Can I be honest with you guys? I have done a fall wreath before, but I have never done any "interior fall decorating".  But I did decide to do some this year.  Why?  Because I have always wanted to but never thought I had the time or stuff to be able to do it like I see it in magazines.

But here is the thing, I think we often think that most of what we see and love and admire is unobtainable.  Either because we don't have the time or the money.  I know I did.

So I am here today to show you how I did a little fall decorating with a little cash and still made the touches around the house that aren't over the top but still made that fall impact in my home!

For starters - I am over my vignette-phobia!  Check it out!  I started unpacking all my dining room stuff and realized that it shouldn't be segregated to the dining room.  The candle holder is one that has sat on the center of our dining room table for a couple of years.  I just stuck a couple silk leaves in with some corks and I think it gives it a fall touch!  I also think it looks great next to my ORB Lamp!  Then I have this beautiful Arthur Court silver grapevine tray that I got for Christmas a couple of years ago.  Just added a couple of votives and put it on top of my "Savoring Tuscany" book!

Next up, we have had the large woven balls sitting in the white bowl on the coffee table.  To "fall it up" I added some leaves from the dollar store into the bottom and threw in a couple of the extra berries that were left over from my fall wreath.  I love the way it looks!

I also threw in a few touches around the TV - here is a full shot. 

I started with putting a couple leaves and the rest of the leftover berries in my little wire basket. A great pop of color with all my other white accents.

I also spray painted my floor vase with Heirloom White and put some colorful grasses in from the Dollar Store.  I think it added a great pop of color in that corner! 

I also added some more touches to our dining area.  In addition to my fall florals in the pitcher, I also took some of the dollar store leaves I had made a little display under my leaf plates.

My little "leaf" displays were made by weaving the stems together like so.  Just twist the wire stems together ...

And then sit the plate in the center and voila - beautiful display!  And I just have to untwist the leaves to use them again next year!  (Always think ahead!)

Finally, I grabbed a couple gourds and set them in my basket on the hutch.  I also have a basket of leaves and dried flowers in a basket on the side!

So there you go - those are my fall touches.  I think I may have spent $5 total on all these little touches.  I used a lot of things I already had and added some other items that just fit just right.  I am so happy with it - one that I took the time and two that I didn't take a lot of cash to do it! 

So what about you?  Do you decorate for fall or is that something you normally just admire in magazines or catalogs?  I hope I shared some ideas today on how you can make some quick changes without taking a lot of money to do it!

Linking this to

Make it Yours Day with Carolyn from My Backyard Eden
Celebrating Autumn with Jen @ Tatertots and Jello
Tablescape Thursday with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch
Frugalicious Friday with Jane @ Finding Fabulous
Frugal Friday with Wendy @ The Shabby Nest
Show and Share Day with Chris @ Just a Girl

Autumn Bliss with Melissa @ The Inspired Room

I decided that I needed a little more going on at the bottom of the door after I got my new wreath up the other day.  See how the bottom just looks a little lonely.  

 

I figured I would get some pansies or a couple mums.  That was until I saw these adorable pumpkin topiaries that Hollie @ Every day is Hollie-day! did. 

Photo via Every Day is Hollie-Day!

I think you guys can see where I am going with this right?  So here you go!  Check out my little mini-pumpkin topiary! 

I got the foam pumpkins 50% off at Hobby Lobby!  I used two of the spray paints from the wreath to give the pumpkins a little gleam. 

I also sprayed a couple of paper leaves gold and used them as a base to sit the pumpkins on top of in the planters.   Stuck in a couple dried grass stalks too - just cause!

So there you go - now the whole thing is a little more sparkly and a lot more festive!  I think they are the perfect little touch to our front door! 

So what about you?  Anyone else do any fall decorating this weekend?  I also put a couple fall touches throughout the house that I will share with you guys later in the week! 

Linking this post to

Metamorphosis Monday with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch
The Color Challenge Linkup with Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors
Before and After Party with Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Get Your Craft On with Kim @ Today's Creative Blog
Anything Related with Bridgette and Rebekah @ All Thingz Related
Power of Paint Party with Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
DIY Tutorial Party with Rose @ Fine Craft Guild 
Transformation Thursday with Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Show and Tell Friday with Cindy @ My Romantic Home
Weekend Wrap Up with Jen @ Tatertots & Jello

And I am linking this to the CSI Projects Painted Halloween Project.

Fall to me always conjures up certain feelings, textures, scents and sounds.  But I think we can all agree that when you think the word "fall" you think leaves and branches. The best part is that these "accents" are often free for pick up throughout the fall in your backyard or local park.  Nothing more frugal than free!  So here are some great ideas for how to use these in your decor.

Putting a collection of leaves and grasses in a small vase can make a beautiful display.

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A bunch of sticks in a large vase can make a striking focal point in a room.

traditional family room design by dc metro interior designer Paula Grace Designs, Inc.

Use leaves as simple pieces in a fall tablescape.

eclectic dining room design by los angeles interior designer Fluegge Interior Design, Inc.

Leaves scattered around candles can add a bright pop of color to vignettes.

contemporary living room design by other metros interior designer Seaside Interiors

Spray painted branches can create unique and interesting art pieces. I love this bedroom by Karla @ It's The Little Things.

Eclectic Bedroom Design by It's the Little Things

So how about you?  Do you use "found" nature in your decor?  Any other ideas for how we can incorporate these things?  Let us know!