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Failed It or Nailed It? How to NOT ruin a Pinterest project this Fall
candle (in a lantern) and you are set to bring warmth and welcome to whomever graces It’s one thing to watch HGTV shows, your porch,” Herbst says. “Mix start Pinterest boards, and spend the day and match finishes for added dreaming of how you’ll decorate your house depth. Black, gold, and copper for autumn. It’s another thing altogether are popular fall colors.” to bring those lofty dreams to reality. Those same candles can There’s a reason there are endless websites be added to pumpkins as and articles devoted to “Pinterest fails.” Halloween and Thanksgiving Since you’d like to be the hero of your draws nearer. After you create Fall décor story, we asked an a warm porch glow, it’s time to expert, how do you (realistically) decorate the door. decorate for a Pinterest win? “Who said wreaths are just for Jessica Herbst, owner of Thistle the holidays,” Herbst queries. “I and Twine Studios, says it’s best keep a wreath on my front door to break up the tasks. all year long. I made one last Start outside and work indoors. year that transitions beautifully First, update your home’s entry. between the seasons.” “Just like you layer up for the The size of your wreath is erratic fall weather of Montana, up to you. Herbst says she you want to bring layers and loves and oversized Christmas depth to your entry to create that wreath, but keeps it more cozy welcoming feeling,” Herbst conservative for the rest of explains. “One of the hot trends the year. If you’d like to make is to layer your entry mat. I love a seasonal wreath, Herbst seeing this. It is an easy way recommends using wheat or to keep your basic rugged and dried florals. If you don’t have durable ‘welcome’ mat and dried florals, no problem. change it with the seasons.” “Head no farther than your Affordable options for welcome backyard,” Herbst says. “Sticks, mats can be found at several flower stems with no petals, locations around Bozeman, dried herbs, even dried weeds including Target (Herbst’s can create a unique and bold recommendation for this statement piece for any front project). Next, let there be light. door fall decor.” “Put in a good ole’ LED faux
With your statement wreath complete, finish that porch by adding pumpkins or gourds (look for a variety of sizes, textures, and colors, Herbst advises). If pumpkins aren’t your thing, add hearty fall flowers, like mums. Mums come in a variety of colors – yellow, red, white, rusty hues and purples – so don’t be afraid to explore some bold colors this Fall. Your porch is done! It’s time to bring the cozy inside. Herbst recommends using your senses to create an inviting autumn look. Sight: Drape a cozy blanket over your sofa. It could be a faux fur, or chunky knit. Mixing textures or a similar color scheme is a way to create interest without overstimulating
your eyeballs. Set up a few small vignettes with little pumpkins, multi-level taper candles, or antlers. The dining table and entry console are great locations for these. Keep it simple, no need to go over the top here. These mini decorated nooks give your eyes a rest and welcome the season into your busy life (without over doing it). Smell: Diffuse oils such as cinnamon bark, juniper, cardamom, or bergamot. Find a seasonal candle that speaks to you, like apple orchards or pumpkin spice. Make mulled cider and leave it on a simmer to fill the room with the beloved fall scent.
