Fall Home Decor and Recipes Gotta Have It List

Blog posts, like the spaces and places in the home, benefit from seasonal updating.  If you’re like me, all things fall home decor and recipes counts as a conversation worth having and a blog post worth reading.

fall home decor and recipes

Fall home decor and recipes suited for cozy days into evenings and scrumptious snacks and meals scripts a feels good to be home narrative.

As the dog days grow shorter and first signs of changing colors make their presence known,  thoughts of fall naturally come to mind.

Oh, what fall fun we decoristas have when we are:

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Southern Living Magazine – Photography by Helen Norman

Setting seasonal tablescapes.

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Autumn Harvest Rice Recipe

Developing, delighting in, and discovering recipes big on the flavors of the season.

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Decorating the interiors and exteriors of house, heart, home, and hearth.

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Better Homes & Gardens

Great serving pieces, serving trays, compotes, set of table linens, throw pillows, lamps, wall accents, rugs- it doesn’t take a complete space overhaul or remodel to introduce texture, color, or pattern of the season to your interior or exterior home decor.

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Don’t forget the menu.

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Talk about one of the most delicious ways to welcome fall home decor and recipes to a new season!

Let’s take a look at this season’s Gotta Have It list.

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Brooks Brothers Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp

French Bulldog Teapot– just for fall fun!

Autumn Spice Toile Salad Plates

J&G Meakin “Romantic England” Gravy Boat

Better Homes & Gardens Sweater Knit Decorative Square Throw Pillow

Fall Acorn Shaped Pillow

Figural Pine Cone Wax Candle

White Leaf Table Decor

12.5in Wood Give Thanks Lazy Susan

Cozy is a delightful guest- one who never wears out its welcome. Designing a cozy setting is not an exercise in difficulty.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Stacy Goldberg

Warm colors mingled among textured accents, collected finds, and antique pieces set against the backdrop of layers of soft and comfy candlelight or a crackling fire in the fireplace invite cozy to settle in and stay awhile.

Glass Figural Pumpkin Acorn Trails - Threshold™

Glass Figural Pumpkin Acorn Trails – Threshold™

Bring a little pumpkin of your favorite spice and scent to your fall soiree.

4pk Glass Votive Set Vanilla Pumpkin

4pk Glass Votive Set Vanilla Pumpkin

Getting into the fall of it all is fun, keeps things decoratively interesting, and doesn’t have to break the bank.

Fall Cream Berry & Wheat Wreath by Bloom Room

Fall Cream Berry & Wheat Wreath by Bloom Room

Hops Arrangement in Ceramic Pot

Hops Arrangement in Ceramic Pot

Mini Maple Leaf Wreath Red

Mini Maple Leaf Wreath Red

4pk Figural Votives Apples Candle Red

4pk Figural Votives Apples Candle Red

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Southern Lady Magazine

Time spent in the kitchen at fall is time spent in the presence of the comfort of home.

Kitchen Towel 'Multi-Plaid'

Kitchen Towel ‘Multi-Plaid’

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Vintage Pewter Sugar Bowl with Oak Acorn Motif

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Late summer into early fall sunsets casts shadows full of nuance ready to shadow dance with rich colors, patterns and textures that highlight the very best of the season.

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If I didn’t know better, I would think wooden dough bowls strictly exist for housing a natural bounty of fall’s most gorgeous finds.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Edmund Barr

Rich warm colors perfectly accentuate indoor and outdoor spaces prime for feathering in seasonal splendor.

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Fads & Frames

Rework a display you’ve enjoyed during the previous season with a simple addition to and subtraction of.

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When creating a fall -autumn inspired arrangement, I like to let the flora fall where they may.

Frankly, it plays up the natural aspect of the season which advances the uncomplicated yet beautiful effect you’re going for.

Red and yellow tropical Proteas as a stand alone or complementing accent add seasonal color, and look absolutely smashing with a bouquet of foliage.

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Fall treasuring hunting has commenced focusing on new and vintage items for fall decorating.

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Staying close to home and heart with home decor accessories selections in a vintage and antique theme comes naturally to my tastes.

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Fall feasts reminds me of a neighbor friend who is known for a strict and steadfast entertaining rule she swears by.

Jadeite Footed Loop Design Cake Stand

Jadeite Footed Loop Design Cake Stand

She is of the belief it is in poor taste and the epitome of bad entertaining manners to have an empty cake stand or cake plate set out on the buffet or sideboard when having guests over.

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Far be it from me to argue with that particular entertaining principle, so allow me to play the fall baking fairy furnishing y’all with my apple nut cake recipe complete with sprinkles of cinnadust.

This classic recipe is a c’est si bon fall favorite, and is cake stand or plate worthy.

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Apple Nut Cake

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil

2 cups granulated sugar

½  cup brown sugar

2 eggs

½  teaspoon nutmeg

½  teaspoon cinnamon

½  teaspoon ground cloves

½  teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 ½  cups all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped pecans

½  cup applesauce

3 cups fresh apples, peeled and sliced

Icing

½  cup firmly packed light brown sugar

¼  cup butter or margarine

3 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

½  cup chopped pecans

Directions

Peel and slice apples.  Add brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves and lemon juice to apples coating well; set aside.  Mix together sugar and oil.  Add the eggs and beat until creamy.  Add vanilla.  Combine salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour together.

Introduce dry ingredients in small amounts to sugar and oil mixture.  Next, add apples, applesauce and chopped pecans and mix by hand.

Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan in 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

For the icing:

In a medium saucepan bring brown sugar, butter, and milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring or whisking constantly.  Boil for one minute continuing to stir or whisk constantly.

Remove from heat and add vanilla.  Add powdered sugar and stir or whisk until smooth and continue until it begins to thicken slightly.  Immediately drizzle over cooled cake.  Top with walnuts or pecans.

As a tasty bonus, I’m adding my recipe for Great Northern Bean and Chicken Soup as a culinary accompaniment to the antique white pumpkin soup tureen on my Gotta Have It list.

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Great Northern Bean and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced

3 stalks celery, diced

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon minced garlic

2 cans Great Northern beans

1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 32 ounce box chicken broth

1 chicken bouillon cube

2 cups water

Directions

Melt the butter in Dutch oven (or just toss the butter in with the veggies like I do).  Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery and chopped onion.  Sauté until onions become translucent.

Add shredded chicken, beans, bay leaf, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate all the flavor goodness together.  Add water, bouillon cube and chicken broth bringing to a boil.

Once a good bubbling boil is reached, reduce heat to low and allow soup to simmer for 45-60 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and serve with crackers or cheesy cornbread.

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Spicy sea salt and black pepper crackers add a touch of the all important c’est si bon.

While we’re on the subject of crackers, fall, cozy, snacks, and seasonal goodness, let’s pumpkin cheese ball this fall recipes thing up.

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by Jacob Fox

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2  8 ounces pkg. cream cheese, softened

2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded

¾ cup canned pumpkin

¼ cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons minced fresh sage

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Assorted crackers

Directions

Combine cream cheese, 1¼ cups cheddar cheese, the pumpkin, butter, sage, paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ tsp. each salt and black pepper.  Beat with a mixer on medium until fluffy.

Chill, covered, 4 to 24 hours.

Wrap in plastic wrap and shape into a ball.  Unwrap; roll ball in remaining  ¾ cup cheddar.  Serve with crackers.

Serves 24.

To shape into a pumpkin:

After rolling the cheese ball in the remaining cheddar cheese, rewrap the ball in plastic wrap.  Place a few rubber bands vertically around the cheese ball to form ridges.  Chill 30 minutes.

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Is there a hint of fall in your part of the world?

Embrace the beauty and the taste of fall and give it a welcome home, old friend shout out from me.

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Autumn Arrives

As autumn arrives in all its seasonal splendor, let’s take a moment to be taken with the exquisiteness of this most welcome visitor.

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“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”

– Oscar Wilde

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House Beautiful UK

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled
themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.”

– Raquel Franco

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Flickr

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock,
then autumn would be the magic hour.”

– Victoria Erickson

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“It’s the first day of autumn!
A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty
marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!”

– Winnie the Pooh

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Pinterest

“Is not this a true autumn day?
Just the still melancholy that I love—
that makes life and nature harmonize.”

– George Eliot

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Photography by Olga Subach

“Autumn glows upon us like a
splendid evening; it is
the very sunset of the year.”

– Mary Russell Mitford

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“Autumn is the mellower season, and what
we lose in flowers
we more than gain in fruits.”

– Samuel Butler

Autumn Road

Kiel James Patrick

“Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets;
golden colors on the lawn, nature’s trick or treat!”

– Rusty Fischer

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Helen Norman

“Autumn mornings: sunshine and crisp air, birds
and calmness, year’s end and day’s beginnings.”

