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Early Fall Home Tour

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Take a look at my simplified, streamlined approach to decorating in my early fall home tour!

Dark wood buffet with a vase and green leaves in it, plus a plant on a cake stand.

The arrival of fall is tough on me this year. I’m such a summer girl and, even though I actually like fall, I hate that it means winter is approaching. But, I’m slowly coming out of denial that summer is nearly over. Today I’ve teamed up with the lovely Marty from A Stroll Thru Life, along with a group of other talented bloggers, to share part of my early fall home tour with you. I’ll be sharing a little more of our fall home over a three week window.Blue and white striped, checkered pillows on a gray tufted bench.

For today’s tour, you’ll quickly see I’ve taken a very simplified, streamlined approach to decorating for fall this year. At this point, I have zero pumpkins. I have zero fall leaves. I have no shades of orange or yellow. However, I think you’ll see that through some of the layers and textures I’ve added, our decor feels slightly more cozy and warmer than it did in the summer months. My color palette didn’t waver this year from my favorite blues, greens, and neutrals, but the colors have become more saturated for fall. I’ve also found that fig leaves and/or buffalo check have shown up in nearly every room in our home in one way or another. Enough talk – on with the tour!

My Simplified Fall Decor

Our fall entryway so far has seen the least amount of change. I made a few pillow swaps and clipped some fresh limelight hydrangeas. Other than that, I’ve kept most of our regular pieces around and my Doxology canvas still takes center stage.

Blue and white canvas in the foyer with a gray fabric bench and pillows.

Our limelight hydrangeas are currently blooming like crazy, and they make me so happy to see! I clipped a few to use around our home for decorating purposes.

Hallway with the gray bench and a wooden side table with a lamp and flowers.

Long hallway with dark wood flooring and a Bech and side table along the wall.

SHOP THE LOOK OF OUR ENTRYWAY (CLICK ANY IMAGE BELOW FOR MORE INFO):

Moving on to our living room, I kept the same fig leaf pillows I used for summer, but add some rich green velvet pillows for added texture.  They pair together perfectly.  Then I added in some faux fig branches I picked up on clearance at the end of season last year at Pottery Barn. I still haven’t moved our giant palm tree print, but I know it’s inevitable that I’ll have to in the next week or two. As you can see below, Bearcat was just daring me to try and move him for my photo shoot.

Neutral fabric couch with pillows on it.

Green, blue pillows on beige couch with a wooden bowl in the background.

Books, a plant and a decorative rock on the coffee table.

White and green vase filled with branches of leaves and berries.

SHOP THE LOOK OF OUR LIVING ROOM:

In our dining room, I continued the fig leaf look with the same branches I have in our living room. I love how the figs look with our buffet table!

Dark wooden hutch in living room with wine bottles in it.

Fall decorating on a dark wood buffet table. There is also a Tuscan style vase is filled with faux fig leaves, a round gold mirror and faux maidenhair fern in front of some word art.

I feel like our live fiddle leaf fig grew a foot this past summer while in the dining room. I think it’s loving all the indirect natural sunlight. Don’t mind the Saran wrap on the planter – it’s to keep the curious cats out 😉

Large green plant in corner of room in a light blue planter.

Fig leaf pillow on couch.

SHOP THE LOOK OF OUR DINING ROOM:

I made a few recent changes in our pretty guest bedroom. With a few pillow swaps and the addition of the fig tree from our master bedroom (it was in need of more light), it feels like a new cozy space ready for fall! I think the injection of a bit of green in the room is just what it needed!

Blue, green pillows on bed in master bedroom.

Large green plant in bedroom with blue and white art on wall.

Blue paisley pillow and green pillow on bed.

Soft blue and green bedroom with black chandelier above bed.

SHOP THE LOOK OF OUR GUEST BEDROOM:

I hope you enjoyed the first part of my early fall tour! I’ll be back next Tuesday with even more spaces in our home – and maybe some pumpkins 😉 The next stop is Decorating Delirium. Jennifer has such a beautiful home and wonderful decorating ideas!  If you’re looking for even more inspiration, you need to check out all the other stops on the tour. So much eye candy and inspiration!

Monday – Sept 12

A Stroll Thru Life | My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | Remodelando La Casa | Cuckoo4Design | 21 Rosemary Lane | Decor To Adore

Tuesday – Sept 13

Haneen’s Haven | Pink Peppermint Design | Lynzy & Co. | Thrifty and Chic | The House of Silver Lining | Hymns & Verses

Wednesday – Sept 14

Life on Virginia Street | Decorating Delirium | Bliss @ Home | Simple Details | Duke Manor Farms | A Thoughtful Place

Thursday – Sept 15

Rain On A Tin Roof | Setting For Four | Dimples & Tangles | Nesting With Grace | Life and Home @ 2102 |  Refresh Restyle

Fri – Sept 16

Simple Stylings | Our Fifth House | Making Home Base |  It All Started With Paint | The Chronicles of Home | Our Southern Home

If you would like to follow along on more of my home decor, DIY, lifestyle, travel and other posts, I’d love to have you follow me on any of the following:

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  1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    September 14, 2016 at 6:20 am

    SO so gorgeous as usual! And like I said on Instagram, I love Bearcat on the sofa 😉

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Love the greens and blues,, so pretty and the fig leaf displays are amazing. Every room is gorgeous,but your entry always catches my eye.

