Home DecorWelcome to Our Fall Home – BSHT 2016 September 26, 2016 Welcome to another round of BSHT Fall! I’m so happy you’re here, friends. I love hosting this series throughout the year, but fall might be my favorite. Every year, I can’t wait for the first pumpkins to hit the stores, that first crisp morning, or for those first leaves to fall. There’s just something about this season…I’m a fall girl through and through. Since I was in college, I’ve brought in pumpkins and cozied up my space for the season. Now, with a little babe, it’s even stronger. I love nothing more than making our home and seasons special and come to life for all of us to enjoy. This year, when it came to fall decor, I wanted to do something a little different. Since I’ve been hosting this series, I’ve gone crazy with fall decor. Because I absolutely love it! I’ve poured over every single pinecone placement, found new coordinating fabrics to make into pillows and table linens, and have seriously bought out the pumpkins. But this year, I wanted to simplify and focus on our family. With a growing family, I don’t have as much energy to go all out and decided to focus on what we really enjoy and love. While I never decorate to what I think others will like (I always try to just do my thing and my thing is surely fall decorating), I wanted to really think about how our family functions and bring a little pretty and fall in that truly adds to our everyday and isn’t remotely just for pictures. Don’t worry…there will still be tons of pumpkins. Come on into our fall home and see how we do fall around The Buffalo Bungalow! {photo by Sophie Brendle, jewelry by Stillwell Style} Today, we’re going to focus on some of our main living spaces, but there will be a lot more fall to come this week and next including our fall exterior and porch! For me, it all starts with the pumpkins. Early on in our marriage, Chris declared that I needed a pumpkin budget. No matter how many I have, I find it hard to turn them down each time I go to Trader Joe’s this time of year! But I’ve gotten better and have learned to limit myself, and yes, there is an official pumpkin budget. Rosie is obsessed with “punkis” as she says, and I’ve got to say, seeing her get all excited and shout “punkis! punkis!” over and over makes me the happiest. I just finished and revealed the kitchen a few weeks ago, so I already had fall on the brain when I chose some of the styling and accessories. But you better believe a pumpkin, some pinecones, and a fall candle made their way in! This is something we can enjoy everyday while we’re baking and enjoying this space, but the island is still so functional. I need my workspace! Turn on your JavaScript to view content No this shirt was not purchased to wear for the tour. It’ll be worn on repeat this whole season! In the living room, I added some garlands to the mantel and changed up the pillows a bit just to make the space feel a bit more festive and cozy. We spend so much time in here as a family, it was so important to me for it to have a little fall flair. The cotton garland is from Antique Farmhouse and I found the little woven white pumpkin garland at Home Goods. Everything else in this shot were things we already had and we already enjoying in the living room. Turn on your JavaScript to view content It’s amazing what just changing up a few pillows can do! I already had the pale pink velvet and added in the gray mohair plaid from Target and the gray fur from Gordman’s. The navy/green/gray velvet pillows in our armchairs really make me happy. They have such texture, are a great color, and I love the view of them against the rug and kitchen. Changing up pillows is my favorite way to make your home feel different for the season on a very small budget (or with pillows you have!). And of course, the living room needed a token “punki.” In the dining room, I really debated what I wanted to do for fall. A few changes have happened in this space, which I’ll be sharing in a post soon! The new rug is from Unique Rug Store and the kilim pillows are from Kilim Pillow Store. I love setting a beautiful tablescape, but so often, I do that just for pictures. It’s fun to me and is a creative release, so I enjoy setting it up! But lately, I’ve really been processing that I want to create mainly for our family…not create just because and our family doesn’t enjoy it. When I started this, it was to share what we’re naturally doing as a family in our home. So, I didn’t want to create a tablescape that wouldn’t function well for how we eat and gather in here and would be taken down as soon as the pictures were through. Since there’s just three of us right now, we sit on this end and pull Rosie’s highchair up between us on the corner. It’s so intimate and I love our little dinner routine here. From time to time, we have a special little dinner just the two of us after Rosie goes down and I like to make things a little special for that. I decided to create a pretty table that would work well for how we actually use this space. I created a little centerpiece, but sat it on the side of the table that rarely gets used so we have plenty of room. Putting together florals is my new favorite thing! I grabbed some eucalyptus and a variety of flowers from Trader Joe’s and went to town! My friend Eileen from A Creative Day gave me the great tip to put the eucalyptus in first and then fill in with flowers for a beautiful