Happy fall everyone! I don’t usually do much decorating for fall, but this year my brain was just full of ideas so I decided to go for it. A big thanks to Kristi from Chatfield Court for inviting me to join her and a super talented group of bloggers in sharing our fall decorating ideas this week. And a big welcome to everyone stopping by for the first time from The Everyday Home.
If you’ve been here before, you know I love beautiful, unique decor that doesn’t cost a lot of money. Also, I absolutely love treasure hunting at thrift stores and yard sales. And that’s exactly what my fall home tour is all about. Simple, beautiful, inexpensive fall decor and a few really awesome thrifted finds.
Welcome to my home!
On the front door is the fall wreath I made a few weeks ago from reclaimed bits of wood from my scrap wood pile. This is definitely a different take on a wreath and I love, love, love it! You just can’t go wrong with beautiful old wood. (Get the wreath tutorial right here.)
My entry is always my favorite space to decorate for any season. Pretty much everything looks beautiful against my painted plank wall. The quatrefoil mirror and white table pretty much always stay here and I just switch out the accessories. For fall, I love darker colors, rustic woods, and lots of texture
I pulled out a few favorites from my collection of thrifty finds: an old balance, some vintage books and a collection of weathered candle holders. And of course a couple of cute little pumpkins.
I found the cute little hello sign at the Target dollar spot a few months ago and gave it a quick update with paint.
Which brings me to this gorgeous antique piano stool. I found this beauty at a yard sale last weekend for $15! Seriously, I could hardly throw my money at them fast enough. I had no idea what exactly I was going to do with it but I loved the old wood, the curvy lines, and those awesome feet so I vowed to find a spot. And I think it is absolutely perfect tucked under this little white table. The perfect mix of vintage and modern.
The other spot I really wanted to add some fall touches to is the dining room. I shared my new-to-me dining table earlier this week – it was another amazing deal. And after sharing some fall table decor inspiration, I decided to see what I could pull together using things I already had on hand.
I also happened to find the wood candle holders and the metal pedestal at yard sales this weekend as well. (It was a good weekend!)
I added some chrysanthemums and some other pretty plants. (All fake, but beautiful nonetheless!)
And I picked up a few cute mini pumpkins and pretty Gala apples at our local farm store. I’ve never decorated with apples before, but my family devours apples in the fall and I love the natural beauty of them.
This is completely different from any centerpiece I’ve done before, but I really love it. Also, the wood grain on this table top! Even though it needs to be refinished, I adore it. I love painted furniture, but I don’t think there’s anything better than beautiful natural wood.
To be honest fall isn’t always my favorite. Sometimes it just seems like a slippery slope leading right into my least favorite season – winter. But this year, I’m really trying to savor fall for itself rather than worrying about what to come. And as silly as it seems, I think doing a little decorating just for fall is really helping me settle in and enjoy this season for what it is. (Ok, any yes it doesn’t hurt that it basically still feels like summer here in Virginia!)
Thanks so much for sharing in my fall home tour. Be sure to head over to Worthing Court next and then visit all of the home tours linked up below. Happy fall!
Monday, October 2
Chatfield Court / Duke Manor Farm / Remodelando la Casa / Honey n Hydrangea
Tuesday, October 3
Exquisitely Unremarkable / Atta Girl Says / My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia / Artsy Chicks Rule
Wednesday, October 4
Worthing Court / Hymns and Verses / The Everyday Home / Lovely Etc.
Thursday, October 5
Redhead Can Decorate / Town and Country Living / House of Hawthornes / Not Just a Housewife
Kristi says
Love all the fall touches you added to your dining room and entryway (that wall though!). You’re stool find is pretty awesome too! Thanks so much for joining us for our fall home tour and for sharing your home.
Carrie says
Thank you Kristi! And thank you so much for inviting me to join in!
Kim says
Carrie, that wreath is just fabulous! I am off to read about your DIY and pin it! Happy fall!
Carrie says
Thank you so much Kim!
Suzy Handgraaf says
Everything is just lovely! I love your fall centerpiece and that wreath on your front door is awesome!
Carrie says
Thank you Suzy!
Barbara H Garrett says
What cute and personable touches you have added for Fall. I love that you made the Reclaimed Wood Wreath with scraps from your pile. That is my kind of creativity. :)
Carrie says
Thanks Barb! I love being able to find a use for stuff I already have!
Jessica says
That wood wreath is so unique!! I really love it. Everything is just so prettyy!
Carrie says
Thank you Jessica!
kristin salazar says
Love your home dressed for fall and those lovely rustic touches, so pretty!
XO
Kristin
Carrie says
Thanks Kristin!
Julie says
OMG…Carrie! I have that stool. It was my grandfather’s and I’m not even sure if he had a piano I should ask. Mine is a little more polished than yours, but yours is absolutely a STEAL for $15!!! Good for you! I enjoyed your tour. Your home is gorgeous & always one of my favs XO
Carrie says
Thank you so much Julie! You are always so kind and supportive!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Carrie, your painted planked wall is so cool! Great way to make an awesome first impression when entering your home!
Carrie says
Thanks Jennifer – that wall is definitely my fav!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
That piano stool!!! Love! And your dining centerpiece is so pretty for fall!
Carrie says
Thanks so much Nancy! That stool was such a lucky find!
Pam says
Your planked wall is one of my favorites! EVERYTHING looks so pretty up against it! Seriously though, you got the deal of the century on your piano stool!
Carrie says
Thanks Pam! I totally agree – even when I have no idea what I’m doing with decorating, it looks good on that wall. Lol.
Stacy Risenmay says
Oh my word I love that wood wreath!!! Your whole home is beautiful :)
Carrie says
Thank you so much Stacy!
laura janning says
hi carrie- i love your take on your fall wreath. perfect! your planked wall is gorgeous. now that you are decorated beautifullly for the season, i hope you enjoy fall.
Carrie says
Thank you so much Laura!
Kim Santini says
Love the added colors of mint! Great choice Carrie x
Carrie says
Thank you! I can’t resist adding blue to everything!