Holidays This Historic Home Fall Tour

A beautifully decorated front porch with autumnal decor. Pumpkins of various colors and sizes line the steps, accompanied by vibrant purple mums. Two large decorative metal pumpkins sit on the landing, with a wreath on the black front door. House number "Seven Hundred One" is displayed above.

// fall front porch decor// these faux mums //

Can I tell you how happy I am that you are here?

You probably get that all the time. Red carpets wherever you walk. Standing ovations when you speak. You and your rock star self just VIP your way through life.

I get it. I understand.

After all, you are amazing.

But today? I’m extra happy that you showed up.

Because today is all about fall and pumpkins and garland and kitchens and living rooms and hutches and coffee tables and benches that have their fall on. Today is all about a historic home tour full of a little autumnal splendor.

This house has been here for 116 years and I think this is the cutest fall that it’s ever seen.

Are you ready?

Oh, good.

Because I took a few pictures.

You know.

Just a few.  

A cozy autumn-themed decor setup with a bouquet of pink and green flowers in a white textured vase. Wooden pumpkins are placed on a marble-topped table, and a rustic abacus with pastel beads hangs on the wall in the background.

// artichoke stems // pomegranate stems // pink flowers (similar) // white vase (similar) //

This year I wanted to try something different from all the years before.

I had this brilliant idea. I recently heard a message shared about Brene Brown. She researched people from all over the globe who were truly joyful in their circumstances and discovered something they all had in common. Truly joyful people wake up every day and live that day with an attitude of gratitude. She discovered there’s something so amazing— there’s something so joyful about celebrating the gifts we have been given.

Like the crisp clear morning I woke up to. Like the hot, yummy fresh cup of coffee I’m enjoying right now laughing and smiling and planning the day with the cutest pair of twinkling eyes. Like the egg-white omelet with grilled chicken and spinach and salsa that I just ordered. Like all the possibilities and all the amazing minutes that are just around the corner waiting to be experienced.

I think if we don’t celebrate moments like that? Sometimes we miss them.

Truly.

So today? I wanted to share my home tour long with all the things I’m thankful for.

Yep.

A tour with all the thankfuls.

Just you and me and all the rooms and all the blessings.

A decorative wicker tray with assorted mushrooms, moss, and branches sits on a white table in a well-lit, elegant room. In the background, there is a chandelier, framed wall art, and shelves with small houses and other decorative items.

// mushroom decor //

A wicker basket filled with various types of mushrooms and vibrant green moss. The arrangement includes tall, white mushrooms with broad caps, a bright red mushroom, and an orange mushroom. Small pine cones and twigs are also incorporated into the display.

// mushroom decor //

A framed poster labeled "Mushrooms" hangs on a wooden wall with vintage illustrations of various mushroom species. Below the poster, there are decorative artificial mushrooms and green moss on a shelf. The background is a chalkboard.

// mushroom poster //

A whimsical miniature scene featuring a small house with a moss-covered, spiraled roof surrounded by large mushroom sculptures. A realistic toy snail is placed in the foreground on a surface adorned with green moss and small pine cones.

// mushroom decor //

A vintage educational poster titled 'Mushrooms' displaying various illustrated species of mushrooms. The fungi are numbered 1 through 30, showcasing different shapes, sizes, and colors. The poster has a rustic aesthetic with detailed botanical artwork.

// mushroom poster //

A close-up of a wooden shelf with felted mushroom decorations placed in front of a dark chalkboard. The mushrooms are styled in different colors, including brown, red, and green, and surrounded by green moss and dried botanical elements.

// mushroom decor //

And so now? In no particular order?

Here are my thankfuls:

1.  I’m thankful I am the keeper of the house I grew up in.

2.  I’m thankful I kissed that twinkly-eyed date on the curb right outside the window where I’m typing this post.

3.  I’m thankful he survived my pancakes.

A shelf decor arrangement featuring a large white pumpkin, a smaller white pumpkin wrapped in a twig nest atop a white pedestal, and dried flowers alongside white plates embodies charming hutch decorating ideas. The overall theme is rustic with a neutral color palette, perfect for any home.

// hutch fall decor //

A beige hutch adorned with white and pastel pumpkins, wheat stalks, eucalyptus, and white decorative plates offers charming hutch decorating ideas. Shelves filled with autumn-themed decor create a cozy fall ambiance while the cabinet doors below remain closed.

// hutch fall decor //

A decorative arrangement featuring a cream-colored leaf wreath displayed on a white platter. Nearby, two white pumpkins rest atop a stack of books, with a silver leaf ornament and a metal stand adding additional decorative touches—perfect for hutch decorating ideas.

