Hey friends! If you’ve been on Instagram or reading blogs lately, you’ll see that Fall has taken over in a big way all over the web. I love Fall myself, but am not into filling my house with a whole bunch of decorations this time of year. I just want to do a simple subtle touch on my foyer table, mantel and dining room, so that’s what I do. I go through these feelings every year of not keeping up with what all is going on out there, but I have to just do my thing and not worry about it. I love Christmas so as usual, will save my energy for that season of the year!
But, today I wanted to join Marty with A Stroll Thru Life for her annual Fall tour of homes and there is going to be a lot of inspiration, so hope you enjoy, even if you’re like me and don’t go all out.
If you’re coming by from Pink Peppermint Design, welcome! I know you enjoyed Tammy’s pretty home. I’ll list all the links in this tour at the bottom of the post, so hope you’ll go by and and take a peek at all of them.
Welcome to all of you! If you’re new to my blog, I’m so excited to meet you and I hope you’ll stick around and enjoy the tour. You can find out more about me on my About Me page, but a quick introduction….I’ve been blogging for a very long time and am one of the original decor bloggers out there, going on 12 years now. It’s been such a fun journey and I still enjoy sharing inspiration and ideas with my readers all these years. I think creating a livable and soothing home is at the forefront of living a beautiful life and that’s what my husband, Mark, and I are working towards in our house. We’ve been here just one short year, but have already accomplished so much, so I hope you enjoy!
When you come in our front door, this foyer table is the first thing you see, along with the staircase going upstairs. We’ll come back here in a minute!
Just to the right is our small but cozy living room. We’ve added a lot of molding in here to really jazz it up and it doesn’t even feel like the same house we bought. I call my style classic Southern Traditional, but it’s not your grandma’s Traditional.
You can peek into the dining room from the living room to as this is a pretty open floor plan. We’ve added a lot of molding as well as changed out all the lighting and paint colors.
The view from the living room to the dining room is one of my faves! We added that gorgeous light fixture last year just before Christmas and it really makes the room.
I like color, in case you haven’t noticed! I’m not into the all neutral decor that is out there now, so I do my own thing and decorate in a way that makes us happy. And color makes me happy! See that pillow there in the middle with the oak leaf. That came from a local friend here in Atlanta, Mary, and she has a business called Pillow Candy, seasonal pillow accents, so check her out on that link if you’re interested. It’s the cutest!
This vintage painting gallery wall is one of my favorite things in the living room. I collected each and every one of these pieces over the years and they make me smile.
The living room isn’t big, but it packs a lot of style punch. My husband, Mark and I have been married just a year and our things have meshed together well, creating a home that we love. See those dark brown leather chairs? I dyed those last year and updated the look a lot, so check out that link if you need some leather updated.
We recently added Plantation shutters in this room and the dining room. Love them, they add so much classic style!
Here are a few things that you’ll see in my home (or very similar), so take a look if you see something you like and want to know where I got them (affiliate links used).
Next is the dining room and even though we don’t eat in here all the time, I love looking at it. I have had these pieces for a long time and they are such classic pieces. The chairs are fairly new and add a bit of a modern touch.
I love blue and white and use a lot of it around the house and it fits in with our style so much. The dining room has navy blue grasscloth and we love it.
These gorgeous gold bamboo lamps are a lucky Homegoods find. I add just a few touches on the sideboard for each season and this is a simple look with fresh flowers, blue and white pottery, moss balls, and a few pinecones.
Looking to the living room.
On the dining room table, I have a chunky tray that I love and it always holds my seasonal decor. This is a simple look of a potted Croton in a soup tureen. I have lots of white pottery too that I’ve collected and it goes with every season.
Those crotons are so vibrant in color and are a great Fall season accent. A few other accessories round it all out. I like to keep things pretty simple and bringing in nature is always appealing. That little brass bucket is a thriftstore find and the pear probably is too. I can’t remember where I found it. I love shopping yardsales and vintage stores for those perfect little accents.
Flowers are always a great addition for seasonal accents. I loved these orange tones for Fall.
Love this view from the dining room to the foyer table.
I have a lot of fun with this foyer table every season and enjoy pulling out my seasonal accents to add some Fall touches coming in the door.
This piece is by Hooker and is linked in my Shop my Home page. I’ve so enjoyed this piece and it fits our home perfectly. I found that round bamboo mirror last year on a thrifting adventure in FL and brought it home.
