Explore cozy fall crafts, farmhouse decorating, colorful home tours and delicious vegetarian recipes for a lovely weekend.
Happy Saturday, my friends! Come on in… bring along a big mug of your favorite brew and settle into that comfy chair because we have such a lovely collection to explore together today. There are pretty Fall projects, cozy decorating ideas, a little Halloween sweetness, delicious vegetarian dishes… and a few beautiful homes that take us in some different decorating directions!
You know there will always be a place here for farmhouse charm, but I thought it would be fun to open a few more doors. This week we are visiting a warm midcentury modern home, exploring a fresh take on modern farmhouse, and enjoying rooms filled with colorful maximalist personality. Sometimes seeing something a little different helps us discover what we would love to bring into our own homes… even if it is just one wonderful chair, a new color combination, or a different way to display the things we treasure.
So get comfortable… there is plenty of inspiration waiting, and we will finish our visit with something delicious!
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1. An Easy Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Shabbyfufu
Janet at Shabbyfufu brings the beauty of the harvest right to the table with a centerpiece arranged on an oversized cutting board. Pears, grapes, vegetables, flowers, and natural touches come together in such a generous, colorful display… a lovely reminder that the grocery store can be a wonderful place to find decorating inspiration! Add your favorite vintage dishes and you have the beginnings of a very welcoming Thanksgiving table and you can eat the decoration too lol!
2. A Foraged Fall Door Swag
Cottage on Bunker Hill
Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill turns branches, grasses, seed heads, and garden flowers into a beautiful Fall door swag. The loose shape and layers of texture give it that lovely gathered feeling… and there is no wreath form required! Before you head out to buy something new for the door, take a peek at what your own garden might have waiting.
3. A Little Witch Broom Magic
Cottage on Bunker Hill
While we are visiting Jennifer, let’s take a look at her charming DIY witch brooms! She shares two approaches using a branch for the handle, with either gathered twigs or cinnamon brooms for the finishing touch. Lean one beside the front door with a few pumpkins… such a fun way to give your porch a little Halloween personality.
4. A Fall Bandana and Rope Wreath
Thistle Key Lane
Michelle at Thistle Key Lane combines bandanas in beautiful autumn shades with sisal rope for a wreath full of cozy texture. The terracotta, olive, burnt orange, and soft beige bring to mind pumpkin patches and crisp country afternoons… so pretty! You can follow her color combination or choose fabrics that feel right at home on your own front door.
5. Soft Pumpkins with Real Stems
Celebrate Creativity
Lisa at Celebrate Creativity shares the sweetest soft fabric pumpkins, finished with real dried stems for that extra bit of character. Her white pumpkins have such a lovely boutique look, and she uses crushed panne fabric to capture a velvet feel without the same expense. Make a little gathering in different sizes… I can just imagine them nestled into a favorite wooden bowl!
6. A Cozy Plaid Pillow Makeover
Sonata Home Design
Before you give up on an old throw pillow, take a look at what Missy at Sonata Home Design does with yarn! She gives a worn pillow a fresh start by creating a woven plaid design with an upholstery needle and her favorite colors. No sewing machine needed… just a clever way to bring new texture and a little Fall coziness to something you already own.
7. The Sweetest Rice Paper Ghosts
The Merrythought
Manda at The Merrythought creates little rice paper ghosts that look right at home perched on cakes and brownies. Their delicate shapes have such a playful, floating quality… and those tiny faces are just adorable! Take a look at her video for a fun finishing touch to your Halloween dessert table.
8. Rustic Wood Pumpkins with Personality
Do Dodson Designs
Do at Do Dodson Designs gives saved wood scraps a wonderful new purpose with these rustic pumpkins. One version joins the wooden sections with jute twine, giving the finished pumpkin a little movement and dimension… such a clever detail! Add paint and a special stem, and you have a charming handmade piece to enjoy throughout the Fall season.
9. Simple Fall Coffee Table Decorating
StoneGable
Yvonne at StoneGable shares beautiful ways to give the coffee table a seasonal refresh using trays, books, candles, and natural touches. There are dried hydrangeas, little pumpkins, and even lovely ideas with living plants… plenty of inspiration for working with what you already have. I especially love the reminder to leave a little space for that cup of coffee!
10. A Cozy Fall Dining Room Visit
Thrifty and Chic
Our next stop is Thrifty and Chic for some Fall dining room inspiration. This is a lovely moment to think about the space where everyone gathers… whether you are planning Thanksgiving or simply wanting everyday meals to feel a little more special. Take a peek and see what ideas you might enjoy bringing to your own table.
11. A Little Christmas Staircase Dreaming
Thistlewood Farms
I know we are still enjoying Fall… but a little Christmas dreaming is always welcome! KariAnne at Thistlewood Farms shares four proposed staircase decorating looks, including French Country, Classic English, Frosty Winter, and Storybook Christmas. With different combinations of greenery, ribbon, ornaments, and special accents, it is such a fun way to start imagining your own holiday style.
