Monthly Musings September 2025: Fall Decorating and Fashion Preview

 

Here we are at the end of September Besties. The calendar and hopefully the temperatures in your are saying that it is finally fall. I am so excited to join my co-host Holly and the other talented writers who join us every month as we embrace fall for Monthly Musings. Grab a pumpkin spice latte and join us as we chat Fall Decorating and Fashion Preview.

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1. How do you decorate for fall?

I typically decorate using items that I already have and then add in a few new items every year. I use both faux flowers and pumpkins and then also try to add in real pumpkins and gourds too.  

I typically decorate the living room, dining room, family room and a little bit in the kitchen. I don't go overboard, I feel like I strike the right balance.

Here are two posts from previous year highlighting our fall decor.

Here is last's years indoor fall decor post. 

This post from 2022 is another look at the fall decorating at our house. 

2. Halloween decor yes or no?

I would say that I decorate more for fall so that I can have the decorations up longer and then add in touches of Halloween.

3. Pumpkins, corn stalks or hay bales?

I am all about pumpkins but don't go overboard. I am not sure I have ever used corn stalks in decorating. Sometimes Running Daddy will use hay bales when he is putting together the Spooky Walk.

4. Favorite fall fashion pieces?

For work, I love a Good dress and tights. I am currently struggling trying to find dresses I like. Sigh.

For casual in the fall I love jeans and an ankle boot. 

5. How do you transition your wardrobe?

I always transition my wardrobe slowly no matter what the season. At Labor Day I put all of my very summery items away and now I am just working with some transitional pieces. It also means I feel like I am wearing all the same thing every week. Anyone else have that feeling? 

6. Do you decorate inside and out?

Yes, I decorate the house for fall inside and out. For outside I usually do mums in planters. Probably this weekend I need to at least take all of the overgrown and dead plants from summer out of the planters and then if I have time replace them with fall plants.

This post is from last year and shows how I typically do my fall plants.

Running Daddy handles all of the outdoor Halloween decorating. That's totally his gig.

7. Favorite fall scents

The more our house can smell like pumpkin spice the Better. For the kitchen I always switch to the Mrs. Meyers Acord Spice in the fall. It is the perfect fall blend. I use the dish soap and counter spray and they usually last me through Thanksgiving. 

While I typically have the Acorn Spice candle in the kitchen, I may grab one to put in the family room because I found another candle company that I love out of Charleston. The Old Whaling Company has an Oatmeal Milk and Honey candle that smells like an oatmeal cookie. For the size and quality of candle they are totally worth it at $22. 

8. Go to fall outfit

My go-to outfit for fall is usually jeans, a great crewneck, short boots and a down vest. I love a vest for running errands.

9. Do you change up your makeup/skincare for fall?

I keep my skincare pretty consistent all year long. I have mentioned before that I am an itchy skin gal, so I use the same skin care all the time.

For make-up I add in more golden brown tones for lipstick and more dark reds. I love the sheerness of Clinique's Black Honey and have worn it for years. I think it looks Good on almost everyone.

10. What makes your house feel cozy for fall?

It feels cozy for fall in our house when I have a pumpkin spice coffee, a great blanket, a pumpkin muffin and a great movie or college football game on.

How do you transition into fall? Leave your Best ideas in the comments below. 

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