Well, Labor Day has come and gone, and for me it signals the coming of fall! To be honest, it has felt like fall here for a couple of weeks already, so I have begun adding early fall accents to our decor!
Today I am joining a creative group of bloggers for the transitioning From Summer To Fall Blog Hop! A BIG thank you to Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for all she did to put this together for us! I'll be sharing links to the other posts at the end of this post. If you are hopping over from Bluesky At Home, welcome!
I know you enjoyed Carol's lovely early fall decor!
I wanted to share our simple early fall entryway decor at the lakehouse with you!
I am using an entry bench that belonged to my daughter and son-in-law. They no longer needed it, and it is perfect in our entry to create a foyer area. Our family is always trading furniture...so nice! This piece now blocks off a redundant hallway to the kitchen, and we are adding a permanent wall behind this bench soon.
The hallway will then be annexed as a pantry off the kitchen.
The hallway will then be annexed as a pantry off the kitchen.
For early fall I like to add more neutral color changes and textures, and often add deeper colors as fall progresses. An old Pendleton jacket adds instant fall and a little color...
Velvet, wool, leaves, crockery, and baskets all add fall texture...
I actually use my vintage umbrellas...love the old plaid patterns!
I actually use my vintage umbrellas...love the old plaid patterns!
My little ceramic squirrel makes an appearance, too!
It's so pretty when the sunlight shines in.
Are you transitioning to early fall decor?
I am joining~
All About Home at Follow The Yellow Brick Home
All About Home at Common Ground
I am joining~
All About Home at Follow The Yellow Brick Home
All About Home at Common Ground
Be sure to stop by and visit the other blogs on the hop!
You won't want to miss the next stop on the tour...
Lora B. Create And Ponder...she always has such wonderfully creative ideas!
Lora B. Create And Ponder...she always has such wonderfully creative ideas!
Until next time...
Here are all the other posts!
Linda nice touches. Normally I find squirrels nutty, see what I did there? Sad try I know. I love your squirrel statue a cutie.
ReplyDeleteDried hydrangea are a staple in our home the entire fall. I can't get enough. I'll add pumpkins to them later on. They look pretty on this new piece.
Enjoy your Monday
Cindy
Thank you, Cindy! I love hydrangea, too...this year I planted some and have a few to pick!
DeleteLinda, I love that view. All the plaids and baskets really do seem like fall to me. You really have a sweet knack for decorating. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and interesting mix for fall. Love that squirrel and of course I love all hydrangeas. Gorgeous vignettes
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Your thumbnail pic from the linky party caught my eye. I guess we like similar things. Love your entry. Especially the baskets.
ReplyDeleteI have gotten so much inspiration from all my "hopping" friends, but now I'm lost. I thought I knew what I would do for my mantel and now you show the fun baskets and I'm torn.
ReplyDeleteBaskets, books, birdcages - I wonder if I can incorporate it all.
Thanks for the inspiration
Linda that is a PERFECT piece for your entry! I didn't even notice how it blocked the otherwise hallway until you mentioned it, but it fits like a glove. I'm loving your use of the Pendleton plaid jacket and the umbrellas. Adding the items on top really is effective too. I wish my family traded like yours does! Instead, I seem to be the one who disposed of much of my furniture in our downsize, benefitting several of my family.
ReplyDeleteLinda I don't know where to begin. I LOVE everything you placed in your entry way. The décor is so pretty. Your touches of Fall is so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThat bench fits perfect. I am not feeling Fallish yet, I might just skip decorating and nap.
ReplyDeleteNice bench and it's styled so cute! Love the squirrel and fall touches. Where are you that it's been feeling like fall for a couple of weeks? It's still stinkin' hot here in TX.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! I live in Minnesota...we've had some days with the highs in the 60's, and there are maples turning red. Definitely moving into fall here...
