Welcome to my first fall home tour this season! I love being a part of the “Loveliest Looks” home tours because me along with some of my favorite bloggers share not only our homes but also a favorite seasonal outfit. I will never claim myself a fashion blogger but sometimes I think it is fun to see how someone dresses because it is a little insight into their personality. This season I chose warm golds and burn orange for my entry and an outfit in the same color palette all mixed with my signature color blue. So welcome to my fall entry and porch and make sure to pop over to my other friend’s home tours at the bottom of this post!
Quick Glance
- Warm golds and burnt orange are a reliable anchor palette for fall entries, especially when you mix in a signature color like navy or deep blue to keep it personal.
- Reusing decor from previous seasons is smart, not lazy. A simple faux wreath can be refreshed each year with a new ribbon or garland wrap.
- DIY wreaths can be made for under $50 using coupon codes at Hobby Lobby and Michaels, which is significantly less than the $100-plus price tags you see in stores.
- Lucite or acrylic furniture is a clever fix for a narrow entry because it gives you surface space without making the room feel cramped.
- Putting your lamps on timers is a practical safety feature that also makes your home feel warm and welcoming when you pull into the driveway after dark.
- Preserving real pumpkins with a simple treatment can extend their life to two months or longer, making them a worthwhile investment over faux alternatives.
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This is my first fall season in our new home and if you are new around here then you can read more about our home building process HERE. It has been about 5 months now since we moved in and we are absolutely in love. The neighborhood is amazing and I love being a little more out into the country. For the first time since moving to Dallas from California, I finally feel at home here.
I took my ferns from our summer porch and just elevated them in these new pots I got. We really do not have a large entry but it is covered so this is almost like a little nestled spot. The entries are so different here in Dallas and tend to be a little smaller but always covered probably because of the weather. I have some plans in the next few months to change this spot up now that we’ve been here for awhile so stay tuned!
We had this wreath on our porch at our rental house a couple years ago and I am a firm believer in reusing your decor if you can. I had bought a simple faux boxwood wreath and then wrapped a fall berry garland around it and then did the same with a thick burlap ribbon. Then I tucked in a large white flower for a little something extra. A lot of times wreaths in the stores are around $100 at least and I made this one for less than $50 (I used the coupon codes for Hobby Lobby and Michaels to get things discounted).
If you have a Calloways by you then run! They have all these gorgeous pumpkins in already and even the baby boos. A lot of people have already been asking me how I preserve them and I think I might do a post on it in the next few weeks. It is so easy and they last me about 2 months if not longer.
I am in LOVE with this inexpensive matt and may even get one for inside for the kitchen. You know I will go for a preppy stripe any day and this one is under $20. Such a steal!
When you walk into our home this is the view you see. We have a narrow entry with a wall on the right and the dining room on the left. Then straight ahead is our stairway to the second floor and around the corner is our kitchen and living room. I wanted these other spaces that we use more often to have more room so the narrow entry really doesn’t bother me. Plus I found a great solution to make it not feel so tight and cramped.
I found this gorgeous lucite console that feels light and airy but still gives us a place for lamps. I have these 2 lamps on a timer so at a specific time at night they pop on. Such a great safety feature for your home. THESE are the timers we have.
I ended up keeping the fall decor simple in here and opted for a gorgeous sea glass vase and some fall branches.
And of course some baby boo pumpkins!
The other spot I tackled in our entry last week is right here at the bottom of the stairs. This has to be one of my favorite spots because I love looking at it as I head up the stairs and then looking down at it as I come down. I originally had a lamp here but our little daredevil ragdoll cat Sasha, scaled the outside of the stairs up at the top and ended up falling on it. She was fine but my lamp did not survive.
My cute little iron based table was fine too from the fall but I thought it was safer to not put a lamp back here for awhile until she is done trying to be a trapeze artist. I did add a little olive branch tree and popped it into a basket I had on hand. Then added a few baby white pumpkins to the base for a little touch of fall.
If you’ve been around here for awhile then you know I am a crazy candle lady. AND the new fall scents just hit Bath & Body Works. This Cinnamon Bark one is my absolute favorite this season. I had to go back and get a second one the other day.