– Terri Guillemets

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High Altitude Pumpkin Charlotte Cream Cake Recipe

“Delicious autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were
a bird I would fly about the Earth
seeking the successive autumns.”

– George Eliot

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Flower Magazine – Photography by Erik Kvalsvik

“Even if something is left undone, everyone must
take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.”

– Elizabeth Lawrence

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Philipp Deus

“Fall colors are funny.
They’re so bright and intense and beautiful.
It’s like nature is trying to fill you up
with color, to saturate you so you can stockpile it
before winter turns everything muted and dreary.”

– Siobhan Vivian

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“Give me juicy autumnal fruit, ripe and red from the orchard.”

– Walt Whitman

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Kelsey Hansen 

“I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze.
The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves.”

– Ann Drake

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Photography by Ian Cumming

“Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable…
the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street…
by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese.”

– Hal Borland

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Flickr

As autumn arrives on Saturday, I’m kicking off the celebration a few days early in order to get the most out of this lovely time of year.

“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

Early perhaps, but wishing my fellow fall fans a happy first day of fall is a Places In The Home tradition- one deeply rooted in the love of friends and all things fall.

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Cozy at Home: Another Fall Decor Preview

This fall decor preview is a love letter to cozy at home. So many of us find such joy in decorating home and hearth with seasonal accents and accessories rich in color, texture, pattern, warmth, and comfort- the hallmarks of fall times spent cozy at home.

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The Blessings of Autumn by Thomas Kinkade

Elation is the word of the day courtesy of the “cold” front with no humidity currently in place over our little corner of the world.

Recent conversations around Places In The Home include how the bright white light of the afternoon sun together with cooler mornings and evenings indicate fall is in the future.

We joke about Louisiana’s false fall (which is an actual season in these parts), and my son can’t believe there was a prolonged fall season 40+ years ago when I was in high school.  Mid-September through November saw sweaters, flannel shirts, and wool suits the favored Friday night football games fashions.

Good times and great weather!

“By all these lovely tokens,
September days are here.
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.”

—Helen Hunt Jackson

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Photo by Svitlana

In the world of seasonal decorating it’s the small touches that count.

Small touches make a big impact on your dominant decor style which in turn accomplishes the intended purpose of seasonal decorating- to create standout statement vignettes, spots, and corners ready to capture the eye and the essence of the current season.

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William Morris Inspired Fox Art Print

Vintage Arch Antique Gold Ornate Metal Framed Accent Wall Mirror

Art Nouveau Lamp with Urn Style Base with Floral Designs and Decorative Dome

Antique Ironstone Brown Floral Transfer Ware Large Pitcher 

Pheasant Andirons

Rockland Hand Knotted Persian Style Rug- Threshold™ with Studio McGee

Glass Figural Pumpkin Acorn Trails – Threshold™

Brunschwig and Fils “On Point”-Hunting Toile Pillow Cover

Mainstays 12″ White Washed Textured Ceramic Vase

William Morris Inspired Fox Art Print

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Benjamin Moore Gray Horse

Neutral shades and tones magnify the visual intensity of earthy cornerstone accent colors, warming so well to our year round decor accents.

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Colonial Revival and Federalist style homes and spaces bring about heart skips a beat moments.

In other words, I love the look.

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One Kings Lane

Dark patinas, period interiors, and Colonial Revival style furnishings tell a story of cozy at home.

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Park Designs Stool With Turned Legs

Park Designs Stool With Turned Legs

Antique Side Table With Turned Legs

Antique Side Table With Turned Legs

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Figural Pumpkin Stoneware Pitcher

Wood Turned Candleholder – Threshold™

Mini Maple Leaf Wreath Red – Threshold™

Set of 4 Pine Forest Soup Bowls – Certified International

Set of 4 Pine Forest Square Canape Plates – Certified International

Handmade Tooled Leather and Cedar Wood Accent Stool

Vintage French Ironstone Teal Transferware Serving Dish

Nordic Ware Nonstick Cast Aluminum Woodland Cakelet

Warm colors, natural elements, cozy textures, classic patterns, and scents of the season lend a hand to create quite the cozy ambiance.

October Watercolor Print

October Watercolor Print

When asked to choose the space in my house that most realizes fall has come home, without a doubt, it is the kitchen.

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Antique “Corona” Covered Vegetable Dish – Dudson, Wilcox & Till – c. 1902

Cuisinart Caskata Classic Cast Iron 5.-qt. Dutch Oven

Sculptural Pumpkin Mug

Set Of 6 French Toile Dinner Plates

Not That Fancy : Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting
Off Your Boots (Hardcover)

Pumpkin and squash gemista

Recipes, dishes, and treats fall into the category of creature comforts.

 Victoria Classics Fall Baking 2023

 Victoria Classics Fall Baking 2023

Developing, baking, cooking, and tasting new recipes spotlighting seasonal spices and seasonings rich in flavor and fragrance is one of the very best parts of the fall festival.

Little Book Of...: The Little Book of Pumpkin Spice : Celebrate the Cozy Comfort of Autumn Days (Hardcover)

The Little Book of Pumpkin Spice: Celebrate the Cozy Comfort of Autumn Days

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Pumpkin Coconut Fluff Pie

Ingredients

1 9″ graham cracker crust

1  8 oz container whipped topping

1  3.5 oz box vanilla instant pudding & pie filling

1  15 oz can 100% pure pumpkin

½ cup sweetened coconut flakes

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. ground cloves

½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, add pure pumpkin, vanilla pudding mix, coconut, ground cloves, ground nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice.  Using a wooden spoon, stir ingredients until combined.

Next, add vanilla and whipped topping. Fold until incorporated. Spread the pumpkin fluff mixture into the graham cracker crust; cover with plastic wrap.

Chill covered pie for at least 4 hours to set. Before serving dust the top of the pie with additional pumpkin pie spice.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup Recipe

Savory Saffron 6 qt. Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid in Honey Gold

Savory Saffron 6 qt. Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid in Honey Gold

Pumpkin everything is in style, good taste, and delicious season.

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The Pioneer Woman 2-Quart Enamel-on-Cast Iron Pumpkin Dutch Oven

Large Pumpkin Bowl with Handle Ivory - Threshold™

Large Pumpkin Bowl with Handle Ivory – Threshold™

Mississippi Catfish Gumbo

Mississippi Catfish Gumbo Recipe

J G Meakin Ironstone Bowl in the SWEET PEA pattern

J G Meakin Ironstone Bowl – Sweet Pea Pattern

Rim Soup Bowl Asiatic Pheasant Blue

Asiatic Pheasant Blue Rim Soup Bowl

Similar enough to bring back memories, this Pointers in the Field digital print reminds me of the oil on canvas painting of a hunt scene hanging above an antique table in my paternal grandparent’s den.

Hunting Hound Pointing Dog Painting By Constant Troyon

Print of Hunting Hound Pointing Dog Painting By Constant Troyon

Woodland Spode Plates Fall

Spode Woodland

Framed Pair of Pointers Hunting Ducks Stream Side

Framed Pair of Pointers Hunting Ducks Stream Side

Pointers in the Field

Pointers in the Field

Springer Spaniel Pillow Cover

Springer Spaniel Pillow Cover

Memories of our fall trips to East Tennessee sweeten the beauty of the season.

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Photo by Zane Persaud

Figural Hound Party Bucket

Figural Hound Party Bucket

Speaking of fall and four-legged friends, this cutie is my kind of fall find.

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Honeyhomb Market

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Handcarved Wooden Spoon

9″ Fall Acorn Container by Place & Time

Copper Hammered Metal Pitcher

Vintage German Wax Rooster Mold

6 Royal USA Colonial Homestead 5.5″ Fruit Dessert Bowls

Vintage German Brown Floral and White Ceramic Porcelain Ginger Jar Vase

Set Of 6 2×4 Spice Jars

Vintage Brass and Copper Ornate Bucket

Brooklyn-Brownstone-deVOL-kitchen

Brooklyn Brownstone – deVOL Kitchens

Fashion mavens deem black and brown a neutral color combination.

Country Grove Solid Wood Windsor Back Arm Chair

Country Grove Solid Wood Windsor Back Arm Chair

Rich.

Deep.

Versatile.

Using the color black adds depth, dimension and drama.

2-Light Mission Dust Bronze Trestle

2-Light Mission Dust Bronze Trestle

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Forest Harvest Tablecloth in Blue and Mustard

Crisp fall days into nights supply the seasonal backdrop that inspires cozy times spent outdoors.

Dining al fresco under a harvest moon is one of the highlights of the season and a perfect way to cozy at home.

