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This year more than ever I was ready for the transition to Fall. I love summer with all my heart but I think we all need the change of seasons to keep things moving amidst the pandemic. So when the temps dropped in Central Illinois I decided to go ahead and do the fall porch! Here is how I put mine together:

Getting started you will need pots, mums, and pumpkins. I really like to plop my mums down into my pots if I am able without replanting them. This is easy to do but don’t forget to water them! Nobody wants to see dead mums on your Fall porch!

Over the years I have invested in good quality terra cotta pots. You can get these at a local hardware store or purchase them online. Why terra cotta? I love the color, it brings in warmth and I just find them to be classic! I also love to mix in white textured pots and woven baskets. If you are using a basket as a planter it is important to get a plastic lining for the bottom so you don’t totally destroy your basket. These can be found in the garden section at your local hardware store. You may need to cut it to fit!

When purchasing pumpkins I love to buy from a local patch or farmer. This year I went with subtle colors. I love the pale greens, creams, and peach colors. They are soft yet still beautiful!

I started with my larger pots up top and layered in the smaller pots and pumpkins. It was easiest to place the pots first and then fill in with the pumpkins to create a layered feel. I played around until I felt like the shades of pumpkins were in the right place!

This will stay on my steps through Thanksgiving until we are ready for Holiday decor! I love looking out my office window at this arrangement! Happy Styling!

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This beach house entry is such a happy space full of texture, pattern, and beautiful prints. There are many elements that make this space so inviting so let’s get down to it.

Instead of leaving the drywall painted above the millwork I found this to be a good opportunity to bring in added texture with a navy grasscloth paper. Because the millwork is bright white we were able to use a dark navy on the walls without the space feeling heavy and dark. The light floors also help with this.

I brought in a woven bench for more texture and this provides a space to sit and take off your shoes. I placed an indoor/outdoor rug under the bench for a layered, cozy feel. I then added in throw pillows in different patterns and textures for an additional layer of comfort.

One of my favorite aspects of this entry is the gallery grid wall above. We used prints from Sara Fitz Studio and they really told the story of this home and the family that spent their summers here. You have the option of purchasing these framed or not and we chose to have them framed for a uniform look. I hung these 2 inches apart equally to create a grid like pattern. I love the navy grasscloth popping through between frames.

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Monday I was invited to go live on Serious Lip Balms facebook page and talk about styling an entry table! As promised here is the post breaking it all down!

1. Start with your table. We began with this gorgeous raffia console table. I love the added shelf because it gives another surface to style. We hung a beautiful painting that my client already had above the moulding about 4 inches. Anytime I hang art over a table I choose to hang it about 4-8 inches off the table top. This was an exception because there is woodwork breaking up the wall. Sometimes you just have to eyeball it and see what feels right and in this situation 4 inches above the trim felt right.

2. I grounded the table with a vintage wicker chest. This is the perfect piece for storage of beach towels, shoes, what have you! You could do two large baskets as well!

3. Add in a lamp for warmth and a cozy feel when you enter your home. It also pulls the art and table together and makes everything cohesive.

4. Accessorize with books, vases for height, woven boxes and trays as catchalls for keys, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Put fresh florals or greenery in your vase or leaving it empty is also just as beautiful.

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One of my favorite parts of entertaining is setting the table and creating a beautiful tablescape. It can be as simple as putting out pretty linens to adding a vase of fresh flowers. There is something about the extra effort of setting the table that makes the meal that much better and your guests will appreciate the effort and thought.

 

Tablecloths

Start with your tablecloth. It’s great to have different options so when you throw an impromptu barbecue or Mother’s Day brunch you will be set! Choose your tablecloth depending on the type of table you have and make sure it is a few inches longer than your table so it isn’t too short.

I love a block print with character but solid linen is also just as beautiful. Make sure your linens are pressed or steamed (I like to do this right when they come out of the dryer after washing them and then hang them up in the closet).

 

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placemats

Here is my secret to placemats. If you buy raffia/woven/rattan you won’t have to iron them! It really does make the whole process faster! Plus I love the added texture when you layer them over your tablecloth! My placemats were actually my grandmothers but there are so many similar options linked below!

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Napkins

 

Non iron is your friend here again! The options are endless when you look for linens but here are some of my blue and white favorites! Adding a monogram makes it feel so personal and polished!

Finish it off with a napkin ring, tie it in a knot, lay it flat, or tie it up with a ribbon!

 

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Flatware

I started collecting brass flatware over the last couple of years. It really is fun to bring out a different set when you are entertaining that feels a little more fancy or special than your everyday flatware! There are many options with varying price ranges! I got my brass set from Target and love them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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