// hutch fall decor //

// hutch fall decor //

A hutch is decorated with white dishes and white pumpkins of various sizes. Additional decor includes leaves, greenery, wheat stalks, and acorns. For those seeking hutch decorating ideas, a white lamp and some woven wicker baskets on the top shelf add the perfect finishing touches.

// hutch fall decor //

4.  I’m thankful that Zach and Courtney just got their new home.

5.  I’m thankful for all the home improvement projects we have planned for that house just around the corner.

6.  I’m thankful I get to share all the projects with you (so stay tuned).

A bright and cozy foyer with a stylish staircase, cushioned bench, and decorative pumpkins. There's a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a floral wreath on the stair railing, and light streaming in from a large front door and windows.

// wheat pillows // 17 of the cutest home decor finds //

A rustic wreath made of twigs, adorned with small mushrooms, cream-colored berries, and green foliage, hangs on a white door. The wreath is also decorated with delicate, intertwining white branches.

A cozy, fall-themed entryway features a wooden bench with beige cushions adorned with white leaf patterns. Above, a wreath with pumpkins and foliage hangs on the wall. A basket filled with white and yellow pumpkins sits on the floor underneath the bench.

// wheat pillows // 17 of the cutest home decor finds //

7.  I’m thankful for these stairs.

8.  I’m thankful I got to meet them again.

9.  I’m thankful for that incredible molding that’s over 100 years old and that we are going to recreate it going up the staircase.

10.  I’m thankful for cool crisp afternoons and falling leaves (I just saw a falling leaf yesterday).

11.  I’m thankful for golden retrievers who love to roll around in the middle of all those leaves.

// cream faux pumpkins// similar neutral maple leaves // eucalyptus stems// similar wheat stack // similar eucalyptus wreath //

// cream faux pumpkins// similar neutral maple leaves // eucalyptus stems// similar wheat stack // similar eucalyptus wreath //

12.  I’m thankful I have the most understanding mother on the planet.

13.  I’m thankful for Buddy and all the presents that he gives us (and leaves behind).

14. I’m thankful for a brother who makes amazing things out of pallet wood (like these letters).

A dining room features a white table with six white chairs on a blue patterned rug. Behind the table, a large window with patterned curtains is flanked by framed art. Two leafy red-orange plants stand between striped chairs. A chandelier hangs above the table.

A white sideboard holds decorative autumn items, including three small pumpkins, a white lamp with a gold base, and a bouquet of orange and red leaves in a vase. A partial view of a gold-framed mirror is visible on the dark wall behind the sideboard.

A decorative pillow with intricate white embroidery on a blue background lies on a striped chair with vertical blue and white lines. In the background, there is a blurred view of a dark wall and a potted plant with vibrant red and orange leaves.

A dining room with a white table and chairs, seen through open French doors. The table is adorned with autumn branches, and a chandelier hangs above. The room features blue patterned curtains and a rug, with natural light streaming in from a large window.

A decorative setup featuring a blue patterned vase with orange and yellow autumn branches, a small blue and white bowl filled with mini orange pumpkins, and a large yellow pumpkin placed on a table with a blue runner.

15.  I’m thankful for the color orange and that it showed up in my dining room this year.

16.  I’m thankful for songs that get stuck in my head and a husband that loves when I hum them.

17.  I’m thankful for navy blue walls with a plaster treatment my sister created when she was in highschool.

18.  I’m thankful for sweater weather and that I can now wear boots that zip and purple nail polish.

// shop the living room //

// shop the living room //

A white shelf adorned with blue and white ceramic dishes and vases, interspersed with a variety of white, orange, and black pumpkins and gourds, creating a festive fall display. On the left, autumn leaves in vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow cascade down.

// set of three wood bead risers // blue and white fabric pumpkins // blue and white fall decor //

// shop the living room //

A white arched shelf filled with blue and white porcelain dishes and vases, accented by small orange pumpkins. To the left, there's a vibrant autumnal plant with red and orange leaves. A cushioned bench with pillows is positioned to the right.

// fall ficus tree // set of three wood bead risers // blue and white fabric pumpkins // blue and white fall decor //

A decorative pillow featuring a hooked design of an orange pumpkin with a brown stem and green vines on a white background. The pillow is placed on a light-colored surface with dark pom-poms along the edge.

// fall ficus tree // hooked pumpkin pillow //

19.  And I’m thankful for you. This blog? This platform? This business that brings me more joy than I ever imagined?

20.  I’m thankful you stopped by for a visit.

21.  And I’m thankful for two more months of fall decorating…..

….because I’m just getting started.

PS What are you thankful for today?

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Posted On: September 26, 2024

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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