wild look (that I love!). She’s the master and teaching me that combined with TJ’s cheap flowers, you may find me doing this once a week now. It couldn’t be easier, but it’s just so pretty to me! Simple little place settings with blush linen napkins, a pinecone, and my favorite pink pumpkin ever make this simple table feel so special to me. But it’s nothing elaborate or even new (other than the flowers and pumpkins). In this family, one of our favorite fall activities is getting outside. The mosquitoes are finally gone, the temperatures are cooler, and getting out under the stars is one of the best ways to spend an evening in our book. And this year, we are so excited to have our new shed turned screened porch to enjoy! Rosie loves it out here. She plays and plays and I love that it’s a way to get her outside and enjoy some of nature! The bulb lights overhead, a few pumpkins, and a cozy throw make this place feel fall-ready to me. Just like our dining table inside, I decided to make our little outdoor farm table a little special. We love eating out here as a family, so I thought another little fun table was in order. The smallest things make a spot feel special. I threw on this piece of vintage floral fabric that my mom gave me as a tablecloth. I put the leftover flowers from the dining table arrangement in vases, sat out a few pumpkins, and lit a candle. So simple and easy, yet so pretty and it just makes dinner out here feel like a special treat for our little family. There’s just something about gathering around a pretty little table that someone lovingly put together for you. Since this space is covered, I’ll leave this little vignette set up through the season so we can enjoy it each night. Thanks for touring our family’s fall home this year! From my family to yours, Happy Fall, friends! Make sure you check out the next stop on today’s tour, my friend Cassie Bustamante. We recently had the most amazing fall lifestyle shots done by my good friend, Sophie Brendle. She’s the most amazing photographer and truly captured how we live around our home. I had to work in a few today for the fall tour because they’re just so perfect and really telling of how we live. But I’ll be sharing a full look at our family’s lifestyle shoot tomorrow! And there’s no way I could share every home source here, so for questions I didn’t address about each space, check out those rooms’ posts below: Kitchen Reveal Living Room Reveal Dining Room – post coming soon Shed Turned Screened Porch Check out our full home tour below: And make sure you stop by all of the amazing tours for today: Monday: The White Buffalo Styling Co. Cassie Bustamante The House of Silver Lining The Inspired Room Cuckoo 4 Design Tuesday: Life on Virginia Street Place of My Taste The Chronicles of Home Sarah M. Dorsey Jennifer Rizzo Wednesday: Britt Kingery Dimples and Tangles Shannon Claire Blog Simple Stylings Thursday: Zevy Joy Restless Arrow designPost Interiors The Nester Nesting with Grace Friday: Bliss at Home Thoughts from Alice A Creative Day Blog A Designer at Home *** That’s been The White Buffalo motto for the last three years and is still what I’m striving to do each day in our home and with our family. Yes, that often means tablescapes, inspiring interiors, and fun before and after renos. But it also means family. Faith. Joy. Struggles. Laughter. Health. You’ll find a little bit of all of that here as I share how we’re choosing to live with both style and purpose. A huge part of that is our journey toward a more natural life that’s focused on enjoying each and every moment together. A huge thanks to my main blog sponsor that makes this dream of mine possible:
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says September 26, 2016 at 6:50 am Your home is so stunning and cozy! I wish we’d have a Trader Joe’s too. That green pumpkin is so pretty. I can barely find nice ones here. Thanks for having me again Lindsay and Happy Fall Reply
Lindsay says September 26, 2016 at 9:02 am OH Julia I wish you had one too! Trader Joe’s selection and prices are crazy!!! Always happy to have you 🙂 Reply
Cassie Bustamante says September 26, 2016 at 7:22 am this is my favorite version of your home ever…. fall suits it well!!! you look beautiful, your home looks gorgeous, and i love all of your simple natural touches and the colors! gorgeous home, lindsay! Reply
Lindsay says September 26, 2016 at 9:01 am Oh Cassie! Thank you so much!!! I think I design rooms with fall in mind for sure 🙂 Reply
Denise says September 26, 2016 at 8:43 am I have so enjoyed watching your home come to life! It looks so warm and cozy and inviting. Familiar almost. Y’all have done an amazing job! And, you have a beautiful family 😉 Reply
Lindsay says September 26, 2016 at 9:01 am Thank you so much, Denise! That makes my day – exactly how I hope for it to feel 🙂 Reply
Kristen says September 26, 2016 at 9:09 am Your house looks great! It’s so hard to resist buying all the pumpkins this time of year! I have to negotiate with my hubby every year when we’re at the pumpkin patch. 🙂 Reply
Shauna says September 26, 2016 at 9:37 am Lindsay, your family photos are so heartwarming! I believe that is the best kind of tour showing the lives that live in the home and the beautiful dynamics. I adore your home so much and you always style it so well for the occasions. Thank you for having me again on this fabulous tour! It’s my favorite! Happy fall sweet friend! xo Reply
