Okay, my friends – this decorating for fall (or any season or holiday) stuff can get way out of hand if we let it! I mean, we all have more than enough demands on our time – right? So, pardon my grammar, but ain’t nobody got time to get stressed out about decorating! That’s why I’ve subscribed to the KISS method of fall decorating! Know what K-I-S-S stands for? Keep It Simple Sweetie.
Let me explain a little of what I’m talking about. Take a look at the two photos below. The photo on the left is of my breakfast area shelves decorated for late summer (click HERE to see that post if you missed it). The photo on the right is of the same shelves decorated for fall.
When I decorated these shelves for late summer, I intentionally created a “background” that would allow me to just switch a few things up for fall. Why reinvent the wheel if you don’t have to?
Pumpkins replaced the green apples that were previously in the dough bowl under Mr. Herbert……
……and down below, candles replaced the apples on the candlesticks and pumpkins were added under the small lamp.
I scattered a few pumpkins around and added acorns to the wooden bowl……
……but, everything else stayed the same. Super easy!
Same thing with the centerpiece on the table. The photo on the left is the late summer look (see how I created this in 5 minutes HERE) and the photo on the right is the centerpiece tweaked for fall.
I simply added feathers to the vase of eucalyptus and wheat stalks, removed a couple of plates, added a soft golden pumpkin and moved the wooden bowls to a different spot.
The small wooden bowls were moved to the other side of the centerpiece.
I didn’t even rearrange the beads! I don’t know if this whole thing even took me two minutes total.
My point in all of this is to encourage you to think ahead when you’re decorating a space – any space. This principle can apply to one small spot, a whole room or your whole house. Try to create a “base” of items that can remain in place no matter what you change for a season. If you’ll think it through and do this one thing, it will make your decorating life so much less stressful – pinky promise! KISS!
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Beth says
September 10, 2016 at 7:35 AMThanks for the great fall tips!
Mary Michelle says
September 10, 2016 at 7:49 AMThe perfect way to decorate – so sensible and pretty.
Dawn says
September 10, 2016 at 7:50 AMSo pretty and what an easy way to change it up seasonall. Sharing on my FB page this morning 🙂
Nancie says
September 10, 2016 at 7:51 AMI like the idea of K-I-S-S decorating for fall. I’m trying to decorate for fall, but I’m struggling on how to put thing together in my coastal home. I’m loving a softer side of fall with a color palette of blue, gray, greens, weathered wood and metallics , to achieve a soothing look. I’m going to try your method of thinking ahead and creating a base for a serene environment. Thanks for this post today! xo! 🙂
Angela says
September 10, 2016 at 8:17 AMI love how simple yet so pretty!
Jamese says
September 10, 2016 at 8:35 AMI love the curtains! Can you tell me where you got them or where I can find some similar? It’s all beautiful!
Suzy says
September 10, 2016 at 8:59 AMHi Jamese. The curtains came from Target, but I believe this specific pattern has been closed out. 🙁 These are from Target too and have a very similar pattern, but they have a grommet top instead of a rod pocket: http://www.target.com/p/valetta-cotton-medallion-printed-curtain-panel/-/A-50734998. I don’t know what length you’re looking for, but these only come up to 84″ long. If these won’t work for you, you might try doing a Google search for “medallion drapery panels”.
Jamese says
September 10, 2016 at 9:31 AMThank you!
Linwins says
September 10, 2016 at 8:35 AMam living in the Uk and fast becoming addicted to Worthing Court and Summerhill Farmhouse….such lovely ideas…..fall decorating hasnt yet come to the UK yet….but I am starting it myself…starting with my welcome “fall” wreath made out of twigs, burlap, foliage from hedgerows and wooden hearts saying WELCOME.
Phyl says
September 10, 2016 at 9:04 AMI am starting to adopt the KISS principle . It seem so easy to gather stuff and now I feel I need to declutter when I change seasons with my decor. I love your open shelves and want to incorporate some in my kitchen renovation . Your post is very helpful.
Diane Walters says
September 10, 2016 at 9:17 AMO yes…I’m for KISS any season of the year!
Bev says
September 10, 2016 at 9:36 AMI adore your pig–truly one of a kind. Why the name Mr. Herbert? Your style is so sensible. You are one classy lady!
Suzy says
September 10, 2016 at 10:00 AMOh, I don’t really know why I’m named him that, Bev. Maybe it’s because it just sounds like a piggy name to me! 😀
Leslie says
September 10, 2016 at 9:59 AMLove the simplicity in this hectic world – creativity with time savings are key to me!
Katherine says
September 10, 2016 at 12:11 PMLove the idea of adding feathers to your centerpiece to make it fall! Thanks for all your simple and creative ideas.
