Festive Fall Home Accessories
Posted by Linda Merrill
November 08, 2009
Festive Fall Home Accessories
Fall colors are spicy and warm and it's a great time to turn up the heat of your color palette and usher in the holiday season. These easy and elegant home décor accessories are light on the wallet and will make your home feel all the more warm and wonderful to you, your family and friends. Whether you're doing a lot of season holiday entertaining or just hanging with the family, a seasonal makeover will add spice to your home, and your life!
Elegant Leaf Medley Doormat
Offer a warm and wonderful welcome to guests with this lovely "falling leaf" pattern welcome mat. Made of coir and other natural fibers, the mat has a water resistant vinyl backing that provides anti-slip protection as well. The warm red and gold on a natural ground is the perfect complement to the falling leaves and sets the stage for a warm and welcoming home. Photo credit/available at: Doormatrugs.com
Toss Pillows
Swap out your regular sofa throw pillows for a warmer color palette such as this deep red wool pillow. The down/feather insert will be soft and luxurious to the eye and to the touch. A red such as this is often used as a neutral to ground your décor. Mix in some deep golds, purples and greens for a multi-hued cornucopia of style. Photo credit/available at: Target.com
Casual Home Chenille Throw
A comfy throw blanket not only immediately warms up the look of a room, but it's functional as well! This deep toned stripe chenille throw is soft and cuddly-perfect for those nippy Fall days in front of a fire after a football game. The color palette of deep orange/red, green and brown echoes the changing landscape outside the window. Photo credit/available at: Target.com
Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece
The fall is all about the abundance of the harvest and natural materials. This simple centerpiece is easy to make and beautiful to look at. It will dress your table, counter or sideboard for the entire fall - lasting well into the holiday season. Add in pinecones, leaves or acorns for a beautiful and textural display that will last the entire season. Photo credit/available at: Bhg.com
Pine Cone Lamp Finial
This is a subtle little detail that is sure to make any harvest home look elegant and of the moment. No need to pick up pinecones outside - you can bring this antique metal one out every holiday season for years to come. The antique look will be fresh and hint of the Christmas season. Photo credit/available at: Lampsplus.com
Scented Leaf Candle
Enjoy the warm and spicy scent of this embossed leaf candle throughout the season. Dress this pretty candle up by placing on a heat proof dish and surround with cranberries or acorns. Or line your mantle with a grouping of candles to increase the amber glow of this paraffin was candle. Photo credit/available at: Crateandbarrel.com
Acorn Embroidered Dishtowel
Don't forget the kitchen and bath when it comes to warming your home and ushering in the chillier weather. These delightful hand-towels are perfect for spicing up your kitchen or warming up the bathroom. These are cotton towels with a folk-art design that has been hand-embroidered. Sure to delight and impress your guests. Photo credit/available at: Crateandbarrel.com





