It's funny how our tastes change with the season. In the summer I love the color of water, sand, river stones, natural wood and sky blue and aqua, which I use in my home.

Now I'm looking toward the earth tones of fall in art and in fabrics.

Autumn Aurillia by Franklin Carmichael

Since traveling to Italy last October I continually peruse Fortuny online for beautiful fabric inspiration. I am dying to have some Fortuny pillows. I had the opportunity to buy some fabric there and thought it was too expensive! It is about double the price in the states!

Fortuny's Piumette in burnt apricot & gold

Melagrana in marmalade & silver

Campanelle in apricot monotones & silvery gold

This painting "Autumn in the Foothills" by W. Herbert Dunton reminds me of the winter ahead and inspires a new color scheme.

Dandolo in tortoise & gold

Orsini in warm french brown & gold

Are you inspired to change your decor with the seasons?

House Beautiful announced their 2013 Fall Color Trends straight from the paint suppliers and here is the line-up:

Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5

"Blue has been a top mover and now greens are edging ahead, and this color is the bridge between them — a beautiful turquoise blue that makes you feel as if you're in a warm, sunny place. It's like an instant getaway." —Erika Woelfel

Pantone Linden Green 15-0533

"Green will continue to be important. We want to celebrate and preserve nature, and green is the first color we see every spring. It's renewable and refreshing. There's hope in green." —Leatrice Eiseman

Benjamin Moore Sea Haze 2137-50

"Gray has been so popular, and now we're seeing complex grays with an undertone of color. This one has a hint of green. We've gone through a cleansing of the palette—people want quieter surroundings with just a pop of color, and gray works very well with yellow, which is also trending." —Sharon Grech

Glidden Indigo Night GLV 21

"We're all trying to switch off and be quiet. This midnight blue, edging toward purple, is soothing, relaxing, and so enveloping that you can get lost in it. Perfect for those times when you want to escape." —Barbara Richardson

Valspar Salmon Run 2002-6B

"Pastels and pretty colors are coming to the foreground. This coral has the lightheartedness of pink, but it's more sophisticated, with chalky-gray undertones. It has a warm, soft touch that feels very embracing." —Sue Kim

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue 281

"We seem to go in waves — neutrals, then saturated colors. Right now, I'm drawn to this dramatic blue, so dark it's almost a neutral. We named it after a beach in Norfolk where the mud is this extraordinary blue, and it turns all the cockles and mussels this color. I'd use it with black or pale blue and other silvery, watery shades." —Sarah Cole

Fine Paints of Europe Rain Slicker HO1510

"I got out my crystal ball and it says tart yellow, sweetened with a few drops of orange. This is high-voltage stuff designed for maximum impact. No earthy oxides here! Think wet yellow rubber. Cheap thrills and sweet tarts always win our hearts." —Emmett Fiore

C2 Fusion C2-474

"I'm seeing a lot of toasty grays, with red and yellow undertones. In an uncertain world, you want something with a bit of warmth, so you can nestle into your space and feel cozy and safe." —Tom Hill

Pratt & Lambert Sunspot 11-10

"This is sunny and rejuvenating, a golden yellow the color of a marigold. It feels wholesome and authentic, the kind of color that would bring new life to a room. It reflects the optimism we're feeling." —Donna Schroeder

Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray SW 007

"We're beiged out, and that's driving the gray palette, which is going mainstream now. Gray is elegant, sophisticated, and it works so beautifully with natural materials like wood and linen." —Jackie Jordan

Pittsburgh Paints Turning Oakleaf ATC-38

"The color we see trending in all markets, from automotive to textiles, is a pale, luminous yellow. Soft, but with real presence and an optimistic, enlightened vibe. It's a feel-good color." —Dee Schlotter

Basically alot of grays and blues with touches of golden yellows..like in this art piece I found on Etsy.