12. Things That Don’t Have to Match
Pine and Prospect Home
Andrea at Pine and Prospect Home shares a reassuring reminder… your home can feel beautifully pulled together without everything matching perfectly! From wood tones and dining chairs to metal finishes, she explains how variety can help a room feel collected and personal. Such an encouraging read if you love vintage finds, inherited treasures, and adding things gradually as your budget allows.
13. A Warm and Welcoming Midcentury Modern Home
Wit & Delight
Itching to add a little midcentury modern style to your home? This Wit & Delight tour of Jess and Ross Bruggink’s home is a wonderful place to explore the possibilities, with beautiful wood ceilings, inviting living spaces, and a kitchen they remodeled themselves. Take your time enjoying their interpretation of the style… we will be featuring many more lovely examples really soon!
14. A Fresh Look at Modern Farmhouse
FHL Design
Wondering what modern farmhouse might look like in a home filled with warmth and character? FHL Design takes us through Jessica’s home at The Old Barn, where a welcoming porch, beautiful millwork, salvaged architectural details, and old farmhouse beams bring personality to a new build. Take this tour for a little taste of the style… there are so many lovely details to linger over!
15. A Maximalist Home Filled with Family Treasures
Homeworthy
Homeworthy invites us into designer Lisa Sokol’s 1908 Georgian home in Baltimore, and oh my… there is so much personality waiting inside! Bold color, patterned textiles, antiques, and inherited artwork fill rooms that include a lavender living room and a deep teal library. It is a wonderful visit for anyone who loves the idea of decorating around meaningful pieces and letting a home tell the family’s story.
16. A Little Taste of Maximalist Style
Here is one more little taste of maximalist decorating for those of you who are curious about bringing more personality into a room! Enjoy this Instagram room feature, then explore the account for more fun selections. You might find a little spark for a corner of your own home… sometimes one fresh idea is all it takes.
17. A Nourishing Lentil Curry
Cookie and Kate
If you love curry and plenty of veggies, Kate at Cookie and Kate has a comforting dish for you! Her lentil curry combines cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper, and potato with warming spices and a little coconut milk. Spoon it over rice for a cozy meal on a cool evening… and tuck away a portion for another day when dinner needs to be easy.
18. Pumpkin Donut Holes and Hot Cider
Damn Delicious
Break out the hot cider, my friends… Chungah at Damn Delicious has the perfect little treat to go with it! These pumpkin donut holes are baked in a mini muffin pan, then finished with butter and cinnamon sugar for a sweet autumn bite. A warm mug, a plate of these beauties, and a little time to relax… ah, Fall is good!
19. Farro and Lentil Salad with Roasted Carrots
The First Mess
The First Mess brings us a beautiful salad with apple cider cooked farro, lentils, roasted carrots, fresh herbs, and vegan feta. A sweet and tangy mustard dressing ties everything together… such a delicious collection of flavors and textures! This is a lovely one to keep in mind for lunches, a cozy dinner, or a colorful addition to your Fall table.
20. Sweet Potato, Eggplant, and Tahini Salad
Green Kitchen Stories
Roasted sweet potatoes and eggplant join quinoa, crisp vegetables, pomegranate, and toasted almonds in this gorgeous salad from Green Kitchen Stories. A creamy tahini dressing brings everything together, giving you that wonderful combination of tender, crunchy, sweet, and savory. Fall at its finest… and such a beautiful dish to bring along when someone asks you to contribute a salad!
21. Easy Mummy Cookies for Halloween
Half Baked Harvest
Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest finishes our collection with these adorable mummy cookie bars. A buttery brown sugar cookie base gets a playful Halloween makeover with chocolate, white chocolate, and little eyes… such a sweet idea for a party platter or a cozy movie night. Let everyone add a little personality to their mummy and enjoy some delicious decorating fun!
Well, my friends… that was quite a lovely little Saturday adventure! We gathered a bit of nature, enjoyed some creative projects, peeked inside beautiful homes, and found a few delicious things to add to the menu. I hope something made you smile… and perhaps gave you an idea you are excited to try.
I would love to know how you feel about the different decorating styles joining our Saturday visits. Are you drawn to the warmth of farmhouse, the beautiful lines of midcentury modern, or those colorful rooms filled with treasured collections? You can certainly love a little of each… your home has room for the things that make you happy.
Before the weekend gets away from you, please save a little piece of it for yourself. Enjoy that favorite brew while it is still warm, call someone you have been thinking about, spend a few quiet minutes with your furry friend, or simply put your feet up and breathe. You deserve those gentle moments, too.
Thank you so much for spending part of your Saturday here with me. Sending you hugs and wishes for a peaceful, cozy weekend… take good care of yourselves and one another!
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