Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2024 i American Farmhouse Style

Fall is a magical season that invites us to embrace warmth, comfort and a sense of togetherness. As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, our homes become a sanctuary where we can enjoy the cozy ambiance of the season. Fall home décor is all about layering rich textures, warm colors and natural elements that reflect the beauty of the changing landscape outside. Leaf stems, wooden accents, and decorative pieces like pumpkins, gourds and pinecones capture the essence of autumn. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, fall décor creates an inviting atmosphere that makes every moment feel special. By blending traditional elements with your unique style, you can create a home that not only looks beautiful but also feels like the…

Even those of us who feel energized by the warmth of the summer sun are awestruck by the sublime seasonal beauty of fall and attempt to recreate the aesthetic in our homes. One of the most organic ways to achieve the ambiance of autumn is by using contrasting colors in your fall décor. Think of how light and dark complement each other in nature as the colorful flowers and blue summer skies give way to the shedding brown trees against the whiter skies of autumn. Homeowner Holly Garritano has masterfully managed the transition from summer to fall décor in her home using nature’s color palette and natural elements as her inspiration, and she shares her room designs here to inspire your own seasonal styling. THE POWER OF CONTRASTS Farmhouse style…

• Tempera, also known as egg tempera, is a permanent, fast-drying painting medium. It consists of pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder medium, usually a glutenous material such as egg yolk. Paintings using this type of medium are also called “tempera.”• Egg Tempera was the primary method of painting until around 1500 when oil painting superseded it. Most surviving panel paintings attributed to Michelangelo were executed in egg tempera.• For home décor projects such as walls and furnishings, modern day tempera paints dry rapidly, need to be applied in thin layers, produce a matte finish, and is not waterproof so is best used indoors.• The varieties available today include powdered tempera paint, liquid tempera paint, egg-based tempera paint and tempera post board paint.• If you’re adventurous, you can make your…

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THE PERFECT FALL PALETTE Page 24 To see more of Holly’s home, visit her Instagram page @seedsofhome, or purchase her products at her Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/Seedsofhome. Wall paint throughout house: Most of the walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Aesthetic White, sherwin-williams.com. Den Wall color: Sherwin-Williams in Muddled Basil, sherwin-williams.com. Chairs: Wayfair, wayfair.com. Rug: eBay, ebay.com. Kitchen Light fixtures: Troy Lighting, troylightinglights.com. Bedroom Bedding: Etsy, etsy.com Rug: eBay, ebay.com. Headboard: Wayfair, wayfair.com. Dining room Table: Custom from Paul’s Green Barn, custommade.com/by/paulsgreenbarn/. Light fixture: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Chairs: Facebook Marketplace, facebook.com/marketplace. Floral arrangement on table: Afloral, afloral.com. Living room Framed Kuba cloths: eBay, ebay.com. Rug: Wayfair, wayfair.com. Coffee table: Custom from Matthew James Design, matthewjamesdesign.com. LIVABLE LUXURY Page 52 For more information on Curated Nest Interiors, follow them online @curatednest on Instagram, Facebook, and…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Faux styrofoam pumpkin• Knife• Paint• Paint brushes• Glass candleholder• Candle• Ink pen WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Select a Pumpkin: Choose a faux styrofoam pumpkin with a flat center and a glass candleholder that fits proportionately.2. Remove the Stem: This will create a flat surface for the candleholder.3. Trace the Candleholder: Place the glass candleholder on top of the pumpkin and trace its outline with an ink pen.4. Cut Out the Outline: Use a knife to cut vertically around the outline about 1 inch deep.5. Hollow Out the Pumpkin: Cut horizontally and remove the styrofoam evenly.6. Paint the Pumpkin: Paint the entire pumpkin, including the hollowed-out portion. For added depth, use contrasting colors for highlights and shadows.7. Assemble: Once the paint is dry, place the glass candleholder and candle into the…

• When antiquing or thrifting, pick up pottery, artwork and other home accents that have warm, rich tones like brown, golden yellow, burgundy and deep olive green. These will be key pieces that can easily replace your more summery or year-round pieces.• Bring nature indoors when out for walks or from your own backyard. Gather branches, sweet gum tree balls, dried leaves or pinecones.• I love the idea of adding elements found in nature to a vintage brass bowl on a coffee table.• Use farmers market produce as décor in your kitchen. Pumpkins, apples, pears—all these intentionally displayed in an old wooden dough bowl bring touches of fall inside. OPPOSITES ATTRACT Holly points out a few rooms that illustrate her purposeful juxtapositions of light and dark. “Our dining room is…

