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September 20, 2017 By Shirley

My Fall Home Tour

Fall is definitely creeping in a bit in my part of the country.

We have cooler temps . . . well, cooler to me means it is not in the 90’s . . .

and I can see some slight changes in the color of the leaves on some trees.

That being said, it is time for my Fall Home Tour AND A GIVEAWAY!!!

So grab a seat and your favorite beverage and come along!

bHome Fall Tour

This week I am joining my very talented bHome bloggers for our bHome Fall Tour.

I want to take this time to thank our leader/coordinator of this tour, 

Lidy of the beautiful blog and shop French Garden House . . . thank you Lidy!!

If you are coming from Christy’s of Our Southern Home, WELCOME!!!

Now that we are on the subject of “Welcome”,

I always welcome my friends and family with this special pumpkin

in the Fall, that has a special place next to the front door.

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The porch decorated for Fall this year contains the color that I have used

in my home for Fall. Plums and  Purples are the accent color for this year.

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For more of my Front Porch for Fall, you can see it HERE.

With my home recently being placed on the market,

I have tried to keep my interiors and seasonal decorating neutral with the sense

of less is more….however, that is not an easy task for me. I love color.

The Great Room is filled with shades of blue and the pops of the plums and purple tones.

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The coffee table vignette has changed from this original one

with a blue and white cache pot filled with orchids.

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I recently created a vignette of the beautiful silk velvet PlushPumpkins in my foyer.

It did not take long to transfer them to the coffee table in the Great Room,

as I wanted to be able to enjoy and see them more throughout the day!

Velvet Pumpkins

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The breadboard returned to the table to provide more texture

and contain portions of the vignette on the table.

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The antique French bamboo stool and books added to the table to

provide height and a pretty visual effect.

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In having to keep my interiors less fussy with seasonal displays,

I just added a few touches here and there in the Media Room.

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A pumpkin, a vase of wheat, and a vase of greenery and feathers

say “hello Fall” !

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If you would like to see more of my Media Room for Fall, you can see it HERE.

When I was searching for Fall pillows for the Sunroom, I came across

beautiful plum velvet pillows at Pottery Barn. This actually set the tone

for my Fall colors this year.

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The color is actually deeper and richer than the ones seen in the sunroom photos.

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Sunroom-Fall 2017-Housepitality Designs

When I was at the store purchasing the pillows, I wasn’t exactly sure if the plum

pillows would coordinate well with the green in the wicker, but once they were placed

on the chair and loveseat, I so loved the look.

Sunroom-Fall 2017-Housepitality Designs

For more pretty views of the sunroom for Fall, you can see them HERE.

Fall is definitely in the air and hope you enjoyed this year’s  little Fall tour, 

from my front porch:

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and my back porches:

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to yours …..

I wish you all a most Happy Fall!!!

NOW TO THE GIVEAWAY!

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PLUSH PUMPKIN has graciously offered to provide a gorgeous collection

of their stunning velvet pumpkins to one winner.

Enter to win this beautiful deluxe collection of Velvet Pumpkins

from our bHome Tour Sponsor- PlushPumpkin.

Velvet Pumpkins from Plush Pumpkin are hand made of silk velvet,

for a luxurious accent to your home.

To enter please visit www.plushpumpkin.com and/or pin the above image,

and let us know in the comments that you did. {we trust you – good luck!}

Winner chosen by random & notified by email on Sept. 22.

 

Next on the tour is the wonderful Ursula of Homemade by Carmona

Here is today’s line-up of the the wonderful tours filled with great Fall inspiration! 

Wednesday 9/20

Home Made by Carmona

Teaselwood Design

Little Farmstead

Our Southern Home

Housepitality Designs

And if you missed the previous days, not to worry on missing out on

the fabulous Fall inspiration, as those links are below too!

Monday 9/18

Southern Hospitality|Starfish Cottage|Home with Cupcakes and Crinoline|
Celebrating Everyday Life
|Savvy Southern Style

 

Tuesday, 9/19

My Soulful Home | Love of Home | She Holds Dearly | Unskinny Boppy

Day 4 (September 21st) of the bHome Fall Tour coming tomorrow.