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  3. laura janning says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:22 am

    It’s always so nice to come to your home tours. your home is always so beautifully decorated and styled. PS. Hope you are enjoying your pool.

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  4. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I always love the colors you use…so pretty. I have a hard time transitioning to fall too. It’s hard to go from weekends at the beach back to school and cooler weather routines. Although, it’s still pretty hot here in NJ – we are supposed to hit 90 this afternoon! Great tour! Enjoy the rest of your week!
    Shelley

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  5. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I absolutely adore how you have transitioned summer into fall Sarah. The palm pillows are swoon worthy.

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  6. Shauna says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Your home always has me swooning Sarah! LOVE the olive velvet pillows! So much to love in your beautiful home!
    xoxo

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  7. PR says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Beautiful pictures and I loved that you take the no leaves approach too. I had to laugh as I just wrote about this myself. We have recently relocated to Florida from Iowa. How do people introduce fall in a coastal area? Or do they? Nothing from the Hobby Lobby faux fall aisle for me. 😀 I loved that plant you have in your bedroom. I’m afraid I would kill it but I really liked that organic element. I recognized one of the pillows as something I also have. I see a similarity in our styles. So happy I found you.
    Pamela

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  8. Design Chic says

    September 14, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    It is all so beautiful, Sarah – warm and inviting from the first step in the front door. Happy Wednesday!

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  9. Gina says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Sarah, what a great idea with the Saran wrap. My mom has 2 cats and we have had to remove all her beautiful plants. Ha, we can now bring them back and not worry about all the snooping that cats do! Thanks for the tips and love your selection of colors!

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  10. Vel says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I know you’d miss your pool for sure once it starts getting chilly, but no doubt, your home is still filled with tons of inspiration Sarah! So honored to share this Fall Home tour with you!

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  11. Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says

    September 14, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Your home is gorgeous, as always, Sarah! Your fiddle leaf figs look healthy! I killed mine this summer by moving it to my porch – way to much sun and heat. Now, I’ve got to get a new one! They are just the perfect house plant! I love your colors and I’m green with envy for those olive green velvet pillows in your guest bedroom! Thanks too for giving us the daily updates! Really appreciate it!

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  12. Pam @ Simple Details says

    September 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Lovely tour Sarah! Your guest room pillow combo is the BEST, I think I’d keep it fall, winter, spring and summer! 🙂

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  13. Jennifer@decoratingdelirium says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Love all the blues and greens. Especially in your guest bedroom. I wish that was my master bedroom!! I was so curious about the plastic on your Fiddle leaf fig. Great tip for cats!

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  14. SE says

    September 14, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Sarah, is the piece on the chest in the dining room also a Sugarboo product?

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    • Sarah says

      September 15, 2016 at 8:57 am

      I actually got it at HomeGoods and it reminded me of Sugarboo! They are the only comparable item I can find but they are SO expensive (but also very beautiful). You could also check your HomeGoods to see if they have something similar 🙂

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  15. Cassie Bustamante says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:34 am

    blues and greens are the way to my heart! love this, sarah!

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  16. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Gorgeous home!

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  17. kristin says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Everything is just gorgeous! I love the blues mixed with the greens and I adore your foyer!

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  18. Cristina says

    September 16, 2016 at 7:25 am

    All the blues, greens and those little details that tell Fall is in its way… Perfection!

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  19. Lachlan Smith says

    September 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Thanks Sarah! fall is my favorite season! i love your posts because you’re always thinking outside of the box.

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  20. Linda Z Braden says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Loving all your subtle cozy touches of fall! Lovely! Pinning away! )

    Reply
  21. Crystal Mims says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:57 am

    What is your secret to taking care of your fiddle leaf fig? I have two fiddle leaf figs and I struggle to keep them alive. The edges of the leaves always turn brown.

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    • Sarah says

      September 21, 2016 at 9:53 am

      I water mine once a week and have them in spaces that get a lot of bright light (without direct sunlight). They’re so finicky that I try to avoid putting them near the heat/AC registers as well.

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    • Sarah says

      September 21, 2016 at 9:53 am

      I water mine once a week and have them in spaces that get a lot of bright light (without direct sunlight). They’re so finicky that I try to avoid putting them near the heat/AC registers as well.

      Reply
  22. Heather Luckhurst says

    September 21, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Beautiful! I love all the texture and colors you put together for the season! Happy Fall! 🙂 Heather

    Reply
  23. Brooke Christen says

    October 4, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Always love all the navy in your home. And the pops of the fresh greenery. So gorgeous!

    Reply

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