1. Home As White As Snow

Nothing says winter like a white on white color scheme. When the outdoors matches your living room, you know it’s the chilly season!

Aiken Home & Gardens

No Home Without You

2. Winter Throw Pillows

If you’re not in the mood to revamp your entire home for the winter, a few festive throw pillows will do the trick.

Stephanie Sterjovski

Country Living

3. Fabulous Fur

Fur is nature’s blanket and just happens to be an extremely versatile winter décor element. From a throw rug to a cozy pillow, fur has the winter months covered.

2 Ladies & A Chair

Nordic House

4. Living Mantle

A touch of evergreen on your mantle screams winter fairytale. Pro tip: if you already have your mantle decorated for the holidays, simply remove the festivity and leave the greenery.

Brabbu

Loloi Rugs

5. Oversized Stitched Throw

We absolutely love these dramatically sized stitched throw blankets. Huge stitches, small blanket, MAJOR obsession.

Feel It Cool

Modish High

6. Warm Words

Ok, we can admit that the “Live, Laugh, Love” wall décor is way played out, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still hang a cute winter saying or lyric to get us through these chilly months.

Hymns and Verses

7. Pinecone Punch

What’s simpler than adding a bowl of pinecones to your home? Winter décor hack: complete. Go ahead and pour yourself an ice cold glass of eggnog for your efforts.

Faded Charm Cottage

Stone Gable

8. Festive Stitch

Changing your bed spread to reflect the winter months is a great first step at getting yourself in the winter decorating mood. Wake up and decorate!

Vibeke Design

Joss and Main

9. Door Décor

Let all of your neighbors know that you’re embracing the winter well beyond the holiday seasons with some gorgeous décor for your door that isn’t a wreath.

Thistlewood Farms

DIY Inspired

10. Winter Wreaths

Let all of your neighbors know that you’re embracing the winter well beyond the holiday seasons with some gorgeous décor for your door that isn’t a wreath.

Liz Marie Blog

The Lily Pad Cottage

11. Cool Neutrals

We would never leave you without some color scheme inspo to start you off on the right foot. Winter neutrals are always a good idea! Time to start decorating!

Home Bunch

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1. Thanksgiving Pie Garland

What’s for dessert? Only this adorably sweet and festive pie garland! And you thought the real pumpkin pie was the star of Thanksgiving.

2. Falling Leaves Garland

Tis the season for fall foliage! This glittery leaf garland is the quick and easy décor piece that will dress up your bare walls!

3. Wine Cork Pumpkin

This fun DIY project makes for the perfect piece for your bar, kitchen island, or wherever the wine will be flowing!

4. Indian Corn Wreath

Talk about a “welcome!” This classic Indian corn wreath will make a serious first impression on your guests!

5. Golf Leaf Pumpkin

A touch of gold never fails to spice up your centerpiece! We love how simple and gorgeous this DIY is!

6. Mason Jar Candleholder

Don’t have themed votives for your pumpkin spice candles? No worries, you can craft up a mason jar candle holder while your turkey is in the oven!

7. Leaf Branch Mobile

Bring a bit of nature into your home with a gorgeous branch mobile. Don’t have time for the watercoloring? Step outside and grab a handful of the real stuff!

8. Succulent Planters

Succulents are the it-plant of the summer, but we are loving this fresh way to breathe new autumn life into our fave warm-weather plant.

9. Dreamcatcher Wreath

When boho meets the fall holiday spirit, the only result can be magic. This autumn-inspired dreamcatcher is just begging for a spot on your door!

10. Leaf Place Cards

It does not get much simpler than this! If your table is missing a little je ne sais quoi, spice up your place settings with a gorgeously gilded leaf! Add a calligraphed name to each for a little something extra.

11. Citrus Wreath

This fall-fruit statement piece will be the talk of the evening…other than your delicious meal of course!

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1. Fun With Geodes

In case you couldn’t already tell, we’re totally obsessed with the geode trend! Add a little something special to your Thanksgiving tablescape by incorporating geode place cards.

