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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

2019 Early Fall Home Tour

in Fall, Home Tour, Seasonal Home Tours on 09/11/19

Welcome to our (early) fall home tour. While the temperatures here in Atlanta are nowhere near fall-like (why oh why is it so so hot in September?), I am choosing to celebrate the calendar instead of the temperatures for now. I’m thrilled to have teamed up with Marty from A Stroll Thru Life  along with 29 other talented bloggers to share our fall homes with you this week. If you are coming from Christy at Our Southern Home– so glad you are here. These home tours are always good for my soul because it forces me to get my house in order. I assure you that most days it looks nothing like this… (and neither do I for that matter) 

LEOPARD DOOR MAT  |  PLAID PONCHO |   PLANTERS   |    WIRE PUMPKINS  |   COTTON WREATH

If you are new here at Southern State of Mind- WELCOME! I’m Heather, the crazy-crafting-iced-coffee-drinking-mom behind the blog. My husband and I live in Atlanta with our two boys – ages 5 and 8. I have been blogging for around five years, ever since I was fortunate to stay home with my youngest. 

This blog brings me so much joy and I am so glad you are joining me today to have a look around! One way to get caught up with me lately is to read my Front Porch Coffee Talks where I share what’s on my mind like friends chatting over coffee. 

The front porch is one of our favorite spots in the house and it was the first spot I spruced up for fall. This pair of planters had seen better days but now have a fresh coat of spray paint with Rustoleum Rustic Mist. Such a great fun dark copper color for fall, and I love the way it complements our front door. I just bought two inexpensive mums to add the rich tones to the planters and placed fun wire pumpkins along with smaller white ones among the plants. 

Come on in and take a look around into our home we have lovingly named “Peach Valley”. We have been in our “new” home for two years already. It has felt like home since the minute we walked in the door and I am so grateful for all of the sweet memories we have made here.

But since everyone seems to always migrate directly to the kitchen when they come in, let’s start here.

As I shared yesterday, we helped my mother-in-law downsize and move last month. As I was cleaning out her kitchen, I came across her recipe books and found a fun treasure. Among some other fun vintage recipe books, there was a small black binder filled with handwritten recipes from my husbands great grandmother. 

After pouring through the recipe book and soaking in her beautiful handwriting, I chose my three favorite and framed them for above the stove. These framed handwritten recipes are where I drew my inspiration from for the fall updates in the kitchen. It’s all very subtle and neutral and I cannot express how much joy they are bringing me! 

SOURCE for: ANTELOPE RUG RUNNER

To see the full fall kitchen update >click here<

I am offering six of these handwritten recipes on my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY if you are interested in hanging framed handwritten recipes in your own kitchen this fall. This and many more free printables are available to Southern State of Mind subscribers. 

SILVER FRAMES  |  COPPER PLANTER  |  BEEHIVE HONEY POT | LANTERN PENDANT  | 
VINTAGE JOY OF COOKING COOKBOOK  |  BON APPETIT YALL COOKBOOK |  BARSTOOLS

I usually am a color lover and can’t ever stop with blue and white. But I am currently in a purge mode around the house and think that the neutral decor and white space is just really what I need right now!

The orchid was a surprise as it arrived on our doorstep last week as a thank you from our realtor that helped us sell my mother in law’s home. I had intended to do something different for the kitchen counter, but who can resist the beauty of an orchid. And this one is SO beautiful! So simple and exactly what I am feeling right now. 

So now let’s move over to the living room. Our home is an open floor plan so this is the view from the kitchen. As I mentioned, Atlanta never really gets the “fall” memo until weeks from now so I kept my fall decor to a minimum. No sense in having rotting pumpkins and dead mums in a few weeks, right? Instead, I just added some neutral accents and swapped out summer coastal decor for more of an autumn feel.

And antlers are ALWAYS a good idea right? Would you believe that I snagged this massive antler from the Goodwill last week? I’m certain it’s real, but what I’m not certain is what animal it came from… any guesses?

