Fall seems to elicit a really strong feeling of friendly invitation around blogland, and I've felt like I've been visiting with people I've never met for the past week wading through pictures of their gloriously manicured home tours.  Maybe it's the thrill of the colder weather and the impending holiday spirit, but everyone seems to want to invite you inside for an imaginary glass of pumpkin spice coffee.  Just in case you haven't gotten enough e-neighboring this week, here's a look at some of my favorites:

How fantastic is that wooden bead chandelier at The Nester?

Layering quilted mulberry pillows with a neutral plaid is a great fall look that will take you right through winter.  I've officially got a new reason to go shopping now. Above from White Buffalo Styling Co

I know this isn't everyone's style, but nothing makes me smile more than making a really outdated piece of furniture look modern and exciting.  And I love using bush cuttings for really lanky vase clippings.  via @thoughtsfromalice

This was the best thing I saw on the internet this week. In my next life I will live in this bedroom by @jenniferrizzodesigncompany

I try not to buy too many things at once. It makes me feel better about superfluous vintage shopping at the flea market or my personal local favorite vintage boutique, Affordable Chic.  But buying a little here and a little there makes it so much more fun in creating your own personal style because you're making thoughtful choices.  Even if it takes years, the look is totally yours. Here's the latest view around my house; still a total work in progress but it's fun to see how much it's come together since Lucy and I started blogging.

I brought a friend home for my christmas cactus --I'm officially a huge fan of snake plants and how low maintenance they are.  $10 at Lowes and it needs 1-2 hours a day of sunlight (perfect for our bedroom on the back of the house) and a no more than a cup of water a week.  Just try and kill it. Check Lucy's post for more snake plant love.

I also updated my chinoiserie collection with a fall inspired acorn (a Home Goods impulse buy).  But honestly I might keep it out year round since Raleigh is the City of Oaks.  I'm not much on full-out seasonal decor so I can picture myself rotating this in and out even when I'm not in pumpkin-spice mode.



Because I went to Affordable Chic recently, I had to bring a new antique home with me.  An Asian chest with ivory inlay bird details?  It wasn't getting left behind.










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Wanting cheap (free) fillers for your vases?  I'm a huge fan of cutting off bush trimmings in place of flowers.  They last way longer, and if you're like me your bushes seem to grow much better than a flower garden.  I think these purple hued bush clippings are great for fall.

I can't bring myself to go fall in the dining room.  Just loving my pink table cloth too much to put it away right now.  Plus it's still shorts weather here in NC, so no need to dive in to full-fledge fall mode too soon.  If I'm still wearing anything sleeveless then pink florals are acceptable decor.

We'd love to see your home tours so post your blog link in the comments!!