| Keeping your home festive is always a great idea, | | | | 5. A stop by a local candle store will provide you |
| especially if you have children. Changing up and | | | | with tons of fall themed scents that are sure to |
| adding some accessories to your home depending | | | | get you and your family ready for the chillier |
| on the time of year can help keep you from | | | | months of the year. Whether it's a spicy pumpkin |
| getting bored with your current layout and can | | | | scent or a warm cinnamon aroma - you'll be able |
| help to simply liven things up around the house. If | | | | to stock up on inviting scents that'll have you |
| you're sick of just putting some carved pumpkins | | | | craving pumpkin pie in no time. |
| on your porch for fall and calling it a day - there | | | | 6. A table runner for the coffee table in the living |
| are some really creative and fun ideas you can | | | | room featuring a fall pattern or colors will be a |
| implement this year to give your home that fun | | | | subtle, but useful touch in your living room. By |
| and festive vibe without appearing too over the | | | | placing decorative concentration on rooms that |
| top: | | | | you use frequently - you'll be sure to get the |
| 1. Many farmers markets, local farms, and even | | | | most out of your decorative investments. |
| some big retailers like Wal-Mart or Target sell corn | | | | 7. Pair your fall themed table runner or throw rug |
| stalks that look great when tied to vertical porch | | | | with a beautiful centerpiece for your coffee table. |
| beams, light posts, and even mailbox posts. They'll | | | | Surrounding your new candle with a ring of |
| be a fun and different addition to your home that | | | | orange, yellow, and brown false leaves will make |
| will truly get you and your family into the fall spirit. | | | | a beautiful addition to your living room. To add a |
| 2. Investing a wreath consisting of fall colored | | | | touch of the holidays - throw a miniature pumpkin |
| fake leaves can make a beautiful addition to your | | | | into the mix. |
| doorway if you're looking for a generic fall piece. | | | | 8. If you have kids, they certainly won't complain |
| Investing in a wreath made from fake flowers | | | | about a candy dish full of candy corn on the |
| and leaves will ensure that it lasts you the entire | | | | coffee table or end table in the living room. |
| season, and you'll be able to reuse it for seasons | | | | Although it's a subtle accent - it's a great way to |
| to come. Stopping at your local craft store can | | | | highlight the holiday without cheesy or loud |
| provide everything you need to custom make | | | | decorations. |
| the wreath if you're interested in taking on an | | | | 9. Changing your window treatments from light, |
| afternoon project. | | | | airy shades to warmer colored fabrics will help to |
| 3. Pumpkins aren't just for porches anymore. | | | | tone down the colors in the room and give them |
| When you stop by the patch to pick some up for | | | | a vibe that's catered more towards fall. Top off |
| carving, grab a few miniatures for on top of your | | | | the brown or maroon curtains with gold accent |
| mantle, television, or countertop. | | | | ties to add a bit of luxury to the space. |
| 4. If you're looking to make a bigger change, | | | | 10. Finally, don't be afraid to add a little extra |
| invest in a fall colored throw rug for your entry | | | | come Halloween day. If you're generally festive |
| way or living room. Warm colors like oranges, | | | | but don't like the idea of having all of the |
| reds, yellows, and browns will help give your | | | | decorations up throughout the entire month, |
| home that welcoming feel that the fall season | | | | knock yourself out on the day of. You, your kids, |
| seems to make us want to create within the | | | | and the trick-or-treaters will all appreciate your |
| home. | | | | extra effort! |