This time of year is all about colour and warmth. Crunchy golden leaves, shiny conkers and bright pumpkins. I like to bring some of this natural charm back indoors with me. Gathering together warm throws, candles and treasured finds is as instinctive as pulling on a pair of woolly socks.
Here are some little tips to bring in the outdoors this autumn.
Display your pumpkins…I’ve got a bit of thing for collecting gorgeous pumpkins and squashes at this time of year. I never eat them, I just gather them together on window sills and mantels. They’re autumn treasure and deserve admiration. They last for absolutely ages and just look so perfect right now. I usually find mine for sale on stalls outside people’s houses, but there are lots of mini ones to be found in the shops too. Display them alongside other autumn finds like rose hips, conkers and berries. You can even do a bit of grown up carving and turn one into a night light holder.
Embrace the chrysanthemum…It’s never been the coolest flower. But I think they’re really underrated. The colours around at the moment are amazing – yellows, russets, deep reds – all the colours of the season – plus, they’re inexpensive and they last for ages.
Use a bit of fakery… If you can’t find any sprays of real autumnal berries use some fake ones. Christmas things are starting to creep into the shops and it’s really easy to find some inexpensive faux berries to arrange in a jar (or combine with fresh blooms). I bought these wire stems in Wilko a few years ago and they’re still going strong.
Peg up some leaves… I did this last year and it’s such a fun and beautiful way to display all your precious finds. We always fill our pockets with them, every one more beautiful than the last. It seems a shame to let them just crumble away unnoticed.
Make an autumn wreath… they’re not just for Christmas. Use a wicker ring and thread through all your favourite autumn bounty – berries, seed heads, feathers…
What treasure will you be collecting this autumn?
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really lovely ideas, especially love pumpkins on a mantle, rather than with an ugly face carved in. Lovely to find your blog.
Thanks Gemma! x
Oh I love your leaves hanging on the wall! So effective 🙂 #HomeEtc
Thank you Emma! x
Nice inspiration for the season. Your cat is cute! x
Some really lovely ideas, Lizzie. I’m normally all over autumn decor but I haven’t done much at all, this year. It seems to be passing me by.
Super ideas and very stylish too! I have brought some pumpkins in and love seeing them in my home! Thanks for sharing & linking up! Jess xx
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Lovely ideas Lizzie — we were treated to a HUGE harvest of pumpkins from our allotment this year, and whilst I usually just gather them together in clusters, as you’ve done here, my big boy has been merrily painting them in time for this weekend’s party!!! They don’t look as simple and rustic as usual but I like them!!! 🙂 Cx #HomeEtc
I really like your taste, I love to see a few old things here and there. The hanging leaves are very pretty too xxx
Thanks so much Kerry! Yes, I’m a big vintage fan x
Oooh! Love the Autumn wreath! Really effective. #HOMEETC