How to Decorate Your Home This Fall

PEKIN, Ill.,–– Now that the fall season is here to stay, it's time to decorate! Give your home maximum curb appeal from the inside out with our handy guide on fall decorating. You'll learn how to decorate your home this fall in no time with these easy and affordable decorating tips. Give your home a cozy, warm feel to match the changing temperatures. Decorate with pumpkins, mums, string lights, and more this autumn!

DIY Pumpkin Vase

Need a centerpiece for your table? This DIY pumpkin vase is perfect for both the Halloween and Thanksgiving season. Using a faux pumpkin and a little bit of creativity, you can turn a pumpkin of any shape, size, and color into a beautiful vase for your fall flowers!

Happy Fall Wreath

Greet your guests with a stylish, vibrant, and creative wreath this year. With twigs from your own yard and a personalized greeting, you'll have a "happy fall" wreath in no time!

Fall Leaf Art

Want to give your home a warm and cozy fall feel? This fall leaf art project only takes a few minutes and can be put together with the leaves in your backyard. It's the perfect touch to any home this fall!

Maple Leaf Mason Jars

For a natural and warm look this season, try out these maple leaf mason jars! These lights are perfect for fall evenings spent by a bonfire or even cozied up on the couch.

Flannel Coasters

Another quick and easy DIY project, these flannel coasters will add a cozy touch to any home. They only take a couple of minutes to make and will be perfect for both the fall and winter seasons!

Pumpkin Pie Garland

For something sweet, try making this pumpkin pie garland! It doesn't require much time and gives a unique appeal rather than traditional fall decorations.

Mason Jar Scone

Give your old mason jars a new home with this easy mason jar scone DIY project! Paint them white and pair them with vibrant flowers to make them really stand out. This decoration is perfect for dining rooms and fall festivities!

Patterned Pumpkins

Want an easy project for you and your entire family? Instead of carving your pumpkins this year, try a new look by painting them with fun designs! Using tape and a foam brush, the possibilities are endless!

Whether you love bonfires, apple cider, or hayrides, giving your home a festive and fall look will make it feel cozy, warm, and welcoming! Now that you know how to decorate your home this fall, let the festivities begin. If you're looking for more fall inspiration, follow our Pinterest page for recipes, DIY projects, and much more! Are you in the market to purchase a new vehicle? Find out the benefits of owning a CPO vehicle, whether or not it's right for you, and browse our Certified Pre-Owned inventory today!

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Decorate Your Home for Fall

PEKIN, Ill., – It's finally fall and that means the weather is getting crisp and the days are getting shorter. You can make your home a little more cozy by decorating for fall! Whether it's scary Halloween decorations or fall flowers and pumpkins, take a look at our favorite ways to decorate your home for fall! For more information on how to complete these DIY projects, and for more ways to get your house looking like fall, check out our Velde Ford Pekin Pinterest page!

1. DIY Doormat

Paint your own personalized welcome mat with paint from the craft store! You could go for something a little less spooky, like pumpkins or leaves, or stick to the halloween theme! 

2. Crafty Mobile

Let the kids get involved by having them paint with fall colors on white paper. Cut out the shapes of leaves and attach them to a branch with fishing wire. Hang it on the wall or from the sealing to bring fall indoors!

3. Hanging Sunflowers

Using styrofoam balls and twine from the craft store, you can create these hanging sunflowers to decorate inside or outside of your home! Pick up some fake flowers and trim the stems to fit into the styrofoam.

4. Decorative Pinecones

If you want something a little different that the typical wreath to hang on the door, try decorating some pinecones and stringing them up to make a fall inspired decoration! If you can't find your own pinecones to decorate, the craft store should have plenty this time of year.

5. Creative Pumpkin Carving

We're sure you're going to want to carve pumpkins for Halloween, but switch it up this fall! You can use stickers and permanent markers to get this crafty haunted house look for your pumpkins!

We want your family to feel nice and cozy as the weather changes, so we hope our favorite DIY decoration projects will help you decorate your home for fall! Don't forget to keep your car nice and cozy as the air gets cool! Schedule a service appointment online and we can check out your heating system to make sure everything is working properly!

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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