We wanted to share with you some fall decorating tips today.  I love decorating for all holidays, and Maureen asked me to show you what I displayed around my house for fall. I love rustic charm and fall is the perfect time of year to display antiques mixed with decorative pumpkins and gourds.

So with that said… here’s is a little taste of my personal decor!

Mantels with Windows
I love displaying unexpected items on my mantel.  Every year I try a new look… I went with creams, whites & tans this year, for a more sophisticated style.  Since I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year as well, I decided to put out more of a fall harvest feel around the  house.  You will see a few little touches of Halloween, but I will quickly remove those as soon as Halloween is over, and then my house is still decked out and ready for guests (without a lot of work on my end).

I layered old windows and shutters for my backdrop.  Then I added rustic candlesticks &  spindles for height…

 I designed an “Autumn” printable, and strung it with twine.  I used old medicine bottles wrapped with book pages and inserted dried wheat.

Buffet with Silver & Gourds
For my dining room, I wanted to be able to keep some of my silver out, but didn’t want the room to feel too formal.  I mixed in old books, a vintage scale, and thick netting to warm the room.  I use “faux” glittery gourds & pumpkins – the real ones are my favorite but they tend to mold quickly inside… so I opt for glitter!  If you look closely, I do mix in real pine cones found in my yard, so it doesn’t feel completely fake.

 Antique scales are perfect for fall harvest… I put a silver platter, lined with black eyed peas and topped it with a silver gourd.    You will notice my “boo” sign in the back… this little element gives a hint of Halloween, which I love, and once I remove it, the room is ready for Thanksgiving!

 I used my silver pitchers and turned them into vases.  I added cotton, coffee beans, feathers & split peas.

I sat out haunted photographs, and haunted books to give that spooky feel.  Again, once I remove those tiny touches, it is ready for Thanksgiving.

I think my favorite display in this room is my table centerpiece.  Again, I wanted to display silver, but needed it to not be so formal.
How fun are these candlesticks with pine cones?  I sat them on an antique cupboard door, and I  tied little scraps of orange fabric on them to give some color…. easy and whimsical – just how I like it!

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How do you display your fall decor?  Would love to hear!