Decorating and Home Archives - Love Grows Wild https://lovegrowswild.com/category/decorating-and-home/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:38:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://lovegrowswild.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-SECONDARY-32x32.jpg Decorating and Home Archives - Love Grows Wild https://lovegrowswild.com/category/decorating-and-home/ 32 32 Fall Cleaning Checklist https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/fall-cleaning-checklist/ https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/fall-cleaning-checklist/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:38:21 +0000 https://lovegrowswild.com/?p=16958 Prepare your home for colder months ahead with our complete fall cleaning checklist. From cleaning up the yard and landscaping to protecting your outdoor furniture and clearing gutters, this checklist will ensure you’re ready when the temperatures begin to drop.  We lucked out with some really nice warm weather recently and took full advantage to…

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Prepare your home for colder months ahead with our complete fall cleaning checklist. From cleaning up the yard and landscaping to protecting your outdoor furniture and clearing gutters, this checklist will ensure you’re ready when the temperatures begin to drop. 

Fall Cleaning Checklist for Outdoors

We lucked out with some really nice warm weather recently and took full advantage to knock out a to-do list of outdoor chores. The landscaping was cleaned up, trimmed back, and prepped for winter. The entire house was washed. All the outdoor furniture was cleaned and covered until next spring, and I even crossed a few indoor chores off the list before the busyness of the holidays arrive. 

Here are the top tasks you’ll want to complete for your home before the cold weather sets in:

Fall Cleaning Checklist

 

FALL CLEANING CHECKLIST:

download printable checklist here

  • clean/store outdoor furniture
  • service/store garden equipment
  • clean gutters/downspouts
  • winterize pools/water features
  • remove/clean window screens
  • wash interior/exterior windows
  • sweep/inspect chimneys & fireplaces
  • change smoke detector batteries
  • replace HVAC filters
  • clean & reverse ceiling fans
  • switch out seasonal clothes
  • vacuum/flip mattresses
  • add cold-weather linens to beds
  • check/replace weather stripping & caulking as needed around doors/windows
  • drain/store garden hoses
  • trim trees/shrubs
  • cut back perennials
  • leaf removal
  • seed bare spots in lawn
  • spray for rodents/insects

 

Fall Cleaning Checklist for Outdoors

 

YOU MIGHT NEED:

  1. I have this lawnmower cover, this grill cover, this deep sofa cover (currently 20% off), and this outdoor dining table cover (currently 22% off with an additional coupon available).
  2. This leaf blower with a rechargeable battery clears all the leaves off my deck and grass clippings off my sidewalks. 
  3. This hedge trimmer runs off the same rechargeable battery as the leaf blower, which is super convenient. I have multiple batteries so I can always keep one or two charging while I work.

 

WINDOW CLEANING TIPS:

This is the method I use, and it works like a charm. 

  1. Check to make sure all windows are tightly closed and locked. Mix 1-2 tablespoons dish soap in a bucket of warm water. 
  2. Spray the exterior of the window with a hose to wet the surface. Use a mop (I have this one) to scrub the window with the dish soap mixture. This will get all the dirt and grime off the glass. Spray the window again to rinse off the soap.
  3. Mix white vinegar with water (around a 1:4 ratio) in a spray bottle. Spray the window with the vinegar solution, and use a squeegee to remove the liquid, wiping the tool on a lint free cloth as needed.

 

Fall Cleaning Checklist for Outdoors

 


When you tackle the checklist, tag me on Instagram @lizlovegrowswild so we can all keep each other motivated to finish!


 

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How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/how-to-create-a-cozy-reading-nook/ https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/how-to-create-a-cozy-reading-nook/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:03:48 +0000 https://lovegrowswild.com/?p=16918 Discover the secret to creating the perfect cozy reading nook with our simple step-by-step guide. Transform any corner of your home into a serene sanctuary, complete with comfortable seating, soft lighting, and your favorite books within arm’s reach. I’ve been making little changes in my home office recently and owe you an update on what…

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Discover the secret to creating the perfect cozy reading nook with our simple step-by-step guide. Transform any corner of your home into a serene sanctuary, complete with comfortable seating, soft lighting, and your favorite books within arm’s reach.

How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook

I’ve been making little changes in my home office recently and owe you an update on what I’ve been up to. It all started with finding my dream desk (more on that later), rearranging the entire room, getting rid of a ton of old furniture and things that no longer have a purpose, and adding plenty of really pretty storage. 

With all the rearranging, I ended up with space by a window to create a little seating area and have been working on making my new little reading nook feel extra cozy. Here are 5 elements for creating the perfect Cozy Reading Nook:

 

 

THE PERFECT COZY CHAIR

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How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook

 

 

SIDE TABLE FOR STORAGE

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How to Create a Cozy Reading Nook

 

 

SOFT LIGHTING

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BLANKET TO CURL UP WITH

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BOOKS TO INSPIRE

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SHOP MY OFFICE

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The October Edit | 2023 https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/the-october-edit-2023/ https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/the-october-edit-2023/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:07:39 +0000 https://lovegrowswild.com/?p=16908 Today marks the start of a new series I’m introducing to Love Grows Wild. We’re calling it “the edit”. Each month I’ll share a collection of fashion, home decor, and more hand-selected by me to help you dress yourself and your home for the season.  I’m always looking for ways to inspire those familiar feelings…

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Today marks the start of a new series I’m introducing to Love Grows Wild. We’re calling it “the edit”. Each month I’ll share a collection of fashion, home decor, and more hand-selected by me to help you dress yourself and your home for the season. 

I’m always looking for ways to inspire those familiar feelings of fall – the smell of fresh baked pumpkin bread, the warmth inside our homes, the cozy oversized sweatshirts, the perfect cup of coffee, the crunch of leaves underneath our feet… 

I love everything about this season, and I hope you enjoy the items I curated for you below. 

