I wanted to preface this blog post with two things. One I am in no way claiming to be a world renowned interior designer… ahem Joanna Gaines I’m lookin’ at you. Don’t get me wrong, I wish that I had her insanely creative interior design skills AND her budget. But ya girl is a middle class, stay at home, military wifey just trying to make her tiny home a cozy. Second thing, since I’m ballin’ on a budget I’ve had to chill out on the fall decor shopping this year. Being an expectant mama means that I’ve had to prepare for my little to get here. We’ve allocated some of our fun money to Baby M’s nursery (which I’m SO okay with). With that being said, I still need to step up my fall pillow game as well as my mantel decor situation. But have no fear, I’ve linked some AWESOME fall decor suggestions for you to shop from (let me live vicariously through you) that I would so be snagging if I was able.

My favorite space in our home is our living area. There’s just something special about the space where community gathers together. Our current home’s layout is a little smaller than the last but that’s allowed me to really tie the fall decor in our living space together. It’s also kept me from feeling like I need more fall decorations (which I’m sure makes Brad happy). I wanted to make this blog post more than just me sharing a bunch of links and then sending you on your way. I decided to share some tips that I’ve picked up through the years to help you make your space a cozy sanctuary that you love being in. I divvied up this post into several categories. That way you can get some ideas for each section of your communal living space. Each section not only has links to all my fall decor, but I’ve also included other options (just incase we have different design tastes) as well as a few tips on how to make each space special.

If you’re anything like me you LOVE decorating your dinner table. Our table is the center of our living space so it’s a place where our guests gather and spend time together. I wanted to give this space some special attention since it’s the focal point of my home. Since our home is small, It’s so important to not make the space that we have feel open and not cluttered. My biggest tip is to keep things simple. Don’t overcrowd your table. Choose a centerpiece that if you had to move it out of the way to give your guests space it’s simple enough to move out of the way in one fail swoop.

For my table I decided to go with a European dough bowl centerpiece. One I just love the way a dough bowl looks and two if I need to move it out of the way it’s one piece that I have to pick up. I filled the bowl with some simple wooden and glass hurricane candle holders, cream and brown twig bowl filler, cinnamon pine cones and some white pumpkins. It makes for a complex looking centerpiece when in reality it’s a few simple pieces thrown together in an effortless fashion. I completed the table by taking a rusty orange table cloth and fluffing it around the dough bowl and adding some rustic barn wood chargers, white dinning plates and some simple, neutral colored napkins. This creates a clean finish that ties the entire table together.

Wooden Dough Bowl:
- Amazon: https://rstyle.me/+EoJdt0zcczMFluFlRMIQEA
- Wayfair: https://rstyle.me/+yQmH54JUIjr1pO8_BoK3Kg
- Kirklands (Dark Brown): https://rstyle.me/+U3kMKmSKGUXBb8BACsZ_FA
Bowl Filler:
- Cream / White Jute Rope & Twig Bowl Filler: https://rstyle.me/+qXtj_9ov7t37wtkwCoKK4Q
- Brown Twig Bowl Filler: https://rstyle.me/+N2vUtQFA5ZLPaYCtnA8RkA
Candle Holders:
- Natural Carved Wood Pillar Set: https://rstyle.me/+RO5muwd71wrjZRM_N6s_yQ
- 3 Pie Wood Candlestick Set: https://rstyle.me/+TyXgnYyp-MBn2PFHnzZrbA
- Individual Wood/Class Hurricane: https://rstyle.me/+Uy_TEaLgZ4REiFWeQdM3lg
- Natural Wood Hurricane: https://rstyle.me/+sqlNpJoBr8NlaT7eFMQDTg
- White Wash Wood Candle Holder: https://rstyle.me/+eeT5Uud3quyttXhIZbTpUg
- Small Glass & Wood Hurricane Candle Holder: https://rstyle.me/+M5lrSDZaSFVo5WdqaSkfgg
Chargers:
- Barn Wood Chargers: https://rstyle.me/+wCxcdSW6oPCnxOgtrYii9Q
- Natural Woven Chargers: https://rstyle.me/+wDa90tOzeWo9kfoC8lFt8w
Pine Cones:
- Cinnamon Pine Cones: https://rstyle.me/+mq5lm1nZFQJ7cYYXVkrQkQ
- Pecan Caramel Scented Pine Cones: https://rstyle.me/+-cVfBL1smIgOkUVnNNPg6Q
- Unscented Pine Cones: https://rstyle.me/+sIIY44AtOqm5uffup-53Pw
- Mini Pinecones: https://rstyle.me/+fAosofxL6dzT6CWVoHuq0w
- Mini Cream Pumpkins: https://rstyle.me/+IDJz94WphF-Qp7jssLBvJg
Tablecloths | Table Runners:
- Orange / Cream Tablecloth: https://rstyle.me/+Z1Ha04GzBQln-ffJGe7rgg
- Tan Tablecloth: https://rstyle.me/+7w6vGRr8bpyhOQ6F_z1-ZA
- Natural Tassel Tablecloth: https://rstyle.me/+FKV0gITl6XYMc1ewdpMD6w
- Neutral Plaid Table Runner: https://rstyle.me/+p7WlMlWSpGkXdRPcZ-qhGw
- Natural Table Runner: https://rstyle.me/+9Jo6NxiSXiOvaQGlffum4w
- Buffalo Plaid Table Runner (72” x 14”): https://rstyle.me/+z9oJc8h-l5btL5etERbhUA
- Buffalo Plaid Table Runner (104” x 14”): https://rstyle.me/+GsmOcb2ksDchHBdgdIHeQA
Napkins:
- Natural Linen Napkins: https://rstyle.me/+nU3rNYFf_5Be9chnsE4ksQ
- Oversized Linen & Lace Napkins: https://rstyle.me/+DidjSRoUowh6LOE346qRwQ
- Hearth & Hand Linen Napkins: https://rstyle.me/+fWIhx026Z5P841fjAIcNsg
- Sour Cream / Pumpkin Brown Napkins: https://rstyle.me/+oBaO4tsMDjskJSf1tmf7XA
Dishes: https://rstyle.me/+EP6fzTrkcRtPs18AtBwXJw
Other Options:
- Neutral Bowl Filler: https://rstyle.me/+8wrgR7U9IGTgeC0IUZzipg
- Orange & Cream Bowl Filler: https://rstyle.me/+0xmhinCV9vGqeZYTnOK_iw

