Welcome to the Storybook Cottage early fall home tour 2017.
I am so happy to be participating in the weeklong Fall Home Tours hosted by my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. If you are stopping by after visiting Sarah’s gorgeous home at Life On Virginia Street I want to say that I am so glad that you are here.
The Kitchen
There is no cozier place to be in the fall than in the kitchen. For our annual back to school celebration, my daughter created a charcuterie board while I designed the festive tablescape. 
The flora and fauna table runner consisted of yard clippings and an autumnal colored bouquet of flowers from the grocery store.
My son had a few friends over and they said the board was the coolest and tastiest snack that they had ever experienced. These teens always bring a smile to the heart of our home. 
The burgundy pears were beautiful and delicious when paired with goat cheese.
Kitchen aprons are ready for the wearing in fabulous fall colors. 
Squirrels abound in our yard and also inside the home. This happy chap is paired with a favorite antique painting that features fall tones. 
The Dining Room
We recently had a few houseguests during Hurricane Harvey. What a joy to provide a soothing vignette in the dining room. It became an interesting topic of conversation.
The centerpiece was inspired by the annual fall migration of several birds and butterflies that pass through Texas on their way to Mexico. I will have all the details on how easy it was to create on Wednesday. 
Paper butterflies were hot glued onto mini grapevine wreaths to create a simple napkin ring.
The vintage goblets and plates were originally collected by my mother, Nadine. 
More glassware is stacked over on the sideboard.
The Living Room
The living room fireplace mantle has a variety of pumpkins, candlesticks, and banners.
I like using candlesticks of various heights as pedestals.
Hand painted dollar store gourds join plush velvet pumpkins.
Opposite the fireplace is the cabinet of curiosities decked out for the fall. A collection of pieces from the Friendly Village is accented with metallic acorns, pinecones and pumpkins. 
I love changing everything out for the different seasons. You can also see the spring and summer cabinet versions.
The Family Room
The family room is more of a man cave. This space is used primarily by my husband, son and their friends. So the decor in this room needs to be somewhat manly.
In the past, the couch was accented with various tartan pillows but I was ready for a change.
My dear friend Marty had gifted me the Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon fabric and just last week I finally made two pillows from it. 
I also recently created a $5 knockoff of the iconic Scalamandré Leopardo pillow.
Across from the couch is the tv console. 
It’s always a challenge to decorate around cords and speakers. Am I right ladies?
But the small collection of blue and white china, with a few pumpkins and acorns, does the job. 
The Bedroom
Neutrals are perfect for the fall season. I recently gathered together a few inspiring fall ideas for the bedroom. 
This painting is perfect for the season and reminds Mr. Decor and me of when we lived close to the town of Strasbourg, France. 
Pillow perfection. #nevertoomanypillows
This sweet settee just received a slipcover. I’ll share all the details on Friday. 
I hope you have enjoyed the early fall tour of Storybook Cottage.
Please visit all of the wonderful homes on the 2017 Fall Home Tour.
The Chronicles of Home|Erin Spain|Nesting With Grace|21 Rosemary Lane|Our Fifth House
ZDesign At Home|Simple Stylings |Life & Home @ 2102 |11 Magnolia Lane |Rain On A Tin Roof |Hymns & Verses
Far Above Rubies |Haneens Haven |Tidbits & Twine |House By Hoff |Common Ground |Refresh Restyle|Duke Manor Farms
I am the last tour today. Tomorrow, the Tuesday Fall Home Tour begins with Andrea at Life Love Larson.
You won’t want to miss seeing her delightful home!
Laura
Wow! I love your home tour. The fall touches are beautiful 🙂
I’m in love with the floral centerpiece you created. So pretty
Absolutely beautiful, Laura. I knew it would be. 🙂
Your home is beautiful and so welcoming for the autumn season. I love the black and white bedroom colour scheme. it looks so serene. Always lovely to have a peek inside your sweet cottage as you prepare for the seasons. Thank you so much for sharing the tour. 🙂
How fun! Thanks for this inspiring tour of your home.
Love your pretty fall decor. The dining room centerpiece is so fun and so original. Love it. I also love all of our beautiful fall pillows too. Leopard is always great. Your collection of Friendly Village in the china cabinet is so beautifully displayed too. Thanks so much for joining the tours, I love it all.
Stunning Laura. Love all the rich colors.
I Am amazed at your uncacnny ability to multi-task Laura! I know how busy you were on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and yet you still managed to decorate your home so beautifully for Fall?!! This is the thing that amazes me about bloggers and blogging, how such talented and dedicated people such as you, manage to inspire people time and time again in different ways!B ravo! I am smitten with your ‘back to school’ tablescape, so gorgeous and appetizing at the same time! As always, honored to share this Fall Home tour with you! Cheers!
Bonjour chère amie,
Une bien belle publication. Merci cette agréable visite dans votre univers. Tout est délicatesse et charme.
Vos photos sont merveilleuses.
Gros bisous
Very nice! Everything is lovely, and I love that there’s fall color, but it’s subtle rather than blazing. I like the blazing colors outside but subtle colors inside.
I love the idea of using candlesticks as pedestals. I was just wondering a day or two ago if I could find small inexpensive pedestals somewhere – I never thought of candlesticks! Good idea!
What a beautiful home tour.
Everything is so pretty!
Very pretty, Laura. You saved the best for last – love the bedroom and your new slip on the settee!
Laura, your home is beautiful! The charcuterie is amazing…I love it all!
Beautiful fall, Laura. I love your color scheme — works so well here. And that table — Oh, I might have to use that idea for my book club — the wonderful platter and all the woodland stuff — if there’s anything left at the end of the month!
Honestly, every detail is perfection. And that bird tree is better than perfection!
Love, love, love the pillow combo on your sofa!! Happy to be on the tour with you!
Laura, Your home is beautiful, I love the simple touches of Fall you have added to your rooms. I couldn’t keep my eyes off the table centerpieces, so pretty!
Your fall decor is lovely, Laura! I enjoyed the tour very much!
Very well done, my friend and I love the charcuterie board!!
Wow-where do I begin? The cheese board, turquoise pumpkins(who knew?) the new pillows on the sofa, and the blue china-but the best is the bird tree centerpiece. So origina;. Just for kicks, I checked out 12 of the homes on the tour but I love yours the best. Inviting and pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing. mary in Az
Those banners are just darling!
It’s all beautiful! Happy Fall!
Your home is so lovely Laura. I can’t believe those floral clippings came from your yard. You must have a green thumb. I also love the addition of the Chiang Mai Dragon pillows to your sofa. It’s an honor sharing Marty’s tour with you. Happy Fall!
Everyting looks beautiful! That tablescape has the most gorgeous colors 🙂 XO, Amy
Your home always looks so charming, and decorated for Fall is no exception….looks lovely!
Warm hugs,
Carol
Such a fun and colorful tour! Your tablescape witht the flowers is beautiful!!
Hi Laura. You are absolutely right #nevertoomanypillows. Thanks for opening up your beautiful home to use for some fall inspiration.
I love all of that color! Then you get to your bedroom with those stunning linens… LOVE IT ALL!