Flannel fabric remnants become a tablecloth, a copper pot or cauldron filled with faux or real seasonal stems and branches a stunning centerpiece, candlelight the night light of choice, and the good china a fitting addition to a fall under the stars tablescape.

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Under consideration for a big ticket purchase is the gorgeous Alana Lawson Accent Arm Chair Metal Casters.

Fawn brown velvet complements the light birchwood legs with front casters.

Alana 38 in.,light beige Performance Velvet Lawson Accent Arm Chair

Alana 38 in. Performance Velvet Lawson Accent Arm Chair

Halloween is creeping up on us as well, and this Smiling Jack-O-Lantern Terracotta Accent is porch and patio perfect for the occasion.

Smiling Jack-O-Lantern Terracotta Accent by Make Market

Funny how the shift in sunlight, temperatures, and spirit alerts the senses to  autumn’s arrival.  I feel it, I see it, and I love it!

Too much of a good thing is a great thing when it’s another fall decor preview. It’s one of the best ways to get the decorating wheels turning towards the next season of seasonal updating house and home.

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Welcome To Tailgating Season

Football and tailgating season is here, and we’re a nation of football enthusiasts who live for this time of year when fans gather together with the common interests of good times, great eats, and victorious scores.

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Photo by Dave Adamson 

Saturday, September 2, 2023 is National Tailgating Day.

Tailgating is the pass a good time prelude to the game where tablescape ideas and tasty recipes run the field of creativity.

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Classy Girls Wear Pearls

Can’t make it to the stadium?

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Homegating works too!

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by Brian Woodcock

There’s no way to eloquently put it- the Deep South is one hot bowl of summer heat and humidity until it decides it’s not.

The 12 seasons of Louisiana:

Winter
Fool’s Spring
Second winter
Spring of deception
Third winter
The pollening
Actual spring
Summer
Hell’s front porch
False fall
Second summer
Actual fall

Currently we’re between hell’s front porch and false fall, but we don’t let it discourage we the football faithful; we simply dress cool, decorate even cooler, and forge on.

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Bringing a festive tailgating-homegating event together requires thought and time to plan, and everyone has a method to their tailgating madness.

Successful tailgating times is defined in may ways, but festive camaraderie in late summer, cozy days of fall, and chill of early winter is the common ground game goal of all.

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Better Homes & Gardens Wood-Burning Copper Chiminea Fire Pit 1

Better Homes & Gardens Wood-Burning Copper Chiminea Fire Pit

Magellan Outdoors Cool Comfort Mesh Chair

Magellan Outdoors Cool Comfort Mesh Chair

Great get together tools come in pairs- a fire pit and a pit of fire to get things good and toasty and good and tasty.

Wood-Pellet-Smoker-Grill-BBQ-with-Auto-Temperature-Controls

Wood Pellet Smoker Grill BBQ with Auto Temperature Controls

Magellan Outdoors Pro Explore Icebox 45 qt Hard Cooler

Magellan Outdoors Pro Explore Icebox 45 qt Hard Cooler

Igloo Trailmate Journey 70 Qt. Wheeled Cooler, Gray

Igloo Trailmate Journey 70 Qt. Wheeled Cooler, Gray

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Mainstays 23 oz. Clear Football Cooler Drinkware, Set of 6

Pack and cart wagons and trash plastic college buckets come in handy.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Folding Sports Wagon with Removable Bed

Academy Sports + Outdoors Folding Sports Wagon with Removable Bed

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Carved Wooden Cookie Mold

Carved Wooden Cookie Mold

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Touchdown! Serving Tray

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Fall holidays and celebrations can be the inspiration to guide your tailgating-homegating theme of the week.

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Repeat after me: affordable and reusable.

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Go Dawgs! Sitting Bulldog Figurine

Initial costs ding the wallet at first, but grant bang for your party buck satisfaction for tailgating seasons to come.

Natural Burlap by The Yard

Burlap fabric remains a great option of neutral and inexpensive for table covering needs. It comes in a good selection of colors allowing you to go with team colors game to game.

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In season local fruits and vegetables make excellent table and centerpiece decorations.

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Stack on risers and in crates.

Crates turned upside down or stacked on top of each other make great display options while adding height to your tablescape presentation.

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Place in baskets.

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Mainstays Round Maize Decorative Storage Basket, Dark Brown

Stems and branches denoting regional and seasonal beauty in varying heights and colors gathered together in vases or free form vignettes achieve the look of effortless style and casual elegance.

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Handwoven Seagrass Vase

Vintage or in the style of vintage football items such as a letter sweater, trademark fashions, programs, books, and figurines become super cute centerpieces.

Simply embellish in team colors to tie it all together.

1950s Retro Long Sleeve Letterman Cardigan Sweater

1950s Retro Long Sleeve Letterman Cardigan Sweater

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Houndstooth Design Throw Blanket Black

Pick up inexpensive throws in team colors, patterns, and textures to use as spot accents.

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Vintage Tennessee Tech Football Program

Vintage Tennessee Tech Football Program

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Bronze Quarterback

Crown Sporting Goods Vintage Leather Football Helmet

Vintage Football Cleats

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Homecoming turns into a true tailgating extravaganza in true seize the moment to gussy up fashion.

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Urns make the trip from patio to tabletop becoming an elegant beverage bucket, a holder packed with LED pillar candles and/or a stunning silverware caddy.

Tailgating treasures tip:

End of season clearance sales result in some mighty fine finds with price points to match. Don’t overlook the aisles and the shelves of big box and resale-vintage-thrift stores.

Home improvement stores hit the nail on the head as sources of complementing pieces such as ceiling medallions, decorative ceiling and floor tiles, and floor model fixtures.

Antique shops come in as hubs of history where unique and eclectic pieces come to live another life as tailgating decor must haves.  Flea markets, estate, and garage sales source vintage dinnerware perfect for mix and match presentation, cast iron cookware, copper kitchen wares, cake stands, Tupperware, table linens, cutlery, holiday decorations and the like.

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Fall Olive Leaf Garland by Bloom Room

Introduce real or faux garlands, stems, branches, etc… to the tailgating table as fabulous fillers and display accents.

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Martha Stewart

Centerpiece ideas center around grocery store floral departments and my forever go-to, nature’s floral department. It’s always open, and the prices can’t be beat.

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Regional and seasonal come together to make a scenes from home tailgating centerpiece statement.

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Tailgaters bring their A-game ready to impress.

Tiger Set of 4 Napkins

Tiger Set of 4 Napkins

Traditions impress, menus rival five star restaurants, and the drinks flow like the Mississippi River.

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Tennessee Vols Go Big Orange Styrofoam Cups

Stylish Styros

Take the look to next level style with wreaths.

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Mixed Leaves Wreath

Uses include flanking table ends, candle rings, stunning base for a beverage dispenser(s), and placed on tabletops to complement nickel plated iron serving trays from Dollar Tree.

Homestead Textured Glass Jug Beverage Dispenser with Spigot

Nearly Natural 26" Fall Sorghum Harvest Autumn Artificial Wreath

Nearly Natural 26″ Fall Sorghum Harvest Autumn Artificial Wreath

Preserved Magnolia Wreath - Threshold™

Preserved Magnolia Wreath – Threshold™

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Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch Recipe

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Who wants a Bloody Mary?

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Game Time Bloody Mary

Ingredients

6 ounces of chilled Clamato

1 ounce vodka

generous sprinkle celery salt

Pickapeppa sauce

ice cubes

fresh lemon juice

Louisiana spicy beans

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Directions

Pour Clamato and vodka into glass.

Shake several splashes of Pickapeppa sauce, celery salt, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice into mixture.  Stir well. Garnish with a spicy bean garnish and it’s game time!

Speaking of sauces…

Louisiana hot sauces kick up the fun and the flavors- two things necessary at a Louisiana tailgating get together.

Pour up hot sauce (or any other type sauce or dressing) into clear  disposable plastic cups with lids for individual servings. The deals are better on large containers, and individual servings sizes ?

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Pickled Dilly Beans for the tailgating condiment win!

Spicy Pickled Dilly Beans

Spicy Pickled Dilly Beans Recipe

Easy tops the tailgating menu when you pickup items at your local grocery store that put simple and delicious on the table.

Mix it up, spoon it out, and spread it on thick in real-time before game time.

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Simple and delicious crowd pleasing appetizer solutions begin with several bricks of cream cheese placed on a lovely plate or platter.

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Next, top each brick with a favorite jelly, jam, preserves or spread.

Garnish with fruit, nuts, or fresh herbs.

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How deliciously easy is that?

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Fit reminders of the season into the game plan.

Linden Street Harvest Wood Cheese Board

Harvest Wood Cheese Board

Linden Street Harvest Figural Pumpkin Wood Serving Board

Harvest Figural Pumpkin Wood Serving Board

Charcuterie boards score big points with the tailgating and/or homegating crowd.

