WELCOME SEPTEMBER! I know it’s the last day in August but I am so so excited to welcome you to StoneGable! September equals fall and fall is my favorite time of the year! September is a great month to…
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September, I’ve been waiting for your since last year!
September in my area is crisp and fresh and beautiful!
And although it’s not officially fall yet my internal fall calendar begins on September first! Here are 10 fall-filled, great ways to celebrate September around our homes and gardens…
MAKE A FALL WREATH
September and apples go together like, well… September and apples!
Time to take down that summer door wreath and create something for early fall like this GREEN APPLE WREATH.
So easy to put together and step-by-step instructions!
This is my favorite early fall wreath!
ADD FALL TO A ROOM
Create something pretty for a room in your home! Make a vignette or centerpiece that is fall inspired!
Decorating just one thing will add a big punch of the fall season to your home!
Start small! It’s still only September. The key is to start!
Why not use this PUMPKIN CLOCHE AND HYDRANGEA focal point to inspire you to make something for you home!
MAKE AN APPLE RECIPE
Make a yummy early fall recipe using apples! Oh, YUM! And just think how your home will smell!
We eat very seasonally here at StoneGable and apples are September’s fruit!
Try these scrumptious PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS!
Or try my favorite RAW APPLE CAKE! It’s so easy and is full of fall flavors.
GIVE PEARS A SEAT AT THE FALL TABLE
I think apples reign supreme in September, but don’t forget delicious perfumy pears!
The are such a sophisticated fruit! And they are so versatile too! They work in both savory and sweet recipes.
But they also make the prettiest addition to decor! See HOW TO STYLE AN EARLY TRANSITIONAL VIGNETTE HERE.
And if you like to cook with pears see my favorite FALL PEAR TART HERE.
MAKE FALL DECOR IN UNDER 20 MINUTES!
Use apples, mason jars and little sprigs of flowers to create an oh, so pretty centerpiece for your kitchen table!
I made this arrangement in just a few minutes! The apples will keep for the rest of the month and as the little blooms are spent, just replace them!
You can see this EASY EARLY FALL CENTERPIECE HERE.
START USING RICH FALL TEXTILES
It’s not too early to grab a fall-inspired tartan and drape it over an outdoor rocker or bring it indoors and spread it out over a sofa.
Using fall inspired textiles will make any area feel like fall!
You can see my favorite tartan ANTIQUE BUCHANAN TARTAN CAR RUG HERE.
We’ve have a couple of these warm and pretty throws for years and they just keep getting better!
STYLE A FALL MANTEL
After I put a fall wreath on my front door, the next thing I usually do to get my home ready for fall is to style a fall mantel.
If you don’t have a mantel you can decorate any long horizontal surface like a dining room table or a coffee table.
Here’s where to really get your “fall on”!
I have lots of fun fall ideas to incorporate into A FALL MANTEL TO GET NOTICED HERE.
ARRANGE FALL PILLOWS
Don’t forget to grab a few new fall pillows! Get them now while they are on sale and still available!
Even if you don’t “decorate” for fall make sure to add a few fall inspired pillows to a room. It will help any room feel warm and cozy!
You can see these and so many more FALL PILLOWS HERE.
START COLLECTING THE BEST FALL ESSENTIALS
Put your knick-knacks away and grab a few beautiful FALL ESSENTIALS to use in your home!
What are Fall essentials? Gorgeous basket, metal trays, great candles, wood slice risers, wooden dough bowls, sweet mini pumpkins and more!
Make sure you check out my amazing sources. Many things are on sale!
September is also a great month to…
- take a walk in the woods
- collect acorns, leave and pinecones
- go to a fall festival
- get fall fruits and veggies at a farm stand
- make BURLAP COVERED BOOKS
- go through a corn maze
- make apple, pear and pumpkin recipes
- pick and DRY HYDRANGEAS THE EASY WAY
Even though it’s a 102 degrees here in my part of Texas, I am so ready for Fall. These ideas gave me inspiration and perhaps decorating for Fall will make it feel a bit cooler!
It’s not hard for me to think about fall even though I’m in Texas where the heat is hot hot hot! I am so excited about adding all those beautiful fall colors to my front porch and inside too! Let the hunt begin! Home goods here I come!
I’m new to your blog and love your style. I was so surprised to learn you live in Lancaster County! I grew up in Lancaster (Philly burbs now) and my father in law lives near you at Willow Valley. What a small world! Any chance you would share some of your favorite local antique haunts?
I’m going apple picking later this week or next with my daughter and grandkids. Think we’ll try making your turnovers! Yum!
Hi Yvonne ,
I always look forward to your Autumn decorating , as it is one of my favourite seasons here in Australia . The first of September is the official start of our Spring here . During theses awful times I have already bought a new Christmas tree and started planning Christmas with the hope that we can have our family together . Enjoy your own official day of Autumn as I am certain it gives you the same pleasure that my early Christmas planning is giving me !
Planning to begin fall decorating this week. It will be a great way to relieve the stresses of the world. We are thankful to have made it through Laura with no damage and just a short loss of power. But thousands have lost their homes and aces of work. Please pray for Louisiana and its wonderful people.
It is so hard to think about fall right now in Texas when we will reach almost 100 degrees today. Our fall does not really begin until October, if we are lucky, and sometimes we are in shorts for Thanksgiving. I know you are counting your blessings at seeing all 4 seasons a year. Enjoy!
I love your Buchanan throw! Have you visited Wheatland, President Buchanan’s Lovely home near Lancaster?
Good morn to you Yvonne. What a beautiful fall wreath. Love the apples and sunflowers. Sunflowers are one of my favorites. Especially on their stalks . Their heads hanging down swaying in the wind as though they were watching over us. Could you please tell us where you got such beautiful ones. They look so real.Have a blessed day.love your blog.
The “Emporium” is a terrific idea for every season! Thank you for shopping for us and enjoy your September to the fullest! So anxious to see your kitchen remodel…
I have been really down lately and the timing of your post has perked me up. I decided to get out my fall items now and decorate. Thank you for your inspiration and lightening my mood. I picked up some pinecones on my walk and will place them in a pretty wicker basket with an autumn colored ribbon. Thank you. You have no idea how you impacted my day. Bless you!
Hi Lynette, I hope this post has lifted your spirits. You are so right to acknowledge when you have a case of the blues and then get up and do something! I hope you are feeling better!