Luanne but not sure I’m READY for fall (though the acorns crashing onto my roof are forcing me).
Thanks for these easy strategies for easing into the season creatively.
September 9th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Thanks, Amy. I’m sure it can be glorious in your neck of the woods. Still hoping to visit some time!
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