Like I was saying before, my mantel situation isn’t the most elaborate. I basically used thing’s I had around the house and pieced them together. Our TV hangs over the mantel which really limits what I can do with this space. I kept things simple by using some cast iron, tapered candle holders and eucalyptus garland. I would love to get a full, fluffy piece off lambs ear garland and incorporate a gold meta leaf LED twinkle lights into it for the top of the mantel. I linked the look I’m describing below.

Since our dining area and living room share a space, I stuck with neutrals and a few pops of fall colors in order to create a cohesive look throughout our main living space. My fall table has a lot of neutrals and the one pop of rusty orange from the table cloth, so a I decided to take that same rusty orange and sprinkle it throughout my living room area. By picking one or two colors to add in with your neutrals will help warm up your space and create a flow.

Lantern:
Pumpkins:
- Large Green Pumpkin:https://rstyle.me/+DbvJr-6uwHj1O2JvHzDlDw
- Small Orange Pumpkins: https://rstyle.me/+EcsREKGpGfAP3O0UQFOgkg
- Decorative Books: https://rstyle.me/+gS23yqCX_uA5pfujgTm-MA
Mantel Garland:
- Autumn Berry Garland (pre-lit): https://rstyle.me/+MlgBZPLenFIkJMjdwtbQ_g
- Cotton & Twig Garland: https://rstyle.me/+5hkX1LrQ1rMbueYz5PC9Qg
- Cream Pumpkin & Gourd Garland: https://rstyle.me/+m9hRGtgr4ALEWCAgav-F8Q
- Magnolia Leaf & Berry Garland: https://rstyle.me/+zDFhYTjh6UnWa1YFnfXfVA
- Lambs Ear Garland: https://rstyle.me/+XiYpGPyJNZncVpfbUAOq3Q
- Gold Metal Leaf LED Garland: https://rstyle.me/+qnvOHRt_ZW0CnkdfxKmFQw
Candle Sticks:
- PB Bronze Tapers (set of 4): https://rstyle.me/+UNzi2WdTujRYodq54fmOIA
- More Affordable Options:
  - Target Project62 (Set of 3): https://rstyle.me/+41DFAiW08d-i44_TD613yw
  - Target Threshold (Set 3): https://rstyle.me/+bvKBmfr9OTRb7GYJmRQ5jA
  - Amazon (Set of 3): https://rstyle.me/+xOKTgXYZSP7hO9YEf3p0FA
Blanket:
- Fuzzy Blanket: https://rstyle.me/+8I-o6t5ktV4zTR0kS88rkw
- Chunky Knit Throw: https://rstyle.me/+wWl12igib9VP4xLCNaS4lQ
- Cable Knit Throw: https://rstyle.me/+JJtCa5Ac-WDrXfb7RHQa5w
- Pillow: https://rstyle.me/+kq6YuJDHvDk_MsFKY7xi7g
Basket:
- Woven Water Hyacinth Basket: https://rstyle.me/+ZFlOgmQbsjMalCxEY4UQIg
- Two-Toned Juste Basket: https://rstyle.me/+CQT0fLu6km5RNFurT2XzyQ
- Round Rattan Basket: https://rstyle.me/+S87VveHrcLdGpH63X23Eyg
- Round Mending Basket: https://rstyle.me/+LrybVo-bCvAVAn_Md07XPw

