Fall Decorating Tips

Use items from nature such as rocks, leaves, and pumpkins to decorate your home both inside and out.

Let kids participate in the fall decorating by painting a pumpkin for their room. With the help of an adult, kids can paint a wacky pumpkin face or, for the little ones, glue on foam cut-outs to bring their pumpkin to life.

Take a nature walk through the woods and pick up pinecones and colorful leaves for a quick wreath or great table display. Observe your natural setting for great inspiration.

Scented pinecones make a welcoming atmosphere for visitors when placed in cute baskets on the porch or foyer table.

Make sure to choose decorations that coordinate with your existing décor so that your fall additions add to your atmosphere rather than detract.

Use high-quality dried and artificial flowers so that your beautiful decoration last for years to come.

Match your floral décor to your climate. For example, if you live in a harsh climate artificial decorations will last the longest and look the best. If you are living in a moderate climate, dried, preserved or artificial flowers will look stunning.

Most importantly, let your personal taste shine through in your decorating. Getting your whole family involved is a great way to spend time together and create some memories as well as a beautiful home.