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October 5, 2017

Six Gorgeous Fall Tours

Hey guys! It is so boiling hot over here at redheadcandecorate.com (88 degrees) that I am wearing flip flops today, and my air conditioning bill is higher than it was in July. Isn’t that crazy? I guess I’m not really complaining, but it does feel odd when I do a little Fall decorating. Our porch this year is all about “being cozy” and boy we are definitely cozy up here in Michigan this year 😯 . So, to cool us off, and hopefully put us all in the mood for Fall, I ventured out in beautiful blog land and collected “6 Gorgeous Fall Tours (you will love)”…

Last year at this time I was in a state of “autumn blogging euphoria” because our Fall decorated home was featured in Cottages and Bungalow’s magazine. It was a very exciting time for our family and I will always cherish the experience and memories we made putting this tour together. It was a family affair where I did the styling (photographers came to the house) and my husband and kiddos assisted with all of it. At one point we had to go out into a snow storm for caramel apples. I think the kids will remember how crazy their Mom was looking back on it. At least I hope so.

Rustic & Cozy Fall Home Tour by Redhead Can Decorate

This next tour caught my eye because of the brown bottles. I adore brown bottles and they really seem to fit in nicely in all Fall decor. Funny thing is though, I don’t have any. How about you? I need to find some.

Fall Home Tour by 2 Bees in A Pod

Wait until you see Laura’s kitchen below all spruced up for Fall. Adding a little glam factor with a chrome or silver pumpkin up against a classic white subway tile makes me happy. There are a ton more photos and inspirations.

“Early Fall Home Tour” by Inspiration for Mom’s

#4 is all about those books. Have you noticed thrift stores carry millions of books? I bet you may even have a few stored away right now just waiting to be used in home decor. Kim really know’s how to use books in ways I have never thought of. Check out that crib mattress spring…

Books and Pages Fall Farmhouse Tour by Hunt and Host

Here’s another favorite of mine from Chatfield Court. Her kitchen is so cozy, but wait until you see her front porch. I could sit there all day drinking tea reading her blog.

My Fall Home by Chatfield Court

And lastly, my friend Heather has a wonderful sense of humor, and it shows it in this not-so-perfect Fall Home Tour. She actually shows her dusty furniture and I got a huge kick out of that.

Lazy Girl Fall Home Tour by A Heathered Nest

I hope you enjoyed the Fall tours as much as I did. Happy Fall to all from the redhead and I hope you can join me for my tour this year coming up on October 5 where I decorated our front porch. You can subscribe here so you don’t miss it, or you could try-out my new Facebook “DIY Home Decorating & Cooking Group”. It’s a friendly place were you can ask opinions and share your own photos or view others. It’s growing quite quickly!

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  1. kim says

    October 5, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Julie – thanks so much for adding my fall tour to your lineup! This is my favorite time of year to decorate and I remember your spread from last year, it was stunning! I used brown bottles in my dining room this fall, because I LOVE THEM too! thanks again!

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  2. Norma Rolader says

    October 5, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Just awesome ideas and info!!!! This is my favorite time of the year “Fall” Thank you and God bless

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  3. Shirley @Housepitality Design s says

    October 5, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    I am “FAll”ing in love with all of those tours!

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  4. Kristi Haight says

    October 6, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Julie, thanks so much for sharing my fall tour with all of the other beautiful tours. I loved viewing them all again. Can never get enough. 😉

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  5. Kristi Haight says

    October 6, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Julie, thanks so much for sharing my fall tour with all of the other beautiful tours. I loved touring them all again. I can never get enough. 🙂

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