Fabulous Fete

2. Jewel Tone Everything

Jewel tones go so well with the colors of the season. Fall is just about over and we’re slowly creeping into those cold winter days. Play with jewel hues in places like your napkins or floral arrangements!

Apartment 34

3. Flannel Fever

If you don’t love flannel at this time of year – then you should probably see someone about that. We love a good flannel table runner at Thanksgiving dinner.

Canadian Living

4. Plenty Of Pumpkins

It’s totally okay to go overboard with pumpkins – we won’t judge you. In our opinion, you can never have enough pumpkins!

Casa De Perrin

Elle Claire Inspired

5. Classic Thanksgiving Colors

If you’re not seeing orange – then you’re doing it wrong. If you want a classic Thanksgiving table then it’s time to get orange happy!

The Kitchn

6. Chevron City

Chevron can be a fun way to mix it up at your table! It’s sure to be a pleasant surprise to your guests.

Giggles Galore

7. Neutral Colors

When it comes to Thanksgiving tablescapes, neutral is always a good idea. It gives you the comfort of playing it safe while still being able to dress it up with decorations!

Jenna Sue Designs

Home Stories A to Z

8. Kid-Table Kuteness

Don’t forget about the kids table! Even if you will be using plastic forks – there are still so many ways make it Pinterest-worthy.

Lia Griffith

9. Thankful for Dessert

Don’t stop at the dining room table – decorate your Thanksgiving dessert table, too! Trust us, going the extra mile will really impress your guests.

The TomKat Studio

10. Mesmerizing Moodiness

We love a moody tablescape with deep, dark colors and an exposed wood tabletop. This is sure to add a little drama to your décor!

The Wedding Chicks

11. DIY Turkey Place Cards

How adorable are these DIY turkey place cards? Gobble, gobble!

Almost Makes Perfect

12. Apple Crisp

You might be thinking that apple season has come and gone – but we guarantee this gorgeous tablescape will change your mind!

Julie Blanner

13. Crazy Gorgeous Calligraphy

Instead of having a floral centerpiece, get even more creative by writing something in the center of the table – like this gorgeous example! It’s seriously budget-friendly and so unique.

The Chic Site

We all know Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for your family, friends, and of course good food, but let’s not forget our manners on this holiday. Check out our golden rules & tips for Turkey Day to ensure the day goes smoothly and everyone will be invited back next year!

Mix it up: Family is everything, but having a few non-family members present helps keeps everyone well-behaved and avoiding family feuds from decades past. We all know how Uncle Pete and Uncle Tom get after a few glasses of red!

Don’t Do it All: It’s ok to ask for help–these people are your friends and family after all. As long as you cook your turkey and a couple of sides, feel free to ask people to bring small dishes like pie or even a few bottles of wine.

Family Style: Don’t want to play chef and server? Understandable. Create a buffet table and call everyone, including yourself, to dinner at the same time! This way you can be a guest at your own party after the turkey is done.

Pre-Made Predicament: Is it acceptable to buy some dishes pre-made? Why not?! We suggest you at least cook your own turkey, but feel free to pop down to your local deli or specialty store for sides like brussels sprouts and stuffing. Don’t forget to call ahead and put in an order. You will NOT be the only one looking for last-minute Turkey Day dishes.

Happy Turkey Day to all!

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1. Throw Pillows

Throw pillows could not be easier to spice up your home with. Find a few in autumnal shades or a sweet seasonal quote! You’ll be surprised how much character they can add to any room.

Craftberry Bush

Rustic & Woven

Liz Marie

2. Pumpkin Curb Appeal

For the ultimate fall decoration – sit a bunch of pumpkins by your front door or along the edges of your front steps! Just think, “What would the Gilmore Girls do?

Brian Jannsen

David A. Land

3. Wreath

Who doesn’t love a good autumn wreath? They create the most welcoming entrance to your home.

The Festive Home

Vibeke Designs

4. DIY Mason Jars

Mason jars can be used as candleholders, drinking glasses, or just for show! Whichever way you choose – dress them up by painting them with elements of the season like leaves or apples!

