Style Showcase 258: Two Home Tours, DIY Craft and More

Happy October! To celebrate the start of the month, we’ve gathered a curated selection of seasonal inspiration: a stunning clematis feature, a vibrant fall home tour, a cozy blue-and-burgundy cottage decor showcase, and a simple DIY for rustic twig candles. Each piece offers fresh ideas for decorating, gardening, and welcoming autumn into your home.

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Below are the highlights for this week. Click through to explore full posts, see detailed photos, and pick up practical tips you can use right away to refresh your décor or garden for fall.

Finding Silver Pennies | Sweet Autumn Clematis

This feature celebrates the sweet autumn clematis, a late-season climber known for its airy blooms and ability to add delicate texture to fences, trellises, and arbors. The article includes clear photographs and practical guidance for incorporating this plant into small gardens or containers. If you’re looking to extend visual interest in your outdoor spaces beyond summer, the clematis showcased here offers graceful, long-lasting blooms that pair well with grasses and late-flowering perennials.

Southern Hospitality | Colorful Fall Home Tour

Explore a colorful fall home tour that embraces rich hues, layered textures, and playful seasonal accents. This tour is full of approachable decorating ideas—mixing vintage finds with modern pieces, using vibrant textiles, and arranging vignettes that celebrate autumn’s palette. Whether you want bold color statements or subtle seasonal touches, the room-by-room inspiration demonstrates how to balance color, pattern, and natural elements to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and family.

Worthing Court | Burgundy and Blue Cottage Style Fall Decor

If you love cottage style, this burgundy-and-blue fall decor tour is a lovely example of how to blend deep, moody tones with cozy, lived-in charm. The post highlights layered fabrics, antique accents, and curated accessories that make a room feel curated yet comfortable. Look for ideas on combining unexpected color pairings, refreshing mantel decor, and arranging small décor changes that have big seasonal impact without a complete overhaul.

Town and Country Living | DIY Rustic Twig Candles

For a quick craft that brings natural charm to tabletops and shelves, try these DIY rustic twig candles. The tutorial walks you through an easy method to wrap simple candles with twigs and twine or ribbon to create an organic, textured accent. These make attractive seasonal centerpieces, hostess gifts, or mantel decorations. Materials are inexpensive and the steps are beginner-friendly—perfect for crafting a cozy, handmade touch to your fall décor.

We hope these features spark ideas for your home and garden this season. Whether you’re inspired to plant a late-blooming clematis, refresh your rooms with fall color, or make a few handmade accents, these posts offer approachable inspiration and practical tips to help you welcome autumn with style. Enjoy exploring, and have a wonderful October!