Simple Autumn

I love October, November, and December.
And I like welcoming these into my home through little symbolic decore.

But lately, when I look at seasonal decorating, I think "Wow that's a lot of STUFF"

So, this year my goal was to be simple, while still embracing the warmth and charm of underlining the season.

Last year my "Quentin birthday" was my fall mantle. This year I simplified. No orange even. And can be left up even after the birthday is over:

This blanket goes in Quentin's room, but makes a pop of orange down here for fall.

I threw the glitter pumpkins that the boys made on a tray in the livingroom. It makes them see their art as part of our decore.

 

This swag is takes 10 seconds to lay on the back of my buffett, but it makes a nice fall contrast with the black wall.

 

And I drew some art on the wall as well

 

And our easy centerpiece - on a tray so I can quickly remove it:

Decorating DOES celebrate. I want to feel like we celebrate Thanksgiving. I want to celebrate the changes of seasons (flowers in the summer, pumpkins in the fall...)

I just want to celebrate with LESS. To not spend time decorating and undecorating and storage full of stuff. We will see how Christmas goes...