Suddenly less is more in my cozy minimalist fall decorating this year. In the past I would attempt to decorate every surface in my home.
But just the thought of that now makes me feel tired.
It isn’t necessary to spread things all over your home to decorate it. Just a few nods to the season are fine.
I like to see a few things in one spot now. It allows me to focus on what is in front of me and I find that I enjoy it more that way.
It some instances, it might just be the colors in the room and not fall decor at all.
Above I added a green pumpkin on top of the refrigerator next to a box of dark greenery.
Fall Routines:
I have little routines in the fall that I like to follow.
Every day between 4 and 5 p.m. I go to my bathroom and turn on the little lamp on the vanity. I also turn on a lamp in the kitchen and oftentimes the office.
As well as one near the dining table where I eat my evening meal.
Just a little glow in the shadows at the end of the day feels so cozy.
Around supper time I go around and close all the curtains. On the two patio doors I also keep a clothespin nearby to completely close them in the middle. It offers a little more privacy.
This little community of neighbors/friends’ apartments are arranged with each patio leading to the sidewalk. So it sometimes can feel a little like a fish bowl.
At the end of the day, I stand at the patio door and gaze out at the remaining flowers.
I see the slow gathering of leaves on the ground, with the big cypress in my yard hovering over it all.
And it makes me want to decorate with those colors. Nothing bright. Just fall-ish.
The Colors Of Fall:
Beige and brown and orange and red. The leaves falling from the trees in a fall mosaic quilt.
Sometimes I will fill my home with the wonderful smells that only come with baking.
I like to have a few candles that smell like pumpkins and coziness.
At this time of year, I might think about having a mug of hot chocolate while I read a book. With marshmallows floating on top in little white clouds of sweetness.
In the fall season, nature is your best friend when it comes to decorating. Pine cones and acorns and burnished leaves.
The Textures Of Fall:
Fall is texture and scents and sights.
The wind blowing leaves into the gutter, where they will stay until a bigger gust of wind hits them. And then they begin to dance in the air.
It is the harvest colors of gold and caramel and red and all its permutations that make me happy.
The leaves whisper as they layer one on top of the other. Almost a sigh. Saying we’ve done our part. See you next time around.
Fall is the scent of hot coffee and sweet scones with just a hint of pumpkin pie spice.
Fall Weather:
I will listen to the winds soughing through the trees while I read at night. With Ivy napping at the foot of the bed on her blanket.
Darkness frames the curtains that outline the windows.
Fall is a time when people begin to gather indoors, away from the gusty winds and rain.
Pretty brown/amber bottles in a tray equals fall. Placed there just because they look pretty displayed up on the mantel.
Bake coffee cake or pumpkin bread. Slice it while it’s warm, add dollops of butter, and let the spices melt in your mouth.
The weather and the warmth of blankets at night as the temperature begins to dip down. That’s fall.
Children arriving home from school with hand-shaped turkeys ready to display on the front of the refrigerator.
All equal the signs of fall.
Pumpkins laying on a bed of succulents in a dough bowl can epitomize fall.
So many shapes and colors and hints of autumn weather just beyond the door.
The Coziness Of Fall:
Fall is when we cozy up with pillows and add blankets and turn on the heat.
Fall is a simple bowl of pumpkins in the center of the table, hinting that fall is here and Thanksgiving is close behind.
All of these things, the scents and sights of fall, says cozy lives here in this home. In all the shapes and sizes and colors that belong to the fall palette.
It all illustrates to us the passing of one season into another. The beginning of the holidays.
I’m keeping it simple. Simple is good.
Love the green pumpkins…so pretty💕
Really enjoyed today’s post…it is drizzling gently here in S.Florida, and we sure need the rain. Looks like it might rain all day. I’ll take it! I also have minimal fall decorating and that suits me fine. I donated a lot of things last year.
Still watching White cottage company on YouTube? Have you ordered any of her hand poured candles?
Brenda, I love seeing all of your Fall touches! Everything looks beautiful.
Hope you are feeling better and enjoying Fall.
As I get older, I find I like simple touches of seasonal or holiday decor, too. Less is definitely more. Your touches of cream and green are so pretty.
I also like soft light ~ lamps and string/fairy lights and candles. I only have one real candle I burn right now – a natural one (soy wax and essential oils) – and then a few battery operated ones.
How is your back?
What a delightful and wonderful post, Brenda. The more I read the more peaceful I felt. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
It is so nice to read all the complimentary comments your friends have sent today. Your post was so calming and beautiful. Love your simple decor. As I grow older and wiser, I agree simple is better. This year I added a beige, fuzzy pumpkin pillow to the mix. I am enjoying it so much on my sofa in the day and on my dresser in the evening. Enjoy your day.
Beautiful post, Brenda! I felt happy and relaxed while enjoying it – I really like your new style of decorating.
Oh Brenda, your words are so calming. I think what you have done is just perfect. I bought three sweater pumpkins the other day to add to my stash.
Your decorations are all so pretty Brenda. I wonder where do you put all of the beautiful decor you circulate through your home as the seasons come and go, especially living in an apartment where storage can’t be that plentiful. I’ve made some autumnal changes, but am feeling lazy. We still have some hot sunny days ahead according to projected forecasts (although today we are getting much needed and welcomed rain). I haven’t swapped out the “summer” art on the walls in the living room but that may happen today as I’m house bound by the weather, no puttering around outside today. I read an article recently that said people in their 60s and older have a harder time adapting to extreme heat and humidity, it’s a natural part of the aging process. I suppose the same will apply if we do get hit with a Great Lakes “usual” winter this season due to the El Nino effect and get socked with weeks of way below zero temperatures and 43 inches of snow. Yuck – don’t even want to think about it.
such a lovely cozy post to read Brenda, Thanks 🙂
Simply beautiful, Brenda. I could feel myself relax as I read your calming words and looked at your simple decorating. Thank you.
What a lovely post!! Yes fall is the best time of year. I like a mix of real pumpkins mini to medium and ‘fake’ I’m a big collector of pumpkins made out of velvet, such gorgeous colors, pricey but they are with you forever. This year i also purchased a knitted pumpkin, with a real pumpkin stem and arranged with velvet pumpkins, & gourds nestled in an old copper kettle on my fireplace hearth. This will last thru Thanksgiving…….sometimes a statement is better than a mishmosh of fussy knick-nacks, which is why the green pumpkin and wood box on your fridge is terrific……enjoy your week
Today’s post was so fun to read. I love all your little spots of Fall coziness. It’s just right! 🍁🍂🧡
What a beautiful tribute to Fall, Brenda. Well said with love emitting from your words and pictures. Thank you.
“The leaves whisper as they layer one on top of the other. Almost a sigh. Saying we’ve done our part. See you next time around.”
Love this ode to Fall:-) Happy Fall!
Your post is longer today! I hope that means your back pain is subsiding.
Simple is excellent! This year I didn’t even put out the knick-nacky sort of things. They made me groan, so I think I’ll get rid of them. That’s not what makes fall. I’ll change my kitchen towels to fall, I’ll bring out a tablecloth, all more natural living type things rather than “stuff.” And I bring out my yankee candle fall scent. And if I want some pumpkins, rather than to store, I’ll purchase some tiny little real pumpkins that are cheap. But yes, as far as color, I just bring out those things I have, whether it be books or towels that I already have in fall color! People notice more when it is less!