To officially kick off the first week of fall, I’m thrilled to be sharing our cozy fall living room tour with you. This year’s fall decor includes subtle additions with warm wood tones, neutral patterns, pops of green and cozy textures.
Celebrating Fall Home Tours
I’m so happy to be joining the Celebrating Fall Home Tours, hosted by my friend Leen of Sand Dollar Lane. We have 24 bloggers sharing tons of fall decorating ideas with a new group joining in each day. I’m jumping in on day three, so you’ll want to check back tomorrow and Friday to see how everyone is decorating for fall.
You’ll find all the links at the end of this post.
Are you stopping by from Hearth and Vine? If so welcome to Thistle Key Lane. Patti’s fall outdoor color combinations are always so beautiful.
Cozy Fall Living Room Tour
This fall I’m focusing on easy ways to cozy up our living room. So I’m sharing how I’m decorating with pops of green, new pillow patterns, warm wood tones and a variety of textures.
Styling The Ottoman For Fall
Styling the ottoman is always a good place to start, because it takes center stage. I enjoy using an oversized natural wood tray for displaying small arrangements and accessories. The medium wood tones also contrast nicely with the light tan houndstooth fabric.
Of course I have to have a pumpkin or two for fall, and either fresh flowers or some type of greenery.
There are so many flowers to choose from at the grocery store this time of year, but I couldn’t resist these beautiful rose hips. What can I say, sometimes I venture outside my comfort zone and try something different.
I have no idea what flowers to mix with rose hips, however clippings from my backyard work just fine to fill out the arrangement. You can tell the berries are just starting to turn, and I think their soft rosy colors are so pretty.
An ironstone plate is an easy spot to display a wood bead garland. This is a quick ten minute craft using left over wood beads, jute string and raffia. To make your own, be sure to check out the tutorial in my post, How To Make Raffia Tassels.
I’m also including a tiny oil painting with autumn colors for a conversation piece.
Mixing Patterns and Textures
On the sofa I’m mixing in some new pillow patterns and colors with ones I already have. Cream and caramel is always a pretty combination for fall, and I’m really loving how these patterns look on the sofa right now.
Other pillows around the room are neutral shades of tan, taupe and cream, which work all year round for me.
We also have an interesting mix of fabrics in the living room which always makes this room feel cozy. The Dark taupe velvet arm chair for example, is the most comfortable for curing up with a good book.
When I want to sneak off and take a nap there’s nothing better than stretching out on the sofa. All five feet and one inch of me. 😉
Decorating With Vintage And Found items
There’s something about decorating with curiosities that lends to the interest and personality of a room. I learned that from my dad due to his love of antiques.
I think there is sense of comfort to be found in vintage and found items knowing they have a past life and stories to tell.
I’m not a big collector of anything in particular. Instead I look for small treasures that are fun to display such as the vintage shoe forms on the end table. They also have that warm wood tone that adds a cozy ingredient to the room.
The secretary desk is my cabinet of curiosities of sorts and also serves as our liquor cabinet. The cubby holes are fun for stashing fossils, shells, flower frogs and small antique books.
On the desk I have a plate full of dried and dyed bottle neck gourds. There’s no doubt I love gourds and I’m always looking for simple ways to display them.
A tall glass vase is an impromptu spot for displaying feathers, a scroll of paper, a vintage pamphlet, leaves and pine cones. As I come across more interesting items, I can drop them in too.
For a quick view of the adjoining fall entry way click on my post Simple Fall Entry Table Styling.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you can use right now!
Now I’m going to send you over to Suzy at Worthing Court. I know you don’t want to miss how Suzy works her magic in their beautifully decorated breakfast room.
Thank you so much for stopping by today for my cozy fall living room tour. Be sure to check back tomorrow as our Celebrating Fall Home Tours continue. Meanwhile you can visit all the links from Monday and Tuesday below.
Cheers!
