Fall Tour 2019 at Duke Manor Farm
Fall Tour 2019 at Duke Manor Farm
Admittingly it was tough getting my fall mojo in gear for today’s tour. Temperatures in Northeast Ga are warmer then usual ( like 10 degrees hotter for this time of the year) and the pumpkins I was able to find, could potentially turn to puree if things don’t cool down some. Thank goodness for a few mum’s, pumpkins and some seasonal color to easily transition our summer homes into warm and inviting fall spaces.
Welcome to this years Fall Home Tour hosted by A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting from Cristina’s at Remodelando Casa welcome. If you haven’t been to her home, which is the previous house on the tour, you don’t want to miss her latest project…..amazing in every way….. and the fact that she did it herself is so impressive.
We are a house seasonally divided here at Duke Manor Farm. Most of the family and rooms in the house are holding out for these last days of summer. I am the only one in the family who longs for Fall to arrive as soon as it ends each year. Spring is a close second. Because I am the one who decorates the house, I took it upon myself to get the front porch, kitchen and family room ready for my favorite season of the year…..Fall!
Fall Front Porch
When it comes to decorating for a new season, the front porch is generally where I start. This year I got some new plaid pillows ( from HomeGoods) since I was going for an overall ‘orange’ color scheme. The large wreath graced the fall porch last year and I really didn’t see a reason to get something new. You can see last years porch and how I made the wreath look fuller here. I got all the orange colored mums on super clearance at Lowes ( because they were making room for new one’s) and stuck them in baskets from around the house. In between the rockers I have planters filled with ornamental grasses and yellow lantana. Two plants that should go the distance in this heat. The throws on the chairs are out here if in the event we should get below 90 degrees and get cold 🙂
Kitchen
My inspiration for the colors in the kitchen area were decided when I saw these plum covered velvet pillows on sale. I already had one so I got two more to use in the family room. From there I saw the botanical print from Lily and Val. The watercolor beside it, was something that my sister painted. Grocery store flowers in deep plum colors helps to tie everything together. For added color (and when we are not using the table) I have a folded throw in a deep plum color on the table instead of a table runner. You can see last years table here where I used gold tones.
Family Room
Other then the two new plum pillows, the fall family room is styled with pillows and throws from around the house. In fact, I used most of these pillows in another space a few years ago when they made their debut here. I am a big believer that pillows can single handedly change any space in mere minutes. That’s why I have ‘just’ a few….I lost count. The fall stems and pumpkins around the room were items that I have used in previous years. When I purged holiday bins a few years ago ( best thing I could have done) I was mindful on keeping just a few good pieces in a couple colors that I could use for years to come. Now when I open those seasonal decor bins it is not overwhelming when that cover comes off and I can really enjoy what I am putting out.
gray area rug/ ottoman/ accent chair
I hope you will come back throughout the fall season for more seasonal inspiration, ideas and moments around the property during the season. Don’t forget to follow Duke Manor Farm here and here and sign up for the newsletter below so you won’t miss a thing! Next up on the Fall Home Tour is House By Hoff. I know you will enjoy April’s home as much as I do.
Enjoy the Fall Season!
Full Tour Line Up
Here is the line up for the entire week:
MONDAY
A Stroll Thru Life | Grace In My Space | Cuckoo4Design | Pink Peppermint Design | Far Above Rubies | RemodelaCasa
TUESDAY
Duke Manor Farm, House By Hoff, Inspiration For Moms, ZDesign At Home, Decor To Adore, Southern Hospitality
WEDNESDAY
Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Monica Wants It, Cassie Bustamante, Hymns & Verses, Life On Virginia Street, Thrifty & Chic
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Life On Cedar Lane, Designing Vibes, TheWoodgrain Cottage, ThistlewoodFarm, Modern Glam, White Arrows Home
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Your home looks beautiful, Laura!
Love the rich colors you used and I’m right here with you waiting to be cold when it gets below 90!