I will have links for you tomorrow as it is another line-up

of gorgeous Fall inspiration you do not want to miss!

Have a most beautiful day and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!! Good luck!

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  1. Joan says

    September 20, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Love these pumpkins—pinned & pined for!

    Reply
  2. Kim says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Beautiful tour with beautiful colors that I would think would help the sale of the home. Loving the plums and berry tone additions this year.

    Reply
  3. Donna Bannister says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Hi Shirley, your beautiful home will not be on the market long! Everyone will surely love it!
    I have pinned the pumpkins in the hope they will soon decorate my foyer.

    Reply
  4. Jo Maddox says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Oh my, I love the texture and colors of these Plush Pumpkins. I have pinned them.

    Reply
  5. Alycia nichols says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Oh, Shirley, Shirley, Shirley. I just don’t even know where to go after this. Your home is beautiful all year round, and fall is certainly no exception. Just beautiful! Do you have to bring that ivy on the porch in over the winter months, or are you able to keep it outside? It looks so lush and healthy. We have to bring everything in if we want a chance of it surviving with temps getting down below zero at times over the winter. Problem is there’s nowhere to put it!!! ? I wish I could build another level onto the house with a greenhouse on the south side!

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  6. Robin says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:28 am

    Wow, what a great site for gorgeous velvet pumpkins! The colors are so beautiful especially the pink lemonade collection and the plum in your sunroom. Your home looks like it just came out of a photo shoot for a magazine!! It won’t last long on the current market. Best of Luck, Shirley!

    Reply
  7. SHaron says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:38 am

    So much inspiration! Love those pumpkins, the colors are so lush. Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Jane says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Just visited Plush Pumpkins, and oh the colours! Sumptuous! Choosing would be difficult, however I know any of them would look beautiful in my home.

    Reply
  9. Sharon Avinger says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Oh, how I love your beautiful home! Everything is always so perfect. Visited the Plush Pumpkin site and drooled over all the beauty found there. Thank you for this giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    Reply
  10. Jean Tucker says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Love the pumpkins and pinned them to my Fall board.

    Reply
  11. Debrashoppeno5 says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

    I just adore your house and decorating style. I love every change or addition.

    Reply
  12. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Your home is so beautiful any season, but your fall touches are lovely. I visited Plush Pumpkins. They have so many beautiful colors of velvet pumpkins!

    Reply
  13. Sandra @ Maison De Jardin says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Your home is so lovely, truly magazine worthy. Loved the velvet pumpkins, the colors are so lush.

    Reply
  14. Lisa Berry says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:07 am

    I love these pumpkins, although I lean more toward the blues and grays mixed with the traditional oranges.

    Reply
  15. Pinky says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Your plums and blues and purples are beautiful for Fall!!! I hope you have a quick sale so you don’t have that worry. Beautiful tour!!! I am at the beach with my GFs having a great time! Have a great week!!!!

    Reply
  16. Jacqueline says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Shirley, whoever buys your home will be very blessed indeed! You however have the talent to make her look magnificent. The purple addition for fall really does work with your green sunroom furniture. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

    Reply
  17. Amy Kaminski says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Shirley, Your home is so beautiful no matter the season. I hate to see you leave this beauty but know your next home will hold all the promise of new ideas. I can’t wait to see what you do. These pumpkins are to die for. I would have never though purple pumpkins could be so beautiful. I’ve visited the site and was left speechless. The colors are outstanding.

    Reply
  18. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:19 am

    What a beautiful fall home tour! I love the plum color in your sunroom. Those pillows are gorgeous in there, as well as the beautiful floral arrangement on the coffee table. Everything looks so pretty! Happy Wednesday, sweet friend!!!

    Reply
  19. FrenchGardenHouse says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Shirley, you are so talented! You have such a knack for adding just the right accessories for each season to make your home look and feel not just beautiful, but so welcoming. Thank you for always inspiring me in each post you share. Happy Fall, friend! I love being on this Fall Home Tour with you. Xo Lidy

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  20. Jo MacGlauflin says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Pinned these plush pumpkins and crossing my fingers I win!

