I am delighted to join a group of very talented bloggers who are sharing their own creative homes in a fall 2015 home tour blog hop. Starting today and continuing through Monday, we have lined up several interesting fall home tours, for your viewing pleasure. All from the comfort of your home.
Fall just might be my favorite time of year. It’s so bright out and the air is crisp and cool. The warm colors of the changing leaves are so homey and it seems like there are so many activities and excitement going on.
We’ll start at the very beginning. It’s a very good place to start. Have I got you singing yet? Here’s our front porch. I didn’t spend any money on this porch. Sometimes I like to challenge myself to see how many items around the home I already have when decorating. Then maybe I’ll add some crafted items or even purchase a few. This year’s limelight hydrangea were so full of flowers I hardly made a dent went I cut tons of blooms to make two front door wreaths.
More details on the porch can be found here.
In the foyer I gathered an old gourd bird house with a new mini pumpkin. My pineapple is usually here most of the year. I like to have it here to greet my family and guests because I had heard that it is a symbol of friendship and hospitality.
An antique bowl holds a group of felted dryer ball pumpkins and scented waxed pine cones. Both are easy to make.
This is a pic of our family room where we spend most of our time. I placed different elements of nature including bunches of dried herbs from the garden, acorns and some fresh and dried gourds.
This dried orange, cinnamon and bay leaf garland adorns the front. Instructions on how to make this garland can be found here.
The last room on the tour is our dining room. I kept the buffet pretty simple with a combination of fresh and fabric pumpkins. Do you love the blue-green Cinderella pumpkin? What a great color and so unique looking.
Finally I re-used my old wooden box with candles and dried hydrangea for the centerpiece.
A few pretty speckled and striped pumpkins tucked in here and there for added texture.
That all my fall for now. Don’t forget to check out some of my friends tours for added inspiration. I’m already making notes for next year.
A big thanks to Michele from Shelstring for organizing the tours.
Check back from now through Monday for more.
Andrea at Opulent Cottage says
Gorgeous Patti! And those wreaths! I so envy you ladies who can grow the limelight hydrangeas so beautifully. Your home is so lovely and welcoming! xo, Andrea
Patti says
Hi Andrea,
Thanks for the kind words. Limelight is one of the easiest and worth trying especially if you live in a northern climate.
Have a great day,
Patti
Michele says
I love all the warm touches in your home Patti!! Thank you so much for sharing. It seems we have similar taste ?…love it!
Stacey says
Patti, everything looks amazing! I’m swooning over your wreaths…I bet everyone will say that! Love your gourd birdhouse. Your dining room table centerpiece is amazing too. Pinning. 🙂
Amy Dowling says
Love love love those dryer ball pumpkins! Beautiful fall touches.
Meegan says
Oh Patti! I love all your Fall ideas and creativity. Your orange garland on the mantel is amazing! Love that!
Thanks for sharing your lovely home.
Happy Fall.
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
Loving all the little pumpkins! Our family room is where we spend 90% of our time so it’s nice to see other great family rooms. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your home Patti!
Terri Oliver Steffes says
I’m in love with the Cinderella pumpkin. Loving the dried hydrangeas, too. Beautiful home!
Patti says
Thanks Terri!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Everything looks wonderful! Love the arrangement on your dining table!!
Patti says
Thanks Lisa. I used the old box at Christmas and love it so much I’ve used it again but I think I’ll need to do something new at Christmas this year. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.
Patti
Karen says
Hi Patti! This is my first time stopping by and I just wanted to tell you how much I love your fall decor, it is spot on with my own personal style and taste! And that orange garland!!!!! I need that in my life!
Happy fall!
Karen
Patti says
Thanks Karen,
It’s always nice to find a kindred spirit. I’m going to stop over and see what you are up to.
Happy fall to you too!
Patti
Shelley says
What a great job you’ve done pulling in all of the natural elements of fall! It’s always nice to meet another blogger who has a love of gardening and nature!!
Patti says
Thanks Shelley,
That’s the beauty of these hops. You get a chance to meet new people and be inspired by everyone’s creativity.
Maria Gonzalez says
Patti, it all looks lovely and I love the dried hydrangea centerpiece!
Patti says
Thanks Maria. I love to decorate with nature and since I have a lot of hydrangea blooms they are an easy choice.
Karen says
Just beautiful, Patti! The porch decor is my favorite – love it! You did a gorgeous job and fall should feel very welcomed at your place.
Patti says
Thanks Karen, you are so kind.
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weekend.
Patti
Tammy says
I love your wreathes the are just stunning along with the orange garland, such great touches for your perfect Fall decor in your home.
Patti says
Thanks Tammy!
julie nichols says
Hi Patti
Your home is gorgeous! I love the orange garland and your center piece on your dining room table. It was so fun to tour your home.
XO
Julie @ Love My Simple Home
Patti says
Thanks Julie! I think the tours have all been so fun and I’ve felt inspired by everyone I see.
Jill Flory says
So pretty – those green and white pumpkins look so cool!
Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says
Beautiful. Love the Hydrangea wreath and the centerpiece. Great minds…… 😉