Change of Season Sprucing Up Around the House

As the season begins to change, it only seems right to follow all of its cues. A hike along the creek today revealed all sorts of evidence summer is leaving us. And a lack of rain means things look even more dry and fall-like. These late summer cleaning, organization, and home improvement tasks may or not be relevant to you right where you are. But, JOY of JOYS, not one of them mentions cleaning WINDOWS…Hallelujah! Change of Season Sprucing Up Around the House is comin’ at ya.

Breakfast nook with farm table, linen slipcovered chairs, handmade broom and bay window - Hello Lovely Studio.
Lovin’ my new handmade broom (Millstream Home from AwareHouseShop)

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Change of Season Sprucing Up Around the House

Are you the “include plenty of jewel tones and orange around the house” type as FALL approaches? The alternative is to embrace hushed hues like those I see on the prairie…here are some gentle fall glimpses from around the house:

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Did you catch my DIY Herbarium bath refresh post?

Hello Lovely's DIY renovated classic white bath with clawfoot tub and marble herringbone tile floor. Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray on walls. #sherwinwilliamsreposegray

What I love best about autumn’s emergence here? The light!

Exterior of our Nordic style cottage exterior with French Courtyard. Hello Lovely Studio.
Our former Nordic style home’s exterior with French courtyard – Hello Lovely Studio

Whether it’s dappled (above) or golden hour:

Hello Lovely – deer frolicking near our hedged courtyard in the backyard
Brené Brown quote about empathy, courage, boundaries and vulnerability on Hello Lovely Studio. #empathyquotes #selfkindness #brenebrownquotes

Decluttering & Organization

I shared details HERE about decluttering after reading this great book which approaches organization from a realistic perspective that addresses emotional aspects .

Shabby chic white living room with Ektorp sofa (Ikea) with custom Belgian linen slipcover (Bemz) - Hello Lovely Studio.
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One of the easiest places to begin to clear clutter as we edge closer to autumn is with rotating seasonal clothing and storing warm weather items such as outdoor pillows and patio furniture.

French country garden with bench and stone wall - Hello Lovely.

If storage is an issue, these under-bed containers are handy and keep contents dust-free.

Girls bedroom with garden floral (Pillowfort) quilt, upholstered headboard, Paris framed print, and sweet ballerina and unicorn pillows - Hello Lovely Studio. #girlsroom
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The containers can store items beyond clothing and are especially handy if you have downsized.

As far as organizing small items in closets and on shelves, I discovered these good looking storage bins that resemble matte ceramic to upgrade my dollar store old ones:

They were just the right size for our upgraded closets (read about them HERE and HERE).

Superio white ribbed storage bin with lid in my organized closet - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetstorage #storagebins
Smart looking ribbed storage bins in my closet on the top shelf – Hello Lovely Studio.

The ribbed design sets them apart.

Superio white ribbed storage bin with lid in my organized closet - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetstorage #storagebins
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And the lids lie flat so you can stack these babies!

Superio white ribbed storage bin with lid in my organized closet - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetstorage #storagebins
Superio Storage Bins in my closet – Hello Lovely Studio

Refresh That Bed Pillow

Fresh new pillows for autumn! There’s just nothing like the fresh goodness of a luxurious pillow. My personal favorite is HERE.

Spruce Up the Range

Classic white kitchen with Viatera quartz countertop (Minuet) and Shaker style cabinetry - Hello Lovely Studio.

I never said this list would be glamorous…ha! I’m good about cleaning the cooktop daily, but with all my pizza making, the oven can get crunchy.

Late summer may be perfect for a self-cleaning oven since you can open a window. Cleaning it by hand? Wear gloves and a mask. Play soothing music and think about a sweet little reward you’ll treat yourself to when that oven sparkles.

Personal growth quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #growthquotes #personalgrowth
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29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
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Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
Antique Brass Floor Lamp
Helmsley Bronze Door Hardware
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Laurel Wreath Mirror
San Jose Handleset for Front Door
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Silver End Table
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Knotty Alder Interior Door
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Alabaster 30″ Lamp
Louis Ghost Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Linen Dining Chair
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
PARIS Framed Print
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
Tulip Style Modern Round Dining Table
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Holborn Lantern Pendant
Tray Side Table
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Bridge Kitchen Faucet (Stainless)
Jute Area Rug
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
Venetian Etched Mirror (24″ x 36″)
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Polished Carrara Subway Tile
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Antiqued Sunburst Mirror
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Round Marble Side Table
Linen Slipcover Dining Chair
Wicker Patio Chair
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing

Freshen the Frig

Shaker style white cabinets in simple serene kitchen with white oak floors and Viatera Minuet quartz countertops - Hello Lovely Studio.
Hello Lovely – I never snap photos of the frig!

