Fall – Page 2 – Let's Dwell

Simply, Fall

October 31, 2018November 1, 2018 admin

I love embracing the seasons–especially here in the desert where there is little else to tell you that a new one has arrived! However, it’s been a doozy of a year for this family and pulling out all the stops for Pintrest-worthy spaces is simply unrealistic. (Warning: a short soap-box moment ahead . . .) I think decorating and creating should be a soul-filling endeavor, a happy escape from the routines and mundane, and a reminder of the kinder, beautiful aspects of life. Anything else is a chore, and I don’t need any more items on my to-do list, do you? This year I’m merely aiming for a suggestion of the season, in a way that will translate from September through November and work for all the holidays therein.

So, this year, it’s simply, Fall . . .

a pile of pumpkins . . .

A combo of real & artificial pumpkins signal the season at the front door.

Any tray or shallow dish can be drafted to make a simple centerpiece.

Felt pumpkins (from Target)–just open the box and pour!

or three . . .

1. A combo of real & artificial pumpkins signal the season at the front door. 2. Any tray or shallow dish can be drafted to make a simple centerpiece; just add mini pumpkins, gourds, or acorns to a trio of candles. 3. Felt pumpkins (from Target) make an easy display–just open and pour!

a mess of mums . . .

A pot of mums in your largest vessel makes a statement, lasts longer, and is less expensive than cut flowers.

a ball of blossoms . . .

Poke holes in a plastic orange or Styrofoam ball and insert trimmed flowers (all from the Dollar Tree) for a happy ball of blossoms.

and an assortment of acorns (+ 1 rogue pumpkin)

all make for a dose of the season without the overhaul.

Happy, simple, Fall.

Autumn

Falling for Autumn

September 20, 2017September 30, 2017 admin

Just ‘No’ to the Orange

I love Autumn.

But I used to hate it. When I was younger, the only thing I associated with Autumn was ORANGE. And friends, I do not do orange. I’ve seen it used well, and I appreciate it as a color . . . I just didn’t want it on my birthday month calendar page, my party decorations, or smeared over EVERYthing standing still from September to November . . . (Yes, young problems were enviably lighter.)

My orange-hate has cooled considerably, but it still does not play nice with my yellow and gray living room. I’ve discovered, that while it’s hard to avoid orange completely when decorating for Fall, it is possible to keep it to a dull roar. If you’re not a fan of orange either, focus on the other Autumn colors that do coordinate with your decor or stick with neutrals.

Entry Niche: cream, slate, and hazelnut coordinate with any color scheme

Front Door Wreath (in the non-orange variety)

Pitcher (pulled from the cupboards) with cotton sprigs (Walmart) and Fall sprigs and mini pumpkin (both from the Dollar Tree)

And a shout-out to my friend Amy S. who taught me to love Fall. Her front patio is always covered in pumpkins–more sizes and colors than I used to know existed. Happy chrysanthemums shout, “Welcome!” and inside, yummy smelling candles flicker all around. Add some other seasonal staples: a pumpkin latte, a refreshing breeze, and a cozy blanket and . . .

What’s not to love?

Dried split peas, acorn pits, mini-pumpkins, artificial acorns (from The Dollar Store), painted pine cones (DIY)

Photo Credit: Lisa Runnels; Colorful trees in driveway; publicdomainpictures.net

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