Fall Open House…Natural Decor
I hope you can take some time out of your busy day to stop by our Fall Open House tour. I have prepared hot cider (with or without a little sumpin-sumpin in it), pumpkin cheesecake bars and am thrilled to celebrate the coming of fall with you.
I really focused on natural fall decor this year. Mostly, my fall decor came from the produce and floral departments of my grocery store, except for the cotton boll garland that called to me from our local florist supply shop.
You’ll be greeted by the bowl of Simmering Fall Potpourri I made as you come through our front door. It smells lovely sitting in the bowl, but I made it for simmering, which really releases the combination of delightful aromas. I prepared little bags of potpourri for you, so make sure you grab a bag and the ‘how to’ at the end of the tour.
But let me just tell you…it’s all apple-y and orange-y and cinnamon-y and clove-y and rosemary-y and…Oh my, it smells so good!
But let’s get on with the tour. From the foyer, let’s just pop into the den…
My mantle continues the natural with my fresh white pumpkin, twigs in a vase, cotton boll garland, and small pinecones in the bell jars. I love tucking family heirlooms, like this old iron hose that belonged to my dad, into my decor.
My ‘copper’ log bucket and pine cone buckets are both functional and pretty. Check out how I made these faux ‘copper’ pieces here.
From the den, let’s meander into the kitchen…
Even if I don’t decorate anywhere else, I will always seasonally adorn the green hutch in my kitchen.
I stayed with the natural theme here in my kitchen as well with the fresh apples, cotton boll ball, and wheat sheaves.
I had a ball making a batch of wee needle-felted pumpkins and filled a tray with them on my green hutch…I like the contrast between dark green and white.
Here is the link for the ‘how-to’ post and video on these easy-peasy needle-felted pumpkins.
My assortment of random forks and spoons always fit with any season; I like to use them at home but also gift them with jars of jam and jelly.
My dough bowl is filled with fresh artichokes…
just fyi…you can get a carton of 5 artichokes for $2.99 at Trader Joe’s.
In the hallway outside of the mudroom, I added some fresh seeded eucalyptus branches and another fresh pumpkin …oh, and I just had to add a wee baby pumpkin in a nest because, well…I had a wee baby pumpkin and a nest!
So, that’s what I’ve done so far in my home. Thanks so much for stopping by my Fall Open House.
I am working on a floral arrangement for my dining room table that will also echo the natural and whites that I have elsewhere in my home. I’ll pop back in once I have that finished.
Have you started your fall decorating? Is there a certain element you’ll be adding this year that is different than what you normally do?
Before you head out, make sure to grab a packet of simmering potpourri…I made it just for you.
It’s a delightful blend of fruit, spices, and herbs…the aroma is heavenly.
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Hugs,
Your house looks so beautiful, Lynn. I pinned the potpourri recipe for later!
Those felted pumpkins are adorable. I have some wool roving around here from one of my many failed attempts at crafting. I should pull it out again and try to make a little pumpkin. Better yet, I should unleash my crafty 11-year-old on that project. 🙂
Hey Stacy,
I am so thrilled with that potpourri. I was gone all day today and returned home to a wonderful smelling home…can’t beat that.
And those little pumpkins! Aren’t they just the bees knees….I actually made a batch of white ones and orange ones…so easy to make. Definitely put your 11-year old on it.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Lynn
Hi Lynn! I love how you brought fall into your home with items that are natural. Your fireplace looks so cozy with the copper, logs, and the cotton stems. My favorite thing in your home tour is the gorgeous felted pumpkins. They are beautiful and I would love to know how to make them. You say they are easy so I can’t wait for the tutorial!
Hey there friend…thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. And I enjoyed visiting your home too.
Those little pumpkins…are they just! I made a whole bunch of them…easy project for TV watching.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Oh my gosh, I love, love, love those felted pumpkins! I can’t wait to see how you made them. And, I can smell that beautiful potpourri through my computer! Your house looks amazing, and I love all the natural elements you used!
Aw thanks Robin…i’m pretty tickled with them too. I made a whole bunch of them…easy TV project (as long as you have finger protection!). And that potpourri…returned home today from being gone all day to a home that smelled like fall! Sheer bliss.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Hi Lynn,
I love your natural fall decor. Those little felted pumpkins stopped me in my tracks. Love them! So excited to see that you will be adding a tutorial for them soon!
Hey Tammy…those little needled felted pumpkins would go perfectly with your home decor. You and your kids can whip some up quickly.
Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, Lynn
Lynn, Your home looks so cozy and ready for Fall! that simmer post bag looks heavenly, I just might have to give it a try. It is wonderful to have the smell of autumn in the air! I am waiting patiently for that felted pumpkin tutorial, because they are absolutely adorable!
Hey there Nicki! That potpourri was so easy to make…and not only does it smell good now but when the fruit was dehydrating with those spices…oh my…even my hubby who never can smell a thing was so excited about the heavenly aroma. And you will enjoy making those pumpkins! Easy and fun.
