I have posted a few shots of our apartment as I start decorating for fall and have gotten a slew of questions about decorating for the holidays without being too thematic. I did a post last year on Halloween specific decorating and sadly have misplaced some of my skulls and small accents. This year I simplified decorating even more and wanted to walk you through where I shop for holiday decor and how I layer pieces in without looking over the top.
Add In Dark Accents
Y’all know my space is always extremely neutral, but when fall rolls around I like to add in some darker accents to offset everything. This could be as simple as a darker colored throw or the black mirror I brought into my entry. I got this ghost throw at Home Goods and love how it looks draped over our striped chair. The mirror is from one of my all time favorite vintage stores, Elsie Green and has transformed how our entry looks. I put out some darker candles, vases and even trays. Small touches can make such a big difference and don’t have to be expensive.
Texture Goes A Long Way
I love bringing in textured elements in the form of fresh branches or unique florals that last a long time. Berry bittersweet branches have the most beautiful yellow orange hue and can last for a few weeks before dying. Branches tend to be less expensive than flowers and it is so nice to have something that feels decorative, but that I don’t have to store. A bowl of white pumpkins, fresh kumquats or pears is a pretty wood dough bowl are all easy ways to feel festive without investing in decor. Having some great texture will layer your space seamlessly and feel more on season.
I also gravitate towards small decorative accents that kind of blend into the rest of my decor. I got my white living room skull at Acres in Saint Helena and have seen similar styles at Hudson Grace and Home Goods. Scent is also huge for me when it comes to seasonal decorating. I touched on my favorite fall candles in this post.
Dishtowel, Frame, Pepper Grinder, Soap
Photos by Torrey Fox
You are very talented!
I know I’m the millionth person to ask where you got your home decor, but here I go anyway!
Do you have a link for your pillows? I underestimated how gray our new couch would be, and desperately need to warm my space up.
Thank you so much Jessica! Those are all a few yers old, but these are quite similar! I also have a Pillow Shop Page where I link a lot of my favorites! 🙂
https://www.stfrank.com/products/star-muong-throw-pillow
https://rstyle.me/+Wk7GP7HsFsDI5ARuL59kFw
https://rstyle.me/+STWfI8NBrh9eeihieNffew
Hi! What is the paint color/brand for the walls in your living room? Thank you!
Hi Julia, in these photos it is Simply White by Benjamin Moore!
Love your style, so effortlessly chic, comfortable and inviting.
Would love to know the name of the rug in your living room, many thanks!
Hi Caitlin, I think I have re pinned your living room like 30 times by now! It’s beautiful !! Can you tell me the name of your rug or where you got it?
Thanks so much Rachel! It is the Emmit Rug – linked below
https://rstyle.me/+DgI3Ig5jcRriAAyants-PA
Where is the brown vase from in your first picture? It’s so cute!
Thank you Jordan! I got it at McGee & Co a few years ago : )
Where is your couch from?
Hi Kristi! It’s the West Elm Shelter Sectional in the stocked shelter blue fabric.
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Where did you get the very cute ghost blanket??? I love!!
Hi Makenna! Thank you!! I got it at Home Goods last year
Hi!
I LOVE the lamp on the console table behind the sofa. Could you share where it is from?
Thanks!
Thank you so much Malia! I try and link everything on my shop page under “My Apartment” in case you are ever looking for something in the future. Here is the link to the lamp. Hope this helps, Happy Sunday!
https://rstyle.me/+ttlIjBUaMh2TChErwp2e_g
LOVE the arrangement on the desk behind the couch. Where is the lamp from?
Stunning! Where is the console table behind the sofa from?
Thank you Katrina! Here is the link to the console.
https://rstyle.me/+lXkG3FrBfXdnIkB5EPz2Pw
Hi! I love the color of your wall? Could u share paint brand and color pls? Thanks.
Oh I saw it in your answer below!
Glad you found it : )
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Thank you! Sorry, I meant to type walls, not walks!
Could you please share the paint color on your walks? Thank you!
Hi Sarah!
They are Simply White by Benjamin Moore and the trim is Super White also by Benjamin Moore!
Where is the grey sofa from?
Hi Lauren!
It is the West Elm Shelter Sectional in the stocked blue fabric – it is linked on My Apartment shop page!
Stunning, well done!
Thank you Rachel!!
Just love everything you do! Looks fantastic!
Thank you so much Karen!!