The Best of October: a curated collection of fashion, decor, and more to dress yourself and your home for the season

 

SHOP THE EDIT:

 

1. Cozy Knit Throw Blanketthe softest, most stretchy blanket I’ve bought in a long time

2. Pumpkin Bread 16oz Candleclean-burning, American-made soy candles in the perfect fall scent

3. Plum Purple Cimicifuga Ramosa Leavesthe perfect dark, moody, dramatic fall branch

4. Hammered Metal Waste Canjust got this for my office!

5. Modern Taper CandlesI love the unexpected soft taupe color (Dove) of these taper candles

6. Antiqued Bronze Metal Vasethe perfect rustic touch for your fall decor

7. Cottonwood Plaid Wool/Cotton Rugwood & plaid just scream fall to me, but it’s neutral/simple enough to keep out year round

8. Marc Fisher Garina Bootiecoveted & high quality – currently 33% off!

9. Oversized Half-Zip Pullovercomes in dozens of other colors too & is currently almost 25% off!

10. Washed Cotton Velvet Throw Pillow comes in 7 yummy fall shades of tan/orange/brown

11. 8-Piece Teak Wood Cooking Utensil Setperfect for nonstick cookware, and the wood color is so rich and warm

12. Harvest Reed Grass Arrangementsuch pretty natural texture, and the vase is included!

 


 

I have the washed cotton velvet throw pillow styled on my sofa in the color “dark brown”. 

 

As always, I sincerely appreciate you shopping through the links I share, which allows me to make a small commission from your purchase while your purchase price remains the same. When you use my affiliate links, I’m better able to create content for this blog as well as support my family, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting what I do!

 


 

    
   

 

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10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/10-simple-ways-to-decorate-your-porch-for-fall/ https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/10/10-simple-ways-to-decorate-your-porch-for-fall/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:42:03 +0000 https://lovegrowswild.com/?p=16888 Get inspired with 10 simple yet stunning ways to decorate your porch for fall. Discover thoughtfully curated pairings of festive wreaths and doormats that will create the perfect warm and inviting welcome for guests this season. As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to embrace the beauty…

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Get inspired with 10 simple yet stunning ways to decorate your porch for fall. Discover thoughtfully curated pairings of festive wreaths and doormats that will create the perfect warm and inviting welcome for guests this season.

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to embrace the beauty of autumn, turn up your curb appeal, and transform your porch into a warm invitation for guests. 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

Confession: Many years in the past, I’ve spent way too much money filling my front porch with fresh mums and boatloads of beautiful pumpkins – especially the light pastel varieties with soft green, blue, and peach coloring. 

Fast forward a month or two and everything is dead or dying, and I’m bummed about spending all that money that goes to waste. 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

SHOP FALL WREATHS & DOORMATS:

 

This year I only want to invest in fall porch decor I can use year after year, and the two easiest ways to do that are wreaths & doormats. I’ve paired 10 different wreath & doormat combinations to help get some ideas flowing, but really any of these could be used together. I hope this helps inspire you to create the coziest entrance to your home that can be enjoyed for months and years to come, and I’d love to see photos of your front porches all dressed up for the season!

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

 

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

wreath | doormat

Look how little Lady was this year…

10 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall

 


 

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Grow and Gather Fall Collection 2023 https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/09/grow-and-gather-fall-collection-2023/ https://lovegrowswild.com/2023/09/grow-and-gather-fall-collection-2023/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:38 +0000 https://lovegrowswild.com/?p=16871 It is with the greatest pleasure I introduce to you…  THE GROW AND GATHER FALL COLLECTION I poured so much love into choosing these items for your home and hope you can feel the coziness and warmth throughout the entire collection. I focused on details like natural textures, muted & moody colors, warm metals, and the…

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It is with the greatest pleasure I introduce to you… 

THE GROW AND GATHER FALL COLLECTION

I poured so much love into choosing these items for your home and hope you can feel the coziness and warmth throughout the entire collection. I focused on details like natural textures, muted & moody colors, warm metals, and the softest fabrics. Decor that will look just as good year round as it does during this beautiful season.

This year has been chaotic and hard to say the least, and I find myself craving more and more simplicity and comfort in our home. I know so many of you can relate to that same feeling of needing your home to feel like a safe, serene retreat from the outside world, and as we start to prepare for colder weather and the holidays in the not-so-distant future, I wanted to curate a collection of beautiful things to do just that. 

ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE:

husker red foxglove stem bundle | off-white velvet pumpkin | brown pleated pillar candle
antique gold metal tray | beige sweater pumpkin | cable knit pumpkin 
cotton & polyester woven blanket | glass match holder | seagrass tray
rotating wood pedestal tray | black/cream embroidery lumbar pillow

Thanks to your incredible support of our little shop and my big dreams over the years, we’ve been able to grow our inventory of Grow + Gather decor, and I think you’re going to love everything we now have available. 

My Advice:

ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE: 

brown velvet pumpkins | brown eucalyptus bundle 

And remember that fall doesn’t have to mean orange pumpkins (unless you want it to!) and candy corn (eww). Think of pieces that add a hint of seasonal warmth, but won’t feel out of place as soon as a holiday/season passes. 

ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE: 

cream loop stitch pumpkin | brass/glass scallop edge decorative box | brown resin pear

ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE:

husker red foxglove stem bundle | off-white velvet pumpkin | brown pleated pillar candle
antique gold metal tray | beige sweater pumpkin | cable knit pumpkin 
cotton & polyester woven blanket | glass match holder | seagrass tray
rotating wood pedestal tray | black/cream embroidery lumbar pillow

 


 

 

SHOP THE GROW + GATHER 2023 FALL COLLECTION:

 

 


 

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