I fall in the camp of people that are usually ready for Fall before it’s even remotely close (although that’s changed a little in recent years). As a lot of people (at least where I’m from) similarly cite, it’s because it’s soooo hot here… Imagining a reprieve from that is nice. My personal approach is to stay clear of pumpkins (though pumpkin flavored things is always on the table, but ewwww to Sbux PSL, just saying) and other items that scream Fall until at least September 1st (likely more the middle of September when real Fall season (not weather) actually arrives) and to just start thinking about and incorporating cozier items and colors. I think there’s something to be said for literally living in the season you’re in and enjoying the right now and what it brings you (which is why we play in the sprinkler well into October), but dreaming about beautiful things to come also brings joy.

All that being said, one of my favorite parts about the pre-Fall celebration is just seeing new Fall items and colors hit store shelves (and websites). I have drastically decreased my holiday decor purchases over recent years, but I still really enjoy “window shopping” for inspiration and the occasional fun find I decide to purchase.

So, while I’ve been perusing the online aisles, I saved some of my favorite things to some inspiration boards.

TARGET THINGS

Green ribbed ceramic table lamp with scalloped shade

15 oz. amber tinted glass mug

Fluted antique brass finish decorative tray

Staggered taper brass candelabra

15 oz. stoneware berry bowls

Dark brown woven rattan decorative box