Laurie @ Laurie Jones Home says September 26, 2016 at 10:28 am Soooo pretty! Your home was made for fall!!! So jealous of your patio! Reply
Tracy Leiker says September 26, 2016 at 10:36 am Oh my gosh!!! I just love everything. Your tables just look so fall. This is my favorite season too. We tend to lean towards the black and orange. It’s fun to see your ideas. Reply
Ariel says September 26, 2016 at 10:44 am Looks great! I love all the slice of life shots that you’ve included, they really make it feel like fall is here. And congrats on Baby no2 Reply
Amanda Katherine says September 26, 2016 at 11:52 am Your home is beautiful, Lindsay!! Love the family photos 🙂 Congratulations on the exciting news! What a great tip for floral arrangements too! Reply
Austin says September 26, 2016 at 2:44 pm Truly, I fall in love with your home more every time I look at it. The other day, Adam asked me what I wanted the feel of our home to be once we’re married (engagement should be any day now, fingers crossed! ha ha), and the words that came to mind were “warm, cozy, layered, collected,” but the vision in my mind was YOUR home! I promise not to copy you, but you can bet I’ll be referencing your posts when the time comes. Also, your baby bump is the SWEETEST in these pics. Last question: where did that cozy throw in the back porch/shed come from? I love the colors! Reply
Summer says September 26, 2016 at 3:06 pm I love love love this BSHT family edition 🙂 You all look adorable and the house looks fabulous! I’m dying to see it in person! Reply
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says September 26, 2016 at 6:54 pm Lindsay, Your style and house is coming together beautifully. Best of all, your adorable family is growing and loving life there and that makes it a warm and inviting home! Thank you for hosting this tour and for opening your home for us to enjoy and get to know you better. PS. Your kitchen is gorgeous, you must be so thrilled with how it turned out! XOXO Reply
Lindsay says September 29, 2016 at 7:07 pm Thank you so much, Melissa! This is the sweetest comment – you made my day! 🙂 Reply
Brittany says September 26, 2016 at 7:35 pm Such a wonderful tour! The pics of your family are so adorable–it’s great to see how you all enjoy your home. I absolutely love your screened in portch, it’s such a dreamy space! Reply
Rachel Winchester says September 26, 2016 at 9:07 pm Beautiful as always! The photos are flawless. I love a good lifestyle shoot! Reply
Amy Lynn says September 27, 2016 at 12:31 am Very cute! I really need to start decorating my house for fall. Besides Christmas, it’s my favorite time of year to decorate and I haven’t even started yet lol. Thanks for sharing! I got some good inspiration (especially from those pumpkins, and your orange sweater!!) Reply
Alice W. says September 27, 2016 at 12:21 pm Everything is absolutely beautiful Lindsay!!! Love all of the fall touches and those family shots 😉 So cozy and inviting while being extremely unique and inspiring. Reply
Lindsay says September 29, 2016 at 7:13 pm Thanks so much, Alice! What you said is exactly what I’d hoped for!! Reply
Jamie says September 28, 2016 at 9:56 am This is so gorgeous!!! Can I ask where the art on your mantel is from? The abstract looking painting? I LOVE it! 🙂 Reply
Lindsay says September 29, 2016 at 7:13 pm Yes, Jamie! it’s from Minted 🙂 I linked to it directly in the living room post below so you don’t have to search 🙂 http://thewhitebuffalostylingco.com/layered-living-room-reveal/ Reply
Megan says September 28, 2016 at 10:26 pm OH my goodness your home is absolutely stunning. I’m all heart eyes over here. Love love loooove! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Megan http://www.lifeonshadylane.com Reply
Heather Baker says September 29, 2016 at 10:54 am Where did you get that fab fixture in the dining room? Thanks! Heather Reply
Lindsay says September 29, 2016 at 7:07 pm Hi Heather! It’s from wayfair! It was black and we sprayed it gold with my favorite Design Master’s spray paint from Michaels (gets the most real finish!) then modernized it with some round bulbs! Reply
Tara says February 20, 2017 at 9:29 am What a great idea! I love the lines of this chandelier ? Do you happen to remember what the name of it was? I can’t seem to find it and I am really loving this look! Thanks! Reply
Annie says September 29, 2016 at 4:11 pm Lindsay what a beautiful tour and home you have. I have always enjoyed your inspiration and this tour was once again so lovely! It was so sweet seeing your family in the photos and your creativity through how you make your home. I loved the floral arrangements – every detail is gorgeous~Thank you so much for having me on this tour, it was an honor! Reply
Lindsay says September 29, 2016 at 7:05 pm OH Annie, thank you so much! So happy to have you and thanks so much for all of your sweet words!! Reply
Kristin Cadwallader says September 30, 2016 at 9:38 am I love family shoots the best 🙂 Lovely images, so excited for your new one on the way! xo Reply
keila says September 30, 2016 at 11:21 am Oh my goodness, I think I died and went to heaven with this fall home tour! Everything looks so beautiful and cozy, with so much elegance! I love your boho-style! Happy Fall! 🙂 Reply
Jessie Squires says October 12, 2016 at 10:38 pm Your home is gorgeous! I love the blend of industrial with rustic and boho! Stunning! Reply