And can we just talk about these fun new Greek Key pillows? I MADE THEM!  Well… sort of…

I knew I wanted to add a new pair of pillows to each couch and I found these online and fell in love. So I did a DIY version and grabbed four of these velvet pillows (a two pack for only $12.99!) and greek key trim (using my 40% off coupon). Would you believe I just glued it on with Liquid Stitch? They are holding up so great and I absolutely love them! 

Both bookshelves got a fresh slate for fall. I took everything off and started over and only put about half of what was on there back. A little white space is always a good idea, right?

The brass ducks that I have been collecting made the cut. And of course, allllllll the blue and white! 

OK, now let’s take a look at the fireplace mantel. I kept it super simple and added some pumpkins and pheasant feathers in my trusty ginger jars. 

I love how the feathers flank the TV and give me yet another way to enjoy these ginger jars. 

Alright, now let’s take a look at our kitchen table. This is the view from the fireplace looking back. I added a pair of cream plaid throw blankets to the recliners and moved a small table between the chairs and added a lamp.

Isn’t it fun to house tweak?!

I also finally gave some much needed attention to this built in kitchen table area. We’ve had brown wooden chairs at this table since moving in and it always just felt…well…really brown over here! 

Blue and White Woven Chairs |  Zinc Top Farmhouse Table |  Pendant Light  

I just love the Serena and Lily bistro side chairs but at $248 a pop, it has never fit in the budget. So I found the next best thing with these blue and white woven chairs. The texture and pop of navy and white these add really make such a difference. What a big upgrade for a much more reasonable price ($200 for the pair).  

The cream pillows were (being hoarded) in my pillow stash (please tell me I am not the only one with one of these) and I decided to pull inspiration from the beloved classic Les Touches fabric by hand painting them with this pattern. I must admit, I am one smitten lady with these pillows now. (total cost to me- zero!)

And I am also smitten that this area is no longer brown on brown on brown.  Decorating is a process – and sometimes you don’t get it right the first time. Sometimes you just don’t know how things are going to look until you live with it for awhile. Hey, who knows what this nook will look like next year. 🙂 But for now- I am so happy with these updates. 

Well, that does it for today. I really enjoyed showing you around and sharing these fall touches with you. I hope you are inspired to do some “house tweaking” of your own! Oh, and I just have to say that I had to crank the AC in order to snap this pic in the PLAID PONCHO , but isn’t it too cute not to share? 

Happy Fall friends! If you are interested in receiving updates every time I post, please > SUBSCRIBE HERE <

Be sure to head over to 11 Magnolia Lane where Christy is sharing her Magnolia Cottage. As a military mama, she always amazes me with how she can zhush up a house lickety split and put her own touch on everything! 

xoxo-

Heather

Please be sure to check out all of other bloggers sharing their beautiful fall homes! I can’t wait to grab a cup of (iced if you are in the south!) coffee and take a look! 

2019 Fall Home Tour Monday Lineup
A Stroll Thru Life, Grace In My Space, Cuckoo4Design, Pink Peppermint Design,
Far Above Rubies, Remodelando La Casa
 
2019 Fall Home Tour Tuesday Lineup
Duke Manor Farm, House By Hoff, Inspiration For Moms, ZDesign At Home,

Decor To Adore, Southern Hospitality

2019 Fall Home Tour Wednesday Lineup

Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Monica Wants It, Cassie Bustamante,
Hymns & Verses, Life On Virginia Street, Thrifty & Chic
 

2019 Fall Home Tour Thursday Lineup

 11 Magnolia Lane, Seeking Lavender Lane,  Clean & Scentsible,

 Our Southern Home,  Southern State Of Mind

2019 Fall Home Tour Friday Lineup

 Life On Cedar Lane, Designing Vibes,  TheWoodgrain Cottage, 

ThistlewoodFarm, Modern Glam,  White Arrows Home

Related posts:

A Touch of Fall Home Tour {2016} 2020 Early Fall Home Tour It’s a Colorful Life Tour || Snapshots of Fall Home Tour 2020 2015 Fall Home Tour

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  1. cassie bustamante says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 6:42 am

    your home and you both look beautiful! i love your banquette area!