    Reply
  21. Tonita hickey says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Your home is exquisite this year! Love the Plush Pumpkins! I pinned them to my Fall board.

    Reply
  22. Pam Richardson says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Shirley, you have added the perfect touches to welcome Fall. The plums and purples work so well in each space and are not the usual fall colors. From your porches to the sunroom, living room, media room…everything is exquisite!

    Reply
  23. Sherry says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Love the Plush Pumkins….so many pretty colors.

    Reply
  24. Terri Santa Coloma says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Visited the plush pumpkins.

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  25. Mary Stevens says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Beautiful home and beautiful pumpkins would love to win!

    Reply
  26. Carol Griffin says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Shirley, I absolutely love, love, love your home! And, I love what you did with the Plush Pumpkins…..they are gorgeous. And, their website is “to die” for with all of those beautiful items. I am originally from NC and if we were moving back, I definitely would be making an appointment with a realtor to view your home….it is lovely and definitely my style but looks like SC is going to be permanent for us.

    Reply
  27. Betty says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Your home looks so lovely and I adore those purple pumpkins.

    Reply
  28. Shirley says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Shirley, I love your home and enjoy your blog! I am in love with the velvet pumpkins. I pinned the picture to my board and would love to win! Thanks for giving your readers the opportunity to win these pumpkin beauties!

    Reply
  29. Joanne E Boulter says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Hi Shirley, I love your purple and pink touches for fall! Beautiful!
    xoxo Jo

    Reply
  30. Carol Smith says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    These plush pumpkins are so pretty and add just the right fall touch to any home. Love your fall decorating ideas. Good luck with your sale.

    Reply
  31. Susan Smith says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I just visited Plush Pumpkins again and I love all of the velvet pumpkins. I need some to go with my crackle glass pumpkins. I love the unexpected plums and purples you have used for your fall decor, Shirley! Those colors make my heart happy.

    Reply
  32. Nancy cox says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Love these plush pumpkins I have pinned and visited the site.

    Reply
  33. Pat says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Shirley! Love these pumpkins (pinned!) and your home is over the moon! Enjoy Fall and the “cooler” temps! Hugs, Pat

    Reply
  34. Ursula says

    September 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Holy cow! Your home is gorgeous!! I love all your fall decorations. Oh my, those outdoor decks are fantastic!

    Reply
  35. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Gorgeous, Shirley!!! I am smitten with those velvet pumpkins and the colors. You make me want to add a touch of purple to our decor!

    Reply
  36. linda says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Thank you, Shirley! Your house is just lovely, as always. You continue to provide such great decorating ideas and inspiration to try in my own home. Love the velvet pumpkins and pinned them to my decorating board!

    Reply
  37. Jenny McDowell says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Your velvet pumpkins are stunning in your home tour pics! Velvet has always been a favorite fabric of mine. ??? The Plush Pumpkins pic is now on my Autumn Style board. Thanks for taking part in this giveaway! These would add some great shimmer and elegance to anyone’s home. ?

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  38. Linda says

    September 20, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I love all the colors in your home. The velvet pumpkins are beautiful. I pinned the image above and visited the site. Loved all the pumpkins but I think the seaside ones are my favorite.

    Reply
  39. Karenann says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Your home looks gorgeous with all the Autumn touches! I visited Plush Pumpkins and I just love their Autumn Trio of pumpkins. They are so pretty and the colors really do make it feel like fall!

    Reply
  40. KR says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Love your Fall color palette, and those pumpkins are amazing. I’ve been in love with the color groups Plush Pumpkin has available they just weren’t in my budget …ah to dream. I’ve bookmarked their site 😉

    Reply
  41. Tina says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Those plum pumpkins make my heart sing!!! Love your Fall porch..

