This Autumn, and holiday season, we’re pairing life back. Stripping down the to do’s, must do’s, should do’s – the back and forth, the end of week feeling of wondering where time has gone. Life has become more and more demanding. so much so that the joy and bliss of thoroughly enjoying the end of the year, is often a fleeting feeling never quite attained. And with it, the mindfulness and appreciation of the little things in our lives, and the big things, and the mundane. Does this sound all too familiar? The holiday season has since become a must for decorating right, it’s as if, you’re not putting out pumpkins or loving all things “basic Fall” then you’re just no fun. But we know that’s not true. Autumn is the season that forces us to strip back, like Mother Nature retreating to her time of rest – it too, is our sign to do the same.
To embrace, the slowness, the “in the moment” and dare I say, the darkness of shortened days. So today, we’re going to do what Autumn does, and be effortlessly beautiful. Calm and crisp, comforting yet bright.
In an effort to live more in the moment, especially as the holiday season approaches we’re celebrating, decorating and planning in a more natural way. Am I right? If you have a few minutes today, make that wreath and then tomorrow’s free moments can be spent putting out a pumpkin, or two. This year, there will most likely be no preplanning for stylings or posts on Dreamery. Instead I’ll be sharing ideas and inspiration for the holiday season as they are inspiring me and happening in real time. One step, one moment at a time. So don’t stress it, just go with it…like a perfectly colored leaf floating about the brisk breeze.
My go to tip for effortless Autumn decorating this year? Shop your home! You’d be surprised at all the pretty things you have surrounding you, or boxed away, that simply needs to be shown in a new light. While some of you are creative geniuses, others make be looking for a much simpler, minimalist organic way to celebrate the season…..well these lovely ideas are for you!!
Baskets are the most darling friends you have! As bold summer produce parts for the year, your market baskets may be doing less these days, making them the loveliest displays to showcase all of Autumn’s beautiful colors and foliage!
Simply place your basket, on it’s own or even in a grouping with other baskets, around your home whether in a cozy corner or displayed in an entrance way. And what should you fill it with? Oh, this is where you let your creativity run wild! Some may see Autumn lacking in pretty blooms, but this is the season where Mother Nature explodes with rich colors, intricate textures and mesmerizing life!
Embrace the treasures outside your doorstep! Branches with brightly colored leaves would be stunning and a lovely pop of color placed in a basket. {Just remember to place it in a vase with water to last a few extra days} …. Fresh Dahlias, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Pampas and other grasses are perfect right now – then as the season progresses add in fun shaped branches and fun dried pieces you spot around.
Or go with Silk Flowers, and even easier and effortless way to decorate without cares for the remainder of the season. I know, I know you may be curling your nose at silk flowers, I tend to steer clear of them for the most part, but these there are so many high quality pieces that look so real. Plus, they really do make decorating for Autumn and Winter effortless, and of course pretty.
Stick to a Color Palette! This isn’t for the sake of ease, creating a “color palette” for your seasonal decorating may seem like a “designer thing”, but it will make your home feel more uniform, whole and cozy. Choose colors that you love, make you feel calm and showcase all that you love about this season. Or switch things up and embrace colors you often stray away from!
Not one to gravitate towards reds, I happened to fill my market basket last year for this simple decor, with an array of silk flowers and branches blending rich burgundy and merlot hues with contrasting yellows and golden hues, for a beautiful contrast. A nod to this warm textured floral arrangement.
This year it’s all about the golden dessert sunset, which is why I love the idea of decorating with baskets for Autumn. It’s something almost all of us has at least one of, and can easily be filled and changed with whatever catches your eye or is touching your soul at the moment!
Don’t overthink your Seasonal Decor! Decorating your home for any season should never feel like work or something you need to cross off a must do list, especially during the craziness of the holiday season and last months of the year.
Wreaths can be quite expensive! But that doesn’t mean you can’t create a stunning, minimalist, cool or grand wreath for your front door in a matter of 20 minutes, even the least DIY person can create their own beauty!
The Easiest Wreath You Can Make
You’ll Need
- Grapevine Wreath
- Faux Floral Garlands 2 to 3 pieces ….. depending on the size of the wreath base and your design, you’ll most likely 2 to 3, 6ft garlands {This wreath has 2 Berry and 1 Yellow Garland}
- Yellow Locust Leaf Garland, Hearth and Hand with Magnolia Target <– this was actually the entire inspiration for my wreath
- Orange Berry Wheat Garland, Michaels
- Cotton Garland, Michaels
- Floral Wire
- Wire Cutters
How To
- Place your first garland on top of the grapevine wreath base, arranging the stems/leaves according to create a full effect.
- Cut of the floral wire, and pin through the garland so that it can be pushed through the back of the wreath and twist to secure. Your first garland is the base of the wreath and will help create your desired shape, so make sure that is secure!
- Next place your 2nd garland, and 3rd if using, on top arranging the stems/leaves as before. Once your desired look is achieved, secure with the floral wire as above.
- And that’s it! Your wreath is ready to hang and brighten up your home this Autumn 🙂
And the Sun took a step back,
the leaves lulled themselves to sleep
and Autumn was awakened.
– Raquel Franco
If there was one piece of advice I can give you this Autumn and upcoming holiday season is this; seriously do not stress any of it! It should be fun and relaxing. Essentially, your end result is to make your home cozier and more serene when days become just a bit too much.
Embrace the chaos and fight it with calm and stillness.
And if you’re still looking for more effortless Autumn decorating ideas you can recreate, don’t forget to look back at past Dreamery posts, including some of my faves like ….. Old World Foraged Blooms, Simple Tricks for Creating a Foraged Centerpiece with Store Bought Blooms, Golden Dessert Sunset, Earthy and Golden, Heirloom Gourds, Warm Golden Red Textured Centerpiece
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