The Beauty Behind Fall
The beauty of Fall isn’t just the change in season it’s how families come together. Preparing for the holidays can feel overwhelming with guests coming into town, hosting events, cooking meals, and wanting everything to look perfect. What I’ve learned is that it’s easier and more enjoyable when your home reflects your personality. Once you have a strong design foundation, picking out accessories that fit each season becomes simple.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s share many similarities when it comes to décor. You can easily transition from one holiday to the next by establishing a theme and color palette that flows. Living in Florida means we don’t get the chilly weather, so I avoid décor that brings in too much warmth. Instead, I love seeing electric fireplaces used in built-ins for that cozy look without the heat and introducing wood tones through flooring, ceiling details, shelving, or cabinetry for natural warmth.
This time of year brings families together board games come out, laughter fills the room, and friendly competition keeps everyone connected. Somehow during this time, everyone puts their worries aside and unites (TYPICALLY). To complement that atmosphere, natural elements are key. Think fresh flowers for brightness, pumpkins for Thanksgiving, and a Christmas tree for that nostalgic scent of pine. Each of these adds a personal touch.
After the holidays, your decorative plates, textured napkins, or layered candle holders can easily transition into everyday décor. Adding natural elements like a vase of fresh flowers or a bowl of citrus complemented by essentials oils life back into your home to fit the season, or holiday. Adding soft task lighting creates a more intimate and inviting environment.
I also love adding handwritten place cards for guests, this is a simple gesture that makes each person feel special. Candlelight and natural flowers add life, warmth, and balance to space. Even though we don’t experience a “white Christmas” in Florida, it’s easy to recreate that feeling inside your home. Using meaningful pieces, cozy textures, and soft lighting can evoke that same nostalgic charm.
Every design decision big or small shapes the mood and the memories your family will carry with them long after the holidays.
Personalized Name Cards: Personalized Clay Thanksgiving Name Cards: Velvet Ribbon Holiday Name Tags - Etsy
Florals: go to a local florist to source flowers that match your style.
Furniture sourced by Gulf Coast Home Design
Pumpkins: Chinoiserie Style pumpkin can be painted as a form of therapy.