Leanne says
September 10, 2016 at 1:20 PMKISS is the answer!
Erin says
September 10, 2016 at 1:25 PMI like this idea. Just enough to give you the feel of the season without the 20 storage boxes. Lovely.
Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
September 10, 2016 at 5:52 PMI am all for simplicity. Love fall decor that extends into Thanksgiving, not a fan of Halloween decor. I find myself too only changing out a few key pieces in our rooms. I love my dough bowls for this reason!!
Diane Westbrook says
September 10, 2016 at 6:37 PMHello!
Love the idea of using “KISS”! I tend to use too many items when setting up displays and I will now heed that new rule! I especially love the addition of feathers to the pitcher….need to check out some stores to find some.
thanks for all your great ideas!
Jae says
September 10, 2016 at 11:04 PMSuch a simple, practical, wonderful idea. You definitely capture the look of the season, but dont have to lug tubs of decor back and forth! Love it!
Deb Pelton says
September 11, 2016 at 12:16 AMI totally agree with the less is more seasonal decorating. I too like the quiet whispers of the seasons changing rather than the cheerleader rah rah rah. It just gets too cluttery for me. I different front door decoration, a few pumpkins spilling down the stairs, a couple of mums in the window boxes. Same sort of thing inside. A few min pumpkins, some feathers and acorns, dried yarrow. That’s enough for me.
Judy says
September 11, 2016 at 1:03 PMI love Fall and your ideas are just perfect.
C Kiser says
September 11, 2016 at 2:15 PMI like the way you think! Simple but cute!
Donnamae says
September 12, 2016 at 8:35 AMI’m a firm believer in the KISS system. You’ve used it in such a lovely manner! Enjoy your day! 😉
Mary Chris says
September 12, 2016 at 10:13 AMYour style is so welcoming. I like the mix of colors subtle but a perfect blend. Excellent job.
Jayne says
September 12, 2016 at 4:47 PMI love your decorating style. I have a hard time with not making your posts go dim. Am I doing something wrong?
Suzy says
September 13, 2016 at 8:31 AMHi Jayne. If the whole post is going dim, I’m not sure what the problem is. I haven’t had anyone else mention that problem to me. You might try clearing your cache or maybe something is going on with your computer. If it’s just the photos that go dim, that should only be happening when you hover over them. It allows you to be able to pin them to Pinterest if you click on the “Pin This” graphic that pops up. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more help!
Jen D. says
September 13, 2016 at 7:35 AMI especially love your candles – such a lovely shade of yellow…and those burlap-covered pumpkins are adorable!
Debra S. says
September 13, 2016 at 9:24 AMI really like the wood tool box with cream ware. I have a really large tool box and I put it on the front porch with Christmas Greenery last year. I think I will fill it with pumpkins and mums.
Mary Kaiser says
October 1, 2016 at 6:38 AMI Love simple, I am always at work these days and do not have time at home to “FUSS” over things like I use to when my 4 children were home. Thanks for the easy decorating tips!
Linda Charlton says
October 1, 2016 at 9:41 PMYou have beautiful taste.
Eleanor says
October 3, 2016 at 11:03 PMI love your porch. Actually that is one of my favorite spots to decorate. After all it is one of the first “rooms” people see.
Maureen says
October 4, 2016 at 2:29 PMI own the same exact pig!! Need to find a boxwood wreath ASAP for around his neck!!
Beautiful ideas…. so doable!!
Teresa says
October 11, 2016 at 7:13 AMI love how you decorate,all the colors are perfect, Teresa Zapata
holly says
October 11, 2016 at 8:18 AMLove Mr. Herbert and his boxwood wreath. Gingham bow just tops him off! Totally doing the eucalyptus, wheat and feathers!
Gail Ernst says
October 11, 2016 at 11:39 AMI love all the earthy accents! How homey!
Nancy Carroll says
October 18, 2016 at 1:31 PMLoving your centerpiece!!
Portia says
October 31, 2016 at 9:22 AMI’ve been trying to figure out ways to simplify decorating and this really nails it Suzy!
I can’t wait to see how you use the kiss idea to transition to the big season of Christmas!
Sheila Gunderson says
November 26, 2016 at 6:40 AMI love your new plaid dishes!
Ruth says
February 21, 2017 at 8:12 AMThank you for these simple tips, I will be applying them to my decorating!
Glenna says
February 28, 2017 at 11:08 AMLove these ideas
Norma Rolader says
September 6, 2017 at 9:34 AMLove these decor ideas!!! The open shelving decor is amazing!! God bless and keep them coming
Barb Bootsma says
November 4, 2017 at 11:54 AMThe KISS method is a great idea. I think I will start to change my whole method of decorating in the future. Thanks.