"Keep It Simple" Fall Decorating Tips

Now that summer vacations are over and the kids are back in school, it’s time for us to start thinking about getting our homes ready for fall and the fast approaching holidays. The more you can do to prepare and be organized, the less likely you’ll be stressed, which means you can enjoy your family, friends and the holidays more.

Keep it simple. Start with your outside front entryway. Try adding some potted plants such as colorful mums, which will last a long time. How about a few pumpkins and gourds displayed together on a small table, or by the front door. Of course, you can carve the pumpkin with your children for Halloween. Then simply replace the jack-o-lantern with a new pumpkin and your fall arrangement will continue to welcome visitors.

Continue your “keep it simple” fall decorating inside your home by including some colorful fresh produce, which is readily available at this time of year. Make a centerpiece for your table. Several varieties of apples and nuts along with some fall leaves, purchased at your local craft store, will add some nice color and texture to your display. Don’t forget to protect your furniture surfaces. Fresh produce often become soft overtime.

With all the choices of fragrances available now, be sure to switch from those "summery" florals to something that reminds you of fall, such as pumpkin or apple. Don't mix too many scents or it will become overwhelming. Just a few of your favorite will add a wonderful aroma to your home.

All the home decor stores have a variety of fall themed decorations if you want to really get in the mood. Just remember that once the Christmas decorations come out you can get the fall items at a greatly reduced rate. Then next year you will be all set. Check out Kirklands, Pier One & Pottery Barn, just to name a few.

Finally, change out your place mats, furniture throws, decorative pillows and even your bed linens with fall themed pieces. This will give you a chance to clean the linens you’ve been using all year. When Spring arrives, they will be fresh and clean when you bring them out again.


Author: Julie Martelo

Julie is the owner of TIME TO REDESIGN. Call her @ 941-748-0300. Her services include Interior Redesign, Staging, Color & Decorating Consultations in the Bradenton & Sarasota, Florida areas. Also serving Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Lakewood Ranch, Port Charlotte, Brandon, Sun City, Anna Maria, Longboat Key and all of Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Visit Julie's website at www.timetoredesign.com.