October Vibes (Decorating and Embracing Autumn)
Happy weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight where I share weekly inspiration! Well, October is almost over so the holidays are just around the corner. Before we skip ahead to the craziness of November and December, let’s take a moment to embrace what’s left of October. Today, I’m sharing fall home ideas and decorating inspiration…with October vibes!
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October Vibes – Cozy Fall Decorating Ideas:
Style a simple fall mantel to take you from October thru Thanksgiving…
This week, I shared my fall mantel featuring vibrant red (faux) foliage, touches of gold and a nostalgic piece of art. Since I probably won’t decorate for Halloween in my family room, I’ll leave this mantel decor up until Thanksgiving. For details on this October mantel, read – Simple Elegant Fall Decor (Tips to Style a Mantel).
If you’re looking for inexpensive artwork, use the Waterlogue app…
A few years ago, the Waterlogue app came on the scene and everyone was turning their photos into watercolors. In fact, I made the “artwork” on my mantel above with the Waterlogue app. From my experience, I find that colorful photos work best with the app. Either way, it’s fun to experiment with it…so I made another one…
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day (August 26th)…
Obviously, National Pumpkin Day has to take place in October! This week, we’ll all be carving pumpkins to get ready for Halloween. If you’re looking for ways to decorate your home with October vibes…and pumpkins, read – How to Decorate with Pumpkins for Fall.
Visit home tours for fall inspiration…
Last Saturday, I attended the annual Spring Lake Kitchen Tour…and it was fabulous as always. Not only did we get to enjoy a sunny and crisp fall day, but the kitchens were beautiful. As you might have guessed, we weren’t allowed to take photos inside the houses. So, I’ll share a few exterior areas you might enjoy…like this amazing pool bar decorated with mums for fall! Definitely bringing October vibes to the outdoor entertaining area!
In another home, they mixed coastal style with October vibes on the deck. Don’t you just love how the pumpkin colors coordinate with the tall grasses? Gorgeous!
On a front porch of one of the homes, the homeowner filled planters with cascading greenery and pumpkins in various sizes. If you have any existing planters, this would be an easy idea to recreate…of course a pretty porch swing is a nice touch too! For Halloween, it would be fun to add a skeleton or two!
Steal some ideas from a pretty Vermont town…
Sure, Spring Lake, NJ is a lovely place to visit in the fall…but not many places can compete with Vermont! If you’re looking for simple outdoor decorating ideas with New England flair, read Woodstock Vermont in the Fall (Outdoor Decor Ideas).
Shopping Ideas for October:
Recently, these October finds caught my eye…
For fall, a neutral knit pillow is a perfect accessory to add a little coziness to your home.
If you’re loving burgundy this fall, this cuddly throw blanket could be a great accessory for your home.
For a classic rug that would look great with fall or winter decor, this inexpensive one is a great find!
For more October vibes, here are some finds from around the internet:
Seasonal touches and fun ideas for your home…
- While you’re still in fall mode, learn how to make a DIY faux corn husk wreath!
- For October decor that will look great thru November, copy some ideas from this garden room!
- If you need Halloween decorating ideas, take this gorgeous “haunted” home tour!
- Celebrate foliage season with an easy leaf inspired craft – DIY leaf printed napkins!
- Since October 28th is National Chocolate Day, make some cute Halloween ghost brownies!
- If you want to make another cute Halloween treat, these mummy cookies look adorable!
Hopefully, I’ve inspired you with all these fabulous fall ideas!
Before you go, here are a few more ideas to bring October vibes into your home…
- In case you missed my earlier October ideas, read – How to Create a Fall Feeling in Your Home.
- Embrace October with these ideas – Happy October (Let’s Welcome Fall)
- If warm fall colors aren’t your vibe, read – Blue and White Fall Decorating Ideas.
- For more October inspiration, read – End of October Finds.
How are you creating October vibes in your home?
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Thanks so much for sharing my napkins, Shelley! Appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying the fall!
You’re welcome! They’re so pretty!
Love your fall vibes! And I bet your neighbors LOVE looking at your porch. I would! Cheers to Autumn. 🙂
Thanks Cindy! Actually…that fall porch was one that I spotted on a trip to Woodstock, Vermont! I’d love it to be mine, though!