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Country Living – Photography by Brian Woodcock

Caramelized Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil, divided

3 large sweet onions, chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 shallots, sliced into thin rings

1 (16-ounce) container sour cream

1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Pretzels and potato, beet, and sweet potato chips for serving

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are a deep golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon; cool completely.

Combine sour cream and onions in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top with crispy shallots and chives. Serve with pretzels and chips.

-Country Living

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball

Jalapeño Popper Football Cheese Ball Recipe

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Sloppy Cola Joe Dogs Recipe

Gourmet Beef Sliders Recipe

Gourmet Beef Sliders Recipe

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Chicken ‘n Biscuit Sliders Recipe

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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo 

Ingredients

8 cups water

traditional roux; see recipe below (or 8 ounces of instant roux from jar)

3 chicken bouillon cubes

4 boneless skinless chicken breast, shredded
**Substitution: deli rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 lb. package smoked sausage, sliced

1  12 ounce bag frozen chopped onions

1  12 ounce bag frozen chopped bell peppers

½ cup celery, chopped

1 Tablespoon celery seed

3 bay leaves

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fine black pepper, or to taste*
**Substitution: 1 teaspoon Créole seasoning for salt and pepper

½ cup white wine or to taste

4 green onions, chopped

Roux

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Heat oil in a black skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add flour in gradually, stirring well. Reduce heat to low.  Stir/whisk the mixture constantly until it reaches a rich brown color, approximately 30-40 minutes. You must stir/whisk constantly to prevent the roux from burning.

Gumbo Directions

Slice sausage into ½ inch pieces. Using a seasoned skillet for optimum taste results, cook the sliced sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Transfer cooked sausage to plate lined with paper towels, allowing excess grease to drain.  Set aside.

Place chicken breasts in Dutch oven or stock pot, add water, and bring to a boil.  Add celery seed, ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. black pepper.

Stir and reduce heat to medium low, cooking chicken breasts until done, about 1 hour.  Transfer chicken breasts from pot to large mixing bowl.  Shred chicken breasts and return to broth.

Turn heat back to high and bring to boil.  Add roux to broth and chicken mixture, whisking until roux dissolves.  Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, chopped onions, bell pepper and celery, bay leaves, chicken bouillon cubes, remaining salt and black pepper (or Créole seasoning).

Carefully pour in white wine. Stir to blend and incorporate.

Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer uncovered for approximately 2 hours, allowing all flavors to marry. Remove bay leaves and skim any grease that has formed off top of gumbo.

Add chopped green onions and continue to simmer for additional 5 minutes.

Serve gumbo over cooked rice.  Top with a sprinkle of filé, more green onions, and hot sauce to taste, if desired.

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To the trusty Tiger Bait Recipes we go for Cajun Red Beans and Rice-

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Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Pecan-Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Coffee Shortbread

Coffee Shortbread Recipe

Make mine Louisiana strong.

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Visit the local grocery store bakery department for fresh treats ready for the tailgating dessert table.

Remember, easy is always the star of the tailgating menu.

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Brulée  Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Tiger fans making the trek down to Death Valley cross over the Mighty Mississippi River making Mississippi Mud Cake an appropriate sweet treat for tailgating times.

Giving a glance to the recipe below it, I must admit I am intrigued by this recipe for Sausage Cake.  It reads like a c’est si bon classic and new fall favorite to include in the recipe box.

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Themed tailgating tablescapes along with the perfect decor accessories ensures entertaining success from parking to parting.

Here’s wishing the football faithful a winning and happy tailgating season!

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Fall Decor Buzz and Buys

Let’s talk fall decor buzz and buys for house and home.

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Too early for the fall of it all?

Looking forward to the next season to come naturally sparks our interest. Seasonal decorating ideas for fall take time to cultivate and harvest.

Why put off until tomorrow what you can hunt and gather today!

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Emails arriving on a daily basis showcasing fall 2023 catalogs, lookbooks, and new for fall arrivals indicates the official fall decor buzz and buys season is indeed in full swing.

From my experiences decorating both home and shop to reflect the corresponding season, balance remains the principal objective to achieve.

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Photo by Nathan Dumlao

Weighing in on the subject of overload, my opinion has and will always be your house, your taste.

Load up the tabletops in decorative pumpkins if decorative pumpkins bring you joy of season.

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Southern Living Magazine- Photography by Helen Norman

Trends trend ephemeral.

If the trend du jour speaks to you, listen.

On the other hand, if classic seasonal decor accents convey timeless chic to you then you’ve found the decorating sweet spot.

Now, if a combination of mix and mingle checks the box then welcome fall fabulous home.

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Printable Pumpkin Still Life Painting

Articles and posts from seasoned professionals and decoristas should only serve to inform and inspire, never discourage or dissuade.

Prairie Land Framed Canvas Board

Prairie Land Framed Canvas Board

Going with the if it ain’t broke don’t fix it rule, this year’s fall decorating around the house look is brought to you by the need and the want to showcase decorative items germane to individuality, simplicity, effortlessness, and nature’s beauty.

Fall Harvest Plate

Fall Harvest Plate

In high demand items run the risk of sorry out of stock replies dashing your add to cart dreams.

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Kabinett & Kammer, Franklin, NY

Where pastel and bright colors rule the spring into summer color palette, the autumnal allure realized through the choices of darker tones and seasoned finishes resembles nature’s contribution to the rich and cozy fall color palette.

Antique Bennington Rockingham Style Pottery, Hunt Scene Large Pottery Pitcher

Antique Bennington Rockingham Style Pottery, Hunt Scene Large Pottery Pitcher

Autumnal overload by way of accents and accessories is easily avoided when color guides your seasonal decorating plan.

Glazed Pots Framed Art Print

Glazed Pots Framed Art Print

Antique Bennington Rockingham Stoneware Tulip Pitcher, Antique Bennington Rockingham Stoneware Tulip Pitcher

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Emily J. Followill

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Antique Large Brown Salt Glaze Stoneware Pitcher

Very nice antique pottery Pitcher Man drinking

Antique Pottery Pitcher 

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Mariah Spice Area Rug

Antiquity At506 Blue and Red 6' x 9' Area Rug

Antiquity At506 Blue and Red Area Rug

Aelmoor Ael1 8' x 10' Area Rug

Aelmoor Ael1 8′ x 10′ Area Rug

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English Mahogany Scotch Chest c.1890's-1920's

English Mahogany Scotch Chest c.1890’s-1920’s

Recently, I’ve discovered a wonderful read, The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors by Michael Diaz-Griffith with photography by Brian W. Ferry.

The New Antiquarians At Home with Young Collectors by Michael Diaz-Griffith

The New Antiquarians At Home with Young Collectors by Michael Diaz-Griffith

Curiosity of history coupled with a devout fascination with collecting has once again found its footing with the forty and under crowd.

Welcome to my world, my fellow antiquarians.

Set of 5 Vintage Books Customizable by Color

Set of 5 Vintage Books Customizable by Color

Colors, textures, and patterns intrigue and inspire young collectors to seek and mix pieces from various periods and places in the pursuit of creating fresh curated schemes while expressing personal style.

George II Giltwood Lions

Klismos Gallery 

Striking copper and antique brass finishes integrate depth and warmth.

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Continental European Brass and Metal Repoussé Log Box, Late 19th Early 20th C.

Vintage Fireplace – Fire Pit Bellow Fire Pit

Antique Redware Red Riding Hood and Wolf Match Holder

Brass Andirons

Antique Brass Wall Mount Match Strike Holder

Vintage Brass Match Holder

Victorian Lady’s Boot Vintage Brass Vase

Vintage Brass Matchstick Holder

Continental European Brass and Metal Repoussé Log Box, Late 19th Early 20th C.

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Simple subtractions pave the way for seasonal additions.

Pack away spring into summer favorites in favor of accents visually pleasing to the autumn soul.

Wood Bookend

Wood Bookend

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Old terrine with hare head, Pillivuyt, France

Old terrine with hare head, Pillivuyt, France

Mimi Thorisson Italian Hours Cocotte

Mimi Thorisson Italian Hours Cocotte

Mimi Thorisson Italian Hours Baking Dish (1)

Mimi Thorisson Italian Hours Baking Dish

Wild Rice and Basmati Dressing with Sausage and Sage Wild Rice and Basmati Dressing with Sausage and Sage Recipe

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Country Living Magazine – Photography by David Tsay

Antique Alphabet Sampler Framed Wall Art

Antique Alphabet Sampler Framed Wall Art

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Cracked Pepper is Behr’s 2024 Color of the Year.

Cracked Pepper Behr’s 2024 Color of the Year

Would you call it a shade of black or a shade of dark gray?

