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    How to Decorate for Fall without Spending a lot of Money

    Published: Oct 17, 2016 · Modified: Sep 20, 2019 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Decorating for Fall while on a budget and without spending a lot of money is possible!  Follow these simple tips and your house will look beautiful and your bank account will thank you!

    Decorating for Fall while on a budget and without spending a lot of money is possible! 

    Decorating for Fall on a Budget

    I work with a lot of bloggers and this time of year can be a bit discouraging going through all of their amazing blog posts and seeing how they decorate for Fall.

    Spending even a few minutes on Pinterest and seeing the beautiful ideas can make anyone not want to pull out the same decorations you've been using year after year.  But if you're like me, money might be tight.  We have bills to pay...college tuition...car payments and we need to stick to a budget when it comes to decorating. 

    Today I'm going to share with you ideas on ideas on Decorating for Fall on a Budget without spending a lot of money.  And yes, a lot of these items I'm sharing with you I've had for years.

    This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but I earn a commission when you shop through them.  Your purchase helps support this site and the fun things I share. For more information, click here.

    Tips for Decorating for Fall on a Budget

    Glass Jars

    This is a new idea for me for our kitchen hutch.  I found my inspiration from a recent visit to Lancaster, PA and walking through the beautiful Old Candle Barn.  I took a galvanized tray and placed a few glass jars on top.

    One is filled with kernel seeds, yes, seeds or you can use beans from the grocery store!  The other jar has paper mache pumpkins.  I used the nesting bowls my daughter gave me for Christmas last year that she purchased at Walmart and filled them with some dried fruit.  I love the way our kitchen hutch looks this year.
    Kitchen Hutch Decorated for Fall from Walking on Sunshine
    This is close up of the glass jars.  They're my favorite mason jars that I use for everything and if you've been a reader of my blog for awhile you know how much I love mason jars.

    I added a candle to the smaller jar inside the large jar and it looks really pretty.

    Close up of the glass jars filled with pumpkins and kernels decorated for Fall from Walking on Sunshine.

    Here's an overhead shot of the jars at night.  I think I might add a strand of the battery operated twinkle lights too.  Those will look really nice; especially as we get closer to Thanksgiving.

    Candles in Glass Jars on Kitchen Hutch from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

    12 Ball Mason Jar with Lid - Regular Mouth - 16 oz by JardenMore InformationGolden Spoon Mason Jars, With Regular Lids, And Lids for Drinking, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, (Set of 6) (8 oz)More InformationAnchor Hocking Montana Glass Jar with Fresh Sealed Lid, Brushed Metal, 1.5 GallonMore InformationClear Half Gallon Wide-mouth Glass Jars (2-Pack), 64-Ounce / 2-Quart Capacity with White Metal Lids, BPA-FreeMore InformationAnchor Hocking 1-Gallon Heritage Hill Jar, Set of 2More Information

    Galvanized Trays

    I have quite a few galvanized trays and I love to use this one on the dinning room table looks great filled with mini pumpkins, pine cones, berries and leaves.  You can't see it, but I have the red seeds at the bottom of this tray also.  This galvanized tray was a birthday gift from my mother.

    But you can find others for not much money on Amazon. I've listed a few below that would look great filled with mini pumpkins, gourds and pine cones.

    Galvanized Tray on Dinning Room Table from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

    Barnyard Designs Round Metal Decorative Nesting Tray Set, Vintage Rustic Distressed Design, Serving Trays for Country Kitchen, Coffee Table, Set of 3More InformationThe Farmer's Market Galvanized Metal Basket Planters, Set of 2, Long Trough Shaped, Zinc, 28 and 25 Inches, For Container Gardens, By Whole House WorldsMore InformationArtland Masonware Round Galvanized Metal Party Serving Tray with Wooden Handles, 19.5More InformationCreative Co-op DA6583 Oval Galvanized Metal Tray with HandlesMore InformationVintage Farmhouse Style Metal Oval Galvanized Serving TrayMore Information

     

    Popcorn Kernels and Candles

    Glass Jar with Candle and Popcorn.  Yes, just a bag of popcorn that you can purchase in the grocery store.  I actually had the popcorn in my pantry.  The small jar is a mason jar and the large jar is one that I use for seasonal decorating quite often.  I love the look of the lit jars in the mirror of our hutch.