Let’s talk centerpieces. I know I already shared my Fall table center piece but you can actually use centerpieces in a few other spots throughout your home. Some of my favorite spots to incorporate centerpieces are my coffee table, my buffet table and even in my entry way. This helps incorporate pops of fall throughout your home and helps keep things fluent. I’m sticking with a more neutral pallet for fall so I kept my centerpieces very simple. As you can tell I love a good lantern. They help create a warm feel to any room. Adding a few remote controlled, faux candles to your lantern helps bring out the cozy in your space without the mess that real candles create.

If lanterns aren’t your thing, you can always create some faux floral arrangements. I decided to use a stump serving tray that I had and top it with a stout & tall mini vase combo. I grabbed a few different types of Fall faux florals and created neutral arrangements. I took some of the extra bowl filler from my table and added it in order to tie it into the rest of my Fall decor.

Pine Cone & Acorn Vase Filler: https://rstyle.me/+vdc5zHwyUbyGpfhnbZVjbA
Stump Tray: https://rstyle.me/+3w4l8A7l64L4VOR5pgFotQ
Vases:
- Short & Stout Bubble Glass Vase: https://rstyle.me/+7-_YpNoAGOV1nU0dXiZ6Nw
- Short & Skinny Vessel Vase: https://rstyle.me/+7L3e0RHcPqEYSFGBjr0gYg
- Hearth & Hand Clear Glass Vases: https://rstyle.me/+Hj6bSWdV3qNL5b5L2rrNvg
- Hearth & Hand Amber Glass Vases: https://rstyle.me/+wyHce5jcCZ5abEz7AynDog
- Assorted Glass Vase (Set of 5): https://rstyle.me/+lxL_91iSThy3RKJOTfRBrw
Fall Greenery:
- Cream Flower & Berry Bushel: https://rstyle.me/+PvG1BKhpmiCDRHqniq2c6w
- Yellow Flower & Berry Bushel: https://rstyle.me/+8S_JHwhAP_5mCWA8W9mHDw
- Beige Pod Sprays: https://rstyle.me/+AuzcHCuVkZXPaUCp12CVCQ
- Hops Stem: https://rstyle.me/+hoaeoXaRWUBmkwnjtizhqg
- Golden Sedum Stem: https://rstyle.me/+wfaVu4GWddXHzVIOOkzzWA
- Golden Hops Stem: https://rstyle.me/+mZzlCmHRe1E6HVf-E72Sxw
- Lantern: https://rstyle.me/+2_XbGKTKXtNlmooXmRJEgg
- Remote Controlled Candles: https://rstyle.me/+m9OVnhMVN4ZfVJyIgs5zTA
Galvanized Tray:
- https://rstyle.me/+B9mgnhurZQzUlh04TlY8pA
- https://rstyle.me/+2q1MXJ2vICHn5YFMK8PbwA
Ceramic Pumpkin:
- Orange & White: https://rstyle.me/+wvXqR0VvhGxJLVZFwDF-yA
- Glossy White: https://rstyle.me/+XWYrn1O9clEfuGtxp5_a_Q

Pillows are one of my FAVORITE ways to add color to a room. I don’t know what it is about a decorative pillow that really gets my inner interior designer going. Pillows can really uplift a room. I’ve seen many a couch come to life with the help of a few fluffy decorative pillows. Adding in a few pillows to your living space will help draw your central theme, whether its fall or any other season to completion.

Despite my love for a good pillow, my collection is currently in serious need of freshening up. Currently my obligations lie elsewhere, a.k.a prepping for my little peanut. I did however link my favorite fall inspired pillows that if I had an unlimited budget I would snatch up in a heartbeat. These are all currently on super sale for the long weekend. Be sure to comment which pillows you grabbed below. Let me live through you!