TammyinTN Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm so ready for fall this year. Wal-Mart had all the flags, cute fall flowers out. I bought everything...so do you think it's to early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Nope. For me, fall starts when school starts. I usually decorate right about now. Of course, fall is my favorite season so I don't mind a few extra weeks at all. This year it's so dang hot that I'm not even interested in decorating yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's suppose to be in the low 80's here this weekend. We go back to school September 4th and I would love to have everything done by then. Also, fall is my favorite season of the year as well. Sending you cool weather vibes! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 La la la la la Fingers in ears la la la la la Please do not use the F word here :lol:, I am still fully enthralled with the sunshine and summer heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, you gotta wait until at least September 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm so ready for fall this year. Wal-Mart had all the flags, cute fall flowers out. I bought everything...so do you think it's to early? I'd do it if it would make the temps drop below F100 :glare: Fall is such a nice thought right now, autumn is such a nice sounding word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I love all things Autumn, so its never too early in my opinion. I already have a few things up even if it is obviously not fall around here with the temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Heck no it's not too early! I love all things fall and Halloween and Thanksgiving and then Christmas. I keep trying to convince DH to set up the Christmas tree, but he's having none of it. Punk :glare: :lol: I'm very excited for the fall to start, even though we only get like a month of real fall weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've already been to Yankee Candle and purchased some fall candles and accessories and have some out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 This may be a dumb question, but when you guys talk about decorating for Fall, what exactly do you mean? The only time I decorate is for Christmas and that is only in the living room and extremely minimal at that so I'm a clueless decorator. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, you gotta wait until at least September 1. I agree. The month has to be part of the fall season. You wouldn't put up spring decorations in February right? This may be a dumb question, but when you guys talk about decorating for Fall, what exactly do you mean? The only time I decorate is for Christmas and that is only in the living room and extremely minimal at that so I'm a clueless decorator. :) I have decorations that go over the fireplace, I put out fall candles, and I switch the contents of some vases. Outside, I also start putting in cool-weather annuals. Eventually, my goal is to make pillowcases for our living room. Our home is decorated in neutral colors, so I would like to add color depending on the season. Neighbors put up flags, change door wreaths, and put pumpkins and scarecrows on the porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvaleri Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 La la la la la Fingers in ears la la la la la Please do not use the F word here :lol:, I am still fully enthralled with the sunshine and summer heat! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Definitely too early. Wait until after Labor Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've just come in from cutting grass and am amazed at how many leaves were on the ground. There is nothing noticeable in the trees yet, but more than normally blown out of them during a summer storm. It is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have a couple of fall scented candles out right now. I am so ready for fall! I am sick of the heat & humidity of summer. It is ridiculous here. I think it's fine to do a little fall decorating now. I might do some this weekend in hopes that it will cause fall to arrive more quickly!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't decorate, but just had to say it was in the 50's when I woke up this morning! I had the window open in my bedroom, and it was chilly. I love, love fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 La la la la la Fingers in ears la la la la la Please do not use the F word here :lol:, I am still fully enthralled with the sunshine and summer heat! :iagree: I'm not letting go of summer without a fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, you gotta wait until at least September 1. :iagree: And I can't wait for fall - Texas summers are just too hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 We'll be in the mid-90s, so no fall decorating here. I start fall decorating around Sept. 1, Halloween decorations go up Oct. 1, Thanksgiving decorations go up Nov. 1, and Christmas decorations go up the weekend right after Thanksgiving. That's my schedule.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 OK, this thread is making me want to break all the rules and decorate for fall today. We are starting school next week, and I'm done with the planning. Now I have some extra time, which I won't have once we start school. Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 OK, this thread is making me want to break all the rules and decorate for fall today. We are starting school next week, and I'm done with the planning. Now I have some extra time, which I won't have once we start school. Hmmm.... Me, too! I almost always decorate the weekend before we start school. Not this year. I cleaned a house yesterday (my job). The a/c was on the fritz. It was 95 in there. I'm still worn out and it's too. dang. hot. to think about fall, even for me. Maybe next week. