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Saturday, October 19, 2013

When Pumpkins Inspire!

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I don't know what it is about pumpkins that inspires us to decorate our homes with them! 
Over the weekend, while walking around Pumpkinville surrounded with pumpkins and gourds, inspiration hits, and suddenly you have all the makings of a tabletop vignette. Does this ever happen to you?


Well, that's exactly what happened to me while strolling through a pumpkin patch :)


The color and texture of gourds and pumpkins make them ideal for autumnal vignettes:



Sitting atop these shiny mercury glass candle holders they make a pretty visual statement:


I like the contrast between the shiny mercury glass and the rough texture of the gourds

A cascade of gourds and pumpkins adorns my foyer table

The mirror in my entryway is accented with a pine cone wreath intermixed with sprigs of green hydrangea

A closer view of the mini pine cone wreath

The blue Dollar Store bottle tied in raffia with a fleur-de-lis tag makes a pretty holder for lavender 


A row of cute baby boo pumpkins nestled in little clay pots painted with chalkboard paint

I embellished the pots with the enameled numerical tags found in the scrap booking section of Joann


I love adding different elements and see it all coming together to create a vignette.

Books covered in fleur-de-lis burlap make excellent risers

Baby boo pumpkin sitting in a mossy nest 

The shine on the votive contrasts nicely with the chalkboard painted pot

Little pumpkins tied in grosgrain ribbons remind me of  brown paper gift packages "tied up with strings''.......these are a few of my favorite things :) 

The fleur-de-lis burlap is from Walmart for $3.97 a yard. One yard is sufficient to cover three to four books.

A tall cylindrical glass vase filled with pine cones and other natural vase fillers.


The glass vase holds maple branches from my yard and showcases the beautiful colors of autumn in all its glory



Fall is a wonderful time of the year to create beautiful vignettes in your home

And I am looking forward to a wonderful holiday season!

Thank you so much for stopping by! It is always a pleasure to hear from you and read your sweet notes. 

~Hugs, Poppy~

And a big thank you to
for highlighting my Autumn Vignette in their wonderful weekly parties.

This week, partying at:
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
The Scoop
Common Ground: Be Inspired
The Tablescaper: Seasonal Sundays
Dwellings: Amaze Me Monday
Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt it Friday
Craft Dictator: Craft Frenzy Friday
Vintage Chic: Friday's Five Features




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44 comments:

  1. CEM MANIASOctober 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Hello Poppy, that beautiful photos in a tribute to autumn .. What a delicious post! A hug from Portugal! Manuela

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  2. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love it all! I love pumpkins too!!

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  3. Betty October 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I love your beautiful table and the decorations are so pretty. Great job.

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  4. SarahOctober 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Poppy, I find the white pumpkins are the most appealing to me, though I love using orange this time of year. Thanks for sharing your inspired decor. Very nice!

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  5. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Your pumpkin inspired vignette is just gorgeous! I love how pure and natural it is. My favorite part is the burlap wrapped books with the fleur de lis, ... LOVE!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  6. JudyOctober 19, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing all of your beautiful creativity with us. Your pumpkins, fall branches, mercury glass, etc. are all just so pretty. You have made each vignette into a painting. I looked through these several times just because it was so enjoyable!

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  7. CarolOctober 19, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    I adore your fabulous vignette! The pumpkins add that perfect touch of autumn.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  8. My Garden DiariesOctober 19, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Such a beautiful vignette! I just love how you placed the pumpkins in little nests! And your mirrors texture with the wreath is so pretty! You did an outstanding job on this! Such a rich display! Happy weekend to you!

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  9. The TablescaperOctober 19, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Love the number tags. Your vignette is lovely.

    You're always welcome at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  10. StacyOctober 20, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    I think I'd like to visit pumpkinville! I think the warty pumpkins are cool characters. Your photos and vignette are beautiful.

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  11. evelyne-home-interiors.blogspot.ptOctober 20, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Hy Poppy! Lovely pictures about autumn. Very good taste. Love your blog. Evelyne.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Love your vignettes! Especially the blue bottle with raffia...lovely.

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  13. LuluOctober 20, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    You are absolutely right about pumpkins and gourds providing lots of inspiration, and you've done a great job creating charming vignettes.

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  14. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 21, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I love pumpkins and gourds but I wish they wouldn't get squishy and rot so we have to throw them away! And there is nothing like the real thing for décor in the Fall. Beautiful vignettes! Visiting from The Tablescaper!

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  15. CynthiaOctober 21, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I love this vignette. I am a huge fan of mercury glass. I have quite the collection. I can't wait to get in our new home and be able to decorate with it all over again!

    Cynthia

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  16. CynthiaOctober 21, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Forgot to mention that I love the mirror too!

    Cynthia

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  17. UnknownOctober 21, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I LOVE it all! But, I really love the burlap books, and touches of turquoise. I am a new follower! So glad to have found your blog.
    Heather

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  18. xinexOctober 22, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Your gourds and pumpkins are so beautiful and you displayed them perfectly. What a fantastic entry!...Christine

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  19. LilasesazuisOctober 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Poppy, dear,

    What beautiful pictures.

