Can you feel a chill in the air? Usually August is a hot, hot, hot month here. And it has been just that until the weekend. A chilly front moved on in and brought crisp air and even some rain and thunderstorms. And that chilly air has me thinking all about decorating for autumn & I usually start with dressing the door for autumn to welcome guests. Sharing a few favorite looks for autumn door decor today.
Autumn Door Decor
When decorating for autumn early- I like to start with something that feels a bit more like a summery autumn mingle. Like a wreath with a burst of cheery foliage that isn’t just those bold autumn colors. And what better way to add autumn door decor than with a lovely wreath, basket of foliage or dried flowers.
A Beautiful Wreath
This wreath has a lot of natural and neutral colors that say autumn but in a softer way. Choose something that has a softer color palette for a touch of autumn rather than bold burst of colors.
Tip: Softer sides of autumn are perfect for early decorating and then can give way to the bold and beautiful tones later.
Basket of Foliage
I am a little obsessed with baskets full of foliage (and blooms!) anytime of the year – and this look with citrus and olive branches says summer autumn mingle to me.
Tip: Used fresh clipped greens tucked into a basket and in the September sunshine they will also dry beautifully.
Pumpkins & Bushels of Mums
Tip: Bushels of flowers or greens are perfect for a simple early autumn look.
A favorite mingle- stacks of pumpkins with bushels of mums. A tip is to enjoy just the mums for an early autumn look and then bring in the pumpkins in late September for a more seasonal mingle.
Dried Foliage
Tip: Bring in the dried foliage and flowers.
I love using dried foliage for autumn. This wreath originally started out as a fresh green wreath and when it dried- it became autumn perfection with those golden brown hues.
Add corn stalks for a lovely more autumnal feeling without adding the bold colors as well.
Fresh Garland
Tip: Autumn foliage doesn’t have to be dried to be beautiful.
This garland is a fresh lemon leaf, olive and eucalyptus mix and is perfect for adding a welcoming touch to a doorway. The best part about this garland is that it will dry beautifully and so, it will easily last all season long.
Those are just a few favorite early autumn door decor – I am working on this years look and will be sharing more soon. You can see more softer side of autumn ideas HERE
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Hi there Courtney…I’m Thinking Pumpkins and Fall Foliage as well. Your ideas are lovely. I especially love the Sweet LITTLE Chickens…They always bring a big Smile when I see them. Really looking forward to cooler days. The over 100 degree days are getting to be too much. Thank You for sharing. Laters, MJ
love your little chickens and beautiful foliage. what Greens last for a wreath like your lemon and greens
thank, very loverly
I absolutely love the second wreath! My front door wreath has stayed the same for several years. I don’t switch things out like most people do. It needs an overhaul. I also love your cute chickens!!