Fall arrives late and lingers on Martha’s Vineyard, bringing pleasant temperatures and relief from summer’s heat and crowds. This is the time to visit the island, when you feel like you have it to yourself. Bicycle the lanes and collect shells along the still-warm beaches, dine on lobster at a harborside cafe, and find inspiration to decorate your home like a New Englander.
It’s all about the details when you decorate. A long-lasting faux garland accentuates the curve of the gate and blends nicely with a hedge of Knock Out roses.
Late summer flowers in purple hues blend perfectly with autumnal colors, while a leafy wreath and planters filled with ornamental grasses and pansies creates a cheerful welcome.
Allow pumpkins of all sizes and colors to tumble down your front entry stairs.
Many of the island’s homes feature window boxes. They suit the traditional architecture and provide even more ways to garden. The window box above is stuffed with mums, ornamental kale and peppers, and ivy.
Don’t overlook light posts and smaller outdoor features when you decorate for fall. A sprig of bittersweet secured in a plaid bow creates a perfect touch for the above post. The blooms on the luxuriant hydrangea will age to a blush pink color as fall progresses.
Wherever you reside, add touches of New England fall style to your home.
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