Today as I sit curled up on my sofa with my Chromebook propped up on the arm rest I see the leaves beginning to change color outside and the gray clouds looming over our house bringing the first chill to the air. I love it! This is what fall is to me. When this happens it means it’s time for hearty vegetable soups and to prepare our home for fall.
Fall is the prelude to winter and both of these seasons are when we spend the most time inside. During the colder months I love to hibernate inside and enjoy the aroma of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Orange essential oils diffusing in the air. I also love to swap out some of my decor for warmer tone pieces to help really create that intimate and warm feeling in my home.
When it comes to home decor I like to purchase one or two good pieces each season. I don’t typically go for the cheap or fad stuff but for a piece that I feel like I will be able to use for years. For me it is an investment. I found several pieces that I adore this year while I was browsing through Pinterest.
Amber Crackle Glass Pumpkins
These glass Pumpkins from Pier 1 Imports caught my attention because they remind me of my pieces of carnival glass that I have collected over the years. Beautiful glass like this is one of my favorite ways to bring the deep hues of orange into the house.
Faux Oak Leave Stem
Faux foliage and flowers are great ways to add height and color to a corner, end table, or mantel. I know some people like to use real foliage from outside but faux makes more sense for us since we are living in an apartment until after this next adoption.
Round Iron Flowers Mirror
This beautiful round iron flower mirror from Arhaus can either be hung on a wall or laid flat. I would have to place this one in the center of my round coffee table and light the candles on those nights when I just want to curl up and finsh the last two hundred pages of my Lauraine Snelling book.
Dashing Deer Art
I bought a beautiful painting of a horse last year for our living room. Ever since then I have been head over heels for animal artwork and this Dashing Deer one is no exception. To me its a perfect pair of rugged and feminine decor.
Pillows
We were shopping the other week and the girls fell in love with the mermaid sequin pillows. I’m not kidding you, they played with them for about fifteen minutes in the store. They are like decorative sensory toys. The ones we found in the store were priced a little higher than what I wanted to pay for a sequin pillow but one quick look on Amazon and I found these for a much lower price.
Pillows are a fun and easy way to change the look of a sofa. So why not have a little fun and add these (deer, arrows, cowhide) cute pillows in for some seasonal comfort.
Sectional Sofa
I’ve had our current sofa for thirteen years now. It’s a good quality sofa with a color and pattern that is very forgiving of spills. As much as I love my sofa I’m going to be about ready for a change next year when we move. Sofas are so important because as a family that’s where we spend a majority of our time together. Comfort and durability are key with little ones. Michael Luke is a huge fan of sectionals. I wasn’t quite on board with the idea during the first few years of our marriage but sectionals have really grown up and can really look quite stunning in a living room. For instance take a look at these from Arhaus.
For me a sofa is an investment. It’s a piece that needs to be well crafted and look beautiful for years to come. That’s one of the things I love about Arhaus sofas. Plus,wouldn’t they look amazing with the pillows I selected, the round iron mirror on the coffee table with the pumpkin glass on top, and the deer artwork hanging on the wall? The only thing lacking might be this super soft throw.
Yeah, now I feel ready for fall. What pieces do you love to use to prepare your living area for fall?
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