It’s September, which means crisp mornings and dark, cozy evenings will be here before we know it. Well, here in South Carolina, it will still be a while before we get to enjoy those cooler mornings! Either way, it is a great time to start incorporating some touches of fall into your home decor. The entryway is one of my favorite places to decorate for a new season. It is often the first glimpse guests have of your home and a few thoughtful changes can make an entryway feel warmer and more welcoming without completely redecorating the room. Here are the best fall entryway table decorating ideas that are sure to give your home a warm and elegant feel!
Oakleaf Hydrangeas in the Landscape: 12 Incredible Ideas
Hydrangea season is one of the highlights of the summer gardening season! If you love hydrangeas but are looking for a way to incorporate more native plants into your garden, look no farther than oakleaf hydrangeas. Native to the southeastern United States, oakleaf hydrangeas have become one of my favorite shade-loving shrubs for creating gardens that feel established, elegant, and effortless. In spring and summer, they produce dramatic cone-shaped white blooms that gradually fade to soft shades of blush and rose. In autumn, their leaves change from green to rich burgundy, crimson, and bronze. Even in winter, the peeling cinnamon-colored bark and dried flower heads continue to add texture and interest to the garden.
The Best Hellebore Companion Plants for a Beautiful Winter Garden
If you’re looking for a plant that brings color and charm to the late winter garden, few flowers are as treasured as the hellebore. Known for their long-lasting blooms, shade tolerance, and deer resistance, hellebores are a gardener’s dream. But these beauties truly shine when paired with the right hellebore companion plants. By choosing thoughtful combinations, you can extend the season of interest, create stunning floral displays and container gardens, and make the most of your garden during the season when most plants sleep.
Serena & Lily Lighting Dupes: How to Copy Their Coastal Style on a Budget
Tomorrow may be the first day of fall, but it still feels like summer here in South Carolina and I’m yearning for another beach day. One of my new favorite hobbies has been browsing the beach home listings on Zillow and imagining how I would decorate them. Lighting is an element that can truly elevate any space and there’s something about Serena and Lily lighting that instantly makes a space feel breezy, elegant, and pulled together. From woven pendants that add a touch of texture to a space, to capiz chandeliers that shimmer like seashells in the sunlight, Serena and Lily’s coastal style has become iconic.
The Best Flower Seeds to Start in Fall
Come September, most people start packing away their gardening gloves as summer draws to a close, convinced that the growing season is behind them. But here’s the thing: autumn is actually one of the best times of year to work in your garden. While fall has long been associated with a time to plant bulbs, it’s also a great time to start flower seeds. Whether you’re planning for a whimsical spring garden, full of perennial flowers, or you’d love a few pops of annual color before winter really sets in, fall sowing gives you a head start. If you’ve ever wondered about the best seedlings to plant in autumn and how to set them up for success this is your guide!
Fall Container Garden Guide – The Best Tips and Ideas
As the long days of summer begin to fade and crisp autumn air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces by adding a pop of color with a fall container garden. If you live in a warmer climate like I do, we can just pretend we feel the cool fall air. Whether you want to grow cool-season vegetables, highlight vibrant fall flowers, or simply add cozy seasonal charm to your front porch, container gardening makes it easy to transition your home decor from summer to fall.