So for fall I love wearing kimonos. They are so easy to throw over a tee and jeans and perfect for carpool and date nights. This one is such a gorgeous mustard yellow color and I love the blue and soft pink colored roses on it. The best part is it is under $30!
If you have never worn a kimono before then I am going to apologize to you now because when you buy one you will want 5 more. Sorry for creating the obsession! I rounded up some of my favorites for fall below for you.
Okay I am obsessed with these navy open toed booties too. I get a pair of booties every year but this year I wanted some open toed ones for fall. I always seem to get the same color to which is a camel or light brown. So I was a rebel and got the navy. OMG why have I never gotten suede navy shoes before?! They are amazing and these ones are comfortable. They are super flattering and look great with a skinny pant leg.
Things to Know
- Covered porches are common in the Dallas area because of the climate, and that shelter actually extends the life of your seasonal decor significantly compared to an exposed entry.
- Faux boxwood wreaths work as a neutral base year after year. Swap the ribbon and garland each season and you essentially have a brand new wreath for a fraction of the cost.
- Lucite and acrylic console tables are one of the most practical solutions for narrow entries because they provide surface area and styling space without adding visual bulk to a tight hallway.
- Lamp timers are inexpensive and easy to set up, and they serve double duty: your home looks warm and welcoming from the street while also giving the impression someone is home, which is a genuine security benefit.
- Real pumpkins can last up to two months or longer when properly preserved, making them a cost-effective and more organic-looking alternative to faux pumpkins for fall decorating.
- Specialty garden centers like Calloways often stock a wider and more interesting variety of pumpkins than big-box stores, including harder-to-find varieties like baby boos, and they tend to arrive earlier in the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start when decorating my home for fall if I have never done a seasonal home tour before?
Start with your entry and porch, since those spaces make the strongest first impression and require the fewest pieces to look complete. Choose two or three colors you love, then add one anchor piece and a few smaller accents to carry the palette throughout.
How do I make a DIY fall wreath that actually looks polished and not homemade?
The key is starting with a quality base, usually a faux boxwood or grapevine wreath, and building texture in deliberate layers rather than adding everything at once. Add ribbon and one or two focal pieces to create a polished wreath without making the design feel too busy.
How do I style a narrow entryway for fall without making it feel cluttered?
Choose furniture with visual lightness, like a lucite or glass console table, and limit your decor to two or three intentional pieces rather than filling every inch of surface space. Add a mirror, tall stems, and a small pumpkin or two to create a welcoming seasonal display without crowding the space.
What is the best way to preserve real pumpkins so they last through the fall season?
A simple preservation treatment applied shortly after you bring the pumpkins home can keep them looking fresh for up to two months, sometimes longer depending on your climate. Clean them thoroughly and keep them shaded and protected from heat to slow moisture loss and decomposition.
How do I mix seasonal decor with pieces I already own instead of buying everything new each fall?
Identify the items already in your space that have shapes, textures, or finishes that read as warm and natural, and use new seasonal purchases to complement rather than replace them. Add affordable accents like ribbon, garland, stems, mats, and pumpkins around year-round pieces to create a seasonal look.
And there you have it friends! I will be sharing our fall kitchen and living room at the end of the month. I am still wrapping some stuff up in those spaces . . . . like trying to work with my terrible paint job on my kitchen island and fireplace. I learned some big lessons and I shared those over on Instagram but we are not able to get it fixed until November due to the new painters schedule. In the meantime we are embracing it and just going with the flow. Here is a recap of all the sources in this post below.
Don’t miss my blogger friends fall home tours and fall fashion ideas!
Please hop on over to visit my other friends and enjoy all of the fall inspiration they’re sharing with you today!
Summer Adams | The Lush List | CC + Mike
BlueGrayGal | House Full of Summer | J.Cathell | A Blissful Nest
Rebekah, your new home is gooorgeous and I love the neutral touches of fall mixed in with your coastal decor and that pop of vibrant orange! Absolutely stunning and I love your kimono so much! You look gorgeous! So fun to do another tour with you! Happy Fall! Xoxo
Rebekah, I absolutely LOVE the way you’ve styled your whole foyer! Those booties are the cutest, too! Thanks so much for including me on this fun tour! xoxo
Beuatiful Rebekah! Loved taking your fall tour and seeing inside your gorgeous new home!