Sugar Bee Crafts

5. Candles, Candles, And More Candles

Let’s face it – you can never have enough candles! They immediately warm up your home and make the atmosphere feel that much cozier.

Hobby Lobby

Shades Of Blue Interiors

6. Seasonal Wall Décor

Whether it be a beautiful painting of fall foliage or a few decorative leaves hanging by a string – be sure to make room for decorations on your wall to really get in the autumn spirit!

Alec Hemer

DH Gate

7. Bundle Up In Blankets

Find a comfortable spot on the couch with a loved one, grab a warm blanket, and watch the leaves fall. Talk about the ultimate fall day!

Jennifer Causey

8. Festive Firewood

Stack an abundance of firewood by the fireplace in your living room for instant cool weather vibes.

Home Dit

9. Warmer Tones

Stick with warmer tones like “Fire Orange” and “Amber Grain” for your color scheme to match with the season’s natural hues.

Better Homes And Gardens

10. Dress Up Your Mantle

For a true Pinterest-worthy home – look straight to the mantle! It’s the center of attention in your living room and it doesn’t take much to decorate it for the coming fall season! A few candles, a garland of leaves, an autumn wreath, and – viola!

Four Generations One Roof

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1. Pumpkin Vase

Have a beautiful autumn bouquet? Instead of using a glass vase, carve out the top of a pumpkin, and paint it a neutral color to create a fall vase worthy of your dinner party.

A Pumpkin and a Princess

2. Rose Gold for Fall

As we were saying, we LOVE gold. Rose gold especially. The warm rosy hues perfectly complement the lush foliage that’s unfolding outdoors.

Randi Garret Design | The Glitter Guide

3. Ombré Apple Votive Candles

Hot apple cider has nothing on cool apple candle-holders. This spread looks good enough to eat, and it’s guaranteed to impress.

Little Green Notebook

4. Burlap Napkins

There’s nothing more rustic and warm than burlap décor in the fall. This year, don’t limit your burlap to the door wreath and pick up some stylish napkins—don’t worry, they only look like burlap, they’ll still soak up your butternut squash soup!

Spoon Fork Bacon

5. Fall Neutrals

Neutrals are a-okay for all seasons, but you typically see nothing but atumnal colors for the fall. We are in love with the cool and classy whites and nudes this year.

Liz Marie Blog

6. Painted Pumpkin Décor

Not your mother’s jack-o-lantern. Choose a color scheme and paint a few pumpkins to attach to the ends of candlesticks. Varying heights and fabulous colors come together for an awesome autumn centerpiece.

Alicia Fashionista

7. Twig Table Runner

Bring the outside indoors with this twiggy table runner. Add some painted foliage to complete the look and add texture.

HGTV

8. Fall Vegetable Display

Nothing screams fall as loudly as farm vegetables. Grab a cupcake display and arrange away for a flawless fall table feature.

Tradgardfslow

9. Gilded Leaves

Leaves? Check. Looks like you’ve got plenty of them. Venture out to your front lawn and grab a handful of picturesque leaves to gild and write your guests’ names on.

Becky Kimball Photography

10. Sliced Wood Placemat

This idea is so elegant and authentic it’s unreal. For an extra touch of magic, paint the sides of the sliced wood with gold (can you tell we love gold?). Just don’t go chop down the tree yourself!

Courtesy of Jenny Collier

11. Chalkboard China

What’s more fall than a back-to-school inspired chalkboard touch? If you have old china lying around, revamp it with chalkboard paint and get creative!

A Thoughtful Place

12. The Go-To Fall Color Scheme

You can never go wrong with a little gold. Or a lot of it! Create a table color scheme of white, gold and black for an elegant palette that will never go out of style.

Giggles Galore

Jo Photo

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1. Fall Neutrals

Don’t want those bright orange pumpkins messing with your home color scheme? Find some naturally neutral-colored gourds and stack away for effortless fall flair.

Craftberry Bush

2. Contemporary Chic

If minimalist is your go-to home vibe and B&W speaks to you, fall isn’t lost. Bring the natural items of the season in without compromising your clean look!

