What date do you decorate for autumn?

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I have got some lovely autumn decorative bits but not sure what date I should start putting them out.
Is 1st September too early ?

Never heard of this. What do you actually do?

Imagine having a to-do list so short that ‘decorate for autumn’ was at the top of it! 😂

I decorate for Hallowee'en, the usual tacky stuff, because DD likes it, but they come down the day after. This year's star purchase is a pumpkin tablecloth from John Lewis.

If I were rich I'd probably change the decor with the seasons, but I don't know anyone who does. I'll put out a few Halloween bits on actual Halloween for one day.

People often have lots of things on their to do list but do the things they like first or instead.

From your comment, presumably you have a long to do list and yet here you are on mumsnet.

aww I decorate. Makes me feel better coming in the house. I don’t do loads I just change my faux flowers on the console (look at the Suffolk nest and you’ll see the seasonal styles) and the botanical candle.
I’ll probs do mine next weekend.

I’ve got a baby attached to my nipple since you’re so interested - makes doing jobs tricky 🙄

Summer and winter curtains were much more of a Thing in the days before central heating and double glazing were common. Thick, heavy curtains would be a godsend for anyone in a cold house with single glazing.

Plus, many people used to spring clean, inc. washing/dry cleaning curtains, because of the dust from coal fires.

OP you might enjoy some of the ideas on here...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4873548-autumn-decorations

Not sure why everyone is acting so shocked haha. When all the childrens winter things come down from the loft I also bring down the warm sofa throws/bedding and other 'seasonal bits' that definitely have an autumn feel. I have added bits and pieces to it all over the 20 years I've had my own home and I love to do it. I remember my mum doing similar. Neither of us are 'influencers'
In response to the question this normally happens some point mid Sep when I can be bothered or when it gets colder.
I also SHOCK HORROR put bits and pieces out for Halloween around 1st Oct because it makes me and my children happy 🤷‍♀️

I've still got my Easter wreath up...i Will probably swap that for the Xmas one at the beginning of December, I tend to skip redecorating my house in-between those 2 holidays by the looks of it!

We put our autumn things out yesterday. It's been very cold here so it feels like autumn. In years that it's been warmer, we've done it a bit later.

i bet everyone does this to a small extent at least without realising.. it’s essentially putting your summer bits away and bringing out the warmer duvets, throws, etc along with the winter coats.

I’d say do it after the first autumnal feeling day… (like today in London)…

I might pick up this tradition with my own kids.. seems lovely.

Obviously, as here you are on Mumsnet sneering.

I have some lovely autumn leaf fairy lights I bring out each year to put around the fireplace and then I place some pumpkin spice candles and various autumn squashes/pumpkins by the hearth. After Halloween I use ALL the pumpkins in various recipes.

Those of you who are stunned that ‘this is a thing’ have you never seen a church decorated for the harvest festival? It’s a good thing to be in touch with nature and the seasons. I’m guessing the snobs posters who are feigning ignorance are more horrified that people actually shop in B & M or Home Bargains, the horror 😱

In answer to your question OP, I will probably do mine at the beginning of October but that’s because summer is still in full swing here in the SE. If where you are is miserable then what are you waiting for…..?

Never.

However, September still feels very summery where I live (Cornwall) so if I did decorate my house for different seasons I would probably do it some time in October when the weather started changing.

I changed my 10-year-old diesel vehicle for a new hybrid which I expect to still be driving in 14/15 years. My trip to Antartica an expedition cruise on an electric powered ship and buying a beauty advent calender is only a thing when I actually need (cruelty free) skin and hair products. Hence I didn’t buy one last year because I had stuff left from the year before. So, try again! I am not saying that I live a totally none polluting life in the woods, but I am mindful. Buying seasonal tat is just bloody selfish and irresponsible!

I’m being mindful by not having a car, not going on holiday and not wearing make up. Surely I’m allowed a little (reusable) tat?

I changed my 10-year-old diesel vehicle for a new hybrid which I expect to still be driving in 14/15 years. My trip to Antartica an expedition cruise on an electric powered ship and buying a beauty advent calender is only a thing when I actually need (cruelty free) skin and hair products. Hence I didn’t buy one last year because I had stuff left from the year before. So, try again! I am not saying that I live a totally none polluting life in the woods, but I am mindful. Buying seasonal tat is just bloody selfish and irresponsible!

Someone else would think it's selfish to go to Antarctica, buy a new car or buy beauty products. People justify different things to themselves just like you are doing. In my opinion, anyone who goes to Antarctica is disgusting. You're a hypocrite and you've been caught out for it by @BackInTheBay

This thread has truly highlighted to me why my real life pals use tattle 😂

Fuck me there are some miserable, sneery people on here. If you don’t have any decent input on the post why bother writing anything?

Op I love autumn, it’s my favourite season. I don’t go too mad but I change the (fake) flowers on the kitchen table from spring/summer to a nice little autumnal display from Next and I also have an autumn garland to go over the fireplace which will stay until the Christmas one goes up. Pumpkins will be displayed near the fire from October because my 10 year old is obsessed and dies at least one a week! It just makes everything feel nice and cosy instead of miserable.

I don’t think my fake flowers and some autumn bits from Asda are going to bring the planet to its knees 🙄

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Did you swim to Antarctica? Electric boat all the way? Get a grip.

I fear your autumnal floral display has just melted an ice cap.

Actually I adore fake plants and flowers, I can't have real ones (sadly, I do prefer real) in my house because one of my children will try and eat the leaves or soil. Yet if I was to offer him lettuce leaves he'd possibly try to contact childline and report me for cruelty. 😂

Without my fake flowers I'd feel a bit flat, I love greenery. I tried dried flowers but he liked the texture of them and ate them as well. Again, won't eat a bloody quaver 😂

(He doesn't eat my pinecones, acorns or Holly from the garden, just plants and bunches of flowers, especially roses)