It’s a workable accent- a color easily implemented into the fall/autumn decorating scheme.

Asiatic Pheasant Dinner Plates

Asiatic Pheasant Dinner Plates

Primitive Decor Bar Sign Art Pub Wall Sign The Fox Tavern & Inn Repro of original Art Pub Wall Sign “The Fox Tavern & Inn” Repro of Original

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Pewter Pumpkin Serving Tray, Large

Silver Pinecone Table Decor, 6″

Pewter Pumpkin Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

‘Tis the golden hour.

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Fall color forecasts include golden tones of honey that complement neutral shades and nature’s God-given palette.

Charlotta Gold Set of 4 Holiday Harvest Appetizer Plates

Charlotta Gold Set of 4 Holiday Harvest Appetizer Plates

Hand Tufted Hand Made 100% Wool Transitional Oriental Area Rug Slate

Hand Tufted Hand Made 100% Wool Transitional Oriental Area Rug Slate

Vintage French Colonial Toile Wallpaper, Metallic Gold

Vintage French Colonial Toile Wallpaper, Metallic Gold

Shine a little light on a cozy fall day into evening with this squirrel desk lamp in honey gold tones.

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Squirrel Desk Lamp

Linden Street Leaf Embroidery Square Throw Pillow

Linden Street Leaf Embroidery Square Throw Pillow

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Last year I scouted and scooped up the pheasant vase in the above image early in the fall finds buying season. Learned it’s better to buy early than cry late.

Vintage Lefton Bird Pheasant

Vintage Lefton Bird Pheasant

Vintage George Good Small Hand Painted Porcelain Pheasant Figurine

Vintage George Good Small Hand Painted Porcelain Pheasant Figurine

Isn’t this just the picture of cozy at home?

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Victoria Magazine

Transports thought and heart to the very best of fall; country inns and cottages furnished in traditional Colonial style, period antiques in rich deep patinas, and nooks and crannies replete with charming accents of the past.

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Bow Front Storage Chest

Stylish storage solutions is always in season.

I keep coming back to this Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers for a few reasons. The under $300 price point sits well, the finish offers a rustic charm, and the overall size makes this piece a versatile choice for most spaces.

Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers

Barrister Lane 3-Drawer Sindoori Mango Chest of Drawers

Hardware enhancement elevates the detail and increases visual interest.

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Carved Wood Fruit and Nut Large Pull Reproductions

So I’m thinking two of these living room accent chairs serving as captains dining chairs a grand choice of fall furnishing.

Upholstered Wingback Chair

Best Master Furniture 615 Vogue King Living Room Accent Arm Chair

English in provenance, the Windsor chair is associated with American Colonial style.

Carolina Chair & Table Co. Reed Windsor Dining Chair - Espresso

Carolina Chair & Table Co. Reed Windsor Dining Chair – Espresso

Colonial craftsmen did away with the central splat detail known to the original design. Splats and legs were altered to enforce the sturdiness and form.

Vera Chair-English Pine

Vera Chair in English Pine

Elegant country is the term I assign to the Vera Chair in English Pine.

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Kalloo Ladder Back Side Chair

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Fall flowers in vases in full fall color bloom.

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Hobby Lobby

Seasonal fruits and vegetables sitting pretty in rich honey caramel shades and shapes.

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Large Chipwood Basket by Ashland

Natural elements housed in natural materials baskets.

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Mainstays Round Maize Decorative Storage Basket, Dark Brown

Color packed planters of chrysanthemums, marigolds, pansies or crotons.

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Large Terracotta Red Concrete Planter Pot

Lovely fall decor buzz and buys accents and accessories kick off the build up to seasonal interest and must have demand.

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Scenes from Home: Signature Style Home Decor Pieces

It appears my blog posts this month have a scenes from home refreshed theme going, and I can’t think of a more Louisiana centric topic of conversation than interior design and signature style home decor pieces associated with the interiors of homes in the New Orleans Garden District.

After all, home is where the heart is.

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Rivers Spencer Interiors

Distinctive details and visual contrast along with signature style home decor pieces uniquely characterize the charm of New Orleans.

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Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Chairs Upholstered in Irish Natural Linen

Creative leeway, contrast, varied price points, and brilliant juxtaposition work in unison with signature style home decor pieces to represent the decorating styles expressly associated with period homes and signature NOLA style.

LOUIS XVI french antique style mirror

LOUIS XVI Style French Trumeau Mirror

Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Commode

Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Commode

Hightower 31 in. Gold Leaf Table Lamp

Hightower Gold Leaf Table Lamp

Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Commode

Antique French Louis XV Bombe Marble Top Commode

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Paint Decorated Commode

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Paint Decorated Commode

Lewis Mittman Italian Louis XV Style Marble Top Burlwood Bombe Chest

Lewis Mittman Italian Louis XV Style Marble Top Burlwood Bombe Chest

Cilegon Gold Framed Wall Mirror

Cilegon Gold Framed Wall Mirror

When I take a visual inventory of the curated style in my own home and the home decor pieces featured in this post, I’m reminded of the spaghetti sauce ad from campaigns past that proclaims, “it’s in there!”

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Over the years, pieces that detail and define our rich and eclectic Louisiana history, inspired charm, varied provenance, and distinctive architectural elements have found a home within our home.

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Elegant Decor Antique Wood Wall Mirror

Elegant Decor Antique Wood Wall Mirror

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Big, Easy Style by Bryan Batt on Pinterest

We like to use the term spot accessory.

Painted and Upholstered Bergere Chairs in Linen

Painted and Upholstered Bergere Chairs in Linen

Spot chair.

Charlemagne Beige and Brown Fabric Upholstered Accent Chair

Charlemagne Beige and Brown Fabric Upholstered Accent Chair

Spot table.

Marshfield Tray Top Cross Legs End Table

Tray Top Cross Legs End Table

Spot the fabulous contrast piece.

Mita Gold End Table

Mita Gold End Table

Theia Accent Table -White / Gold

Theia Accent Table -White / Gold

Contemporary spot pieces such as a small gold accent table(s) elegantly lends a modern twist to a predominately classic interior.

French Neoclassical Style Foliate Carved Large Mirror

French Neoclassical Style Foliate Carved Large Mirror

“There are two things that make a room timeless: a sense
of history and a piece of the future.”

— Charlotte Moss

Genuine Marble Console Table

Genuine Marble Console Table

Spot on in size and style, the accent table is perhaps the most genius of home decor pieces.

French Style Painted Center Table with Roses and Marble Top

French Style Painted Center Table with Roses and Marble Top

Antoinette Table Console

Antoinette Table Console

Unique pairings work the room introducing current styles of trend to the timeless classics.

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Nicole Franzen

Black Cluster Globe Bubble Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Black Cluster Globe Bubble Chandelier with Frosted Glass

Friedman Brothers Vintage Gilt Frame Mirror

Friedman Brothers Vintage Gilt Frame Mirror

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Nicole Franzen

Tulip Side Chair, Black

Beaudry Mirror

Orrington Ceiling Medallion

Belfair Two-Tier Chandelier

Durham Ceiling Medallion 

Tulip Side Chair, Black

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The Cottage Journal

American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Linen Press Sideboard c1840

Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Linen Press Sideboard c.1840

Alexander Home Sara Antique Ultra Plush Area Rug

Alexander Home Sara Antique Ultra Plush Area Rug

Triumph Channel Tufted Performance Velvet Sectional Sofa Corner Chair - Pink

Triumph Channel Tufted Performance Velvet Sectional Sofa Corner Chair

Dorado Bergere Chair

Dorado Bergere Chair

Adela Accent Chair

Adela Accent Chair

Taupe Aledo Linen Arm Chair

Taupe Aledo Linen Arm Chair

London Street Yoke lantern

VerandaBevolo Gas & Electric Lights

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Clarksburg 4 – Light Lantern Geometric Chandelier

Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction

Acclaim Lighting Kingston 4-Light Pendant

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Italian Gilt and Cream Florentine Painted Vintage Accent Chest or Nightstand

Italian Gilt and Cream Florentine Painted Vintage Accent Chest or Nightstand

Vintage Florentine Wall Shelf

Vintage Florentine Wall Shelf

Louis XV French style bench in gold leaf

Louis XV French Style Bench in Gold Leaf

Italian Florentine Coaster Set

Italian Florentine Coaster Set

Vintage 1930s Adam Style Highly Inlaid Walnut High Chest

Vintage 1930s Adam Style Highly Inlaid Walnut High Chest

Absolutely fabulous detail, and therein lies the beauty.

