Autumn is the time of year in which you can literally smell the changes. More than smelling the changes that are coming you can see them.

Fall contains two primary holidays for many people. Those include Halloween and Thanksgiving. Keep these holidays in mind when planning your primary fall home decorating scheme.

Personally, I love the colors associated with autumn. The yellows, shades of gold, orange, and brown are favorites for my decorating taste.

One great theme to incorporate into the decorating process would be the theme of leaves. You can even find leaf garlands in fall shades if you are inclined to look for them.

Gourds make an excellent accent piece for this time of year and you can find real ones in almost any vegetable market along with many realistic imitation gourds.

They are incredibly versatile as well as colorful and make a great addition to any autumn home decorating venture.

Pumpkins have a special association with both Halloween and Thanksgiving and should not be overlooked as an important tool for decoration.

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