Kyranna says October 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm I love your LOVE for pumpkins! So cute 🙂 Beautiful table setting you created in your dining room. So inviting Reply
Jacquelyn says October 28, 2016 at 8:09 pm Every room is so beautiful. I had more than one of your rooms saved as some of my favorites on Pinterest and didn’t know they were connected. “Oh! That’s the living room I love! Wait! That’s the kitchen I have saved and am obsessed with too!” : ) Lovely, lovely home. Reply
Lindsay says October 29, 2016 at 9:29 am hahaha, Jacquelyn! Thank you so much! That made my day 🙂 So glad you found us!!! Reply
Lauren Codding says October 7, 2017 at 7:04 pm I’m trying to recreate your idea for my mantle. How did you get the cotton garland to stay up there? Thanks! Reply
Lindsay says October 18, 2017 at 3:16 pm Aww yay, lauren! We put two small, picture nails on each end and I looped the cotton vine over it! Worked great! I string garlands so much I didn’t mind having those two nails, but then they can always come right out! Reply
Kilim Pillows says October 20, 2017 at 3:59 am Excellent photos. I love pumpkin on the table. Looks great. Nice decoration. Reply
[…] love having new people around. Have you enjoyed the tours so far? And thanks so much to Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co. for including me in this years’ tours again. Make sure to start all the tours on her blog by […] Reply
[…] Fall, Â I am excited to share with you today my bohemian fall porch and brunch setting as part of Lindsay’s Blogger Stylin Home Tours fall edition. If you are visiting from Lindsay‘s, welcome! What a load of pressure an honor to follow the […] Reply
[…] I’m joining a very talented group of bloggers today organized by our fabulous host Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Co. Be sure to check out her home as well as the other participating bloggers that I will send you […] Reply
[…] Tours today, hosted by Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co. You can check out her fall tour here (be prepared to drool over her cozy home and beautiful newly remodeled […] Reply
[…] friends! I am so excited for another great home tour series hosted by the talented Lindsay from The Buffalo Styling Co.  I am always anxiously waiting for these home tours as there is so much to see! Oh! I […] Reply
[…] to the Fall edition of Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours! A big thanks to our fabulous host Lindsay– she always puts together a rocking’ tour of bogland. Make sure to check out the other […] Reply
[…] be sharing my fall home tour as part of the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tour hosted by Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Co. I have enjoyed following Lindsay’s series for a while now, so it is really a thrill to get […] Reply
[…] pass up the opportunity to join in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours, hosted by my friend Lindsay from White Buffalo Styling Co.. If you are following on the tour and found me from The Nester, then let’s have a moment of […] Reply
[…] pass up the opportunity to join in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours, hosted by my friend  Lindsay from White Buffalo Styling Co. and 30 other talented bloggers. If you are following on the tour and found me from The Nester, […] Reply
[…] to my fall tour! Â I love when I get to take part in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours because it always motivates me to not only throw up some seasonal decor but to also make some fun […] Reply
[…] home! I am so excited to have you here as part of the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours hosted by Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling CO. I have shared some of our home earlier throughout the season and today I am opening up a couple […] Reply
[…] try to join this tour every year hosted by Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Co., and if you are coming from Design POST interiors, […] Reply
[…] Home Tours again; you can check out my tour here if you missed it. Â The hostess herself, Lindsay, blew me away with her stunning home and gorgeous photos. Â Her dining room in particular struck […] Reply
[…] to our Fall Home Tour (Part Two!!)…I’d like to thank my sweet friend, Lindsay, of The White Buffalo Styling Co. for having me join her amazing group of bloggers again. I’m kicking off the last day of this […] Reply
[…] to our Fall Home Tour (Part Two!!)…I’d like to thank my sweet friend, Lindsay, of The White Buffalo Styling Co. for having me join her amazing group of bloggers again. I’m kicking off the last day of this […] Reply
[…] you want a special treat, and tons of Fall inspo….start from the beginning of Lindsay’s Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours: Fall […] Reply
[…] Garlands made of cotton fun to use, you can keep them together or cut them apart and add them to wreaths or arrangements. (via) […] Reply
[…] to decorate for Christmas or birthday parties? Then you might want to consider orange fabrics. The photo above shows how well an orange chair works into easy fall décor. The iconic fall shade complements the […] Reply
[…] to our Fall Home Tour (Part Two!!)…I’d like to thank my sweet friend, Lindsay, of The White Buffalo Styling Co. for having me join her amazing group of bloggers again. I’m kicking off the last day of this […] Reply