A Season of Thanks & Decor

If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE fall!  I love almost everything about it:  

the cool air (but not too cool), the scents of spice, harvest, pumpkin and baked goods, the beautiful colors of the leaves and boots...you finally get to wear your boots and leggings!  I started my fall decorating in the beginning of September (probably much too soon for our south Louisiana weather, but I just couldn't wait any longer).  This is our very first fall in our new home and I just had to spread the season around. 

Whether you're decorating on a budget, or have a little extra to splurge, here are some great inspirations just in time for the thankful season.  Hope you enjoy the tour!

I just had to find a spot for this antique wooden tool caddy.  I think it turned out great after I piled in the leaves and pumpkins...

GET THE LOOK
DIY:  Click HERE for Wooden Tool Caddy Instructions
Budget:  Look here Vintage Wooden Tool Caddy or search your local antique stores for a similar match.  I happened to grab mine at a local garage sale for $5, and it was filled with old tools.  I used Annie Sloan Chalk paint to give it new life and sanded the edges a bit to help keep its rustic feel. 
Splurge:  Large Wooden Caddy, Primitive Wooden Carry All

 And as you can see I have tons of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.  I love the varying heights and textures.

GET THE LOOK
DIY:   Grapevine Pumpkin
Budget:  Brown Ceramic Pumpkin, Large Brown Ceramic Pumpkin
Splurge:  Potterybarn Wood Pumpkins, Antique Mercury Glass Pumpkins
The burlap runner is from Hobby Lobby ($9.99), and the chairs in the background were snagged at Restoration Hardware for just $99 each. Here's the Madeline Side Chair  in Burnt Oak, but there are 5 finishes available.

 I probably over-do it on my foyer entryway table, but I just cannot help myself...I love my Avery Ceramic Lantern from Potterybarn, which is sadly no longer available through their website.  But there are plenty of lantern options from various sites.  Here's a few of my favorite lanterns, vases, and urns:  Park Hill Lanterns, Bronze Hyannis Lanterns, Sicily Vases, Tuscan Urns, Marlowe Ceramics, Avignon Square Lanterns, Mission Lantern, Rope Handle Lantern
The smaller glass lanterns with rope handles were purchased from Michael's craft store
($9.99- $14.99)

I hung my Hobby Lobby wreath on my fireplace brick using Command brand hooks.
DIY:  Fall Wreath Tutorial
Budget:  Fall Pumpkins, Berries & Gourd Wreath, Fall Berry Wreath

Splurge:  Harvest Wreath, Potterybarn Pinecone Wreath, Potterybarn Autumn Leaves Wreath

 I decorated the base of my fireplace with a large weathered white wooden lantern, fall leaves, and ceramic pumpkins and gourds.  I love the way they look against the rustic brick.

This is actually one of my favorite little areas...It's so simple, but so easy, and I just love it.  I leaned an antique frame (purchased from 4 Sisters Antiques in Zachary, La) against the brick wall in our living room and placed some fall leaves and berries underneath a lightweight pumpkin.
Here's another option against the brick wall.  So easy and so versatile!

I cannot recall where the metal stand is from, but here's an alternative to check out:
3 Tiered Metal Stand
Burlap pumpkins from Hobby Lobby ($5.99- $19.99)

Happy Thanksgiving!
- Lacie