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Fall Home Tour 2014

by Jennifer

Hi there!  I have been a little autumn elf around here this week, adding some simple, colorful fall touches.  Sometimes I think it’s a little silly to spend my time setting up these seasonal vignettes.  But then I notice how much I look at them and it gives me an inward smile to see something pretty. Some days a little pretty is hard to come by, especially with my two little girls who seem to leave a trail of My Little Ponies, princess dolls, and socks everywhere they go.

So frivolous or not, it adds some happy to my days to have these decorative bits around, and I will always take more happy :)

Now let’s take a tour!

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I’m so happy to be taking part in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours again hosted by Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Co.

If you’re stopping by from The Shabby Creek Cottage, hello there and welcome!

When thinking about bringing fall inside this year, I looked almost exclusively to what was right outside my door, and what was readily available at my local stores.  Most of the things you see in these photos I already had, but are just repurposed in a new way.

I keep a boxwood wreath on the front door year round.  To add a touch of fall I took some dried corn cobs I had and wired them to the wreath hanger to form a little bundle of cobs in the center of the wreath.  (p.s. my favorite rug in the house, below, can be found HERE!)

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

Across from the front door is a small vintage table I styled with a touch of peacock blue to pick up the colors in the adjacent pillow, some dried mini pumpkins (similar can be found HERE), and a few feathers I found at a local vintage/antique store.

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

Coming into the kitchen, I arranged my favorite white mini pumpkins in a row and added fresh, seasonal flowers and greenery on the black console table (details on the table can be found HERE and on the DIY windowpane mirror HERE).

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

I think the protea are especially stunning (found them at Trader Joe’s!).

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

Moving into the family room, I broke out of my comfort zone and styled a non-symmetrical mantle. Can you even believe it?  Both that I styled a mantle for something other than Christmas, and that it does not consist of a glass hurricane on either side of the TV.  I know…big stuff happening over here.

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

I placed more of those dried mini pumpkins (similar found HERE) under a glass cloche and added a small cascade of dried artichokes and a coppery plant mister (found HERE).

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

On the other side of the mantle I added fresh greenery, antique wooden spools under another cloche (found HERE – I usually use it without the base), some black and white striped grosgrain ribbon, and a little gold feather bowl (found HERE).

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

I love the look of this greenery I found in Whole Foods’ floral section.  I don’t know what it’s called but it has stayed looking fresh for a whole lot of days now – always a nice feature with fresh flowers and greens!

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

I put together a very simple collection on the family room coffee table – wildflowers from the backyard and some bumpy mini gourds I picked up at Whole Foods.

Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home
Fresh and colorful Fall home tour from The Chronicles of Home

Thanks so much for taking a peek inside my house this fall, and I hope you enjoyed the tour.  Be sure to head over to Finding Home where the tour continues.

I’ll add a list of links to all the home tours when we’ve all finished sharing this week.  You won’t want to miss them, they’ve been so inspiring and lovely!

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Comments

  1. Julia @cuckoo4design says

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    I totally enjoyed the tour and I get that little pinch of jealousy ;) every time I see your blue CL sofa haha. Everything looks so pretty and your photos rule!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks so much, Julia! The sofa still stands as my best CL find ever. Until I can find an English roll arm sectional. THAT will be my ultimate winner!

  2. Beth @ designPOST interiors says

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    I love your asymmetrical mantle :) I have some of those dried mini pumpkins and my kids think they are so stinkin cute! And I am obsessed with your foyer rug!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      My girls love ANYTHING in miniature! And I am obsessed with rug too – it’s one of those rare things in the house that I don;t just stop noticing after awhile. I still want to pet it every time I walk by!

  3. Katja | Shift Ctrl ART says

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    Those dried pumpkins are so adorable. Your styling is impeccable. Love your home tour!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Katja – that is so nice, especially coming from you, who are a true styling master!

  4. Jenna says

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    Ok, I love how you have the wreath on the back of the front door!! Why haven’t I thought of that before?! Genius! Everything is beautiful!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Jenna! I popped it up there right after we moved last winter and I never took it down – love the pop of green there all year round! I mean, boxwoods are evergreen so it kind of makes sense to have it there all the time, right?

