From edible favorites to foraged treasures, autumn offers a plethora of unique accents for patios, porches, and indoor spaces. Glean seasonal inspiration from our beautiful showcase of welcoming arrangements, and peruse seven of our favorite entertaining touches for fall.

1. Gracious Greeting

Use oversize pillows and fleece throws to fashion an alluring perch with a front-row view of the season’s glory. For a final fuss-free touch, pile decorative raffia pumpkins in an iron basket and scatter others about the scene.

2. Tartan Charm

Add height to a porch arrangement by repurposing retro plaid canteens as vessels for the season’s colorful branches. A bowl of collected acorns and a coffee mug overflowing with red anemones further embellish the tabletop.

3. Bright Basketful

Replace summer blossoms in hanging containers with an eclectic assortment of signature fall finds. Strands of luminous bulbs highlight the whimsical charm of this front porch presentation, welcoming guests both day and night.

4. Repurposed Beauty

A rustic tin tray and recycled brown bottles make a lovely centerpiece with the addition of striking strawflower, purple veronica, and bittersweet vine.

5. Artfully Arranged

For a display that glimmers in the autumn sun, stack cream-and-orange pumpkins on a vintage cake stand and contain them with a glass cloche.

6. Sweet Salutation

Collected pine cones and vibrant squashes pair perfectly in a wooden lantern. Scatter pumpkins and gourds of various shapes and sizes along the stairs, letting fallen leaves rest where they may to further accentuate the natural beauty of the season.

7. Dainty Details

Fitting for indoor or outdoor chairs, a burlap ribbon bow accompanied by hanging pine cones is a simple seasonal touch. Tie the ends of a piece of jute into sizable knots, then use hot glue on the flat base of the pine cone to secure the fallen finds.

Styling by Tracey MacMillan Russell
Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele

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