We Re-Read Our Vintage BHG Magazines—Here Are the Best Fall Decorating Ideas from Our Pages

You ’ll be surprised at how many seasonal decor ideas we still use ( and beloved ) today .

Better Homes & Garden

Better Homes & Gardensmagazine has been in circulation for more than a century , so we know a thing or two about beautify — including seasonal updates . As the air receive stale and the leaves get to turn colors , it ’s time to start call back aboutfall decorating . And while we have tons of New ideas , this twelvemonth we ’re look to the past to dress for the time of year . We flipped through the past century of our magazines to find fall decor that ’s still applicable today . Get root on by these timeless idea straight from the pages of vintage BHG issues .

Harvest table from Oct1950 issue

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1979: Naturally Dyed Fall Crafts

Whether you want tomake a wall hanging(like the one we featured in 1979 ) or you want to individualize something like napkin or a tablecloth , naturally dye cloth , yarn , or threadhas a nostalgic autumnal feel that ’s not as hard to achieve as you might think . slant into the harvest time of year and pull together various flowers , herbs , and produce to provide beautiful coloration to fabric .

1950: Seasonal Produce Centerpiece

Nature leave beautiful and affordable interior decoration , and produce is no exception . apply apples , pumpkins , squash , grapes , and more to boast the colour of autumnon your tablescape . For a dinner party party , use some of the fixings that you ’re using in your dish as decor for the board so that guests can get a prevue of what ’s to come .

1959: Fall Flower Arrangement

Floral placement are n’t just for spring and summertime — they can be an easy way to convey the vibrant colour of autumn indoors . Our 1959 article advised readersto arrange foliagein a triangular shape ( for good example , produce two high point with verdure and one grim point with flowers ) . This method helps create optic pursuit . Mums , rosebush , and helianthus are all popularflowers for fall arrangement .

2004: DIY Mini Acorn Wreath

This adorablemini acorn wreathexudes all of the nostalgic feelings of capitulation . Use a hot - glue gun to report a moss - covered conducting wire or cardboard halo with find acorns . Tie typewriter ribbon around the miniature wreath so it can be hang in a windowpane , from a doorhandle , or on the back of a chairman .

2000: Real Oak Leaves as Decor

This fall decorating idea is so elementary that it can easily be overlook . Use real oak branches and leaves to make a woodsy indoor transcription . office Ralph Johnson Bunche of the branches in anantique pitcher or vasefor a cozy tone .

2003: Gourds in Vases

Stack unlike sizes of gourds into light glassful vases of various heights for a harvest spin on floral arrangements . unify unlike amounts and colors of gourd in each container , and add fresh pumpkin vine for a spot of greenery . localise the vas down the center of a mesa oron a mantel .

1988: Dried Autumn Wreath

This harvest - inspired wreath from 1988 is similar to dried floral wreaths that are still democratic today . Our original clause propose using wire to tie bunches of dried wheat berry to a purchased straw wreath . Continue this bunching and wiring appendage with other dry grasses and caryopsis . finally , tuck indried flowersfor variety and colouration .

2002: Real Pumpkins and Gourds Indoors

While faux pumpkin and gourds can be used for fall adorn , real ones add undeniable seasonal magical spell . This 2002 picture showcases how stunningly cozy real single can be when used inside . To get this homelike look , arrange all kinds ofpumpkins and gourd on tablesand mantlepiece or stack them in a basket that ’s placed on a electric chair .

1950: Frame Pressed Leaves

This 1950 pressed leafage idea transcends intomodern - sidereal day fall decor . Go on a nature walk this fall to collect various fall leave to dry and press before redact on fall - inspired mat . Once ensnare , the piece can behung on a rampart as decorfor seasons to come .

Fall tapestry from Oct 1979 issue