September 24, 2015

5 Awesome Tips for Fall Home Décor

Contributed by Chantee Lavette Sneed, Southern Girl Interiors

With summer setting, the light crispness in the air each morning are signs the fall season is upon us. Getting your home ready with fall décor can be easy, fun & inexpensive. Here are 5 tips to help you achieve just that:

• ·         Tip 1– Repurpose something you already have…an old wreath is the perfect item to repurpose. Add some ribbon, raffia or acorns around your wreath. Place flameless candles in the middle of your wreath. Now position the wreath on your coffee or dining room table for a new centerpiece.

• ·         Tip 2 – Try a creative DIY project. Find some beautiful fallen leaves to ink print. Take an existing picture and flip print around. Cut paper to the size of the frame’s print. Apply some craft paint in your choice of fall colors on each leaf. Press leaves firmly on to paper in a pleasing manner. Allow ink print to dry completely. Add new picture to your frame. Now you have instant seasonal art. This is a fun family project to help welcome fall, and changing back to your original picture is a breeze.

• ·         Tip 3 – Shop the dollar stores…..by setting a small budget of $5-10….you can sprinkle fall décor touches around your home. New inexpensive placemats for your table will always make a big impact in your fall décor.

• ·         Tip 4 – Food for decorations. Use dried beans, popcorn or colored pasta. Layer these items in a glass vase. Display in your kitchen or even on a foyer table for an easy pop of fall color.

• ·         Tip 5 – Don’t forget about the freebies! Pine cones are great to use in your fall décor. So raid your yard or park. Make it a game for the kids “Who Can Find the Best Looking Pine Cones.” Add some beautiful pine cones to a basket or bowl. Customize your pine cones by spray painting the edges of the cones with gold or glitter. Why? Because everyone loves a little sparkle!

Try one or all of these tips for inspiration in your home for the Fall Season. Decorating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive….just fun!

So Happy Decorating!!!

The Southern Girl

Chantée Lavette