I love pulling out what I have collected in my stash for each season and really do like to keep it simple and easy. I don’t go out and buy a lot of pumpkins or things I have to store. I’ve had most of these pieces for a few years, although I did add a few things this year from a local Acworth decor shop. I found that pottery vase at a yardsale years ago and it happens to go so well with a Biltmore Inspirations bowl that I’ve had since that was a thing. They went out of business but I love the pottery bowl with the oak leaf on it. Those big acorns are also from Biltmore Inspirations. Too bad they didn’t make it. Cotton stems are from Magnolia Market when I visited there last year.
That pretty painting is an original Charlotte Terrell. I have adored her paintings since I saw an original in a showhouse last year and I bought one small original for myself.
This white urn I’ve had for years too and it came from a local nursery, Pikes, it’s very heavy. I love little vintage touches and that bamboo easel holds a vintage fall painting I found in Round Top a couple of years ago. That’s bamboo easel always gets questions and I found it at a long ago yardsale. I keep my most special treasures for a long time and still have so many things I’ve found over the years shopping vintage. I have a special love for vintage bamboo.
This is my favorite place to decorate for the seasons.
This dough bowl is new and I found it at a local Acworth shop, Rustic Ruby. She has a lot of cute decor things for the home. I just added some faux pears, artichokes, pinecones and feathers to it for a cute Fall touch.
Underneath are other treasures that I’ve found over the years, like the oak leaf basket, bamboo stool and that black iron urn. Those have been with me for years. The cute bee hive basket is from Rustic Ruby.
Next we have our family room. I don’t do a lot of decorating in here for Fall, it looks pretty much the same as always.
This is where we hang out most of the time. I love how it’s evolved since we’ve been in the house. those chairs are from Scott Antique from a shop in NC. I get a lot of questions about those and they were a great deal. They are swivel chairs.
We so enjoy this room and all that glorious light coming in.
The mantel got al little Fall touch with blue and white pottery, a recent estate sale find.
That painting is Mark’s newest winter scene and it’s an original watercolor. We thought it was perfect for the family room this time of year, so added it over the fireplace.
It has some navy blue in it which accents these blue and white pottery pieces.
I’m loving blue and white more than ever and have collected it for about 20 years.
Our colorful home definitely feels like home, sweet home to us!
Here’s a peek into the keeping room and kitchen. We opted not to do a breakfast table in there, it just wasn’t that big, so I added my beautiful French cabinet for extra storage, with open shelves above.
I love having these shelves to decorate with my vintage finds.
It just adds a lot of color and texture to the space and gives me a chance to show off my collections. I haven’t changed these shelves a lot for Fall, but added this colorful platter and the pear.
I love vintage planters and have fun adding cute plants in them for texture and color around the house. These are all yardsale finds, including the silver tray.
Our kitchen isn’t a huge or fancy space, but it serves us well in the middle of the house, creating a circle of flow on the bottom floor. We painted these cabinets after we bought the house last year and are still so happy with them. After Christmas, I’m planning a Phase Two with new backsplash and countertops. I’m looking forward to lightening the kitchen up with lighter counters.This color photographs brighter than it actually is, Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore. We love it and painted the inside of the front door the same color.
Another peek into the family room.
I haven’t really showed this artwork close up, but this is part of Mark’s original watercolor collection that he has had framed. I love that they are part of our family room and they look so good in here. The others are above the TV. These are all winter scenes, his favorite time of year.
Hope you enjoyed our little tour of Fall! It’s not a big presentation, but just subtle touches for the season and just enough for us. I love this time of year and can’t wait for some cooler temps as we usher in the beginning of the Holidays! It’s a beautiful season to enjoy, isn’t it? Thank you all for stopping by, I hope you were a little bit inspired!
Don’t miss this whole week of Fall home tours, there’s so much inspiration out there! Thanks to Marty for putting this tour together. Next stop on the tour is my friend, Laura, with Decor to Adore. She’s a sweetheart, so stop on by and see her Fall tour!