3. Come On In

The cooler weather inspires friends, family and loved ones alike to gather together under one roof. What better way to welcome them in than with a festive doormat?

Kaetlyn Anne

4. Cozy Vibes

Just because the temp is cooling doesn’t mean outside time has to cease. Create an autumn oasis on your porch with tons of everyone’s fave décor item…throw pillows!!

Liz Marie Blog

5. Warm & Welcoming

If you can’t get enough of the colors of the season, good, because same! Create an entrance that beckons your guests inside.

Lolly Jane

6. Elevate the Elegance

We are white pumpkin obsessed! Is there a more elegant way to decorate for the fall? A gilded touch never fails to elevate a space either!

Lonny

7. Fab Foliage

Who needs trees when you can have the colors of famous fall foliage right on your doorstep. There are plenty of in-season fall flowers just begging to be planted!

Laurey Glenn Photography

8. Pumpkin Planter

If you’re low-key excited about the changing seasons and want to decorate low-key, perhaps a wicked window planter is for you! Already have one? Even better! Throw a few pumpkins in and call it a day.

Pretty Pink Tulips

9. Hello Harvest

Set a scene reminiscent of the fall-fave, pumpkin patches! Hay bales make for the perfect seats for our orange gourdy friends.

Better Homes & Gardens

10. Throw a Blanket On It

Cool weather = warm fuzzy feelings…and cozy blankets. If you don’t know where to begin with décor this season, throwing a blanket over a chair is an excellent start!

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LIVING SPACES:

Home is where the hooks are!

Who doesn’t throw things in the nearest corner when you get home from a long day?

Instead of promising yourself you’re going to stop doing that (again), why not just work with the habit? Add a few hooks on the walls, get yourself an umbrella holder, some storage bins and even place a shoe rack in the mudroom as soon as you walk in the door. You won’t believe what a little bit of effort here can do!

Begone, “junk drawer!”

Take everything out of the drawers, organize them into categories, and voila! Do you have more categories of items than you do drawers? Divide them with plastic drawer organizers or even just an old cardboard box cut to fit inside. Honeycomb dividers are useful for really small things, like spare buttons or keys.

“But what do I do with all the junk from my junk drawer?”

Chances are some of it will end up in other drawers or other rooms, but for any leftovers, you can use “secret” storage, like fake books or decorative boxes. They look cute and add flair to your rooms, AND they have a purpose.

Tame the charger jungle!

Tangled electrical cords = NOT cute. You can avoid this messy look by wrapping them and holding them together with twine or binder clips. You can even give them their own space in one of your newly organized drawers!

Deep dust!

Dusting is often overlooked but so important to keeping and clean home! From shelves to plants and window sills to ceiling fans – your spring cleaning won’t be complete without a thorough dusting! If it’s not a hard surface (ie, rugs and furniture), just vacuum it up! It’s like exfoliating for your house, and you’ll be amazed what a difference it makes. 

KITCHEN:

Forget harsh chemicals!

Okay, the Clorox commercials are a little bit right: Some cleaning situations just call for bleach. But not all of them! Some of our favorite brands for safer scrubbing that leave out all those harmful chemical are: Mrs. Meyers, Common Good, Method, and The Honest Co.

Perfume for your microwave? Yup, it’s a thing. 

Did you know you can refresh the smell of your whole kitchen using just your microwave? Try quickly microwaving half of an old lemon, or wet a sponge and put a couple of drops of vanilla extract on it. (Bonus: this kills bacteria on your sponge as well!) Sounds crazy, but it works!

Need extra counter space?

A clean counter is a happy kitchen! Organize your counter space with individual jars for baking necessities and spices, drying racks, and fruit bowls! Not only does it make your life that much easier, it also looks amazing too!

You can keep jars on your counter for flour, sugar, pasta, other commonly used items whose bags/boxes take unnecessary space in your pantry—they’re decorative and easy to access!

BEDROOM:

Go through your closet!

