Hello, October and beautiful Fall! This time of year holds so much not only in the gorgeous changing of the colors in our landscape but in all the fun activities for our family. We now live across the lake from our town’s brand new high school stadium so we have been enough Friday night lights to the max. I also love all the fall celebrations our town has and it is so incredibly different here compared to growing up in California. I love that Lauren gets to enjoy all these new traditions our town has!
This year I did not join the rest of “blog land” and decorate my home in August and post it at the beginning of September. As I posted last week, I just purged our media room and with that I had my husband pull out all our fall decor boxes which I am currently weeding through. I found some pieces I have not used in years that I pulled out for this year’s decor and A LOT I am saying goodbye too. You can catch up on our home purge HERE.
So welcome to my better late than never fall home tour!
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Quick Glance
- A wheat and sage green color palette bridges summer and fall without feeling overpowering or too on-trend.
- Layering natural textures like seeded eucalyptus, rattan pumpkins, and jute fiber creates depth on a mantle without buying a ton of new pieces.
- Mixing antique finds with newer decor items gives a space personality that catalog-perfect rooms simply cannot replicate.
- A bold sofa color like royal navy blue can anchor a room beautifully when the surrounding textiles stay soft and neutral.
- Decorating later in the season rather than in August or September is completely valid, and it often means you shop more intentionally.
- Revisiting stored decor boxes before buying anything new is one of the best ways to refresh a space without spending extra.
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My color scheme this year was shades of wheat and sage greens. It’s not quite gold but if you think of the color wheat is then you are right on the money. I love that this color combo is such an easy one from shades of summer and neutral enough that it is not too overpowering with the fall decor.
Finally with the fireplace the right color (you can check out my sources page for all paint colors), it is a little pop and accents the tile beautifully. I decorated the mantle very similarly from last years but adding in that soft golden color changed it ever so slightly that it feels fresh and new. You can check out last years mantle HERE.
To create the mantle display, I first laid down seeded eucalyptus branches and then I layered in the pumpkins on top. I used a combo of rattan, jute and natural fiber pumpkins with white and sage green ones. I then added in some more greenery I had already from my upstairs buckets and some of these beautiful pale golden yellow branches from Hobby Lobby. I just kept tucking and filling until I felt it was full enough.
Lastly, I layered in lots of candles, my mercury glass candlesticks, and some more modern white vases.
I love these beautiful textured linen pillows. This is the second color I have gotten because I love them so much. They feel amazing and are the perfect layering pillow with patterns or if you just need a pop of texture to a space. I paired them with these super soft and yummy sage green pillows on my side chairs and threw my favorite chunky knit throw blanket over the arm of the chair.
I think this is a view I rarely share. It is a hard one to get with the lighting but I love the rich pop of the navy sofa with the window treatments in our breakfast room. This year I choose this more antique patterned pillow. It has a mix of that soft yellow gold with a blue grey that is just so pretty for fall.
I love mixing old with new and this hurricane is from a local antique shop. I have looked high and low for something similar but just can’t find it. I will keep looking though. I love these little metal pumpkins too! I got them in 2 sizes. I loved their burnished metal look.
This space feels so warm and cozy and I can’t wait for the fall temperatures to really hit here in Dallas so we can start using our fireplace for the season.
As much as I love homes with neutral sofas and chairs, this royal navy blue sofa really makes this space. I have gotten so many questions about maintaining it and it really is much easier than you think. I probably vacuum it a couple of times a month and that’s it. My family puts their feet up on it and we really “use” it. I have been so happy with how it has held up.
Things to Know
- Seeded eucalyptus is one of the most versatile and affordable base layers for a fall mantle. It dries beautifully in place and can last the entire season without looking tired.
- Natural fiber pumpkins made from rattan, jute, or cotton rope are reusable for years and tend to look more intentional in a styled space than painted foam or plastic versions.
- Sage green reads differently depending on the light in your room. In warm afternoon light it pulls more yellow, and in cooler morning light it reads closer to grey-green. Test it against your existing decor before committing to a lot of it.
- Pale golden yellow branches from craft stores like Hobby Lobby are a low-cost way to add height and movement to a mantle or table arrangement without buying fresh florals.
- Mercury glass and burnished or aged metal finishes work well together because both have a muted reflectivity that adds depth without competing for attention the way shiny chrome or polished gold would.
- Editing your existing decor before buying anything new is genuinely worth the time. Pieces you have not used in a few years often feel fresh again in a new context or a new color palette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest way to start a fall home tour if I have never decorated seasonally before?
Start with one focal point, like a mantle or a console table, and build outward from there. Trying to decorate your entire home at once is overwhelming and leads to an inconsistent look. Pick the spot where your family spends the most time, define a two or three color palette, and style just that area first. Once it feels right, you can pull those same colors and textures into other rooms naturally.
How do I choose a fall color palette that does not feel too trendy or overdone?
Anchor your palette in a neutral base and add one seasonal accent color rather than following whatever shows up on Pinterest that week. Wheat, warm cream, and soft sage are good examples of tones that feel seasonal without being costume-y. The key is connecting the palette to colors already present in your home through furniture, flooring, or art so that the seasonal decor looks like it belongs rather than like it was dropped in from a holiday store.
Can I mix different pumpkin materials and finishes together without it looking cluttered?
Yes, as long as you keep your color palette consistent across all the pumpkin styles you use. Combining rattan, jute, white ceramic, and sage green pumpkins works beautifully because the variety in texture creates visual interest while the shared tonal range keeps everything cohesive. Where it starts to look chaotic is when you mix materials AND colors with no through line, so let your palette do the organizing work for you.
How do I style a mantle for fall without making it look like a seasonal display at a big box store?
Layer organic materials first, add curated objects second, and leave intentional breathing room throughout. Starting with greenery like eucalyptus branches as a base immediately gives a mantle a collected and lived-in quality. From there, layer in objects at different heights, mixing something old with something new and something matte with something that has a slight sheen. Resist the urge to fill every inch. Negative space is what separates a styled mantle from an overstuffed one.
Is it worth buying new fall decor every year, or is it better to work with what you already have?
Working with what you already own is almost always the better starting point, with one or two new pieces added to keep things feeling current. Going through your existing decor boxes with fresh eyes, especially after a year or two away from certain pieces, often surfaces items that feel new again in a different arrangement or alongside a different color palette. Buying one or two accent pieces each season, like a new set of pillows or a bundle of seasonal branches, is a much more sustainable and budget-friendly approach than starting from scratch annually.
So there you have it! I will be sharing lots more photos on Instagram and Facebook in the next couple of weeks. Hope you loved it and you can check out last years fall home tour too for even more inspiration. All sources for this room and my fall decor this year are below!
SO PRETTY! LOVE THE ROUND CHANDELIER! CHANDY? IS THAT WHAT WE ARE CALLING IT NOW? LAURA IN CO
Lol! Yes! I love it too and it made such a difference when we changed it from the ceiling fan to this. Thank you!