I was finally able to decorate our living/dining room for the fall season this week. Our space already works well with fall colors since there is so much blue and tan already so a few pumpkins was all it took to make it feel more festive.
I brought out the chalkboard tablet that I made this time last year and made a Pick and Choose list of fall activities for when we have time together but can't think of something to do. Ruby came home a few minutes later, walked straight to her room to get a baby wipe, and proceeded to erase most of it. She's such a helper.
I got the bats from JoAnn's and strung them together to make a garland. Two points for a cheap and easy Halloween DIY.
Speaking of cheap and easy, this little owl was a thrift store find. I spray painted him and his little friend black for a stronger Halloween look and then broke his friend into five pieces when I was bringing him inside to dry. He's a little lonely but happy, nonetheless.
A quick trip to the grocery store was all it took to create a pretty and fragrant floral arrangement of tinted sage and eucalyptus and the white mini pumpkins made themselves at home on a cake stand I bought on sale last year at Hobby Lobby.
I don't get into the spooky stuff at our house, at least not in large doses, but I do like to celebrate each fun holiday to give our family good memories. Ruby has already adopted the surviving owl as her own pet and Sebastian loves the bat garland because it reminds him of a certain superhero.
All we need now are Halloween costumes! Not only have I not even started on our costumes, I haven't finalized three of the four of them. Oh, and we're throwing Ruby a birthday party on Saturday. Someone save me!
xo,
Rachel
LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Mio | 10/25/2011 at 03:28 PM
it looks so good! thanks for this inspiration, i still have to decorate for fall :).
Posted by: Hanna | 10/25/2011 at 03:34 PM
wow, that is an amazing piece of embroidery~
Posted by: Dee | 10/25/2011 at 03:40 PM
The room looks amazing!
xo Amber P.
Posted by: Amber @ The Owl's Den | 10/25/2011 at 03:54 PM
Oh my gosh!!! this room is magically fall. Love the colors and mini pumpkins and chalkboard and bats... You've done a fabulous job with this space!
Posted by: HappyWife | 10/25/2011 at 05:22 PM
Those trays are the BEST THING EVERRR. You are a genius!
Posted by: Mallory G | 10/25/2011 at 06:10 PM
Rachel, I love your house!!! I dream of having a home like that some day with thrifty DIY finds. Also love your simple decor ideas for Fall + Halloween! Especially spray painting that owl!! xo
Posted by: Colleen / Inspired to Share | 10/25/2011 at 06:13 PM
You are officially too stinkin' adorable. I LOVE your house decor and the festive additions you made are so inspiring. The only holiday/seasonal decorating I've done to date is for Christmas. You make it look so fun I may just have to try some fall touches of my own. Lovely. Thank you for sharing,
Posted by: Courtney | 10/25/2011 at 06:31 PM
nice.. i like it! http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: irene wibowo | 10/25/2011 at 07:10 PM
omg i love the magnets on the old metal trays. such a cute idea!
Posted by: Gaby | 10/25/2011 at 07:38 PM
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it all Rach!! But I'm super keen on the flower/embroidery painting! WOW
Posted by: tracy | 10/25/2011 at 07:49 PM
ah~ your home is such a breath of fresh air. Such a great balance of minimal midcentury with so many interesting things to look at. I want to own your coffee table book.
Posted by: Jill - Lune | 10/25/2011 at 08:14 PM
this is all so lovely! you have a gift!
xo katie
Posted by: katiediditt | 10/25/2011 at 08:16 PM
gosh i love your living room! you are one talented decorator :)
Posted by: Gaby | 10/25/2011 at 10:47 PM
Love it...very festive!!! you are amazing!!
Posted by: rachel | 10/26/2011 at 05:29 AM
I love the way you decorated, it's certainly more fall than Halloween! I really love the little owl and all those white pumpkins. Such a beautiful, cozy living room!
Posted by: Cara | 10/26/2011 at 06:00 AM
Love the blues and yellows in your home. And I'm STEALING that idea to spray paint knick knacks for decorations. You are a font of awesome ideas, lady!
Posted by: ruthie | 10/26/2011 at 06:10 AM
I love the Autumn look!!!! It looks so warm + cozy!! Fantastic job!!
Posted by: Ms. Megan | 10/26/2011 at 07:17 AM
how did u make the chalk tablet? i love it!
Posted by: Sheryl Salik | 10/26/2011 at 08:18 AM
can you come redecorate my apartment?! yours is so beautiful...
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Posted by: jen f. | 10/26/2011 at 10:50 AM
I love your entire room.. I also have mini pumpkins around my home. I used white pumpkins during my fall wedding, two years. It was delightful accent for the season.
I can't wait to see your Halloween costume pictures.
Maria
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Posted by: maria | 10/26/2011 at 11:02 AM
Sheryl Salik,
The chalk tablet is just a piece of lumber (pre-cut) from Lowe's that I coated with primer and then two layers of black chalkboard paint. It's an easy project to do in an afternoon!
Posted by: racheldenbow | 10/26/2011 at 12:06 PM
It looks wonderful....!!!!! I have been fall-i-fying my place too...and did the exact same black spray-paint thrifted owl thing!!!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | 10/26/2011 at 12:22 PM
perfect decorations! thanks for sharing... i love your pretty afghan! have fun with those costumes!!
Posted by: gina f. | 10/26/2011 at 02:41 PM
I love your tablecloth. Where did you find it?
Posted by: Lynsey | 10/26/2011 at 04:51 PM
Rachel,
What do you use to hang your metal trays? I was recently given one and I love the idea as using it as a magnetic message board but I'm not sure what to use to hang it on the wall and it still be sturdy. Suggestions? Also, I really love your fall decorations. The chalkboard tablet is really making me miss having a chalkboard wall!
Posted by: Victoria | 10/26/2011 at 06:59 PM
I love all of the pumpkins everywhere. So festive!
Posted by: Jamie@ HandlingWithGrace | 10/26/2011 at 07:12 PM
Jealous of your home! Mine is a work in progress and aside from the table we never use in the dining room, there are no fall decorations in the house. Love that little lopsided pumpkin on your bookshelf!
Posted by: Kristin | 10/26/2011 at 08:17 PM
I love those trays you have hanging on the wall. I just bought some at a garage sale knowing I could do something fun with them. Thanks for the inspiration...although I'm not sure if mine are magnetic. Do you have a magnet clip holding those photos on?
Posted by: Melanie | 10/27/2011 at 08:39 AM
Everything looks great! I think my fave are the mini white pumpkins.
xo
cortnie
Posted by: tinyparticlesoflight | 10/27/2011 at 02:50 PM