It’s my least favorite thing to do so I can talk myself out of it skillfully. Yet every single time I break down and finally clean the refrigerator, I am amazed it doesn’t demand an entire day.

This makes the task far easier:

Sometimes it is motivating to watch a demo for cleaning that big boy.

Encouragement quote on Hello Lovely Studio - focus on step in front of you, not whole staircase. #encouragementquote #strugglequotes #personagrowthquotes

Assess the Linens Situation

Industrial farmhouse metal chair, white painted farm table, and woven round placemat in my kitchen - Hello Lovely Studio.

Fresh new towels can be one of those ‘everyday lovely’ essentials to elevate and create calm.

I have my eye on these high quality towels for our bath, and I love that you can try them out for 30 days:

Boll & Branch organic plush bath towel set.
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If your bathrobe needs a spruce up…

Boll & Branch plush terry robe for women.
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Inspirational quote by Cleo Wade on Hello Lovely. #quotes #empowermentquotes #peacequotes
French farmhouse style courtyard with pea gravel, bench, boxwood, and galvanized farmhouse buckets - Hello Lovely Studio.

My Favorite Tool for the Porch

Pick a mild and less windy day to sweep, or clear debris with my favorite tool for the porch: a ZoomBroom.

ZoomBroom in my entry near the dining room - Hello Lovely Studio. #zoombroom #cordlessblower
ZoomBroom Lightweight Cordless Stick Blower – tap image for buying info

I have used it every day this summer so our front porch has stayed nice and tidy. The light weight of it makes the quick chore easy for me, and nothing to plug in! I store it in the closet near the front door, and it’s a pain-free part of my daily sprucing.

Pretty & Durable Planters

We have two of these these planters from Home Depot on the front porch flanking the front door, and anything paced inside looks fabulous. They can be left out year-round, which truly helps if your storage is limited.

Inspirational quote by C. S. Lewis on Hello Lovely Studio about dreams.

Shower Sprucing

Even though it’s a small thing, it can deliver a big payoff. Changing out a new shower curtain liner each year only takes about 5 minutes!

I prefer the fabric liners since they can easily be tossed in the wash. However, if you prefer a traditional heavyweight liner:

Change Those Filters

Wherever you have filters, make sure you have fresh ones. The furnace is an obvious place to start, but also check any ice maker, vacuum, and vent hood filters (mine get greasy quickly!)

Our French country courtyard with pea gravel, stone wall, bench, and boxwood - Hello Lovely Studio.
Brené Brown quote about empathy, courage, boundaries and vulnerability on Hello Lovely Studio. #empathyquotes #faithquotes #brenebrownquotes

Trim Touch Ups

This is a task I tend to dread because it always feels as though it will take weeks whereas a whole lot can be done in a single day.

Here is my favorite paint brush for any number of jobs:

Inspirational quote about faith on Hello Lovely Studio.

Garden Spruce Ups

One of the things I appreciate about this home is that the lot is fully landscaped. I’m no master gardener, but I can clearly see which weeds need to go and which foliage to clear away.

And just a reminder that gardening burns like 800 calories an hour. Something to think about if apple pies and cider donuts are in your autumnal future…apple recipes HERE.

Apple cake flatlay in beautiful warm autumn tones - Victoria Holmgren for Lovely Life Sweden. #autumnflatlay #applecake #slowliving
Viktoria Holmgren – Lovely Life Sweden
French courtyard with stone wall, boxwood, pea gravel, and bench - Hello Lovely Studio.

Have a list like this you tackle before Fall?

Tricia Hersey quote about rest and productivity on Hello Lovely Studio - @thenapministry. #triciahersey

If you’re ready to think happy thoughts of fall, make sure you see THIS with DIY, crafts, and related inspiration. And for a head start on holiday inspo, visit this post.

Pssst. Even though I assured you there would be no windows mentioned in the spruce-ups, if you do decide to clean them…

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing
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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing