It’s beginning to look like Fall in my parts of Ohio; so I teamed up with a great group of Ladies that I met and bonded with at the Haven Blog Conference, to bring you some Autumn inspirations with our Autumn Tour.
As much as I am a summer loving gal, I have to admit that Fall is my favorite season. I love everything about Fall, the colors, the smells, the sounds and the flavors. This is the one seasons that I truly like to decorate my house for, yes even over Christmas.
Welcome to my Fall decorated home! My dog Cinnamon aka Photo Bombing Dog is here to give you a BIG Welcome. Oh, look who is trying to steal the show, that is Cazador. Let’ take a look at the outside!
I love to decorate this spot at the end of our driveway. I decorate this spot because when people are driving or walking past the house, they can see this area.
Can you spot the “Fake” pumpkin in this picture? As much as I love real gourds and pumpkins, I decided it can get really expensive to purchase these every year, so I purchased a few carvable ones this year and they passed the test. Mr DD could not tell which one was the “Fake”.
Now let’s take a look at my mantel and living room where I do most of the seasonal decorating.
My mantel is the one place that I change out for the seasons.
I made a few of these canning jar ring pumpkins. I think this is my favorite decoration this year.
I like to use natural elements when decorating my home, so I use dried flowers and hey why not some pop corn kernels to give the vase some color. My secret to having vase filler, is to have a vase inside of a vase. This way you can move the flowers around without messing up the filler.
Nothing says Autumn to me more than gourds. I love all types and colors, I would use them year around if I could.
I hope you enjoyed my Autumn Tour! Stick around and go over to see what my “Haven Friends” are sharing with you for their Autumn Inspirations. Here is a “Sneak Peak” at what they are sharing.
Click on the pictures below to stop over and visit my friends!
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
Wow, DeDe, seeing all your beautiful decor makes me think I better get busy! I added some mums and pumpkins this weekend, but I am hanging onto my summer flowers…they still look good!
Designed Decor says
Susan, my summer flowers were looking shabby, so I pulled them and placed with mums! I wish mine would of lasted longer! I don’t have a green thumb!
Designed Decor says
Shannon, those pumpkins were the easiest craft ever!
Christine@ Let's Get Crafty! says
I love your mantel and outside area! It’s soooo cute! And the canning lid pumpkin is a great idea!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Christine! Hugs to you!
Lisa says
Dede, I love outdoor fall décor, with that great red radio wagon, your mantel looks awesome and there are so many great things like your canning jar pumpkins….but my fave might be your cute dog and cat photo bombing….lol!! It all looks beautiful. xo Lisa
Designed Decor says
Thanks Lisa! I like to keep it real and show the animals because they are always around when I take pictures and most time I have to wait until they move!
frou fruGAL says
I love all your Fall decorations. I love gourds, too and will keep them up for a couple of months, as long as they hold out. I’m so glad we met this summer.
Designed Decor says
Suesan, I could easily be a gourd hoarder if my wallet would let me! I wish I could get them year around!
karen@somewhatquirkydesign says
Everything looks great DeDe! I love the gourds too! Last year I got a bunch of tiny white pumpkins. When I cleared them up after Thanksgiving I put them in a wooden crate and put them in the guest room. Two weeks ago I found them. They had molded to the bottom of the crate. Yes, I am a wonderful housekeeper!
Designed Decor says
Karen, LOL No need to clean the room unless someone is coming to stay!