Martha Stewart Shares Her #1 Tip for Fall Decorating (& Reveals Her Thoughts on What Millennials Call 'New' Trends)

'Tis the season to hike through stunning fall foliage and indulge in way too many pumpkin spice products. But if you ask me, one of the best things about the fall is getting to spruce up the decor in my home. Cozy wreaths with warm hues? Carved pumpkins? Fall-themed throw pillows? I'm here for it.

But where does one start if they're tempted to buy the entire store (guilty) or if they don't have much experience with transforming their space into a Fall Wonderland? Enter decorating expert Martha Stewart, who recently announced her new partnership with Pure Leaf Tea. I had the opportunity to sit down with the 83-year-old icon and discuss her biggest rule for fall decorating. The bottom line? Avoid spending your money on decor that won't last.

She said, "Don't buy junk that you have to throw away. I think people buy junk or things that are very short-lived. [For example], buying an expensive bunch of flowers may not be the most effective way of spending your money."

She added, "For Halloween or for the autumn, why not get some beautiful artificial pumpkins that aren't gonna rot or fall apart? You can use them next year also. I love my pumpkins that I've designed, so that's the kind of thing I do. Then I put them in a nice plastic tub in my holiday library, and I save it until next year. It's a good investment actually." Noted, Martha.