Turkey Day is just one week and one day away. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for Thanksgiving table ideas, I’ve got some fresh inspiration for you, along with some past holiday tablescapes that are favorites of mine. If you live in a warmer climate, consider taking the party outside! I love this…
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Did I Decorate for Fall? Maybe Just a Little
This year I didn’t join any autumn tours with my fellow bloggers. I wasn’t sure if I’d decorate for fall this year. With a full-time job and spending our weekends getting away more, I just didn’t know if I’d have time. I did manage to make a few subtle changes to a couple of rooms…
Fall Color I’m Crushing On!
Fall color trends typically include a palette of rich jewel tones and this year isn’t much different. One color I’m particularly crushing on is a beautiful shade of burgundy – also called Pear Red. It’s a change from oranges, yellows, and browns and I find it so pretty. Photo by Home Again by Hancock Lumber…
Set a Stunning Fall Table: Market Monday
What is it about a beautiful table setting that makes a meal more memorable? My mother always set a pretty table for our holiday meals and I try to follow in her foot steps. See how to set a stunning fall table which can also be used for your Thanksgiving celebration. Sources are provided to…
Make a Beautiful Silk Fall Flower Arrangement
Do you love the fall season? The colors are so amazing. I love bringing fall colors into the house with silk flower arrangements. Today I’m sharing a tutorial for creating your own bouquet of posies in a bushel basket! It only takes a few minutes. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) …
Outdoor Fall Arrangements to Try
Since I’m doing some early fall planting this weekend, I thought I’d look for some inspiration to get my creative juices flowing. In addition to re-planting my flower boxes with flowering kale and asters, I’m also considering fall vignettes for the front porch and backyard deck. Here’s a few outdoor fall arrangements you might want…
Decorating with Faux Pumpkins: Market Monday
For those of you planning your fall decor, I’ve got some great sources for faux pumpkins. But truth be told, I will always prefer the real thing. The only problem is, what do you do with all the leftover pumpkins once the autumn season is over? Lucky for me, I have a friend with chickens…
Create Fall Curb Appeal with Pumpkins and Mums
Are you ready for crisp, golden days with a wonderful palette of color everywhere you turn? The heat is on this week in our area (over 90-degree days) and I find myself longing for cooler days (somewhere in the lower 70s). I’m already thinking about how to create some fall curb appeal using my favorite…
Botanical Inspired Fall Decor by Terrain
Have you started decorating for fall yet? If not, I’ve got a treat for you with today’s Market Monday with botanical inspired fall decor by one of my favorite places to shop online – Terrain. If you’re like me, you enjoy a more natural approach to your seasonal decorations. When I can bring a bit…
Free Fall House Printables for You to Frame
Perhaps one of the most inexpensive ways to decorate your home from season to season is with free prints. I have a set of fall house printables that go together and I thought you might enjoy printing and framing your own set of them. Or download and frame just one of them. (This post contains…
9 Fall Porch Decorating Ideas
Home decorating magazines filled with fall inspiration have arrived in my mailbox. And stores like Pottery Barn are stocked with cable knit blankets and plaid pillows. So I guess it’s not too early to share a few fall porch decorating ideas, is it? The steps above are overflowing with brightly colored pumpkins and gourds. But…
Fall Vases and Foliage Favorites: Market Monday
This past weekend I started unpacking some of my favorite fall vases and foliage to get my home ready for the autumn season. I probably won’t swap out summer decor for fall decorations for a few weeks yet, but I like to plan ahead so I can decide if I want to purchase anything new…
Fall Candles, Pillows, and Throws: Market Monday
Welcome to a new series here on Town and Country Living! I get questions about where to shop for items in my home or other homes that I feature, so I decided to start Market Monday which features beautiful decor and where to source items that you love. I’m not sure how long this new…
7 Fall Porch Decor Ideas to Copy
When it comes to fall decor, you can go all out or keep it simple. Fall colors are so rich that this is the perfect time to incorporate a minimalist approach and still make an impact! More Fall Decorating Ideas for You: Autumn Decorating with Baby Boo Pumpkins Warm Up Your Home with Vintage…
What to Do with Apples: Baking and Decorating
Yesterday the family went apple picking at a nearby orchard after a trip to the corner coffee shop. It was the perfect sunshine-filled day with crisp air. After bringing home a full bag, it got me to thinking about what to do with apples. The obvious choice when using apples is to eat, bake,…
13 Warm and Cozy Fall Mantel Ideas
Fall is officially here in Illinois in just a few short days. To cozy things up and usher in the season I’m sharing 13 fall mantel ideas with you today. I’ll start with one of my favorite mantels that I created a few years ago. I used art deco pottery and baby boo pumpkins for…