Fall Faux Bois

Although yesterday's weather felt like summer and the farmer's market still has a bounty of tomatoes and even some late season strawberries, I'm wrapped in an afghan in front of a roaring fire and drinking mulled cider with the smell of pumpkin bread wafting from the oven. Ok, not really. Aside from the fact that our fireplace is of the non-working variety, I can also recognize that we're still in the hints of fall phase and haven't yet reached full immersion into the season. I'm just getting a little giddy at the prospect of cool, crisp air, tall boots, honeycrisp apples, and coziness. I'm ready for a good dose of coziness right about now. 

Since I can't escape to a rustic cabin in the woods (and it's probably a little premature for that anyway), I find myself drawn to wood, or rather things that resemble wood. If you too need some little reminders of fall to tide you over until the real thing hits in full force, see if some of these faux bois goodies will do the trick for you. There's something for everyone.

When you need to give a little gift:

Clockwise from top: Chocolate covered oreos by sweetiesbykim; Guest soap by Gianna Rose Atelier; Wood you be mine by somethingshidinginhere

If you crave something shiny:

Left to right: Woodgrain ring by ballandchain; Tree bark wedding bands by BethCyrWeddings

If your guy (or you) needs to carry something:

Left to right: Gentleman's crafty apron by PollyDanger; Woody bag by Jack Spade

If your child's (or your own) wall looks a little bare:

Left to right: Mobile Print by JennSki; ABC Chart by Studiolyon

If you want to spruce up your living room (That wasn't meant to be a terrible pun, but it kind of made me laugh when I read it to myself.  It would probably be better if I didn't admit that, huh?):

Left to right: Martha Stewart Faux Bois Rug; Michael Aram Bark Collection Vases (We got these as a wedding gift and they make me as happy today as the day we received them)