This isn’t the story of a dream house — it’s the story of how an imperfect house became one.

Every fall I load up on real pumpkins, only to watch the squirrels destroy them and my budget take a hit. This year, I finally made the switch to heirloom-inspired faux pumpkins—and I couldn’t be happier. Not only are they timeless and squirrel-proof, but they’ll save me money for years to come. In this post I’m sharing the exact 7 pumpkins I chose plus simple styling tips for creating that cozy, collected autumn look.

Antique inspired home decor finds and favorites in our home.

Petite kitchen rugs for a Nancy Meyers inspired look.

Antique inspired kitchen faucets for timeless home decor.

Classic bedroom styling with timeless finds.

A look inside our latest kitchen and dining room updates featuring timeless pieces from Rejuvenation. See how we layered in heritage-inspired lighting, hardware, and brass details to create a warm, enduring space.

Antique inspired gallery rail system for our timelessly collected kitchen open shelving.

Cafe curtain finds and favorites for timeless yet collected home decor.

From charming café curtains to ambient fence lighting and classic molding—here are three small projects that made a big difference in our home this month.

Antique Inspired: A Year With Our Unlacquered Brass Hardware and What We’ve Learned

These sconces, with their vintage brass finish and transitional tapered shades, bring a timeless elegance that complements our newly painted walls and patterned bedding.

Timeless sconce lighting in a collected bedroom!

Why didn’t we color drench the room? It’s a trend we love and admire in so many spaces… so let’s talk about why we chose to skip it in ours.

Antique inspired artwork for timelessly collected heirloom inspired homes and home decor.

Traditional yet collected bedroom home decor finds for cottage inspired home decor.

Antique inspired rug finds and favorites for the new line and collection I am loving for spring!

Favorite patterned and printed finds from The Inside!

When I found the Sloan sofa from Interior Define I was immediately sold. And you can read why I love this sofa and a few other of the accent pieces I picked up here…

Antique inspired living room finds for cottage inspired yet timelessly collected heritage homes.