Promise – throwing out old clothes isn’t as scary as it sounds. Just ask yourself: “When was the last time I wore this?” If it was more than six months ago, chances are it’s safe to get rid of it. Donate it to a charity or sell it! (Try to stick to this simple rule: Every time you buy one new article of clothing, you get rid of an old one. That’ll keep your closet from exploding, and keep you from having to go through this process again for a while.)

Shoe rack

AKA the most important thing in your newly organized closet.

Jewelry Rack

We’ve all had to untangle a knot of necklaces that takes twelve hours to untie AKA this feeling:

To solve this problem for good – try a cute standing jewelry rack! So easy to organize and it also provides a little decor piece for your makeup desk.

KEEPING MOTIVATED:

Use music!

Fact: It’s infinitely more fun and easy to clean when listening to a good playlist!

Pace yourself!

Don’t try to do this all at once, you’ll either exhaust yourself or you’ll never do it. Tackle one room or one organizational task a day, you’ll feel accomplished and refreshed. (And remember to TREAT YO SELF afterwards!)

MOVING FORWARD:

Form the habit!

Make everyday tasks part of your routine. If you take a few extra minutes to make the bed in the morning, or wipe down the counters/stove after you cook, eventually you won’t even notice you’re doing it anymore.

Organize your mind!

Get a day planner, a bullet journal, or even just a calendar, to write down important dates and events, and to keep track of things you want to get done or random thoughts you have.  It’s easy to say, “sure, I’ll remember,” but no matter who you are, having it written down somewhere will grant you peace of mind. Plus, it’ll help you keep track of all of these cleaning tasks you’re going to be keeping up on now!

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Throw pillows

Add some throw pillows with colors and patterns to your couch or bed to instantly brighten up your space!

Bedding

While you’re switching up your throw pillows, you can also change your bedding to a lighter material that will be cooler for the warm months ahead and one with a lighter color or pattern than your Winter bedding. Add a bright throw to pull together this Spring-worthy look for your bedroom!

Floral Prints

Alright, we know, floral for spring isn’t the most groundbreaking idea (as Miranda Priestly taught us in The Devil Wears Prada). There is, however, no reason that you can’t use florals to decorate for spring! Floral prints liven up any home and automatically remind us of the beautiful blooms outside!

Coffee Table

Give your coffee table an update for Spring by adding some pastel coffee table books and flowers that match!

Carpet

Don’t forget about your floor when decorating your home for Spring! Bring in a patterned carpet with lots of colors to give a total update of your home from the ground up!

Seasonal Flowers

Entertaining guests during the Spring season? They’ll fall in love with a bright and refreshing vase of flowers! Whether on a bar cart or on your kitchen table, simply adding some seasonal flowers (tulips, daffodils, ranunculus) to your home makes it look and smell like the outdoors, and we promise you’ll love it!

Place Settings

Instead of your normal plain place settings, add some pastel plates or cups to bring a touch of Spring to your dining table!

Candles

One of the simplest changes you can make to your home is to just light a different candle to make your house smell like Spring! Bonus points if the candle has a floral pattern on it to really tie in the feeling of Spring!

Wreath

It’s time to take down that wreath you’ve had up since the holidays if you haven’t already, but if you like having wreaths on your door don’t worry! Add a forsythia wreath to your door to bring in the bright, cheery feel of spring while keeping the door décor you love!

Pops of Yellow

Spring is the perfect time to experiment with colors, and one of those colors we suggest is yellow! Add a bowl of lemons to your kitchen, a vase of daffodils by your bedside or a yellow throw to try out this décor idea!

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Plants you can totally ignore:

Well, basically.

Plants that want to soak up the sun:

These beauties crave that natural light!

Creatures of the night:

If you don’t have access to a lot of natural light, these plants will forgive you.

Drama queens:

These plants can be high maintenance and need their space to grow, but boy do they make a statement!

Good roomates:

They’re chill, they don’t take up a lot of room, you know? These are great plants for smaller spaces.

(PS: Bonuses!)

• Peace lilies, rubber trees, spider plants, snake plants, bamboo palms, aloe vera, and florist chrysanthemums all purify the air in your home!
• Aloe vera can be used to soothe burns (it’s a common remedy for sunburn).
• Herbs (like mint, basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, etc.) are great to keep around if you like fresh flavors in your cooking!

