Essential Fall Elements

 Have you started your Fall decorating yet?  I confess to being a tad

tardy to the party on this one.  Perhaps its because the colors of Fall

don't tend to go with my home's color palette.  So decorating for 

the season is a bit more creative than other seasons.  But the rules 

apply for everyone here, so regardless of your home's palette

you can get that Autumn spirit by grabbing some Fall essentials at 

your local HomeGoods!  You will find pumpkins galore, in ceramic,

glass, natural materials like straw and vines and of course textiles.

It didn't take me two seconds to decide to buy this pale smokey blue

ceramic pumpkin.  It fits the feel of our home perfectly.

Adding a pumpkin to a tabletop is certainly a Fall essential!

 A beautiful Fall wreath is another essential.  Hang them from

your interior doors, windows, or like I did here, right on top

of a mirror.  Tie a ribbon through the hanger and then tie the ribbon to the 

back of the mirror's wire hanger. You can also
use the wreath as a tabletop centerpiece with a candle in the center.
 Again, I chose a neutral toned wreath as that is what 
I prefer when I decorate for Fall.

This time of year calls for scenting the air to set the mood.

Another essential is a great smelling candle.  I wanted to try one of 

HomeGoods many offerings, and I am delighted with the scent of this

Tobacco and Oak candle I found in a smokey grey glass container.

Sometimes getting a good candle is a crap shoot, but at their 

prices, you don't have to worry about going wrong.

 Everyone loves a decorated mantel, it sets the tone of the season!

Simple fall berry garland and some fancy orange and gold

patterned candles were added to my candelabras.  Its simple and 

elegant and oh so easy to do!

Rustic lanterns that hold more candles are a great Fall essential.

I got this wood and metal lantern and filled it with a tiny

Fall wreath and a faux candle on a timer to give the room a glimmer

and flicker of light at dusk.  When I get home from work I turn on

the candle and pour a glass of wine and enjoy a few quiet moments.

When I leave the room I don't have to worry about the candle being

unattended.  This is such an easy tabletop decorating idea for Fall.

My spring and summer pillows have been packed away and I 

treated myself to a large down filled velvet damask pillow.

Its dusky blue shades work well with my antique mirror and the

colors of the room.  Pillows are a great way to add a seasonal change.

I'll be back with more Fall ideas from HomeGoods and overall 

shots of the room. So make your list and add a few items to 

get your home in the Autumn mood.

Note: This post is sponsored by HomeGoods as part of my participation in their Pinterest Designer program, Happy by Design.  Check out other Designer's tips on our Pinterest Board here.