Bringing the Outdoors In

Fall is here, with dropping temps, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes in tow! It’s the season for warm and toasty color palettes, beautiful textures, and decorating by bringing the outdoors in. This season, we love all of the trends of using nature straight from your own backyard to help dress up your dining room tables, nightstands, bookshelves and more. Here are our top 5 favorite decorating ideas for decorating with natures finds:

• Branches, Twigs and Firewood: No these things aren’t just for burning in the firesplace or firepit – they’re beautiful additions to any room of your home that has a little extra shelf space! By collecting an armful or two of logs or sticks in varying widths, you can fill up those bare shelves and give them a warm and cozy feel. Using wood for decor will fit right in with the fall season and it will also add some beautiful texture and dimension to the room. 
• Fall Foliage: As the leaves on the trees near your home begin to change colors, think about cutting off a few small branches or twigs with leaves still in tact and placing them in a floor vase. Although the color may not last too long, it’s a quick and simple way to enjoy a little bit of fall color from the comfort of your own home!
  
• Garlands: With fall flowers like mums and sunflowers in bloom, it’s the perfect time to snip off a few flowers and string them onto some twine alongside leaves and other foliage you can find near home. You can hang this anywhere in your home to add a pop of fall color! 
• Berry Branches: Another way to add a splash of color is to seize those beautiful fall berries that are popping up on bushes and trees. Snag a few branches and you have the perfect decoration to add to a chandelier or toss in a vase on the table.

Fresh Herbs and Seasonal Produce: Want to add a few sprigs of seasonal beauty to your dining table decor? Head to a local farmers market or natural grocery store and you’ll likely find an array of options. Our favorite way to decorate with these? Using a piece of twine, tie a few sprigs to a folded or rolled cloth napkin and set at each place setting around your dining table for a simple and festive fall feel!

We hope that these ideas inspire you to get outdoors and start gathering from your own backyard!

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