Monday, Sept. 10th
A Stroll Thru Life | Nesting With Grace | Pink Peppermint Design
Southern Hospitality | Decor To Adore | Cuckoo4Design
Tuesday, Sept. 11
ZDesign At Home | Duke ManorFarm | Setting For Four
Simple Stylings | Seeking Lavender Lane | Life On Virginia Street
Wed. Sept 12
Our FifthHouse | Our Southern Home | Clean & Scentsible
House By Hoff | Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Thurs. Sept 13
Inspiration For Moms | Life Love Larson | Monica Wants It
Haneens Haven | My Sweet Savannah | 11 Magnolia Lane
Friday, Sept. 14
Thrifty & Chic | Decorating Delirium
Starfish Cottage | Thistlewood Farm
Pat Kuehn says
Thanks Rhoda, for eating & shopping hints in your area. How about decor, etc. Places you love to shop for the home. We will be staying in Acworth. Thanks again.
I am loving your blues & teals…right up my alley. Congrats on your new home & sweet hubby. Blessings, Pat K.
Rhoda says
HI, Pat, there are a few little shops in downtown Acworth for home stuff you would probably enjoy. Rustic Ruby is one I’ve been in and there’s another one next door with some cute accessories. I don’t shop a lot for my home, because I have so much already, but it’s fun to look. There is a neat door shop in Woodstock, Pineapple Park, check it out if you’re over there.
Amber Ferguson says
What a stunning home tour! Your use of blue keeps things looking so bright and welcoming, yet you have added just enough natural and rustic touches for early fall. I will be back again to take in more details and to pin away so many gorgeous images!
So happy to be joining this tour with you. Have a happy fall!
Rhoda says
Thank you, Amber for stopping by!
Cristina says
Rhoda, I always love to tour your home, your style and the changes you create in your home are one of my favorites. But, you top it off with this tour, it’s stunning!! Love how you carried the blue and wooden tones throughout and every single space is perfection.
Rhoda says
Thank you, Cristina, we have had so much fun with this home and it feels so good to be here after a year of hard work.
Deb Foglia says
Rhoda you have such a stunning home! I love the navy walls, they are amazing. Everything is so tasteful!
Rhoda says
Thank you, Deb, I appreciate that!
Linda says
Rhoda, I love the look of your wooden Roman Shades. What did you buy and where? I need many for very tall windows. Please help!
Rhoda says
HI, Linda, I have worked with a company here in Atlanta for the last few years on bamboo shades in both my homes. I love the shades and you can order online and get them sent directly to you. Here are the ones I have in Dali Natural. You can get cords on left or right and privacy liners, I have white privacy liners in mine. They are great shades and their prices are very reasonable too.
https://www.paylessdecor.com/premium-bamboo-shades.html
laura janning says
rhoda, you have done an amazing job creating such a beautiful home for you and Mark. I am so happy for you!! Enjoy the fall season.
Rhoda says
Thank you, friend! We are so enjoying our home after a year!
jennifer@decoratingdelirium says
Your new home is just lovely Rhoda. You simple touches of fall are just perfection! Honored to be on Marty’s tour with you.
Jenn says
You have such a warm and inviting home. I love all of your unique furniture pieces and your subtle touches of fall. Thanks so much for sharing!
Haneen says
Love it all, Rhoda! Especially all of your beautiful art!
Rhoda says
Thank you, Haneen!
Monica Benavidez says
Rhoda, your home is simply so stunning. I adore every inch of your dining room- ever since I saw your pagoda lamps, I’ve been on the prowl for some. I can’t wait to see what you and your hubby do next in your gorgeous home.
Rhoda says
Thanks for stopping by Monica, those lamps were such a lucky find!
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
Love your tour, Rhoda! You have such a talent for decorating! Happy Fall!
Alisha says
Your home is beautiful! Love all the plants. I just realized you have large windows across from your tv. Hopefully very soon we’re going to be adding built ins and a fp but I don’t want our tv on the same wall so ours would be across from windows much like yours. How’s the glare? I don’t watch tv during the day but our small children do. Anything you can tell me about how the viewing is or what type of tv you have would be so helpful. I was doing a little reading the other day and discovered they make ‘matte’ screen LCD’s. The main suggestion was to close the blinds and I enjoy LIGHT! 🙂 Thanks!
Alisha says
Oh, also would you mind sharing please sharing the dimensions of your pretty brass planter by the tv? I’ve been on a hunt for a large brass planter for about 6 months now and they all seem on the small size. Thank you!
Kristy Seibert says
your home is beautiful as always- love all your fall touches! so fun being on the tour with you this week. Have a wonderful weekend.