Welcome to my Fall Home Tour!
Yesterday the humidity took a nose dive and the high was only 79. It was fabulous! And we wore sweaters and jackets and boots last night when we went out for dinner. A break from the heat at long last … and so I celebrated by buying some mums. 🙂
Ahhh … Fall, you’re finally here.
(Don’t miss all of the amazing fall tours at the end of my home tour!)
My heart just loves Fall, as you all know, so I’m so happy this morning (except maybe for the fact that my kiddo woke up in the 6 o’clock hour).
I could have been cool like all of the other bloggers and taken a picture of myself opening the door all decked out in my fall finest. But I pretty much decorate and take pictures in my sweats with my hair in a pony tail. 🙂
If you saw my fall mantel already, then you already know this, but for those of you who missed it, I’ll share again. Since I’m 6 months preggo, my decorating is a little less elaborate than it was last year. And I’m trying to find ways to just add in little touches of fall to what I already have.
Instead of putting away all of my turquoise decor this year, I’m just adding oranges (and some yellows and reds) to the mix. And I love it! I think it’s part of figuring out my own style and staying true to that year round. I don’t have to totally redecorate for each and every season.
I did purchase a few new things this year, like this beautiful blue pumpkin watercolor from Lucy at Craftberry Bush. It is beautiful and mixes in so well with my already blue decor palette. (I have another one on my mantel.)
OK, I’ll try to shhhhhh and let you enjoy the rest of the tour without me babbling on and on.
I went to the Smoky Mountains (God’s country) this past weekend with a bunch of ladies and we made these mason jar ring pumpkins. I LOVE it! I don’t have a tutorial or a link to one, but I bet you could find one on Pinterest.
Turquoise & Orange Fall Mantel
I love this vintage autumn table cloth I picked up at a yard sale last year. This dresser is hanging out in the living room while we arrange other furniture in anticipation of our baby girl. So, I threw this table cloth over it. I have plans of cutting it up and maybe visions of embroidery hoops. We’ll see!
And before you begin to think that my home looks like this all of the time, Miss A (who is 3 and a half) walked in from preschool after I had been cleaning and decorating one morning and said, “oh mama! you cleaned up for me! I love it!!”
Yes, there are usually toys strewn all over the floor or some type of dollhouse and baby doll set-up. But I didn’t figure you’d want to see that. You can probably look around and see something like that at your house. *wink* And if not, then I’m completely jealous!
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bj says
Your house is just adorable…I, too love turquoise and while I’ve put most of it away to make room for lots of red for winter in the bedroom, I will still use pieces of it there.
The livingroom turquoise stays…and, like you said, it looks good with ANY other color.
here from cozy little house
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Laura, your home is so lovely. Your style always inspires me. Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ we’ll be featuring you at this week’s What a Great Idea! Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com says
Lovely! Thanks for sharing! Pinning for inspiration!
-Michelle @The Gracious Wife
Sarah says
Gorgeous home and decorations! That watercolor is very cute.
Karen @ a house full of sunshine says
I’m just now catching up on all the fall tours after a crazy-busy week – and can I just say, you nailed it!! Your living room is so inviting! I just want to curl up in that armchair and look around at all the loveliness. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
I’m cracking up at the fact that it was “only” 79 degrees and that felt like fall! And the fact that you take pictures in sweats because that is totally me, too, except I’m usually in pajamas!! LOL! Your home is beautiful, Laura! I love all the fall touches!
Krista @ the happy housie says
Oh Laura, it is stunning, as always!! I love your home tour, and it suits “fall” so perfectly!! Such a beautiful tour:)
Carrie says
Love the tour! Everything looks so fresh and pretty!
Sarah @ Life On Virginia Street says
Such a beautiful tour Laura! And I’m crushing on that cute chalkboard art!
Katie @ Made to be a Momma says
Everything is so beautiful! Love that watercolor pumpkin and that pumpkin made with the mason jar rings is too fun!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
WOW!! Love your home! It’s really pretty … you have a good eye!
Nina @ Everyday Enchanting says
LOVE your home, Laura! Turquoise and orange is one of my absolute favorite color schemes!! And congrats on your pregnancy! I’m also six months along 🙂
Laura says
Aww, thank you! Congrats to you too, Nina!!
Corey @ Tinysidekick says
Love all of your touches of fall Laura. That pumpkin painting above your cozy reading chair is awesome! Hope you are enjoying the first few days of fall.
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
I love how you have spread the colors throughout your home. But the orange chevron ribbons on the foyer lamps is my favorite!
Psst… I decorate in my sweats and ponytail too!
~ Ashley
Laura says
Oh good, Ashley! I’m glad I’m not the only one. 😉
Summer says
Your tour is gorgeous and your home is lovely! I love turquoise too of course and it pairs SO well with the orange! Love, love, love!
[email protected] says
Your home looks beautiful, Laura! I love that you kept your usual decor out and just added little “pops” of fall here and there. It still looks festive, but without all the fuss! I look forward to seeing your mantel every year – always so inspiring!
Laura says
Awww, thanks so much, Amy! You’re so sweet!
Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina says
Laura, everything looks fab! I love all the simple touches. It is like Mother Nature came into your home and lightly kissed your spaces! Lucy’s blue pumpkin is one of my favorites and it has such a special place in your space! Who doesn’t love a blue pumpkin?! Happy Fall and congrats on 6 months of preggo bliss! It is bliss, right? 😉 ~Michelle
Laura says
Total and complete bliss, Michelle. 🙂 Or I feel big as a house. HA! And I still have 12 weeks to go. Eeek!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
April Hoff says
LOVE that pumpkin watercolor! Great tour, Laura!
vidya sudarsan says
Love all you rooms!! The touches of fall here and there are just beautiful!
[email protected] Blue Clear Sky says
Very pretty! Thanks for the tour. The watercolour pumpkin is beautiful and that leather chair corner looks so cosy.
Lindsay Eidahl says
I have followed you for a long time so it is so much fun to be on this tour with you. I love all the orange touches in your home. Looks beautiful as always! Happy Fall!
Rach says
I LOVE the turquiose and orange together!!
Mandy Hank says
Laura your little touches are so fun! It’s really a gorgeous home!!
Mandy @ The Hankful House
candace says
Love, love, love all the fall details scattered about! It looks fantastic! Where did you find your rug?? I’ve been looking for months!
Laura says
Hi Candace, it’s the Morrocan Trellis rug in Charcoal from RugsUSA.com. It looks more navy to me than charcoal, but I knew that when I bought it and I LOVE it. They regularly have 60% and 70% off sales, so get one then! http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-trellis/blue/200HJHK06B-508.html
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
I always love your seasonal home tours, Laura (I might even enjoy your Christmas one in July!! 😉 This one is lovely! Love how you used what you already had… And had to smile at your lil’ girl thinking you cleaned it all up for her! So cute! Happy Fall!!
Laura says
Haha! Well, if we ever came home from the lake house in July I might have time to decorate for Christmas then. 😉 I am already thinking about decorating for Christmas the beginning of November since my baby will be born mid-December. Just want to make sure it gets done before craziness happens! 🙂 Thanks so much, Kendra!
Kristi says
From the bows on the lamps to that GORGEOUS mantle, I’m swooning over every little detail! LOVE it all!!!
Laura says
You’re enthusiasm is so sweet. 🙂 Thank you, Kristi!
Becki @littlemrssevenonesix says
What a beautiful home! I love that watercolor…might be ordering one of those too! Thank you for sharing!
Laura says
Thank you, Becki! I am in love with it!! 🙂