Good morning! I hope you all are having a lovely weekend. Today I am partnering up with 7 of my blogging friends to share some of our favorite budget friendly fall decorating tips! There is a collage and link to all their posts at the bottom of this post so be sure to scroll down and check them all out!

Although I do love buying some real pumpkins once the weather gets a little cooler (which here is usually not until October) other than that I don’t usually spend very much money on autumn decor. In fact for the most part I cut branches from the outside, mix in seasonal fruit (that acts as decor until it’s eaten), and then add in some candles. I also layer in some of our cozier throws and pillows that I often store away in the warmer summer months.

For most of my fall arrangements I start with clippings from our yard. Our last four houses have had quite a bit of loropetalum so that is generally what I cut in September and then once the leaves start turning a little bit later I will clip branches of colorful maple leaves. For these arrangements I clipped a bunch of loropetalum and filled six or seven vases with them. Then I added in some of my faux fall florals to fill out the vases. About every ten days or so I will discard the  loropetalum as it starts to wilt/dry and add some fresh cut pieces in to the arrangement (sometimes I can even get a full two weeks out of the loropetalum). One of my favorite tips, particularly in the fall, is to mix faux florals in with real greenery. I have had most of my fall florals for years and just pull them out each September and add them to my clippings from the yard. I have had those little purple colored pod looking ones for about 12 years now! This year I bought two packs of these lotus pods to add to my little stash of faux fall florals (I purchased them in the store and they were on sale and I think I only paid $4 total for both bundles).

Another easy and inexpensive way to add a festive fall feeling to any space is with candles! I used simple inexpensive pillar candles (less than a dollar each!) in our living room and kitchen area and then in a few other places throughout our home added some scented jar ones. Candles instantly make a space feel cozy! You can be creative when it comes to adding cozy touches to your home for the fall and winter months by using scarves as throws. This scarf is a favorite of mine that I have had for years (I think maybe it was originally from J. Crew but not positive) but seeing how it will be at least two or three more months before I possibly will have a need to wear it, it makes for a great little throw on the side arm of chair.  

Just those few simple touches that cost less than ten dollars and we were able to help give a cozier fall feeling to our living room. 

I will have a post up with more photos tomorrow but we also added those same elements in our kitchen. Candles and a mix of fresh and faux autumn florals. I also added some velvet pumpkins (which I have also had for years and years) and some yummy fall pastries! 

 

And now be sure to check out all of these great budget friendly fall decor ideas:

Ella Claire & Co. | Dear Lillie | Boxwood Avenue | French Country Cottage

Inspired by Charm | Craftberry Bush | City Farmhouse | Zevy Joy

And here are is all of the source information for our rooms shown in this post:

Living Room Source Information:

Wall Color – Frosty White by Sherwin Williams
Trim Color – Extra White by Sherwin Williams
Floors – Existing and don’t have info on them, NEVER would have chosen dark with a golden retriever – haha!
Pendant Light – Rejuvination (30″ antique brass with white shade)
Curtain Rods – Walmart
Drapery Rings – Bed Bath and Beyond
Drapery Panels – Ballard Design – Indigo
Roman Shades – Walmart
Rug – can be found here – mine is the 9 by 12 size
Chairs – Birch Lane
Navy Pillows in Chairs – Serena and Lily
Striped Pillows in Front of Navy Pillows on Chairs – Dillard’s
Candle holders on Mantel – Walmart
Pitcher on Mantel – World Market (no longer available)
Books – Vintage
Sofa – Bassett Furniture 
Ottoman – Article – Timpani Ottoman in Charme Tan
Vase on Ottoman – Have had for years, maybe from TJMaxx?
Knit Pillow on Sofa – HomeGoods years ago
Leather Pillows – World Market
Fuzzy Pillow – World Market
Chest with Gold Circles – Soft Surroundings several years ago and no longer available
Disc Sculpture on Chest – Birch Lane
Books – Vintage
Small Vase – World Market years ago
Side Table – Bassett Furniture
Lamp on side table – Serena and Lily
Two Prints on Wall – Vintage
Wood Tray – Heritage Lace
Candlesticks on Wood Tray – World Market
Gold Pheasant – Vintage
Faux Pumpkins and Gourds – have had most of them for between 10-15 years! 

 

Kitchen Source Information:

Wall Color – Frosty White by Sherwin Williams
Trim Color – Extra White by Sherwin Williams
Cabinets – Existing (pretty standard white)
Island Color – Soot by Sherwin Williams
All Appliances – Existing
Floors – Existing and don’t have info on them, NEVER would have chosen dark with a golden retriever – haha!
Counters – Existing (some form of Quartz)
Bar Stools – Serena and Lily
Faucet – Walmart
Cabinet Cup Pulls – Amerock in Golden Champagne (can be found here and here)
Cabinet Knobs – Amerock in Golden Champagne (can be found here and here)
Vase with White Bottom – Serena and Lily
Espresso Machine – Can be found here and here
Backsplash – 2 by 8 subway tile from a local store but can be found here with basic white grout
Dog Bowl Stands – Target
Oversized Cutting Board – World Market
Round Wood and Marble Cutting Board – World Market
Ceramic Bread Box – World Market
Small Cutting Board with Marble – can be found here
Copper Colander – Walmart
Candle – Oliver Henry
Utensil Holder – Williams Sonoma years and years ago
Shiny Gold Candlesticks – Hobby Lobby
Matte Gold Candlesticks – Vintage
All Pillar Candles – Hobby Lobby
Cakes Stand – Have had for years – either Wayfair or World Market
Round Wood Tray with Covered Glass – HomeGoods years ago
Antlers – World Market years ago

Dining Room Source Information:

Wall Color – Frosty White by Sherwin Williams
Trim Color – Extra White by Sherwin Williams
Floors – Existing and don’t have info on them, NEVER would have chosen dark with a golden retriever – haha!
Light Fixture – Serena and Lily
Table – Basset Furniture – 72″ Fawn Finish
Chairs – World Market
End Chairs – Wayfair (with slipcover removed)
Cream Pillows  in Chair – Target several year ago
Green Velvet Pillows in Chair – World Market
Vase – Serena and Lily
Curtain Rods – Walmart
Drapery Panels – Ballard Design – Indigo
Roman Shades – Walmart
Two Prints on Wall – Vintage

 

I hope you all have a lovely Sunday! 

Warmly, Jenni