Have a great weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Love your natural look and had to smile when I saw the wee baby pumpkin in a nest. So cute!
Hi Cindy…doesn’t that wee pumpkin look like it just belongs in that nest!? Kismet…meant to be, right?
Thanks for your kind compliment and looking forward to working with you for our Christmas tour!
Hugs, Lynn
I love the felted pumpkins! I actually love the simplicity of it all. Not over the top, creeping discreetly in, just like fall. Thanks for sharing.
Aw thanks so much Sherry! Those little pumpkins were so easy and quite fun to make…the perfect craft to do whilst watching a great tv show…as long as you have finger protection.
And thanks for your compliments…I love the image of ‘creeping discretely in’…while I have to honestly say I hadn’t considered it while in the midst of decorating, it surely is a great analogy. Thanks!
I wish for you a lovely fall weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Lynn your home is warm and cozy with just the right amount of fall. On the mantel you have that lovely piece of art and the decor happily coexists with it not trying to compete with that masterpiece. And of cours those little needle felted pumpkins are just adorable.
Thanks so much Mary…don’t you just love those little pumpkins!!! I made a whole bunch of them…once i started I just couldn’t stop.
I hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
I I love all the wonderful ideas of using natural things for decorating in the fall, my favorite time of year. Can’t wait to try simmering potpourri and bring aromas of fall into my home. Thanks for all your great ideas.
Thanks Barbara…it feels good that the majority of my fall decorations are from the product aisle or flower store. And I’m with you on loving fall…it’s a gentler season, isn’t it? Especially after a hot summer.
I do hope you enjoy that potpourri…it really produces a lovely aroma.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking a minute to leave your kind comment.
Wishing you a lovely weekend my friend.
Hugs, Lynn
Love the felted pumpkins!
Aw thanks my friend…I do too.
Lynn, I love how you used so much of the natural elements in your decor. I’m in Michigan and was still having problems getting my hands on some of those ghost pumpkins you have. They must have shipped the ones from Michigan to NC, so that probably explains why I couldn’t find any! Anyways, I love your fireplace with the copper, and I can’t wait to make your potpourri and to learn how to make those adorable felted pumpkins!
Thanks my friend…it was touch and go on those pumpkins…they came in the day before I was taking photos. Phew…
And the instructions for the felted patterns is on its way!
Hugs, Lynn
Beautiful! Have I told you before how much I love the art above the fireplace? It’s really pretty. Natural touches are truly the best!
Aw thanks Stacey! I painted it several years ago…one of my hobbies that I really want to get back in to one of these days. And I’m really enjoying the simplicity of the natural decor.
Thanks for swinging by my friend.
Have a great day.
Hugs, Lynn
Lynn,
Love your tour! Your autumn details are perfect and I love the artichokes and simmering potpourri!
Your house is looking all nice and cosy and ready for Fall!! I love your simmer recipe too!! Wish my computer screen had scratch and sniff!!!
I love this idea, what a great Christmas gift for neighbors. We all usually exchange baked goods (that our waistlines don’t need). We have an orange tree and a Bay Laurel bush (lots of them) and I have a dehydrator. It as meant to be. Thank you for such a great gift idea!
Oh yes Toni…definitely easier on your waistline. And a nice change. Think your neighbors will be thrilled.
This is making me all sorts of excited for Fall!! Love this, Lynn!
Oh good Yuni! I’m ready…bring it on.
Everything looks beautiful. I cannot wait for your tutorial on those felt pumpkins! Love them!!
It’s out today Kim…you’ll have fun making them. Just protect those fingers.
Natural decor is def my favorite decor Lynn! Your home looks beautiful and I bet that potpourri smells amazing 🙂
Hey Tara, the potpourri does smell wonderfully ‘fallish’…really helps get me in the mode. And thanks for you kind compliments…I am enjoying my simpler, more natural decor this season.
Hugs, Lynn
You have decorated your home with warmth and plenty of charm. Those felt pumpkins are adorable and the pumpkin cheese bars look devine.
Aw thanks Janet…I am enjoying the calmer feel this season…all the natural and neutral really does exude a simpler feel.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend.
Hugs, Lynn
I love your natural fall decor. I can’t wait to make your potpourri and to learn how to make those adorable felted pumpkins!
I do love those felt pumpkins and am still enjoying the smell of fall in my kitchen with that potpourri. You all are heading into spring aren’t you? Tuck the ideas away for next year.
Hugs, Lynn
Lynn, I fell in love with your potpourri recipe! Can you recommend a good dehydrator? Thanks.
Hi Sherry…if you have an oven that will go down below 200′, you could do it without a dehydrator. That being said, I have used the Nesco Dehydrator…https://www.amazon.com/NESCO-FD-60-Snackmaster-Express-Dehydrator as well as the Dehydrate setting on my Breville Smart Oven…https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BOV900BSS-Convection-Brushed-Stainless/