Fall decor

It's already fall! We don't have the four seasons here unfortunately, but Thanksgiving is usually associated with fall, so let's feast our eyes on some really gorgeous fall decoration.

Sweet Something Designs

We know it's fall season when leaves change colors to orange, brown and red. Since we can hardly get those colored leaves here, decorate using candles, fresh flowers and pine cones that are of the usual fall colors. Not everything has to be orange, brown and red though. Remember - subtle does it all.

Midwest Living

But if you still want autumn leaves, make them! It'll be a fun project to do with your kids. Have them draw different types of autumn leaves (Google them) on colored papers, then display them on walls and tables.

Ties 2 The Past

Okay, here's one thing we can definitely get in Malaysia - burlap or gunny sack. Like the gunny sack race for kids in school. Cut them into shapes and simply pin a decor you got at a store or a DIY one on the sack. Or use a marker to draw out an alphabet on each sack (e.g.: Give Thanks) and display it on your wall or curtain rail.

Tiny White Daisies

Buy mason jars (I've seen some at Cold Storage) and put candles in it with various fall decor you've seen around shopping centers, like dried leaves and flowers and pine cones. Or just tie and brown, orange and red ribbons around the jar.

Pinterest

I have also seen fake tree branches at supermarkets that are used for decoration purposes. You can also use them as table centerpieces or place them in a vase at the corner of your living room. Add some Christmas lights on it, scatter some of your DIY paper leaves around it and if you have pumpkins (toy or real), great!

Martha Stewart

If you have a lot of time on your hand, try this DIY leaf pillow. You can find the instructions here. On the plus side, you can also try it with different designs, depending on your tastes.

Spring cleaning

I love pinning home decor photos on Pinterest and see how one organizes their work space. And since I have a week off of work, I got myself into work mode to spring clean my room and bathroom. I'm not a hoarder, but I do have a lot of unnecessary clutter that I really need to either donate to charities, or ditch them.

Source - The Glitter Guide

If you have a lot photo frames around (I have 7 of them on my bookshelf!), you could either - 
1. find wrapping paper in my storeroom
2. download pretty pictures off the Internet
3. frame up your doodles, or any words of encouragement you've drawn
4. cut gorgeous photos of scenery or your role models off magazines (I have a Victoria's Secret mag, but I don't think I'll want to ruin it at the moment :)

Source - The Glitter Guide

It has never crossed my mind that photo frames can be displayed on bookshelves too. If you do not have enough room on your desk, this is another option.

Source - The Glitter Guide

Avoid cluttering your desk! It should have the essentials only - like your computer/laptop, one or two decorations, your table/study lamp, a few books and your stationery.

The main point is to keep everything tidy, and here are some pointers for you (and me!)

1. You don't have to throw everything out because it could come in handy - like the photo frames! 

2. Donate items like clothes that don't fit you anymore, or re-use it. Here, we re-use old towels to wipe tables, clean items, dry our dog etc

3. Throw out items that you (and no one else) can use anymore. Avoid clutter!

Fall

Fall's here (not in Malaysia unfortunately), but obtaining just a few simple items will make it feel like autumn. It's just something about the season that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. We've seen countless photos of leaves changing colors, we know that it's slightly chillier and it's time to head indoors and chill after those summer vacations.

1. Yankee candle diffuser

2. Autumn wreath

3. Candles

4. Merona water repellent trench coat

Pastel love

I just love pastel colors - it gives you a calm and serene feeling and it allows you to blend it with other darker, rustic colors. Throw in a variety of textures with your pastels to make the place livelier or bold colors to make specific products in the room to stand out. Having your furnitures and walls in the same color will make the place just boring.

Source - Pillows from St.houzz.com, Cabinet from Pottery Barn, Blanket from Pinterest