  5. Cassie Bustamante says

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    love the flowers and feathers and the indian corn! (is it still ok to call it that?). and i LOOOOVE that rug. might be my favorite, too.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I think so? Don’t ask me these difficult questions. And thank you :)

  6. Pam @ Simple Details says

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    Yep, all your fabulous fall touches would make me pretty happy, too!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Haha – awesome. Thanks, Pam :)

  7. Summer Hogan says

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    I love your home so much! I’m especially digging the entryway! Great tour!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thank you, Summer! Slowly but surely it is coming together. It sure does take forever with a new house!

  8. Lindsay Lark Jackman says

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    Gorgeous tour! Who knew a roll of ribbon could look so good on the mantel? I love all of your little details. Thanks for joining!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Ha – thank you! Love that you noticed that. I kept staring at that side of the mantle thinking it needed just one other thing and I looked over and saw the roll of ribbon I’d pulled out for something else. Love when inspiration strikes like that :)

  9. Heather Freeman says

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    Amazing photography and gorgeous pad! Love you blue sofa and entryway rug. (Stopping by via Beth form Design Post.)

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Hi Heather – thanks for coming over from Beth’s blog! And thank you for the nice comments – you named two of my favorites in the house too :)

  10. Shavonda@SGStyle says

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    Heres the thing. How bout a swap….the bentwoods for the fabulous rug in your entryway. Gaah its so awesome. So is that amazing blue velvet sofa. Youre house is so lovely Jen. I just love it…and you.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I am going to have to think about that one. I do have an unnatural love affair happening with that rug… I love you right back!

  11. Mallory says

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    Looks beautiful, Jen! And i’m with Julia…a little jolt of jealousy every time I see the gorgeous blue sofa! xo

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Who knew a random Craigslist find would inspire such envy among by blog friends?! ;)

  12. Allison Stoyle says

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    Could you share the source for the black dot-like fabric on the stool & cane-backed chair? I’m inspired :) Thanks!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      It’s Seeing Spots by Waverley – pretty sure the color is called Noir. I love it!

      • Allison Stoyle says

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        thanks!

  13. Kristin Cadwallader says

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    I love it all so so very very much Jen :) Such beautiful photos too! I am seconding what everyone else says…seriously coveting your sofa!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Hands off, lady! And thank you for the sweet comment :)

  14. thethriftress says

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    How cool to have such beautiful wild flowers in the yard! A perfect touch right at your finger tips!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I seriously looked out the back window and there was this one little patch of them off to the side. I picked every single one!

  15. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

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    Love it all! And I love that you called yourself an autumn elf! That’s a super appropriate name haha!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Are you saying I look like an elf?? ;)

  16. Amber @ Wills Casa says

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    Seriously gorgeous!! Love your fall vignettes. You are an expert at styling! Also I haven’t seen your whole house yet, so that was a bonus!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Oh there is a very good reason for that. Approximately 73% of my house is still unfit for human eyes. I was very selective about where I pointed my camera. I can feel the “work in progress” phase stretching in front of me for years to come. But I suppose that’s also the fun of it. Sometimes.

  17. Jenn @ My Fabuless Life says

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    I am OBSESSED with your house! It’s all BEAUTIFUL!! And that rug in your entry–I DIE!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Nicest comment ever – thank you!

  18. Danielle Driscoll says

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    So pretty, Jen. x

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, my dear!

  19. Anneke at This, That & Life says

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    Your home just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I love the blues and your entry rug and console and…..everything! Have an awesome weekend girl!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Ha, thanks, Anneke!

  20. Sarah says

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    So gorgeous Jen! I love everything about your home!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks so much, Sarah :)

  21. sarah m dorsey says

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    Super pretty!! I love all the touches of flowers and greenery!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Sarah! Funny how energizing it is to have plants around the house. It always gives me a little lift.

  22. iheartorganizing says

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    Your home is so warm and beautiful, I just love every last moment you shared. And that rug is amazing! I purchased a similar one {maybe even the same one} last year and have been itching to finish up a laundry room project so I can finally toss it down. It looks divine in your home! <3

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks so much for this, Jen – nicest comments :) I am still so in love with that rug, you will ADORE it if that’s the one you have. It just makes me happy to walk past it every day!

  23. Katrina says

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    Love it all, everything looks so pretty and just the perfect amount of fall!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Katrina! I was definitely feeling “fall” this past week. And then it hit like 90 degrees on Sunday. No complaining out of me though!

  24. Bethany DeVore says

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    Love all your touches for fall! Your home is beautiful!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Bethany! Having a new home to decorate is so fun, isn’t it?

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Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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