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90 maconmagazine.com | October/November 2024 If you're ready to wind down to sweater weather and embrace autumn's idyllic red, orange, and yellow palette, we're eager to share six ways you can savor this fall season while protecting the natural beauty all around us. From cheery jack-o'-lanterns to apple-spiced candles and foraged tablescapes to charming DIYs, creating a cozy fall decor scene can be as sustainable as it is chic. Best part: You can depend on these ideas year after year to create the perfect fall scene, no matter your style. T I M E L E S S & E C O F R I E N D LY Fall Decor Ideas 6 BY SHIVANI VYAS PHOTO BY PAUL ABELL, COURTESY OF STUDIO VYAS Set a budget to nd decor pieces you'll want to reuse every year. To do this, scout pieces that are built to last, timeless, and adaptable to multiple decorating schemes. For example, opt out of single-use decor, and invest in pieces you can store, upcycle, or donate after the season ends. Some solid starting options include cotton (or natural material) throws and cushion covers in autumnal colors. Second, try vintage or cotton tablecloths, placemats, or napkins in a fall theme that speaks to you. And lastly, to cover all your seasonal lighting needs, always opt for LED lights (which are more energy-e cient and will last you longer). Start O Strong 1 For your most used autumn decor (even the tinier elements) like napkins — challenge yourself to search for their sustainable counterparts. For example, try cloth napkins, cotton tea towels, or table runners you can wash and reuse year after year — or opt for compostable paper options. And use ceramic or glass plates instead of disposable ones when possible. Or, use fresh pumpkins, squash, and gourds to decorate — and compost each after the season ends (or feed all to your local farmer's goats)! Pick Something Biodegradable 2 Fall ora, Poplar Street Farmers Market Turkey dinner tea towel by Betsy Olmsted, Massey Gordon, $24. E C O F R I E N D LY Fall Decor Ideas Bespoke live wreath, Mary Pinson, prices vary.