Livex Lighting La Bella Hand Painted Vintage Gold Leaf 12 Light Chandelier

Livex Lighting La Bella Hand Painted Vintage Gold Leaf 12 Light Chandelier

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Butler 12-Light Clear Crystal English Bronze Chandelier

Karlton 6 - Light Candle Style Empire Chandelier with Crystal Accents

Karlton 6 – Light Candle Style Empire Chandelier with Crystal Accents

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Southern Home Magazine – Photography by Sara Essex Bradley

Mercer 10-Light Olde Silver Crystal Chandelier

Mercer 10-Light Olde Silver Crystal Chandelier

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Corbett-Standard Aveline 20 Light Chandelier

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Wow!

Mixing and mingling modern with vintage inspired pieces appeals to visual interest- the lead component necessary when building the character of the space.

SAFAVIEH Couture Ella Clear/ Black Acrylic Dining Chair

SAFAVIEH Couture Ella Clear/ Black Acrylic Dining Chair

6 Light Chandelier by Minka Metropolitan

6 Light Chandelier by Minka Metropolitan

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Architectural Digest – Photography by Nicole Franzen

6-Lights Glam Antique Gold Crystal Beaded Glowworm Firefly Sputnik Globe Pendant Ceiling Lighting Chandelier

Antique Gold Crystal Beaded Firefly Pendant Ceiling Lighting Chandelier

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Vanderbilt 6 Light English Bronze Chandelier

Frida 6-Light Candle Style Classic / Traditional Chandelier

Frida 6-Light Candle Style Classic / Traditional Chandelier

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Ceiling Medallions

Signature style home decor pieces include, but are not limited to:

Antiques

Lanterns

Ceiling medallions

Dupioni silk drapes

Decorative objects d’art

Chandeliers dripping in crystal prisms

Decorative mirrors and frames scrolled in gold leaf

dupioni silk drapes

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Antique French Curtain Tie Backs

Storm Grey Ruched Vintage Textured Faux Dupioni Silk Curtain

Storm Grey Ruched Vintage Textured Faux Dupioni Silk Curtain

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Decorative Drapery Hardware

Hickory Manor Home Floral Wreath Tieback, Antique Gold

Hickory Manor Home Floral Wreath Tieback, Antique Gold

French Double Caned & Carved White Twin Bed with Rose Swags

French Double Caned & Carved White Twin Bed with Rose Swags

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Bed

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Bed

“New Orleans makes it possible to go to Europe
without ever leaving the United States.”

—Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 

Court-Vintage-French-Upholstered-Fabric-Dining-Side-Chair

Court Vintage French Upholstered Fabric Dining Side Chair

Picket House Furnishings Regal Accent Armchair

Picket House Furnishings Regal Accent Armchair

Antique Belgian Henry III 3 Door Oak Buffet w Marble Top and Decorative Panels

Antique Belgian Henry III 3 Door Oak Buffet w Marble Top

Cream Colored Key Tassel w Looped Ruche

Cream Colored Key Tassel w Looped Ruche

William Switzer 'Piedmonte' Landscape Painted Sideboard Cabinet

William Switzer ‘Piedmont’ Landscape Painted Sideboard Cabinet

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers

Somette Four Door Brown Credenza

Somette Four Door Brown Credenza

Inspiration is everywhere, and the New Orleans influence comes home through signature style home decor pieces.

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Louisiana Gulf Coastal Style

Louisiana Gulf Coastal style is a superlative design style for all seasons, but it seems to shine brightest in the summer style spotlight.

1778 Gulf Coast

Decor style displayed throughout your home is a 365 day a year love your style affair, but at certain times of the calendar year the appeal of a particular decor style is heightened.

Brown_Pelican3The Brown Pelican – The Official State Bird of Louisiana

American White Pelican Artwork by John James Audubon

American White Pelican Artwork by John James Audubon

Scenes from home illustrate Louisiana is a mixed bag of decor styles, dishes, and dialects.

Our rich and diverse history replete with Spanish and French influences reflects in regional design and architectural features such as flat-tiled roofs, stucco façades, and coastal into tropical color palettes.

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Food is more form than function with fresh Gulf seafood being a house specialty for all seasons.

Baked Oysters with Gremolata

Baked Oysters with Gremolata

Painted Oyster Plate

Painted Oyster Plate

Vintage Found Hotel Silver Appetizer Forks - Set of 4

Vintage Found Hotel Silver Appetizer Forks – Set of 4

J.P. LIMOGES FRANCe antique 1902 rimmed soup salad pasta bowls

J.P. Limoges France Rimmed Soup-Salad-Pasta Bowls

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Louisiana Gulf coastal style is rooted in Victorian, Acadian, Creole, French, Spanish and European influences.

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Gold Scalloped Rim Glass Plate

Antique German Fish Plates Set Of 8, Dinner Fish Plates

Antique German Fish Plates Set Of 8, Dinner Fish Plates

 

Silver Aluminum Coastal Serving Bowl

Silver Aluminum Coastal Serving Bowl

shrimp-salad-recipeShrimp Salad Recipe

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Design and decor treasure troves include John James Audubon prints, oyster and turtle shells, and eclectic objets d’art of beach and bayou.

Louisiana Gulf coastal style

Gold Metal Turtle Shell Box, 5"

Gold Metal Turtle Shell Box, 5″

Sharing a common foundation with its traditional coastal design style counterpart, Louisiana Gulf coastal style blurs the lines with a seasoned twist of laissez le bon temps interpretation.

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Embellishing pieces in order to create a custom look is a Gulf Coast breeze.

Instant and affordable, simply replace existing cabinet hardware with decorative cabinet knobs rich with Gulf Coast style overtones.

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 Greg Natale

You’ll be amazed at how fast a piece goes from to plain to pizzazz with the addition of new cabinet hardware.

Louisiana Gulf Coast style hardware

Coastal color schemes take a cue from the natural surroundings of sky, shore, shell, and sea.

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Incorporate casually elegant pieces into the spaces and places of the home to best convey the quintessence of Louisiana Gulf coastal style.

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Southern Home Magazine

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Regina Andrew Design Driftwood Sconce

Table lamps and wall sconces, better known as the jewelry of the space, both complement and complete the desired look.

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Shelly Wall Sconce

Coastal style does not have to fit the traditional sea and shell mold.

Capital Lighting Eden Tall Wall Sconce - Gold

Capital Lighting Eden Tall Wall Sconce – Gold

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Minka Lavery – Abbott Place – 2 Light Wall Sconce in Traditional Style

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from Sherwin-Williams

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We take just enough liberty with the traditional hallmarks of coastal design style to make it our own, enhancing the look with a dash of native to Louisiana flavor without walking too terribly far way from the core notes.

San Pacific International Feeding Frenzy Sailfish Statue

San Pacific International Feeding Frenzy Sailfish Statue

Sourcing in the style of furnishings and home decor accents isn’t always an absolute exercise in imitation.

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Stepping back for a moment or two to absorb and access the living room in the above image, and as lovely as it is, I’m going to add to and take away from for the sake of personal preference.

Capital Lighting Jude 6 Light Chandelier - Mystic Luster

Capital Lighting Jude 6 Light Chandelier – Mystic Luster

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Five-Light Chandelier

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Five-Light Chandelier

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Cyan Design Driftwood Table Lamp

 

Forty West Vaughn Fleur de Lis Distressed Gold Table Lamps Set of 2

Forty West Vaughn Fleur de Lis Distressed Gold Table Lamps Set of 2

Uttermost Twisted Vines Table Lamp

Uttermost Twisted Vines Table Lamp

Vintage Art Print Gold Framed, Beach

Vintage Art Print Gold Framed, Beach

BenJara Medium Clam Shell Accent, White

BenJara Medium Clam Shell Accent, White

 

One Kings Lane Vintage Silvered Oyster Shell Lamp Finials - Set of 2Vintage Silvered Oyster Shell Lamp Finials – Set of 2

Silver Glass Task and Reading Table Lamp with Faux Mercury Glass Finish

Silver Glass Task and Reading Table Lamp with Faux Mercury Glass Finish

 

White Polystone Coastal Shell Sculpture

White Polystone Coastal Shell Sculpture

Taking the Louisiana coastal environment into consideration results in upholstery choices of the cool, versatile, and easy care kind.

Leobarda Oatmeal Armchair with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

Leobarda Oatmeal Armchair with Nailhead Trim (Set of 2)

Gray Rubber Wood Accent Arm Chair, Side Chair

Gray Rubber Wood Accent Arm Chair, Side Chair

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Beato Blue Armchair with Turned Legs

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Pearl 17.5 in. GlassCrystal LED Table Lamp, WhiteBrass Gold

Pearl 17.5 in. Glass Crystal LED Table Lamp, White Brass Gold

Icott 29 in. Silver Mercury Glass Table Lamp with Off-White Shade

Icott 29 in. Silver Mercury Glass Table Lamp with Off-White Shade

Carter French Country Brown Distressed Hardwood Round Pedestal Side End Table

French Country Brown Distressed Hardwood Round Pedestal Side End Table

Beige Polystone Turtle Sculpture Set

Beige Polystone Turtle Sculpture (Set of 3)

Folklore tells the tale of beauty and aquatic goddess known as mermaids.

