Acorn Inspired Fall Decor (DIY Fall Decor Ideas)

It’s my humble opinion that simple fall decor is the best type of fall decor, and even better if it comes from natural and organic elements– like the 25 DIY acorn fall decor ideas below. I’d like to say it’s because I’m sophisticated, but really, it’s because I just do not have time to macrame wheat stalks and hot glue 5000 skeletons together. Plus, not only is nature FREE, but using it means one less neon plastic thing to dump in a landfill. When I see natural elements like acorns, gourds, branches and shells used in decor it makes my heart happy.  Nature changes with the seasons, so all you have to do is look right out your window to see what natures intends to decorate with this time of year. For some reason, it’s been screaming ACORNS to me lately so I rounded up 25 acorn inspired DIY ideas to use in your home this fall that transition beautifully right into Christmas too!

Before you jump in to using acorns in home decor, be sure to check out how to clean, dry, and debug them from Two It Yourself:

How to Paint Acorns from Home Stories A to Z

Colorful Felted Acorns from Free People Blog:

Candle Jars with Acorns (also includes directions on how to shellac them) from Small Home Big Start

Acorn Frame from 320 Sycamore

Acorn Pumpkins from Spoonful.com

Acorn Napkin Rings from BHG

All-Natural Acorn Wreath from Tried and True Blog

Acorn Cap Jewels on Buzzfeed

Painted and Podged Acorns from Mod Podge Rocks

Acorn Garland from The Magic Onions

Acorn Centerpieces and Chalkboard Acorn from Minted

Gilded Acorn Decor from Finding Home

DIY Painted Acorns with Gold Tops from Bliss at Home

Check out these easy Pottery Barn inspired vases from Live Laugh Rowe:

Glitter Topped Acorn Ornaments found on Handmade Charlotte

Personalized Acorn Ornaments from My Nearest and Dearest

No-Sew Burlap Acorn Silverware Holder from On Sutton Place

DIY Raffia Acorn Ornaments from Pottery Barn Kids

Acorn Cap Ornaments from Sweet Something Designs

Acorn and Pearl Candleholder from Rustic Crafts

Pearl and Acorn Napkin Holders from BHG

Green Glass Acorns found on Pinterest

Acorn Inspired Cookies found on Pinterest

Gilded Acorn Natural Charm Bracelet from MinieCo

I adore this Acorns Field Guide Poster; which acorns are found in your yard?

There’s a master designer when it comes to natural elements, which is why I think they speak to my heart so very much. Plus, inside each tiny acorn lives a giant oak tree just waiting to shine.  How’s THAT for SYMBOLISM for you on this sleepy Monday morning, my friends?!

I have a stash of wooden acorns just looking to be transformed. Stay tuned. 🙂

Tell me– which DIY acorn idea was your favorite? Any tiny acorns in your home waiting to become mighty oaks?  <—– SYMBOLISM, y’all! (and happy Monday!)