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Too Soon! One of my pet peeves is the current rushing of seasons we see everywhere. It's hard enough to go into stores and see fall and Christmas decor available when it's still summer. I love fall, too, but won't decorate until after Labor Day. My fall decor is an autumn wreath for the door, fall mantle decor (leaves, real and artificial, fake pumpkins), a few scarecrow things scattered around the house. My big splurge is scarecrows out front. I get those scarecrows you find at Hobby Lobby or Walmart and fix them up a bit. I use cheapo hats and bandanas to customize them for every member of our family. You should have seen the one I did the year we got a daughter in law--long veil blowing in the breeze. ;) I get a few straw bales at the feed store and arrange a grouping of scarecrows sitting on or standing near the hay bales. I add real pumpkins and fake fall flowers to add color. A spotlight on a timer shines on them at night. The scarecrows stay up until Thanksgiving--and I use them for several years so the cost is minimal. Love attic storage! I have a few ghostie Halloween things I scatter around in October and take down the day after. Fall decor is fun and makes me happy. I love the colors of fall. Okay, you've talked me into it....go ahead and decorate. Post photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've just come in from cutting grass and am amazed at how many leaves were on the ground. There is nothing noticeable in the trees yet, but more than normally blown out of them during a summer storm. It is coming. Several trees here are changing colors. The neighbors dogwood is really pretty. Go ahead and decorate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ok...you guys ....I will not decorate outside until September 5th. I will however decorate inside this weekend. I'm going to clean everything really good and then decorate with white twinkle lights, fall leaves, candles and other pretty items. No one will know but my family. ;) Then September 5th, the fall flags will go up, flower arrangements for the porch and cute decorative pumpkins will go out in the front and porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaZ Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Too soon here in the southwest. (very south, very west) It's triple digits and won't be in the 80's until the beginning of October. The very few leaves that are here don't even change colors. They just die and fall off around Thanksgiving. I decorate for halloween and then for thanksgiving. Then take everything down to decorate for christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It would be for me but that's just because we're having some beautiful summer weather right now. But I say, do what you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Never too early. It's my favorite decor of the year - no bright colors, no cute Santas (no flames! I love cute Santas!), just soothing cocoa-fireplace-and-book colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Well, I just did a little inside decorating for fall.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I missed summer entirely and fall is a busy time for us so I am not looking forward to it coming any quicker than normal. I usually wait until at least Oct. 1 because it doesn't cool down around here until then but if I lived farther north then I would start around Sept. 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well, I just realized I have decorative snowmen sitting on top of the piano that were never put away in the spring ! So since I am already decorated for winter.....you can certainly go ahead and get ready for fall ! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well, I just realized I have decorative snowmen sitting on top of the piano that were never put away in the spring ! So since I am already decorated for winter.....you can certainly go ahead and get ready for fall ! :D :lol: Christmas decorations are tricky...I always seem to find something I missed about a month after putting it all away...just think, you are ahead of the game. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I kid you not there is a house down the street with Christmas lights. ETA: I mean they never took them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm trying to hold out until Sept. 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 My dd spent the day today decorating her room for Halloween, so hey go ahead and decorate. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 La la la la la Fingers in ears la la la la la Please do not use the F word here :lol:, I am still fully enthralled with the sunshine and summer heat! :iagree: I'm not letting go of summer without a fight! Y'all obviously don't live in TX! I love fall, but I'm ready for winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm so ready for fall this year. Wal-Mart had all the flags, cute fall flowers out. I bought everything...so do you think it's to early? YES! It's too flipping' early. You need to take a step back and sign my petition for a 4 month summer and permanent DST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I love fall too!! I wait until September though. It's been so nice here that it is starting to feel like fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oh, I love autumn! Go for it. I've always had an "unofficial" rule that I have to wait for my birthday, which is Monday. But I think I might cheat by a day or two and do it this weekend!! :D I figure mid-August equals back to school around here, so it also is appropriate for fall decorating. Heck, high school football starts here tomorrow night!! Surely I can put out a wreath and candle, LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I have not read everything but yes, it is. I'm so sick of having to buy bathing suits in the Winter and Christmas bulbs in the Summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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