Fascinating as mythical sirens, this turtle sculpture set of 3 mermaids makes a graceful addition to the theme.

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Safavieh Handmade Ikat Madyson Wool Rug

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Blossom IvoryGray 8 ft. x 10 ft. Floral Area Rug

Blossom IvoryGray 8 ft. x 10 ft. Floral Area Rug

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Small Round Gold Classic Mirror

Provence Sunburst Iron Framed Mirror

Provence Sunburst Iron Framed Mirror

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Luisa Chandelier

Luisa Chandelier

Coastal Glass Table Lamp with Blue and White Heavy Textured Glaze with Round Beige Linen Hardback Drum Shade

Table Lamp with Blue and White Heavy Textured Glaze

Finley 56 in. Blue Credenza with 2 Doors and 4 Drawers

Finley 56 in. Blue Credenza with 2 Doors and 4 Drawers

Searching warehouse and storeroom for my Great blue Heron John James Audubon print got this Louisiana Gulf coastal style party started.

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Hanging the Great blue Heron print in the dining room is under decorative consideration, and the best way to rule it in or rule it out is to actually hang it before the second and final coat of paint.

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If I decide against the piece, I simply caulk the nail hole and we’re on to bigger and better items.

Audubon-blue-heronAudubon Oppenheimer Octavo Edition, Pl. 369 Great blue Heron

Roseate Spoonbill on the Louisiana Coast

Roseate Spoonbill on the Louisiana Coast

Medium Rectangle Ivory Casual Mirror

Medium Rectangle Ivory Casual Mirror

Gold and Antique Brass Metal Finish Indoor Table Lamp with Fabric Shade

Gold and Antique Brass Metal Finish Indoor Table Lamp with Fabric Shade

Geometric Design Storage Buffet Sideboard Cabinet with 2 Adjusted Shelves

Geometric Design Storage Buffet Sideboard Cabinet with 2 Adjusted Shelves

Hexagonal Embellishments Sideboard with Solid Wood Legs

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Delia 20.5 in. Cream Faux Alligator Table Lamp with Off-White Shade

Delia 20.5 in. Cream Faux Alligator Table Lamp with Off-White Shade

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Metallic Gold Alligator Sculpture Table Decor

Shell Large Helmet

Shell: Large Helmet

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HomArt – Match Box Set of 2 – Shells

Homestyles 20 in. Bronze Patina Pelican on Coastal Rock Nautical Beach Statue

Homestyles 20 in. Bronze Patina Pelican on Coastal Rock Nautical Beach Statue

Innova Heron Duo Garden Statue

Innova Heron Duo Garden Statue

Traditional additions grouped along with those awash in modern subtleties strike an expected meets the unexpected balance.

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White & Orange Speckled Aventurina Art Glass Centerpiece

White & Orange Speckled Aventurina Art Glass Centerpiece

Resin Coral Shell Bowl

Resin Coral Shell Bowl

Gold-Tone Clam Bowl, Large

Gold-Tone Clam Bowl, Large

Nature provides the natural color palette so beautifully found along the sands and water’s edge of the Gulf Coast.

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Summer is the season of coastal decor style, and the popularity of Louisiana Gulf coastal style is experiencing its day in the sun.

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Dorm Digs Decor Ideas and Tips

Dorm digs decor ideas and tips are on the project list for the pretty on a penny back to campus crowd.

dorm-digs-decor-ideas-and-tipsDorm decor is a study in ever evolving styles and tastes.  Back to campus condos, townhouses, apartments, sorority and fraternity house rooms and the furniture pieces that fill them class is in session.

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Typical standard dorm room space comes in around 12′ X 20′ with  the most common bed twin XL measuring 80″ long X 38″ wide.

Popular area rug sizes:

4′ X 6′

5′ X 8′

6′ X 9′

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Soft Fluffy Area Rug 

For under $45.00 you can add this 5′ X 8′ soft fluffy area rug in seventeen color choices to your dorm decor ideas must have list.

SAFAVIEH Handmade Dip Dye Caron Floral Watercolor Wool Rug - 3' x 5' - Beige/Gold

SAFAVIEH Floral Watercolor Wool Rug – 3′ x 5′ – Beige/Gold

As one who is all about the mix and mingle, my primary dorm digs decor ideas and tips is to layer colors, textures, and patterns which will add depth and contrast to the space.

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Lady Skirts Framed Wall Art

CO-Z Retro Table Lamp with Pleated Empire Lamp Shade

Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler

ABS Multifunction Storage Table Stackable Detachable Organizer

pink-bedspread-dorm-decor-ideasForever 21 Floral Quilt Set

Pink is having a hot moment, and for the decoristas who think pink, it comes as no surprise.  Popular opinion associates the color pink with love, romance, passion, and comfort.

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I’ve loved the color pink ever since my mother placed a Sherwin-Williams paint fan deck in front of me in order for me to select the color of my bedroom walls during the great ranch remodel of 1967.

I’ll never be accused of being a Johnny-come-lately to the color pink palette scene, and am enjoying this current in the pink moment.

Renaissance Chalk Finish Paint

Renaissance Chalk Finish Paint

If the color pink is in your dorm digs decor ideas and in your shopping rounds you come across a piece that hits all the right notes except the color is not a perfect think pink, think paint.

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Pick out a shade, pick up a pint and a paintbrush, and customize to your liking.

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Dorm Room Decor

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Printed Microfiber 3-Pc. Sheet Set

Forever 21 Cooling Microfiber Patterned Sheet Set

Forever 21 Cooling Microfiber Patterned Sheet Set

Among the aisles and the sites of department, big box, chain and discount stores your back to campus treasure hunt finds awaits.

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Reversible Microfiber Solid Comforter 

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Dorm Room for Him

Selections featured throughout this post hopefully will spark inspiration and give you some ideas.

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Dorm Room Decor

Night Owl Canvas Wall Art

Night Owl Canvas Wall Art

Gone are the dorm days of anything will do furnishings.

chic-swivel-barrel-chairChic Swivel Barrel Chair 

Thank goodness the old school school of thought has taken a page from the book of personal style.

Corner Table Wood Triangle Bookshelf with Protection Door in Gold

Corner Table Wood Triangle Bookshelf with Protection Door in Gold

Let’s scroll and source, shall we?

Gold Tripod Table Lamp with White Feather

Gold Tripod Table Lamp with White Feather

Gold Tripod Table Lamp with Pink Feather

Gold Tripod Table Lamp with Pink Feather

Small spot accent tables fill in the blanks without filling up the space.

Jaclyn 15.4 in. White and Gold Round Marble Top End Table Jaclyn 15.4 in. White and Gold Round Marble Top End Table

 

Zimtown Modern Side End Accent C Table

Zimtown Modern Side End Accent C Table

Mr. Kate Stella Accent Table - White

Mr. Kate Stella Accent Table – White

Black Rattan End or Side Table with Storage Doors and Gold Accents

Black Rattan End or Side Table with Storage Doors and Gold Accents

Stallion on Canvas Board with Ant Frame GoldLight Brown - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

Stallion on Canvas Board- Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

Woven Fronts Nightstand

Woven Fronts Nightstand

Olive Metal Locker End Table with Door and 2-Shelves

Olive Metal Locker End Table with Door and 2-Shelves

Gymax End Table with Charging Station Industrial Nightstand Flip TopGymax End Table with Charging Station Industrial Nightstand Flip Top

Frame Plane Autocad Wall Art Frame Plane Autocad Wall Art

 Rustic Metal & Wood Side Table with Rolling Casters

Rustic Metal & Wood Side Table with Rolling Casters

The King' Wrapped Canvas Wall Art by Alex Zhao

The King Wrapped Canvas Wall Art by Alex Zhao

Rocky Movie Poster

Rocky Movie Poster

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Fridge Stand Supreme – Black Pipe Frame with Black Drawers

5-Drawer Brown Oak Wood Lateral File Cabinet 5-Drawer Brown Oak Wood Lateral File Cabinet

Butterfly Chair Brown Real Leather

Butterfly Chair Brown Real Leather

Satin Nickel Indoor Bankers Lamp with LED Bulb

Satin Nickel Indoor Bankers Lamp with LED Bulb

Madrid 3-Drawer Black Matte Chest of-Drawers

Madrid 3-Drawer Black Matte Chest of-Drawers

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White Resin Playful Monkey Table Lamp

Touraco Dresser White Brown - Threshold

Touraco Dresser White Brown – Threshold

This gold finish 3-piece round sunburst mirror set gives a big look for a small price return.