Celebrating Fall Home Tours…
Monday
Sand Dollar Lane // Simply 2 Moms // Pasha is Home // My Family Thyme // Southern Crush at Home
Tuesday
Bluesky at Home // DIY Beautify // Amy Sadler Designs // 2 Bees in a Pod
Wednesday
Worthing Court // The Tattered Pew // Our Crafty Mom // Hearth and Vine // Thistle Key Lane
Thursday
Exquisitely Unremarkable // Aratati at Home // Sonya Burgess // At Lane and High // The Roots of Home
Friday
Dabbling and Decorating // A Life Unfolding // Zucchini Sisters
Southern Home and Hospitality // Feet Under My Table
Michelle,, I love all your vintage collectibles the easy way they mix in with the new for fall. However, I think my favorite thing is the beautiful rose hip arrangement.
Thank you Patti! The rose hips caught my eye too and I just couldn’t pass them up!
Michelle – you have so many wonderful and beautiful treasures. You definitely know how to showcase them in your lovely home. The rose hip centerpiece is really great as well. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Thank you so much for the sweet comments! Happy Fall!
Love, love, love your sweet fall touches, Michelle!
Rose hips, who knew?! They are perfect for fall!
Love the gourd collection too. That little pop of green is so pretty.
Thanks for being part of this fun tour. I’m so glad you joined me!
I’m loving all the home tours so far, and can’t wait to see what everyone else is sharing Thursday and Friday. You really know how to organize a fun blog hop Leen! Thank you so much!
Oh, I am in love with all of your vintage touches. Perfect. And rosehips? I’m off to find some! Love your inspiration and celebrating fall with you.
Thank you so much Leslie! I can’t wait to see your tour on Friday!
Such a pretty home tour! Love how you styled the tray on your ottoman…so light and bright! So fun touring together this week. Pinned
Thank you AnnMarie! The ottoman is one of my favorite spots to decorate for fall! 😊
Michelle your home is so gorgeous! I love how you paired different patterns together, this is something I have never been very good at. Your ottoman is styled perfectly and I love the rose hips! I am going to have to check my grocery store for them too! Thanks so much for sharing your home.
Thank you Wendy! The rose hips were a fun choice, and I can’t wait to see how they look when they are dried.
Michelle I am loving the calm feeling your Fall decor evokes. Your ottoman has me wanting to add one to our family room. And where are the beautiful patterned pillows from on your couch? Love their color! Pinned and happy Fall!
Thank you so much Kelly! Most of my pillow covers are from With Lavender & Grace and here’s the link. https://shopwlg.com/
Hi Michelle! This light and airy take on fall is just fabulous! I love how you tied in the white bead tassel on the tray with a few hanging on the glass door. I’m also a huge fan of vintage, so of course, I love it all! Thank you for sharing!
You have a good eye for details Melanie. I forgot about the raffia tassel on the secretary. Thank you so much for the kind comments!
Michelle, I love the clean seasonal look for your living room. Your secretary (we have a similar one in our bedroom) is perfect for displaying all your pretty collectibles. Enjoy the season!
Thank you so much Carol! I plan on enjoying every minute of the fall season, especially if it cools off soon! 😉
Michelle, your home is lovely. The colors are so calm and pleasing. I love the way you use vintage items, I spied a lot of them. I think they make the most interesting decor!!
Thank you so much Kim! I do love our vintage treasures, big or small.
How pretty, Michelle! Everything is so cozy and inviting. I totally agree with what you said about adding curiosities. Beautiful tour!
Thank you so much Suzy! I’m really enjoying all the fall tours this week!
Your home is just beautiful! I love how you’ve styled your vintage pieces. The rose hip flower arrangement is so unique and pretty!
Thank you Dara! I love bringing the outdoors in with interesting arrangements!
Michelle, your home is beautiful decked out for Fall! So much pretty inspiration. Happy Sunday!
Thank you Libbie, it has been a fun weekend soaking up all the fall inspiration!
Michelle your home is so lovely, light, and relaxing! I love the clippings in the vase – the green really shines in that room. And the secretary with all of its interesting “curiousities” and its fall touches with the gourds and feathers is so pretty!!
Thank you Kate for the lovely comments! We’re enjoying all the fall additions and the cooler weather that arrived last night is really exciting!