Don't be scared when it comes to fall holiday flair
Purely ornamental
Scare up some fun this All Hallows' Eve with these folk-art ornaments that are really on the ball when it comes to fall holiday flair. Hang them in a window or on a Halloween tree for maximum impact.
Such a treat
Set up a prim-inspired vignette to greet candy seekers and any other guests by mixing fabric pumpkins, twig furniture and brighter accents, such as a bittersweet wreath or painted shutters. To dress up a plain canvas trick-or-treat sack, put letter stickers on orange burlap, adhere it to a length of natural burlap, and glue the fabric to the front and back of the bag.
Happy trails
Haul in a bounty of autumn cheer by setting up a rustic wagon on the front porch or in the yard. For a simple-yet simply sensational-scene, pile plump pumpkins of various colors inside and arrange a few vines for dimension. Or, get more creative with the contents: Make different display levels with stacked hay bales, wind bittersweet garland around the handle or the wheels, or position a scarecrow in front to look like he's driving the cart.
Says "Whoo?"
Currently fashionable as a year-round icon, owls truly shine at harvesttime. These rustic metal candle lanterns feature a distressed finish perfectly suited to country rooms. Arranged on a wood tray with colorful garland and miniature gourds around their base, they can set any counter, table, bookshelf or other surface aglow with weathered charm. Outfit them with white battery-powered candles for a no-fuss display, or pick a pretty hue for more pizzazz.
Frame of reference
Swapping out your everyday wall art for more seasonally specific prints will help your home get ready for fall in no time. For extra graphic interest, tie ribbon featuring a pattern (homespun, ticking stripes, polka dots) onto the back of the frame to make a fun hanger that softly contrasts the artwork's hard lines. To take wall art up another notch, replace traditional metal picture hangers with decorative hooks or knobs mounted on the wall.
Down to the wire
Stock wire baskets with vibrant fillers, from pumpkins to Indian corn, and group them atop a burlap feed sack for a cohesive feel. Add more charm with vintage-style tags or autumnal ornaments tied onto the basket lids.
Colorful personality
Instead of giving your front door the regular runaround, consider a floral swag instead of a wreath. Choose one with a wide variety of textures and natural colors, such as this jubilant arrangement.