I've been busy changing all the summer accessories for Fall.
Here's a view of the family room looking kind of "beachy" before:
And here it is after, looking ready for Fall:
The day I did this it was 100 degrees outside. It still felt like summer,
but I knew Fall was on it's way, and sure enough three days later the weather turned foggy all day and temperatures were in the 60's. My favorite kind of weather: sweater and boot-wearing weather, no squinting, and foggy mornings which are great for the complexion and make my hair curl!
These suede cloth pillow covers and the leather and thick cotton feel cozy after spending a day outdoors. BTW - have you guessed one of my favorite cities? We haven't been back since our honeymoon 21 years ago, but someday..... (to view my truly favorite city go see this, and you can see it here, too!)
If you remember the coffee table transformation ( go see it here) I had a summer tablescape going, with sea shells and sea glass. It was time to put out a wool runner, and some scented pine cones and candles for warmth, along with a few of my favorite interior design books.
I added a few soft, warm throws, and now it's even more cozy and comfortable in here!
I like how everything I have in my home works well in any room I choose. I've read this in design books over and over: if you buy what you love, you'll always find a way to use it, and it will work with everything else you own. I've found that to be true, and every time I move my stuff around I appreciate that I love stuff that's not too heavy!!
I have a big closet where I keep candles and candle holders, and little accessories and wreaths and things. It's fun to dig through there and see what I haven't used in awhile. It's like going shopping, without leaving home. These bee's wax candles burn slowly, and have a heavenly, natural honey scent. They smell good enough to eat!
The sunlight through this tortoise-shell patterned vase glows amber, and the dried wheat adds a lot of texture to the table top arrangement. I think it looks very "Fallish" in here now. With the temperature dropping I'm ready to build a fire in the fireplace, and cozy up with a good book and a nice hot cup of tea. That's my way of relaxing after spending the afternoon doing some serious antique browsing and junk shopping - one of my favorite Fall activities. I'm sure many of you would agree....
Remember, there are only a few days left to add a comment and be included in my Fabulous Giveaway. ( You can get more details here - and go here for a view of the prizes!)
Thank you for stopping by! I truly appreciate it, and hope you'll come back often.
Until next time,
XO
Heidi
29 comments:
That looks gorgeous!
very soothing~
Love the new look!! Great job! (and know what you mean about still hot temps...ours just now 'chilled off' at 75 but still....)
Amazing transformation -- love how you've changed the whole look with a little tweeking here and there.
Everything looks so pretty - nice change.
Isn't it amazing how accessories can transform a room? It all looks wonderfully autumnal! And I love Paris, too.
Lorrie
So cozy! I love the wheat on the coffee table.
Looks wonderful!!!!!
Very pretty!
Decorating for fall has a way of warming up the house and bring the cozy in. Beautiful.
Very inviting! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Wow that looks fab - such a difference - cosy and warm. Here in the UK we tend to stick with the same decor all year round although Christmas we all love to transform our rooms
Thanks for popping by my blog :)
I just loooove that lampshade you have there...soooo neat! You can still keep a little bit of summer around with some starfish and shells...I keep them around all year long here on the coast. Come by for a visit sometime and look around. HAPPY FALL!
Blessings,
Linda
Oh, how cozy and welcoming. I could just get myself nice and comfy in that room! Perfect.
Blessings,
Spencer
PS....thanks for coming over and for your sweet compliment on my little chair. I'm having some good fun right now. :-)
So welcoming and friendly your home looks. Lovely pictures.
Hello Heidi - wow, your Fall transformation looks fabulous! It's amazing what a few changes can do to the feel of a room. The Fall colored pillows and coffee table decor really warm things up! Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Marie
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Hello Heidi...
Autumn greetings!!! My friend, you have a beautiful home! I loved your "beachy" summer look but it was such a treat to see this beautiful space transformed before our very eyes...from the light summery feel to the warm, cozy ambiance of autumn!!! Love that big beautiful brown vase full of wheat...gorgeous! And I also like the look and feel of your little tray filled with the beautiful burning candles and tiny pinecones!!! I love your style! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us today...what a treat!!!
I just visited your giveaway post...Congratulations on your second month of blogging! You have a delightful blog, my friend! I have added your blog to my list of blog follows...come by my place when you get a chance!!!
Warmest wishes and Happy Fall!
Chari
Hello, Heidi, thanks for joining the party & congrats on your blog giveaway. I hope you enjoy blogging as much as I have. I love your touches of Fall around the house, very pretty.
Very nice, Heidi, everything looks so comfy and warm. What a switch in your weather. Enjoy the cooler temps! Hugs, Cindy S.
I love that couch spot in front of the windows with all that natural light coming through. The candles with the pinecones are really pretty. You have a very cozy spot to curl up with your tea!
Brenda
Autumn Blessings to you!
It was a pleasure to stop by and see what you were sharing for Tablescape Thursday.
Like getting so many ideas.
God Bless,
d from HomeHaven
Hi sweet Heidi, thanks for coming to Bella Vista and your darling comment.
I love your home....so inviting and so very welcoming. Touchable and gorgeous!
Barb ♥
I love your simple fall accents! Thank you for visiting AtticMag today. Hope you'll come see us often.
Fabulous!!!
Nice transformation! Hope you get cooler weather---we finally have and I am enjoying having the widows open!
The seasonal changes you made to your home are simple and wonderful! Happy Fall to you!
I love the dried wheat! So simple but the texture is divine! Very homey :)
Thanks for sharing your lovely fall touches. All is beautiful! ~ Sarah
Looks GREAT, Heidi!!! So warm!! I love foggy days, too! They seem to be my most productive. As for it curling my hair...I already have big puffy cury hair. Foggy days are ponytail days for me!!! Thanks for posting the great inspiration!
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