Once the calendar hits August, I’m ready to begin decorating for fall! With the temperatures still screaming summer, I tend to ease myself into fall by adding faux florals first! As much as I love and appreciate the high-end stems and branches that I have for the fall season, I don’t love splurging on florals because I know you can find so many affordable options that are just as beautiful. After all, most of them are only out for a few months! Over the last few years, I have made it my mission to try out affordable options for all of you, and I have finally found some really great ones that I’m so excited to share!

I’m sure you all have seen the Kinda Chic trend that has been circulating the internet recently. I love seeing all the inspiration behind it—what others love, what they find chic, and how each person makes it their own! This had me thinking about what I find chic, in a home specifically, and it truthfully came down to the pieces that make my home feel cozy and timeless. The pieces that add to the story of our home, elevate and refine it, and provide that warm, welcoming feeling that we all long for. Often, there is a connotation that "chic" means everything has to be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! I hope that these 5 easy steps guide you in creating a home you love and one that you find chic!

Each year around this time, I always feel myself gravitating towards a simple, clean home. The happiness of the holidays has passed, and I crave a clear space and mind as we begin the new year. Oftentimes, we remove all the holiday decor from our homes and get this feeling of emptiness—don’t worry, I feel it, too. My biggest tip—don’t oversaturate your home again. Let it be, and start simple by adding your favorite faux stems and sprays, either greenery or florals.