    Reply
  42. Julie says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Shirley ~ I love your books, pumpkins and breadboards in your fall decor! And those back porches are amazing!! Fun touring with you today! ~julie

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  43. Jane bailey says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Thanks for all your inspiration! Love the new Plum colored pillows. I pinned the Plush Pumpkins to one of my Fall boards.

    Reply
  44. Tammy Pegher says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Beautiful fall decorations, as always I love your home??
    I pinned the Plush Pumpkins on my autumn board…❤

    Reply
  45. Susan Kistler says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Pinned to Thanksgiving board! These are beautiful and would coordinate so well for fall and the holidays in many rooms! Im ready to start fall decorating after your beautiful home tour- still have my seashells/summer out!

    Reply
  46. Debra Bartels says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Pinned those beautiful pumpkins. Made some a few years ago in purple and wine colors. I’m off to decorate with them using some ideas I got from your post. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  47. Chicki Atwell says

    September 20, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    I love, love, love the beautiful pumpkins abd have pinned them! Hope
    I win them! Fabulous decor!

    Reply
  48. Sherry Myers says

    September 20, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    I love the plush pumpkins and pinned them to my Special Occasions board. Fall is truly a special occasion in our home. We have always made it that way. Love your plums!!

    Reply
  49. Bobbi Duncan says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Shirley, thank you for another gorgeous fall tour. Looking back I can’t think of any decorating you’ve done that I haven’t loved. You’ve really been an inspiration to me, especially on those lazy days when I just couldn’t get going in my own home. But the thing that I have most loved is your genuine sweetness which always comes across in every post. We are seeing more and more color arriving in our little corner of the world…I have been enjoying my country drives through our hills and dales. Happy fall to you!

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  50. Pat @ Life At Lydias House says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I love your tour with non traditional fall colors and I really loved the velvet pumpkins! Pinned!!

    Reply
  51. Kay says

    September 20, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Pinned the beautiful plush pumpkins. Would love to display in my fall decor!

    Reply
  52. rosie M says

    September 21, 2017 at 12:20 am

    Love your spectacular home and all of your decor! Truly a showplace!
    Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

    Reply
  53. Annette says

    September 21, 2017 at 12:48 am

    I did both: visited the site and pinned the image.

    Reply
  54. Bren says

    September 21, 2017 at 2:35 am

    Love your home and the plush pumpkins..I visited the site and pinned to my Fall board.

    Reply
  55. emily says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:33 am

    I checked out the website to see all the lovely pumpkin colors available. So pretty!

    Reply
  56. Helen Stoffel says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Thanks for the lovely tour! Love the plum with the green. Visited Plush Pumpkins, now I’m drooling. :).

    Reply
  57. Jeanie says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    You have a beautiful home!! I love these plush pumpkins so much. I pinned them and went on their website and wanted to buy them all!

    Reply
  58. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    September 22, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Shirley, how wonderful it is to see someone using rich color for the season!! You use color so well and it looks just beautiful in your lovely home!! So warm and welcoming!

    Reply
  59. Sandy says

    September 22, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Shirley, your home is breathtaking! You really know how to use color! Your photos make me me want to linger and take in every detail. I was admiring your front entry and those beautiful wood doors and then you showed us the back of your home with the porches and it really took my breathe away! It’s a dream home for sure. I love every room!

    Reply
  60. Dianne says

    September 22, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    Love the decor! The Plush Pumpkins are adorable…I visited their site and pinned it.

    Reply
  61. Mary says

    September 26, 2017 at 6:03 am

    Just beautiful! I love the addition of the plums and purples for fall especially in contrast to the green wicker in your sunroom. Your brushed gold watering can makes a perfect little fall vase for your plum alstroemeria and mums. Those wonderful velvet pumpkins are prefectly plush. ♥

    Reply
  62. Catherine says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Hello Shirley
    Thank you for this pretty Fall home tour. Your home is so very lovely. The front porch looks so inviting & fall festive. And the back porch just blows me away! Wow! Looking forward to exploring more of your blog.
    Catherine

    Reply
  63. Happy Hiller says

    February 2, 2021 at 7:18 am

    Great tour! Keep posting 🙂

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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