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Four Simple Decorating Ideas for Fall

The leaves are changing and the weather has cooled. Autumn is a time of year everyone can appreciate - and what better way to express your love for fall than with some festive and simple fall décor.

Orange Flowers:

Everyone loves the colors of the changing leaves and the signature color of  pumpkins, but why not go for something a little different? Choose a bouquet of orange, gold and red flowers (real or silk) and place them in a vase of your choice. You could also fasten them into a door wreath or arrange them around the base of a candle - the options are endless!

Pumpkin Planters:

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Mums are  a wonderful cool weather friendly plant to display. Give them an extra fall-esque touch with a bright orange pumpkin. Carve out a few gourds and place a small potted plant within. Seat the pumpkin planters on your front steps for a bright touch.

Green Apples in Flowers Vase:

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Few other items signify harvest season quite like a basket of delicious apples. Arrange multi-colored apples into a basket or bowl as a centerpiece, or place them on the mantle. Apples can also add a stunning look when placed in tall glass vase instead of flowers.

Spices Autumn Inspiration Decor:

 One inexpensive and easy way to give your home a seasonal touch is by collecting fall items and displaying them in small arrangements around your home. For example, a few sticks of cinnamon, dried berries, leaves and sprigs of sage in a glass dish can make for a fragrant and beautifully colored potpourri.  After all, who doesn't love the smell of autumn?

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