    Glass Jar with Candle and Popcorn from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

     

    A close up of the jars on our hutch in the kitchen.  I filled one with the red kernel seeds and the other with paper mache mini pumpkins and star anise.  I love these mini pumpkins!  They look so cute!

    Star Anise is something I've been using more in my decorating especially around candles because of the smell.  They smell amazing when added to simmering potpourri as well.

    Glass Jars filled with Pumpkins and Seeds from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

     

    SAMYO Fake Fruit Home House Kitchen Decoration Artificial Lifelike Simulation Mini Pumpkins Halloween House Decoration-Set of 10 - OrangeMore InformationSupla Pack of 16 Halloween Decorations Mini Pumpkins Foam Pumpkins Artificial Pumpkin 2.36 inch Fall Harvest for Halloween Thanksgiving Fall Decor Fall CraftsMore InformationJack Be Little Pumpkin Seeds - Mini Pumpkins - 10+ Premium Heirloom Seeds - ON SALE! - (Isla's Garden Seeds) - Non Gmo - 85% Germination! - Total QualityMore InformationHoosier Hill Farm Whole Select Anise Star 8 oz.More InformationStar Anise, Whole - ½ Pound (8 Ounces ) - Bulk Dried Star Anise Pods Culinary SpiceMore Information

     

    Think Outside the Box

    Ten years ago, a week before Thanksgiving actually,  I purchased the ceramic pumpkin for under $10.  It was on clearance at Walmart.

    It's a soup tureen and I have used it to serve hot apple cider when entertaining, but I think it looks pretty on our side board in the dining room.  Sometimes you need to think outside the box when decorating and use an item differently!

    Ceramic Pumpkin and Fall Decor on Dining Room Side Board from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

    I found a few different soup tureens on Amazon that would work just as nicely in your home and they're not that expensive either!

    Calabaza Soup TureenMore InformationBetter Homes and Gardens Off-White Figural Earthenware Pumpkin Soup TureenMore InformationNantucket Home Harvest Spice Pumpkin Soup TureenMore InformationCeramic Calabaza Soup Tureen in Orange - Dishwasher safeMore InformationExtra Large Ceramic Pumpkin Soup Tureen & Ladle SetMore Information

     

    Pillow Covers

    AND the last thing I want to share with you on how to decorate for Fall without spending a lot of money is with these amazing pillow covers.  I have a few of these and they really do make a huge difference in our living room!

    Just add a few to any room and you'll change the look immediately!  These are all under $10 and some are even under $5.00.

     

    Anickal Set of 4 Fall Pillow Covers Autumn Theme Farmhouse Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 18 x 18 Inch for Thanksgiving Home DecorationMore InformationSteven.Smith 4 Pack Happy Fall Yall Throw Pillow Case Bycicle Maple Leaves Deer Fox Rustic Farmhouse Autumn Decorative Cushion Cover 18 x 18 inch Cotton Linen (Happy Fall Yall)More InformationWonder4 Maple Leaf Throw Pillow Covers Autumn Theme Fall Decorative Pillow Covers Cushion Cases Decor Autumn Leaf Pillow Cases Cotton Linen for Home Sofa Bedding 18x18 inches Set of 4More InformationMFGNEH Fall Decor Flowers Pumpkin Leaves Thanksgiving Decorations Cotton Linen Throw Pillow Cover 18x18 inch Set of 4,Thanksgiving GiftsMore Information

     

    Decorating for Fall on a Budget.

     

    And in case you're interested in the Simmering Potpourri I made last year, just click on the photo and you can read the post.

    Homemade simmering potpourri from Walking on Sunshine Recipes makes a great gift.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Carol Stebner says

      October 02, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      I love things in mason jars, and you've created some really pretty ones. Everything looks great!

      Reply
    2. LARR- Feathering My Empty Nest says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Great economical Fall decorating ideas. I particularly like the idea of using naturals like corn kernels or beans. I also really like the Pioneer Woman items from Walmart. They really are good looking and are very reasonable. Thanks for sharing on Share Your Style.

      Reply
    3. Pam says

      October 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Your ideas are so wonderful! I wish I could do some fall decorating, but our house is in a shambles as we are packing for a move! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty.

      Reply
    4. Nellie's Cozy place says

      October 17, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      <Morning Lois,
      Love all your beautiful Fall decor. I love glass jars with candles too, and with all those pretty natural type elements. Pretty soup tureen too. Great job, your dining room
      looks very festive.
      Blessings, Nellie

      Reply

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