DeleteI love this entry so much, Linda! It all looks so warm, inviting and ready for Fall. I can't even get over on your plaid umbrellas and of course your baskets. You know they are right up my alley :) I'm super excited you were able to use this piece from your daughter. It just makes this whole area that more special. Sending you hugs, CoCo
ReplyDeleteI always love visiting your home Linda. You have added so many wonderful fall touches! The plaid umbrellas in the open wicker basket are charming.
ReplyDeleteThis little entry to be looks perfect styled for fall. I really love the rustic and natural elements you used. Even though I have a lot of vintage decor I am craving simplicity in my seasonal decorating. I adore the look you have created. I also love those vintage umbrellas. Now I am reminded that I am missing a vintage plaid umbrella. Oh I will win the battle with the basement one of these days!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining the hop! Happy almost fall!
How great that you all trade out furniture, can't believe how that piece fits so perfectly in your entry! I love it all, but those umbrellas are just too vintage fabulous!! and ohhh, that Pendleton jacket, another round of awe.some. so glad you linked up to the party!!
ReplyDeleteLove your fall entrance and all the wonderful vintage textures, Linda! And those plaid umbrellas-swoon! I've got floral ones for spring, but no plaid ones;) Glad to hear other families swap furniture, too; maybe it's a dealer thing? Easy come, easy go;)
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ReplyDeleteYour entry-created-from-hallway is perfect for fall. I love your white basket on top of the bench. What a great idea to add a wall and pantry on the other side of this new entry. Can we ever have too much storage for the kitchen? I think not.
Judith
Linda, it’s awesome that the coat rack fits perfectly in the hall. I hope you’ll share your hall/pantry makeover. I love how you have styled the coat rack with the jacket, woven purse and the umbrellas. Such nice fall color and patterns. The little squirrel is a cute addition. What a nice view to walk into.
ReplyDeleteYour entry looks so pretty. I have my mom's umbrellas in a crock in my entryway. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! How great to have your mom's umbrellas!
DeleteThank you, Laura! How great to have your mom's umbrellas!
DeleteBeautiful decor, Linda! I'm not in the mood for fall yet, not even with decor. Maybe in a couple of weeks. I'm hanging on to every last bit of summer that I can. :-)
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love the mix of textures and plaids you have in your vignette. There's something about plaid umbrellas that makes me nostalgic. Maybe they remind me of New England fall weather? Your whole vignette looks great! Glad to be on this hop with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Crissy! You are so right...the umbrellas are nostalgic for me, too!
DeleteLinda, your fall entry is absolutely charming! Happy almost fall! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
ReplyDeleteWhat great luck that the coat rack fit perfectly in your hallway and it's great that you got it for free! You've styled this entry area so pretty for fall. The first thing that caught my eye was the basket that looks like it is either a purse or a fishing bag. It reminds me of the Aigner bags that my mom loved in the 70's and 80's. Your umbrellas have such pretty colors and patterns and it's great that you still use them. Good luck with your hallway/kitchen pantry project. That's exciting!
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty baskets and textures! I love the vintage umbrellas too...You can't go wrong with plaid this time of year! Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteShelley
OMG Linda - I have that exact same entryway bench!!! I love how you decorated it and it's given me a ton of inspiration on how to decorate mine! So happy to be hopping with you!
ReplyDeleteI Love, Love, Love those umbrellas! Now I'll be on the lookout.....your entryway is perfect for fall. xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathleen! I love old plaid umbrellas!
DeleteI spotted your plaid umbrellas first thing. Gotta have plaid in the fall! It sounds like your plans of blocking off the hall and adding a pantry is really smart. Hope you get to keep the entryway bench. It's so cute the way you styled it!
ReplyDeleteLinda, the swapped piece is perfect in your entry way! I am such a lover of plaid, so the shirt and umbrellas stole my heart. Hubby and I visited the Pendleton store in Washington a few years ago. I loved it and brought home a blanket. Hubs got an awesome shirt.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What a wonderful way to welcome guests to your fall home! Those vintage plaid umbrellas are such a treasure and make a wonderful display. The faux fall leaves are so pretty, without going all orange so easy in the season!
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