    Reply
  2. Cristina says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Aww those handwritten recipes.. what a find!! Love your front porch. Beautiful home tour!

    Reply
  3. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 8:51 am

    Such a beautiful home and tour! Love your kitchen so very much

    Reply
  4. Marty says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 9:03 am

    Such a pretty home and so welcoming. I love your front porch too, it is where I would spend all day if I could. You look so pretty welcoming everyone at the front door. Your fall touches are all so perfect for the early season. Those wonderful framed recipes are such a great touch for your kitchen, I have so my handwritten recipes and I treasure them all. Thanks so much for joining the tours this season, such a pretty and welcoming home.

    Reply
  5. Linda Soncasie says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Love it all! I would love to have your dining chairs – as much as I love the Serena and Lilly ones, They aren’t in the budget. The link to yours takes me to theirs. Can you share where they are from? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 12, 2019 at 10:29 am

      Whoopsie! Sorry about that, thanks for letting me know. The “knock-off” chairs can be found here: https://rstyle.me/+SYiSO2O7g7Ajt4wa4q4Vvw

      Reply
  6. Gwynne Maffett says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Hi Heather! I love the handwritten recipes framed. I think I will “borrow” that idea. The house is beautiful and as I have said before, I am so proud of you! My love to your family.

    Reply
  7. Deb Foglia says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 11:59 am

    Love your home and taste Heather! Everything looks amazinggggg! Love that ideas with framing those fall recipes.

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Beautiful tour. I’m in the market for some rugs. Can you share where your kitchen and living room rugs came from? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 12, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Lisa! The kitchen runner can be found here: http://go.shopyourlikes.com/pi/e841e5509cb7b0b76166be9b2b3268ddf6c9991a?afId=632326&afCreativeId=2996
      The living room rug was purchased at a local carpet dealer (Myers Carpet) and is carpet we had custom sized and bound- this is the carpet it is: https://myerscarpet.com/product/curaco-couristan-7-colors/.

      Good luck!

      Reply
  9. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    You are adorable in that poncho, Heather, and I love all that you’ve done with Peach Valley so far, especially all of your inexpensive DIYs! Happy almost fall! XO

    Reply
  10. ashley says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    i love all of the touches you have added for fall. beautiful!

    Reply
  11. Marley says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Everything looks great! You must have ordered those chairs after last weekend?
    I love how you painted your pillows and yes I have a stash of throw pillows also! Love the poncho!!

    Reply
  12. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    Such a charming fall home tour! I adore the framed handwritten recipes.

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Lifford says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    What a gorgeous fall home tour! Those recipes are such a sweet find – I love how you integrated them into your kitchen space. On a different note, your sweater is so pretty! It goes perfectly with your home. 😉

    Reply
  14. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    I adore your home and early fall touches. Yes, it’s a while before we cool off in Greenville, SC! Love your outfit. The pancho is adorable!

    Reply
  15. Dee Guinn says

    Sep. 12, 2019 at 10:21 pm

    Love the hand painted pillows. Would love some instructions for us less than artistic types. beautiful home. The horn is from a moose, what a great thrifted find!

    Reply
  16. Amber Ferguson says

    Sep. 13, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Beautiful tour with gorgeous styling and decor! I love the antlers on the tray! You look so pretty too!

    So fun touring with you this week. Happy Fall!

    Reply
  17. Kristin says

    Sep. 15, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Your home is so beautiful! I love the kitchen! The lights and that stove hood are just stunning! I love the antelope rug and tops fo the red stools! Your poncho is so cute!!

    Reply
  18. laura janning says

    Sep. 16, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Can we talk about how pretty you look….and that poncho , I am so ordering. Love your early fall tour. i know what you mean about this heat. it’s so stinkin hot, hopefully we will even have a fall this year.

    Reply
  19. Liz says

    Sep. 17, 2019 at 8:48 am

    Where is your front door from? It’s exactly what I’m looking for!

    Reply

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