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Wish List 168 | Fall Porch, Charcuterie Board Ideas, Fall Mantel + More

ByLory Bernstein September 4September 3

In this post: Wednesday Weekly Wish List is the place to find recommendations and ideas, personal favorites and little pleasures that will add a bit of joy to your life.⇒

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Welcome to another week of the Wednesday Weekly Wishlist, a place for a little midweek inspiration! We invite you to click the links and explore what’s enchanting us right now. Enjoy!

This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Yvonne | Stone Gable

E-Fall Candles On A Foyer Table

1. FALL DECORATING: Happy September- It’s unofficially fall! Let’s celebrate every single day. Here are new posts to help you decorate for the season…

  • September Is A Great Month To…
  • 60 Budget-Friendly Fall Decor Ideas To Use In Your Home
  • Designer Fall Planters Done The Easy Way

2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks. You can find the candles, candle holders, and stacked baskets in the image above on my Amazon Shop, too.

3. FREE FALL IDEA PRINTABLE: Get cozy this season with our free printable 60 BEST FALL DECORATING IDEAS—your Ultimate Guide to a beautifully autumn-inspired home! This printable will be free for one more week, so get it now!

4. FABULOUS FINDS: 

  • This stunning scalloped marble bowl– on sale.
  • This handsome, reasonably priced oak chest. 
  • This attractive small-leaf dish.
  • This beautiful tall glass pumpkin and this matching round one– very reasonable.
  • This buffalo check cafe curtain.
  • This rare find 9-piece plate collection to make a wall gallery- LOVE.
  • The cutest white pumpkin mug with a pumpkin top.
  • My favorite chunky and cozy fall throw.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOME TOURS: You will love this beautiful 1920s quintessential farmhouse and its owners. Tour four Long Island bungalows with so much charm. I love this French-inspired homestead for the residents’ lifestyle.

6. FALL HARVEST HOME SHOP 2024: Make sure to visit our Fall Shop, filled with beautiful items to add a touch of fall to every room in your home.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is September’s birthstone and flower? What did the Anglo-Saxons call the month of September?

8. FALL CLASSIC CLOSET:

  • This classic tunic with front pockets can be dressed up or down- so versatile.
  • The shirtwaist dress is back! This cinched waist dress is a wear-everywhere classic.
  • Every classic girl needs a good walking shoe. I just got this pair in brown- 40% off.
  • Wear this shirt jacket open with this comfy long-sleeved t-shirt under it.-both 40% off.

9. DELICIOUS APPLE CRISP: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl, add 6 peeled and chopped apples, 2 TBS sugar, 1 3/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice and toss together. Transfer the apples to a greased 8 x 8 baking dish. In a separate mixing bowl, add 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (not instant), 1 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes, and a pinch of kosher salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, work the butter into the ingredients until pea-size crumbs. Spread the topping over the apples and pat it down until it is even. Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream.

10. MORE FALL DECORATING IDEAS: 

  • Smart Girl’s Guide To Decorating For Fall The Easy Way
  • 60 Early Fall Decorating Ideas
  • 8 Designer Tips For Creating A More Elevated Fall Look

ANSWER TO #7: September’s beautiful birthstone is a sapphire, and the flowers are the aster and morning glory. Anglo-Saxons called September Haefest, which translates to harvest fest. 

Lory | Designthusiasm

fall front porch with pumpkins and mums

1. FEATURED POSTS: Celebrate fall with refined seasonal color in 5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Fall In Your Living Room. Even if you don’t decorate for fall inside your home, who can resist indulging in Fall Porch Decor?

2. AMAZON PICKS: here are this week’s favorites from Amazon.

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared these Simple Charcuterie Board Ideas, this Autumn Mantel with Velvet Pumpkins, using Autumn Color With a Twist in a Fall Tablescape, and this guide to Where to Find an Affordable French Settee Bench.

4. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $50:

  • this faux floral ranunculus bush in rich eggplant
  • this embedded wheat flameless candle pillar
  • these fringed linen cinnamon napkins (set of 4)
  • this handcrafted earthy wildflower coaster set (set of 4)

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $100:

  • this rustic chic deconstructed lumbar pillow
  • these natural hanging wall baskets (set of 2)
  • this classic silhouette lantern in copper
  • this warm and beautiful faux turning maple branch

6. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $200:

  • this lush fall foliage and berry wreath
  • this stunning hand-blown swirl patterned glass vase
  • this cheerful and sophisticated lightweight plaid throw
  • this coastal chic woven rattan ginger jar

7. WHAT I’M READING: If you’re an Ann Patchett fan, give Tom Lake a try. It’s a lovely little ‘slice-of-life’ book, centered on family relationships, and the bonus if you’re into audio books is that it’s narrated by Meryl Streep. The tone of the book is ever-so-perfect for Streep’s delivery.

8. FASHION PICKS: Animal print is everywhere, especially leopard print. Here are some fun picks:

  • this lovely leopard print button-up blouse
  • this sophisticated leopard pattern midi dress
  • this sleek animal print calf hair mule
  • this elegant calf hair belt in leopard
  • this playful leopard stretch cotton denim skirt

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: I absolutely love the way this dining room brings the outdoors in. It’s warm and bright, organic and elegant. Also crushing on the fresh crisp look of this utterly perfect bedroom and the openness of this stunning living room with elegant mix of vintage with modern. 

10. UP NEXT: Using a soft fall color palette in your decor…

Ann | On Sutton Place

wicker pitcher with fall flowers tufted chair with colorful pillow

1.) Fall is all about cozy moments, and with the right decor, you can create a space that welcomes the season with open arms. Make your home a true reflection of your personal style, and fill it with memories. See how your fall decor can tell a story, bringing warmth and comfort to every corner.

2.) ITEMS I OWN + LOVE: There’s a section in the OSP Amazon shop that features items I actually own, and can personally recommend. Take a look HERE. Click the “shop now” button at the top of the page. 

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Wash the plate not because it is dirty nor because you are told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.” 
~Mother Theresa

4.) I’m intrigued by a fairly new decor style called Cottagecore. It’s been around for a little while, but I never paid much attention until recently. I am ready to explore new ideas, and Cottagecore blends beautifully with Farmhouse, so I think I could make it work. Take a look and see what you think!

5.) FAVORITE FINDS:

  • this block print flannel sheet set
  • this cute glass pumpkin in two sizes 
  • my favorite cutting board set
  • my basket blanket ladder that’s the lowest price I’ve ever seen
  • this spindle leg end table or nightstand
  • this classic aged oak drink table
  • this beautiful ivory scalloped bowl

6.) Take a tour of this historical home that was turned into a space for modern living, and then roam around this beautiful, magical, farmhouse in eastern Washington state.

7.) I made my first pot of soup for the season! I made chicken and rice soup, and was able to use fresh thyme (instead of dried) from my garden. It was delicious. Next on the menu is vegetable beef soup. If you want some soup inspiration, click HERE.

8.) If you are wishing for a little more joy in your life, consider this quote from Amy Weatherly: “Some people could be given an entire field of roses and only see the thorns in it. Others could be given a single weed and only see the wildflower in it. Perception is a key component to gratitude. And gratitude is a key component to joy.”

9.) September is here, and I am going to enjoy every minute of this month. I hope you do the same. Have a good week! 

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