For this year's fall decor, I opted for warm and vibrant hues like yellows, reds, and oranges, while incorporating cool blues and browns to create a calming effect and make the decorations stand out! I thought at first it may be too much but matched with the earth tones of the backdrop of greys and greens, it worked beautifully and looked authentic. Design needs to stay adventurous and fun. I always say try it, and change it if you don't like it. I believe living in a country that has four season's is inspiring for us to change as well.

A home can be transformed with the seasons to reflect the changing outdoor atmosphere, fostering a sense of continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

However, you don't need to make extensive changes to achieve this effect.

I focus on three seasons, updating key pictures or centerpieces three times a year, along with a few mats, blankets, hand towels, curtains and perhaps some candles. This approach gives me the desired effect, and you can achieve the same! Some years I have changed the location of some furniture in order to change the main view from gazing out the main window at green trees and foliage towards the warmth of the fireplace during the winter.

Once you make these changes, you can store the items for future use, making it a cost-effective solution.

**Tips:**

1. Purchase items off-season at discounted prices or create your own (like clay pumpkins or apples, candles, pillows, fake leaves and even outdoor mats). You can also find second-hand treasures online or at antique shops, garage sales, or flea markets.

2. Maximize the use of baskets, plates, dishes, flower pots, and vases by simply changing what you place inside them.

3. Stores like Dollar Store, Walmart, and Michael's are excellent for gathering pieces to create cohesive designs. Collect enough to repeat patterns, such as groupings of orange, blue, yellow, and red flowers, red apples, and acorns across your chosen dishes and baskets.

4. For evening ambiance, consider adding battery-operated candles to your decor groupings.

5. Incorporating black and white elements and fresh greens can enhance your decor!

6. Tie everything together with a front door mat, wreaths, and a few decorative pillows or blankets, and voilà!

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7. Each year I have changed up the front porch. Some falls it was more formal while others more playful. If it is more playful I can often extend the decor well into late fall and use it as an amusing display for Hallowe'en as I prefer this to spooky or creepy items. I feel it helps make the event fun for children without celebrating anything dark. You can also buy some fall flowers like Mums, but don't hesitate to bring in cheerful summer flowers that bloom into the fall and keep their vibrancy! This can help the budget as well. Try scavenging locally at nearby farms, garage sales or even have fun at an auction and nurseries for items like barrels, straw bails, burlap and cornstalks which can later be turned into mulch around trees, used for animal bedding, used as storage for decor and burlap can cover small shrubs for winter. This makes for a fun weekend adventure, both the search and the set up all while being sustainable in the reuse of items.