    I love your taste.

    This is difficult for us to find those small pumpkins.

    Congratulations, all so delicate.

    Have a great day,

    kisses,

    Ligia and =ˆˆ=

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  20. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my...I see another feature coming up here:)Your pumpkins are all displayed so well and those clay pots are super cute. Happy that you are sharing them at my party today.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. CarolynOctober 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Poppy,
    I love how you decorated for fall with pumpkins etc. The mirror looks so pretty as well.
    I have been so slow doing any fall decorating this year that I might as well wait for Christmas now!

    Carolyn

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  22. LauraOctober 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    You did an amazing job!
    I just found your blog this morning and what a treat.
    I am off to read more posts, and I am a new follower.

    Enjoyed visiting,

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  23. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingOctober 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Oh my goodness it looks amazing! You always decorate so beautifully!

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  24. The Style SistersOctober 23, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Loving all the pumpkin inspiration! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday linky party and share this post with us. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/centerpiece-wednesday-link-up-party-98.html
    Karin

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  25. nycstylelittlecannoliOctober 23, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I am your 300th follower! What a lovely blog...looking forward to your posts! Have a great day!

    www.nycstylelittlecannoli.com

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  26. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 23, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Oh my goodneess, I love it. The pumpkins and gourds are fabulous and the little bows are perfect. I love the vase with nuts, rocks and leaves too. Beautiful vignette. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs. Marty

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  27. Tablescapes By DianeOctober 23, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love your beautiful table and all the decorations you have put together so pretty. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape.
    XXOO
    Diane

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  28. Candy SOctober 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Poppy, There are so many wonderful elements to this charming vignette that I don't know where to start. The mercury glass candle holders with with the boo pumpkins nestled into a tiny bird nest is my favorite part. But I also love all of the beautiful blue glass. The burlap covered risers add great texture as well as the chalk painted pots. Everything is just lovely..... Candy

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  29. Tea in the LibraryOctober 23, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    OoooOOoooh! Like! Like! Like! Visiting from SYC. Have a great week!

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  30. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    BEAUTIFUL vignette!!

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  31. Jemma@athomewithjemmaOctober 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Oh my goodness! This so perfectly perfect, I love that your inspiration was so spontaneous!
    Jemma

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  32. Vintage Paint and more...October 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Love this vignette.. I love the little pumpkins and the naturals that you have used. But, I think my favorite are the burlap covered books... I am pinning this... found you through A Cup of Mrs Olson...Cathy

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  33. Auro @ Add that Xtra in the OrdinaryOctober 24, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Oh!what warm autumn colours are awaiting us at your corner. Just loved it all, especially your wall mirror with the the distressed look and that cute burlap wrapped book with stencil art on it.Picture perfect all the way!

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  34. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Poppy, your pumpkin/gourd vignette is so visually inspiring! I love little baby boos and gourds and you have done yours up splendidly. Thanks so much for sharing this at my HOME and have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  35. KhammanyOctober 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Love the pumpkins in the numbered pots and of course I love your blue bottle with the lavender in it! Everything is so pretty!

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  36. PamelaOctober 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Your fall porch looks wonderful. I love the pumpkins in the pots.

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  37. ConnieOctober 26, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Good morning Poppy, I found you on Carol's "Art and Sand". You have a delightful blog here and I love how you nested your little pumpkins in moss and bird-nests. That is so creative.
    I am your newest follower #303.
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Your new blogging sister, Connie :)

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  38. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 26, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Yes Poppy, pumpkins do inspire! Love them, and the weirder the better. lol! Love your beautiful displays! Thanks for sharing them with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  39. chateau chicOctober 27, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Your vignette is gorgeous, Poppy!! I just love the combination you put together on your hall table. I especially like the tall vase with all the natural finds and maple branches. So pretty!
    Mary Alice

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  40. The Style SistersOctober 29, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I highlighted this post tonight for centerpiece Wednesday
    http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/10/velcome-to-centerpiece-wednesday-99.html
    Karin

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  41. KathyOctober 30, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous - just love how you used these wee pumpkins and gourds in your tabletop decor - quite elegant! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  42. CindyOctober 31, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Poppy,
    Pumpkins do inspire me to want to decorate. Your decorating for the season is eloquent, I have to ask what is Mercury Glass?

    I also love taking sprigs of grape vine from outside and bring them in for arrangements. I like your riser idea and Joanne is a great place to find little bits, I don't have a shop like that on the Island. Great dollar store find, love coloured glass. Enjoy

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  43. Tablescapes By DianeNovember 1, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape for Halloween. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    xxoo
    Diane

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  44. AnitaNovember 7, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    gorgeous designs :)
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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Thanks for stopping by and for your loving thoughts. They make me smile!Hugs~Poppy