How To Decorate Your Kitchen for Fall + 2 Recipes!

How To Decorate Your Kitchen for Fall + 2 Recipes!

{This post is sponsored by At Home Stores. All designs, photographs and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Simple Stylings possible!}

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope y’all had a wonderful weekend and survived Monday. Our weekend seemed to fly by and I had a serious case of the Mondays. But today is a new day and I’m telling myself we’re going to crush Tuesday!

I’m excited to share some simple tips for fall decorating in the kitchen with one of my favorite partners, At Home Stores! Not only do I usually leave the store with 1 million things, but I also leave with tons of inspiration. So if you’re ever stumped with how you want to decorate for any season, check out their amazing in-store displays. You will definitely leave with lots of great ideas!

Fall is my favorite season for sharing recipes and I’m excited to share two easy ones with you! The first is a spiced apple cider from our Hogan family cookbook and the second is a super simple (and very healthy) potato salad recipe to share. Let’s jump into some fun decorating tips and these yummy recipes. Now my stomach is growling…

Decorating In The Kitchen

1. Create small vignettes that don’t take up a lot of space.

Nobody wants to take up a lot of valuable counter space with decorations. Try creating a few small vignettes by grouping items together that vary in size and height.

The patterned pumpkins are so cute and the one holding the plant is actually an acorn. The top is the acorn cap so you could use it as a planter or as the acorn itself.

 

2. Pick a neutral color scheme.

I find using neutral colors keeps my kitchen from feeling cluttered and allows me to re-use the decor year after year. I stuck with grays, whites and a little bit of brown and blue. These are all colors that I love and fit in perfectly with the rest of our home

3. Use a wreath in a non-traditional location.

I love a huge wreath on the front door but pretty wreaths shouldn’t just be for the neighbors to see. I used this delicate, modern wreath on the outside of our pantry door which means I get to enjoy it all season long.

4. Cute serving pieces.

Cute serving pieces are a must for all (or any season) and one of my favorite finds were these leaf salad servers. The rustic bowls and mugs, coasters, napkin rings and placemats help finish off the cozy fall vibe in our kitchen.

5. Cozy candles.

There isn’t much better than a yummy smelling candle burning in the kitchen while your cooking up some comfort food and cider! This honey + caramel candle is so delicious.

BONUS: A fun little message board is always great for adding a little whimsy in any seasonal decorating. My son and I both agreed that we had to have thought the Eat, Drink and Be Cozy sign. This is also a great way to utilize any open shelving in the kitchen.

Now that we’ve got the decorating covered, let’s move on to the food, shall we?

Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

2 quarts apple cider

6 cinnamon sticks

10 cloves

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp ground ginger

¼ cup lemon juice

½ cup orange juice

This recipe is so easy it really doesn’t need instructions! Simply add all of the ingredients into a pot or dutch oven, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or as long as you want, really)!!!

  

These mugs are just a cozy as the cider itself. I love the rustic blue with the gold paint swipes.

  

And up now is the perfect, healthy potato salad recipe to take to your next gathering!

Healthy Potato Salad

About 8-10 potatoes (boiled or cooked in the Instant Pot under pressure for 12 minutes)

½ cup Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch Dressing

½ tsp minced garlic

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp sea salt (add in slow to taste)

2-3 green onions thinly sliced

Serves 8

Again, a very simple recipe! Boil or cook the potatoes in an Instant Pot. Let them cool, then cut them into 1″ cubes. Add the dressing and seasonings and stir until coated. I like to put mine in a large bowl with a lid and shake it a little to make sure the mixture is spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. All of the ingredients can be adjusted to your taste.

*I love using Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch because it’s dairy and gluten free and it has a very herby flavor. I taste a lot of dill in it It’s less like ranch and more of an herb dressing in my opinion and I can taste dill in it which I love! You can find it at Whole Foods, Earth Fare and at some Harris Teeters and Food Lions.

 

Obviously we’re not just eating potato salad for dinner but I wanted to make it pretty for you! :)

  

My little man and I love to sit at the bar to eat eat. And we’re actually having this potato salad with our burgers tonight!

Believe it or not, these amazing bar stools are also from At Home. Our other stools were on their last leg and although these will be our year-round stools, I think the gray tweed fabric is perfect for the current season!

So what do you guys think? Easy, peasy….both the decorating and the recipes, right??? What is your favorite way to decorate for fall?

You can check out our live shopping experience and the awesome fall displays on Instagram stories! You can also browse all of the At Home fall goodies and find your local store HERE. A huge thank you to At Home Stores for sponsoring this post! Cheers!