Happy weekend! We’re enjoying the first weekend of fall break with a relaxed staycation—slow mornings, a visit to the local pumpkin patch, and trying a couple of new restaurants. No big plans, just rest and cozy moments. I’m so excited!
Did you catch my newly painted bedroom reveal this week? I shared the full before-and-after and even treated myself to a matching Stanley cup. I’m loving the return of warm browns, taupes, and tans—shades that feel familiar, cozy, and timeless.
Welcome to Home Style Saturday #472. In this weekend roundup you’ll find practical seasonal ideas and fresh home inspiration: learn how to dry oranges for holiday decor, discover classic ways to decorate with blue, add cozy fall touches to your home, bake an easy apple crisp, and tour a charming Louisiana lake house with southern style.
Welcome to Home Style Saturday — a weekend dose of home inspiration!
Every Saturday, a group of friends and I collect favorite decorating tips, seasonal projects, simple recipes, and DIY ideas—each one picked with home and heart in mind. Think of this as a mini lifestyle magazine to enjoy with your coffee.
We’re glad you’re here. Expect ideas for every season and every kind of homebody. 💕 xo, Laura
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StoneGable | How to Dry Oranges So They Stay Vibrant
Learn a fail-safe method for drying orange slices that remain bright and beautiful for wreaths, garlands, gift tags, and holiday displays. This guide covers simple steps—slicing, drying techniques, and storage tips—so your citrus accents keep color and texture through the season. Dried oranges add a natural, fragrant touch to seasonal decor and pair beautifully with greenery, cinnamon sticks, and twine.
Worthing Court | Is Blue the New Neutral? How to Add It to Your Home
Explore how blue can function as a neutral in interior design. This piece explains how to use blue on walls, cabinetry, textiles, and tile to create serene, timeless rooms. Learn pairing strategies—what colors and finishes enhance blue—and see examples that show the versatility of blue, from soft coastal tones to deeper, moody hues that anchor a space.
The Turquoise Home | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home
Looking for approachable fall decorating ideas? This roundup highlights 11 simple ways to bring autumn indoors—think layered textiles, groupings of pumpkins, bowls of apples, burlap accents, and natural elements like eucalyptus and pinecones. The suggestions fit a range of budgets and styles, and include quick swaps that instantly add seasonal warmth to living rooms, kitchens, and porches.
CitrineLiving | Delicious and Easy Apple Crisp
This easy apple crisp recipe is perfect for a cozy autumn dessert. Tart apples combine with brown sugar, oats, and a buttery, salty-sweet topping spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or cream for a comforting finish to any fall meal.
Southern Hospitality | A Louisiana Lake House
Take a tour of a beautiful Louisiana lake house built with coastal influences and classic southern details. The home showcases thoughtful finishes, chosen paint colors, and a flow that fits waterfront living—perfect for anyone seeking inspiration for a relaxed, elegant lakeside retreat.