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What are your thoughts on host gifts?

When it comes to bringing host gifts I like to bring things that are really appropriate. Timing is really important to consider. Take a bouquet of flowers for example. If I’m going to someone’s house for a dinner party, I send flowers either before the dinner or after the dinner, but i suggest never arriving with a big bunch of flowers. The host or hostess will then have to then step away from her hostess duties and start snipping stems, finding a vase and then will feel obligated to display the arrangement. A bouquet beforehand, or afterwards with a thank you note is the best way to go.

What sort of gifts would you suggest?

You can never go wrong with a bottle of wine, champagne or tequila. It’ll always be used and appreciated. Sign your name on the bottle so that your host will remember you when they toast and use your gift.

There’s no such thing as too many fragrant candles. There are amazing options from $20 all the way up to $300. You can find something on that spectrum that will work for your occasion.

If you have a friend who’s a big gourmand, bring them a new cookbook or possibly some infused olive oil with vinegar. Olive oil today has become about as collectable as bottles of wine!

I don’t know about you, but I’m always using and re-purchasing my spices. A chic spice kit would be a great gift for a friend with a new apartment, or someone you know spends a lot of time in the kitchen.

What are your thoughts on bringing a dessert?

Unless it’s a very casual meal, don’t arrive with a tart, baked good or anything you expect to be served. The host has probably already planned to serve a certain dessert and your addition will only interfere with their entertaining plan.

Any advice on arrival time?

A good guest arrives on time—I don’t believe in being fashionably late. I believe in and arriving when I’m asked to. I also prefer to be overdressed than underdressed. It’s much easier to take off a tie or lose a big pair of earrings than looking for them last-minute when you really need them.

A good guest will also arrive with an armful of good stories to tell. They’ll make sure they get to speak with everyone at the table and will use the bathroom during cocktails before sitting down for dinner and will never get up from the dinner table until the host gets up at the end of dinner.

Cell phone usage: when is it ok and when is it rude to whip it out?

I believe there is no such thing as a cell phone at the dinner table. It’s a distraction and an uninvited guest. Once one person brings out their phone it’s almost like permission for everyone else at the table to do the same! Unless you’re a doctor or a parent with kids with a babysitter, the phone should be kept in your pocket on vibrate.

One of the fun things I do when I’m out to a restaurant with friends is take all the phones together in the bread basket. Who ever touches their phone first gets to pay for dinner! It’s a great way to keep all of your friends present.

Etiquette on bringing an extra person?

It’s an absolute “no no.” Chances are if it’s a sit down dinner, the host has most likely already planned for the number of people she invited. She may also have a finite number of place settings One extra person can throw everything off. In my opinion it’s forward and disrespectful to do.

In the same manner, if you RSVP for 2 people and only 1 is going to make it, you need to let your host know, not an hour before, but as far in advance as possible, and with enough time for her to make an alternative plan. Every time you add or you lose a guest, there’s a domino effect to the seating at the table. Particularly when you’re dealing with multiple tables. I find that the culprits who make the biggest etiquette mistakes around dining are those who never entertain! They don’t understand how much time, effort and energy it takes to put on an event.

When it comes to cleaning up, what are guest expectations?

I think that if you’re at a very casual dinner at your friend’s apartment, by all means, offer to pour the wine, offer to get up and help take dishes to the kitchen. You shouldn’t be filling the dishwasher, but you can do the light chores that will make it easier on your host. this way they’re able to be able to spend more time around the table and not glued to the kitchen stove or sink.

What’s the best way to thank your host for a great evening?

I say you get 10 points for writing a thank you note and popping it in the mail the next morning, 8 points for picking up the phone and calling them personally, 6 points for an email and 4 points for a text.

If you really want to show your gratitude away, send a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. One of the things that I really like to do is to leave my personal stationery at my local florist. That way when I dictate the note to the florist, the gift really feels as if it’s coming directly from my desk.

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