The world changes every fall, heralded by windier days and cool nights, fiery leaves and sunsets that are even more fiery. Everything turns inward, making us want to draw close to crackling fires and books perfumed with old paper and leather. This is exactly the time to head to your local farmers markets to shop for the fall bounty that’s unique to your area and is raised by local growers. So, grab a big basket and thermos of coffee and stroll through the stalls for vibrant veggies and fresh flowers. Then, when you return home, take out your mason jars, jeweled-tone vases, rustic vessels, crates and galvanized buckets to style arrangements that reflect the beauty and romance of this special season. Weave any extra greenery and veggies around the centerpieces,…

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The living room serves as the most important gathering space in our homes, whether relaxing after a long day at work or hosting a holiday party for friends and neighbors. Often, it is the room that greets guests upon entering and gives the first impression of your home. Brother and sister team Melissa Olson and Brent Green at Cottage & Key understand the importance of this heart of the home, and they carefully crafted a design that is relaxing, inviting, and full of warmth. “We want people to feel happy, relaxed and comfortable enough to sink into the furniture and chat with friends and family for hours,” Melissa says. “It should feel like a warm hug the moment you walk in the door.” GOING FAUX Serving as the design centerpiece is…

What do you do when you have a large property and want to adorn it with autumn goodness? You take one space at a time and create “moments” that are simple yet impactful and memorable. Jennifer Choate, who shares her life in the country in Illinois on Instagram as @downshilohroad and on her blog, downshilohroad.com, has figured out how to make every corner of their property special. Without much fuss or expense, Jennifer has mastered the art of the rustic outdoor vignette! Using flea market finds that can withstand the elements, she adds in natural accents like pumpkins, mums, and cornstalks to assemble scenes that cause neck craning from admiring passersby. “I usually start to assemble my fall vignettes in late August. Every year, we take a trip to Amish country…

Once reserved for Christmas, wreaths have become a year-round staple of farmhouse décor. Shopping for a premade wreath for any season can be pricey—and it can be difficult to find just the right one for your home. Crafting your own is a great way to save money and get the exact look you want. Blogger and interior designer Tania Griffis of Run to Radiance offers a slightly different take on a fall wreath: one that isn’t marked by a traditional orange and red palette and lacks pumpkins. Instead, she offers a rustic wreath with an earthy texture and colors perfect for any space in your home. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Grapevine wreath• Fall florals• Floral scissors• Wire cutters• Glue gun• Ribbon/bow WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Trim your wreath. Grab your floral scissors…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Pinecones• Paint or Rub’NBuff• Paint brush• Place cards• Scissors WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Select Pinecones: Choose pinecones with a flat bottom that stand evenly. For a more organic look, forage for pinecones in your yard, but be prepared for some variation in size and shape. If you prefer consistency, craft store pinecones are a great alternative.2. Apply Rub’NBuff or Gold Paint: For a rustic finish, use a small paintbrush, allowing some of the natural pinecone color to show through. For a solid finish, use spray paint.3. Download Place Card Template: Visit the American Farmhouse Style website and use the QR code provided to download and print the free place card template.4. Prepare Place Cards: Add names and cut out the place cards using scissors, following the inside of…

Autumn not only spoils us with beautiful colors, but it also offers all manner of tasty fruit, berries and other produce. And what better way to enjoy these than in an outdoor feast for the senses? Our enticing table is laden with pumpkin-apple chutney, savory flatbread, pumpkin pie and more. Set the scene, invite your loved ones and enjoy delectable eats under the golden leaves. Glass plates and small autumn bouquets atop each one allow for your colorful linens to shine. Pumpkin Apple Chutney (For 6 8-oz. jars) Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 45 Total time: 1 h 15 min Difficulty: Medium INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup olive oil1 small sugar pumpkin (approx. 1 ½ lbs.), peeled and diced2 medium yellow onions, peeled and diced4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and…