We had a lot of fun all summer long, now it's time for some fall frivolity before the sprint to the holiday season! Amid the apple picking, pumpkin selecting, and hay riding, you may want to decorate your home to reflect fall!   

Some great tips to freshen your decor seasonally are to swap out accessories.

• Change throw pillows or their covers, opting for richer or slightly greyed tones to complement your decor. (Note, traditional fall colors may not complement your decor, so don't feel that you need to use them to add an air of fall to your home. For example, if you decorate with blues and turquoise is your summer accessory color, then a grey or slate blue may be the perfect accent color for fall.)
• Add a cozy throw or two to add a textural element as ...well as a means to fight off fall's chill.
• Swap area rugs to pick up complementary colors.
• Change your drapery panels, curtains and toppers to reflect the season.
• Accessories can be changed out to reflect the season. Carefully store your everyday and summer accessories  and there will be less to dust on cleaning day!
• Speaking of reflections! Using mirrors as decor items can ward off the blues by reflecting mood-improving light in your home.
• Scent is also a powerful decorator. So break out the potpourri, the cinnamon sticks, and the pumpkin pie spices.
  • Do exercise caution when using lit candles for your decorating. Here are some great tips for candle safety from our friends at Better Homes and Gardens magazine: http://bit.ly/bqnIG4