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Fall Home Tour & Blog Hop

Fall· Home Decor· The Seasonal Home

19 Sep

Welcome!

For those of you joining us from the fall home tour, we’re so glad you’re stopping by and hope you’re enjoying the blog hop. But really, who wouldn’t?! It’s an entire week of fall decor ideas and inspiration to get you in the mood for decorating!

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Since we’re now all friends, it’s time to welcome you into our home for a fall home tour – and in this house, the welcoming committee takes the form of two giant black labs wagging their tails, possibly knocking you over [it’s happened a time a two] and kissing you until you can’t breathe.

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neutral fall home decor tour

When you walk in the door, there will more than likely be the scent of a few candles burning, sing-along music playing in the background, a glass of wine thrust into your hand and instant welcoming chatter along the lines of, “We hope the drive wasn’t too bad,” and “We are so happy you could make it!”

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You see, in this house, among the subfloor and drywall and half-torn carpet, we want you to feel instantly at home and comfortable.

neutral fall home decor tour

neutral fall home decor tour

And for us, nothing brings on that feeling more than fall.

neutral fall home decor tour

Maybe it’s the natural elements that seem to be everywhere this time of year or the cooler weather that just calls for snuggling up on the couch with a good book and a thick blanket. Regardless, fall is all about the cozy and comfortable – two things we want our guests to feel as soon as they walk through the door.

neutral fall home decor tour

In the entryway, we have a natural fiber jute rug, a woven basket and lots of greenery. Pumpkins are sprinkled around surfaces to add a little fall charm, along with an old window and blanket basket.

neutral fall home decor tour

neutral fall home decor tour

The living room couch and chairs are filled with neutral pillows and blankets calling for you to curl right up and relax. Don’t be alarmed if Gunner wants to share the couch with you…we promise he’s a good cuddler 🙂

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Or maybe you’d rather cozy up on the lounge chair that we recently took back from my parents? I would probably ask you what you thought since there’s a long standing debate in our household about whether or not this chair is a good fit.

Side note: I think Brett is coming around, even if it’s white 😀 

neutral fall home decor tour

neutral fall home decor tour

Then we’d talk about the bookcase I built from pallets with my brother-in-law and the open hutch Brett hung without any grumbling. I’d tell you that it’s now my favorite piece to style and nearly everything on it was found at thrift stores and local antique shops.

neutral fall home decor tour

neutral fall home decor tour

When we walk you over to the kitchen, we’ll probably point out the recently updated island color – when you visited us for the summer home tour, it was a mix between robin’s egg blue and turqouise. Now, it’s a deep green/gray that both Brett and I whole heartedly agree on.

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Everyone would gather around the island, happily chatting about this and that, not really paying attention to the time. And if this was a typical gathering, I would most likely be burning pizza in the oven and we’d all erupt into even more laughter because Brett would launch into one of his many stories about being tortured from my lack of cooking skills.

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And the night would slowly come to an end, with full stomachs and tender cheeks from laughing so much.

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We’d walk you to the door, talk about how we haven’t laughed that hard since the summer home tour, engulf you in a giant bear hug…and invite you back to see how we decorated for Christmas. 🙂

Don’t forget to hop on over to the other ladies joining in on this great hop!

Monday
 DIY Beautify || Raising a Farmhouse || Unlikely Martha
The Welch House || Life on Shady Lane
Tuesday
Frazzled Joy || North Country Nest || A Purdy Little House
Hood Creek Log Cabin || Peonies & Orange Blossoms
Wednesday
The Whimsy One || Polka Dot Poplars || A Home to Grow Old In
Virginia Sweet Pea || Lincluden Cottage Life
Thursday
Semigloss Design || Keys to Inspiration || Reinvented Collection
Of Fairies and Fauna || Rosemary and Thyme
Friday
Kim Power Style || Back to the South || Living Large in a Small House || Our Crafty Mom

From House to Home || Centsably Creative || Life is a Party || The Organized Mama

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  1. PAULA says

    September 19, 2017 at 5:54 am

    I love your welcoming committee! Your home looks so inviting and I really like your decor. The natural and neutral fall touches that you’ve added look so pretty. I’d be the first on the couch to have a good cuddle with your Gunner! 🙂

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:36 am

      Thank you, Paula! I am sure he’d love to have another cuddle buddy 😉

      Reply
  2. Sue purdy says

    September 19, 2017 at 6:56 am

    Your puppies are adorable and I love all the natural elements you’ve incorporated into your decor. All the pumpkins and magnolia leaves look so nice together. Well done.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:37 am

      Thank you, Sue! We think they’re pretty cute, too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Denise says

    September 19, 2017 at 8:09 am

    So cozy, homey and welcoming! Love it! Fall is for snuggling 🙂

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    • North Country Nest says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:10 am

      I definitely agree – thanks, Denise!

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:58 am

    Your home is just beautiful Kelly, full of warm and welcoming touches! I am in love with the accent wall in your entryway…and those sweet labs 🙂

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you, Cindy! That barnwood wood was one of our first projects on the house 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nikki says

    September 19, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    The entryway is awesome! It is very welcoming. I love your description of our visit. I almost feel like I have been there.
    🙂 gwingal

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    • North Country Nest says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you, Nikki!

      Reply
  6. Angelina says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    Your welcoming committee is adorable! I love your entryway – it is so charming with the Fall touches! Thanks for joining the home tours!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 20, 2017 at 4:31 am

      Aww, thank you, Angelina – we’re think they’re pretty cute, too 🙂

      Reply
  7. Robin says

    September 20, 2017 at 10:37 am

    There’s something about fall decor that feels so welcoming! I love your home all decked out for fall and especially love all the natural elements you added! It’s so beautiful!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Thank you, Robin! I agree – it’s such a welcoming season 🙂

      Reply
  8. Leanna says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:19 am

    You certainly achieved the cozy and comfortable look for fall you wanted. Your home is very welcoming and snuggly somehow. The beautiful labs at the front door are the perfect greeters. Love your home.

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 21, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Thank you so much, Leanna!

      Reply
  9. Emy says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    I love those bookshelves made from pallets! So cool! But your doggies stole my heart. Fellow lab owner. <3

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 22, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Ohhh, wonderful! Those labs are definitely heart-stealers 😀

      Reply
  10. Wanda @ From House To Home says

    September 22, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Hi Bretty & Kelly…I love how cozy and inviting your home is. All of the natural tones are perfect for fall. And being a fellow dog lover, your welcoming committee won me over instantly!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 22, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Thank you, Wanda! You definitely can’t beat two furbabes welcoming you at the door 🙂

      Reply
  11. Michelle James says

    September 22, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Kelly, I totally love how inviting your home is! From the adorable that greet you, to the wonderful storytelling! The color of your island is beautiful!! The DIY Pallet book case is so cool!! I enjoyed hopping with you!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Michelle!

      Reply
  12. Jeannee Taylor says

    September 23, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    I just have to say how incredible your entryway is! I also love the Labrador bookends that are at the welcome! You have a warm and inviting home!
    Jeannee

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 24, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Jeannee!

      Reply
  13. Denise says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:38 am

    I love your entryway and mantle, such beautiful fall home touches. Oh and the dogs are adorable!

    Reply
    • North Country Nest says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you, Denise!

      Reply

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