3-Piece Round Sunburst Mirror Set in Gold Finish

3-Piece Round Sunburst Mirror Set in Gold Finish

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Pink Flower Crown Wall Mirror

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Sonoma Goods For Life® Shell Planter

Rectangular White and Gold 2 Drawers Computer Desk Writing Table Makeup Vanity Table

White and Gold 2 Drawers Computer Desk Writing Table

 

Tufted Office Chair With Faux Wood BaseTufted Office Chair With Faux Wood Base

Mainstays Plush Velvet Office Chair, Pearl Blush

Mainstays Plush Velvet Office Chair

Wicker Waste Basket in Pink HyacinthWicker Waste Basket in Pink Hyacinth

Mainstays 5 Gallon Trash Can, Plastic Office Trash Can, Pink Take Meowt

Mainstays 5 Gallon Trash Can, Plastic Office Trash Can, Pink Take Meowt

Big Joe Joey Bean Bag Chair, Plush

Big Joe Joey Bean Bag Chair, Plush

Wireless Mouse with 5 Buttons and Scroll Wheel

Wireless Mouse with 5 Buttons and Scroll Wheel

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“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.”

—Dolly Parton

Light Pink Mini Modern Ceramic Texture Pastel Accent Bedside Table Desk Lamp with Matching Fabric Shade

Light Pink Mini Pastel Accent Bedside Table – Desk Lamp

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63ct Office Accessories Kit with Sticky Notepad – Blush & Gold

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Twizzler Cable 

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Dorm Decor Roommate Print

Handicrafts Tapestry

Original Gold Ombre Tapestry 

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First aid fix with several other good to know uses, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is a handy dandy item to include in your dorm digs essentials kit.

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Isopropyl alcohol cleans ink, oil, grease, and glue from surfaces.

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Linon Peggy 2-Drawer Writing Desk

Give the inside of your shoes a good misting with isopropyl alcohol to fight off odors and disinfect them.

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Clean a dry erase board by spraying isopropyl alcohol onto the board and quickly wiping off with a paper towel.

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Round Dry Erase Board with Gold Frame and Marble Print

Keyboards-phones-tablets have the ability of getting mighty funky over time and use. Always make sure to turn off computer and device before cleaning.

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Spray the tip of a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and simply swap and dab the keys to clean.  Allow to dry completely before powering up computer.

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To clean and disinfect your phone and/or tablet spray a small amount of isopropyl alcohol onto a microfiber cloth.  Gently wipe the glass/screen of your phone and/or tablet with cloth.

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Spritz bed pillows with isopropyl alcohol to disinfect and freshen.

Urban Shop Novelty Glass Mushroom Lamp, Orange Tortoise,

Urban Shop Novelty Glass Mushroom Lamp, Orange Tortoise

Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion

Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion

Light Woodgrain 4-Drawer Writing Desk with Built in Storage

Light Woodgrain 4-Drawer Writing Desk with Built in Storage

What’s a pretty on a penny dorm room decorista to do if a desk hits the form and function high notes but leaves a little something to be desired?

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Handle Pull Dresser Pulls

Handle Pull Dresser Pulls

Decorative hardware goes a long way in the fight against bland, and a can of gold spray paint or brass caster cups will color your world and furniture legs.

Personal Style Project Supply List:

  • screwdriver
  • decorative cabinet/drawer hardware

Using a screwdriver, remove existing hardware from door or drawer. Line up new hardware and once again using screwdriver secure new hardware into place.

Bow Damask Black Vinyl Matte Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Bahama Pink Bamboozled Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Bahama Pink Bamboozled Peel & Stick Wallpaper

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Enhancements such as lining drawers with peel and stick wallpaper in your choice of dorm dandy color, texture, and pattern selection takes the ordinary to extraordinary in no time flat.

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Packed Party “Think Pink” Plaid Peel-N-Stick Wallpaper

Packed Party “Pink You Can” Peel-N-Stick Wallpaper

Wood Wallpaper Wood Grain Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Black Wood Grain Contact Paper

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Techni Mobili Classic Computer Desk with Multiple Drawers, Grey

Regency Hill Malta Rustic Farmhouse Desk Lamp

Regency Hill Malta Rustic Farmhouse Desk Lamp

Better Homes & Gardens 6-Cube Storage Organizer, Tobacco Oak

Better Homes & Gardens 6-Cube Storage Organizer, Tobacco Oak

Retro Creative Radio Shape Flower Pot

Retro Creative Radio Shape Flower Pot

LED Desk Lamp Cordless Table Light,Rechargeable Battery Powered USB Charging Port

LED Desk Lamp, Rechargeable Battery Powered USB Charging Port

Distant Lands Handpainted Tiger Accent Vase

Distant Lands Handpainted Tiger Accent Vase

Acacia Wood Industrial Style Desk

Acacia Wood Industrial Style Desk

Perry Bentwood Office Chair Black Natural

Perry Bentwood Office Chair Black Natural

Take your desk chair transformation a DIY step further with a can of go for the gold spray paint.

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Better Homes & Gardens Large Natural Water Hyacinth Boat Basket

Heavy Duty Laundry Bag with Drawstring

Mamamax Ironing Board Cover and Pad

TOLKNING Laundry basket on wheels, handmade Willow

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Ice Cream Cone Hamper

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Laundry Essentials Checklist:

  • Hangers
  • Clothespins
  • Steamer
  • Wrinkle Release
  • Laundry Basket
  • Laundry Bag(s)
  • Mesh Bags
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Bleach
  • Stain Remover/Stain Remover Pen
  • Scent Booster
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Dryer Balls
  • Deodorizers

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Home Expressions 6pc Washcloth Set

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Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Marty Baldwin

6 Cube Storage Organizer Cube Bookshelf Pink

6 Cube Storage Organizer Cube Bookshelf Pink

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Pink Owl Rattan Storage Basket with Lid

Command the no damage to the walls situation with 3M Command strips and hooks.

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Command Brand Double Hooks

 

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Pen+Gear Plastic Storage Box Set with Lids

Better Homes & Gardens 4-Cube Storage Organizer

Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cube Storage Bins

Black 2pk Fabric Cube Storage Bin

Round Wire Basket With Handles

Compartment Faux Leather Valet Catchall Tray Organizer

Compartment Faux Leather Valet Catchall Tray Organizer

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20-Count Indoor Outdoor Incandescent String Lights, with White Cord, AC-powered, 6 Volts

20-Count Indoor Outdoor Incandescent String Lights

Spaceman Night Light, 7.5"

Spaceman Night Light, 7.5″

Rhode Island Novelty New Large Blinking 3-Sided Traffic Light Signal Lamp

Rhode Island Novelty New Large Blinking 3-Sided Traffic Light Signal Lamp

 

bluetooth Wireless Turntable with Built-in Speakers and USB

Bluetooth Wireless Turntable with Built-in Speakers and USB

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MVMT Hexagon Wireless Speaker

JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Blue, Go 3

JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Blue, Go 3

Rugsmith Transitional Novelty Novelty Black Coir Indoor, Outdoor Doormat

Rugsmith Transitional Novelty Novelty Black Coir Indoor, Outdoor Doormat

'Root For Your Self' Coir Doormat Black - Room Essentials™

‘Root For Your Self’ Coir Doormat Black – Room Essentials™

Modern Innovations Bedside Shelf for Bed

Modern Innovations Bedside Shelf for Bed

Crockpot™ 20-oz. Lunch Crock Food Warmer

Crockpot™ 20-oz. Lunch Crock Food Warmer

Tasty 3QT Family Size Microwave Popcorn Popper

Tasty 3QT Family Size Microwave Popcorn Popper

 Haden Heritage Electric Kettle

Haden Heritage Electric Kettle

''Game Tile'' Alphabet Wall Art

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Game Tile” Alphabet Wall Art

Honeywell Turbo Force Power Air Circulator Fan

Honeywell Turbo Force Power Air Circulator Fan

The Big One® Corduroy Floor Cushion

The Big One® Corduroy Floor Cushion

Boucle Mushroom Upholstered Storage Ottoman, Terracotta

Boucle Mushroom Upholstered Storage Ottoman, Terracotta

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Men’s Cruiser Bike

Getting there is half the fun.

Nel Lusso Classic Cruiser Bike with Perfect Fit Frame

Nel Lusso Classic Cruiser Bike with Perfect Fit Frame

ShedRain UnbelievaBrella Reverse Umbrella with Patterned Lining

ShedRain UnbelievaBrella Reverse Umbrella with Patterned Lining

Here’s hoping these dorm digs decor ideas and tips offer decorating inspiration.

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