Simple Ideas to Welcome September and Fall
September is here, and this week’s Style Showcase is all about simple ideas to welcome September and Fall. While I’m certainly not ready to cover every surface with pumpkins just yet, I do love making a few simple changes that make home feel a little cozier as cooler weather starts to show up.
This week, we’re heading outdoors for a few September garden chores, touring an inviting farmhouse, and finding plenty of inspiration for bringing fall indoors. From beautiful mantels to natural textures and subtle seasonal touches, there are so many ideas you can use in your own home.
Grab your coffee and enjoy this week’s Style Showcase!
September Garden Tips at Duke Manor Farm
September doesn’t mean the gardening season is over—especially here in North Georgia. There are actually several things you can do now that will help prepare your garden for the cooler months and give you a head start next spring.
In my September Garden Tips, I’m sharing what I do with spent plants, how I replenish the soil, why I add mulch, and a few things that are still growing in the garden this time of year.
It’s also a good reminder to enjoy those last flowers, vegetables, and bits of summer color before the first frost arrives.
See my September Garden Tips at Duke Manor Farm
8 Farmhouse Tips for Creating an Inviting Home
Danielle from Finding Silver Pennies takes us inside a charming Vermont farmhouse filled with character and personality.
There are so many wonderful ideas here for creating a home that feels collected rather than overly decorated. Think painted furniture, woven baskets, treasures gathered from nature, cozy outdoor rooms, charming porches, and pieces that tell a story.
Tour the farmhouse and see all 8 tips at Finding Silver Pennies
Fall Decorating in the Living Room, Foyer and Family Room
If you’re looking for simple fall decorating ideas, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality shows how a few seasonal changes can make a big difference.
Rather than completely redecorating, she brings fall into her home with autumn leaves, white pumpkins, pinecones, dried hydrangeas, natural textures, and accessories she already owns.
See Rhoda’s fall home tour at Southern Hospitality
13 Beautiful Fall Mantel Ideas
The fireplace mantel is one of the easiest places to make a seasonal statement, and Jennifer from Town & Country Living has gathered 13 beautiful fall mantel ideas for inspiration.
Whether your style leans traditional, farmhouse, simple, or more natural, you’ll find plenty of ideas that can help you create your own version at home.
And remember—you don’t necessarily need to buy anything new. Shop your home first, bring in a few natural elements, and layer in seasonal color and texture.
See all 13 fall mantel ideas at Town & Country Living
Neutral Touches of Fall in the Family Room
For those who prefer a softer approach to fall decorating, Annie from Zevy Joy shares a beautiful family room filled with neutral seasonal touches.
This is such a pretty example of how you can acknowledge the season without changing your entire color palette. Texture, natural elements, cozy layers, and understated fall accents can be just as effective as traditional autumn colors.
It’s an especially good look for these early September weeks when we’re ready for fall—but it still feels a little like summer outside.
See Annie’s neutral fall family room at Zevy Joy
Simple Style Showcase Fall Decorating Ideas to Try Now
This week’s posts are a good reminder that welcoming fall doesn’t require a complete decorating overhaul.
Start small.
Bring in a branch from the yard. Add a little texture to the sofa. Refresh the mantel. Move around a few favorite accessories. Pick up some pinecones or dried hydrangeas. And while you’re outside, spend a little time getting the garden ready for the season ahead.
Sometimes those simple changes are all it takes to make home feel fresh again.
Thanks for joining me for another Style Showcase. Be sure to visit each of my friends above for even more inspiration.
See you next week!
