It’s fall! FINALLY!!! I love fall – it’s my favorite season – I love the crisp night air, the stunning blue sky with puffy clouds, falling leaves, and warm sweaters. I could go on and on. It’s also a great time to “clean house” and bring some of that freshness in! Here are some small ideas that will bring you big results! Give one or all of them a try and you’ll feel great about welcoming in a new season!
1. Sweep your front walk… Really sweep it – look up, too! Get all those cobwebs and spiderwebs down from around the light fixtures and the corners of your front door! Shake out your doormat – you’ll be amazed what a difference just this small step makes!
2. Mums… You can get mums just about anywhere these days and often for less than $5/plant – get a few and place them on your front steps, beside your door, or even put them in the ground – they’re very festive and inexpensive.
3. Cranberries… Get a clear glass bowl or two — you can even do this with vases — and fill them with cranberries. You’ll love the look of the bright color and the feeling of having nature inside with you.
4. Pumpkins and Gourds… These are also readily available this time of the year in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Pick up a bunch either at the farmer’s market or the grocery store – place them down your table, along your mantle, on a bathroom counter, a coffee table, etc… Get creative!
5. Candles… This is HUGE… some of us are not natural decorators (ahem…. I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not my primary strength!) — the easy secret is stick with 1 color (even ivory works great) and get them in every height, size and style. Again, here’s where you can get creative – you can march them down your table or mantle, group them on a coffee table, on your kitchen counter, etc… Then, and here’s a stretch, actually light them. The warmth of the candlelight will give you a wonderful fall feeling!
So there you go – a few great ideas to get you set for the fall season!
Enjoy and Happy Thursday
Jennifer
Great post! Fall is one of my favorites as well. Very informative article, thanks!