If You Are Not Ready For Pumpkins Just Yet...

Some Ideas For Autumn Decorating With A Twist.

Autumn has begun! Our days are beginning to get cooler, the leaves are beginning to fall. Are you itching to start some seasonal decorating but not ready to embrace pumpkins yet? We have curated a few easy ideas to help you ‘ease’ into Autumn in your home. Many of these ideas feature apples and pears, which we LOVE! 

Make An Apple Wreath | Autumn and apples just go together. Take down that summer wreath and make your own seasonal wreath using apples! Here are bushels of apple wreath ideas for inspiration!

Autumn Room Vignette | Add a pretty Autumn-inspired vignette or centerpiece to a room. Little touches can add a big impact, and make the season come alive. Remember, you can start small by incorporating a subtle shift in color to your accessories, or a vase with Autumnal leaves, etc. Lots of times you can source materials from your yard! 

Cook An Apple Recipe | You can make a yummy early Autumn recipe featuring apples! Just think about how lovely your home will smell. For a true jump into the season, you can pick your own apples. You can incorporate apples into breakfast, lunch, and dinner with these creative recipes. 

Give Pears A Seat At And On The Table | Delicious, perfumy pears are such a sophisticated fruit. They are versatile too, working well in both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, they come in beautiful Autumn colors that can enhance your Autumn decorating! 

Fast Autumn Decor | Use apples, mason jars, and a few springs from the garden to create a pretty centerpiece for your Kitchen table in minutes! It will last for a month if you routinely replace and refresh the blooms. Here is an easy to follow tutorial.

Think Autumn Textiles | Autumn-inspired throws can be easily draped over your outdoor rocker, or on your favorite sofa. Accent pillows in Autumn colors can be placed in those spots as well. 

Transition Your Mantel | After your Autumn wreath goes up, it seems appropriate to move your mantel into the season too. If you do not have a mantel, no worries, you can style any long horizontal surface like a sofa table, dining room table, or coffee table. We like this minimalist design highlighting apples. 

We hope you are inspired by these Autumn decorating ideas. We just love highlighting apples and pears in both decorating and cooking. They are so versatile that way. It will be time for pumpkins and turkeys soon enough, for now it is fun to let your creative juices flow in new ways during this early part of the season. And, if you are looking at an upcoming PCS move, be sure to contact one of our Military Relocation Specialists with any questions you have. We love to assist our service members and their families. Happy Autumn!