Laura,
Wow! Everything is gorgeous! Your home is just so cozy. Your fall entrance stopped me in my tracks this year. So very pretty!!
Love the plum color you chose and your porch is divine as always. Everything looks beautiful
I love all of your home and the pretty oranges and plums are so beautiful, but your porch is stunning and always my favorite. I would just live out there if I could. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season.
Goodness, your front porch is in its best autumn splendor! Love all those rusty colors you brought there. 🧡 I’m as always delighted, touring your beautiful home. And thanks so much for your kind words my friend!
Beautiful Laura! I could sit for hours on your porch as long as you provide me spiked cider!
Your home is so incredibly cozy! I love all the beautiful fall touches. And that front porch is amazing!!
Laura, it looks gorgeous for Fall! I really love your front entry and how you add such beautiful touches for each season. The rocking chairs and pillows, with those colorful mums in baskets, perfection. And the rest of your home just screams subtle Fall!
It’s still in the mid 90’s here in NC, too, so I definitely feel you on the pumpkin puree issue! Crossing fingers we get a few crisp fall days before we head straight into winter. Your home is beautiful, as always, Laura (that porch!)! Happy almost fall!
laura, your home always looks so beautiful! i am in love with that porch and love all of the oranges you have going on there!
Stunning!! Love decorating the porch for fall!
It’s all so beautiful Laura! Love the front porch and your wreath and the orange pillows! So pretty! Your Fall touches inside are so perfect too! Love the pillows in the sunroom!
Everything is so warm and welcoming at your home. I love the touches of plum. So happy to share the tour with you!
Your home always looks beautiful Laura! I love the touches of plum…such a perfect addition to your other fall decor.
thank you Tammy!
Beautiful Laura,
Your porch is stunning and love the plaid. My mums would be horrible in NJ this soon. We wait until early October. No real pumpkins out yet either. How long do your mums make it?
Been switching to Kale the mums fade toi fast for me
Oh my goodness – those plums and golds look fantastic together. Everything looks so perfectly fall yet not overwhelming at all! Love it.
Wow Laura, love your front porch!! And that family room is fab as well. I’m really wanting a wood stove too — such a cozy element:-)
thanks anita, sometimes it’s the black beast in the room but it definitely does its job in the winter.
Beautiful Laura,
Your porch is stunning and love the plaid. My mums would be horrible in NJ this soon. We wait until early October. No real pumpkins out yet either. How long do your mums make it?
Been switching to Kale the mums fade toi fast for me
Thanks Cindy, as long as they are watered and stay on the porch ( indirect light) they will go until first frost. I actually planted the yellow one’s that I used last year and they are starting to pop now.
I always love your tours! So beautiful!!!
i love decorating for fall! your home is so inspiring! xoxo
thank you ashley!
It looks beautiful! {depsite the hot temperatures!} You’re porch looks lovely and I’m sure it’s the perfect spot to relax at night as the air gets cooler. Happy fall!
Thank you! I am looking forward to sitting outside and not sticking to the chairs! 🙂
Very beautiful Laura! I purged a lot of my fall hoard and like you I feel it that it was a great choice.
I love the fall touches you have added and your pillow choices. It is also in the high 90’s here in KY and hard to get the fall feels. Hopefully we will all get some nice fall weather soon.
So fun touring with you this week. Happy almost fall!
let’s hear it for the fall purgers! 🙂
Laura, your tour is simply stunning! And your front porch just takes my break away!! Happy fall, friend! xoxo
Your porch is drop dead gorgeous for fall! Love the traditional colors and plaids you used! And, your indoor spaces are so pretty with plums in the dining room and plum and gold in the family room! Love that combo!!! Happy Fall, Laura!
This is absolutely lovely, Laura. I love the traditional colors that you used and your porch is amazing.
happy day friend!
karianne
I ‘m absolutely smitten with your home, Laura. Everything looks so effortlessly beautiful and inviting. Such a pleasure touring with you.
As always, it looks cozy and so inviting!