There’s nothing quite like fall in New York. Crisp air, colorful leaves and
the opportunity to make your home extra cozy. While it’s easy to get drawn into
fake foliage and plastic pumpkins, there are also plenty of ways to deck your
halls for fall while still being conscious of your carbon footprint. Check out
these tips to make your home festive this season all while being environmentally friendly.
5 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Fall Décor
1. Beautify the front door
Make a colorful fall wreath by using a
universally seasonal plant (dried eucalyptus is perfect for this) and adding
some autumnal flair using feathers, acorns, baby gourds or dried berries. Make
this craft even more fun by going on a nature walk with friends or family to
look for goodies to add to your wreath. Gathering supplies to make wreaths is
an especially great activity for engaging young children and enjoying nature during the
fall season.
2. Freshen up the mantle
If you have a fireplace in your home, use the mantle as a
place to announce the changing season. Use recycled glass jars to display
natural elements like buckwheat and bright yellow Craspedia. If you do not have
a mantle in your home, a well-placed shelf will work just as well! Just make
sure you’re not placing dried berries and decorations near open flames.
3. Pay mind to your porch and outdoor spaces
Visit your local farmers market and stock
up on pumpkins, mums, corn stalks and hay bales to display on your porch and
create a cozy outdoor space. This is a great way to decorate your space while
also supporting farmers and small businesses! Aside from getting
to enjoy the space yourself, your neighbors will love looking at your autumnal
display and - who knows - might even be
inspired to up their decorating game as well.
4. Create a stunning centerpiece
Add an arrangement of dried flowers to
your dining room table for a vibrant pop of color. Roses, dahlias, dried wheat
and wildflowers all make beautiful autumnal centerpieces that will freshen up
your space. Drying flowers is also
incredibly easy! Simply tie the stems together and hang them in a dark, dry
place such as your closet for one week. Spray them with a touch of hairspray to
make them last even longer.
5. Pumpkins look great inside, too
Buy mini gourds and pumpkins from your
local grocery store or farmers market and display them in a
bowl on your coffee table or add them to that stellar mantle display we
mentioned earlier. Buy pumpkins of different sizes, colors and shapes to add
visual interest to your displays. You can also carve some pumpkins early,
engraving simple designs into them for an elegant look.
Follow these tips to add a festive, fall
vibe to your home that will wow your guests and elevate your design without
clogging the landfill. As a matter of fact, throw your eco-friendly fall décor in your compost pile when the season comes to an end and get double points for
being environmentally conscious.
Now that you’re aesthetically ready for
fall, make sure you have proper homeowners coverage to protect you from
whatever the changing weather throws your way. Click
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