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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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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Ode to Fall

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My Ode to Fall


Hi folks! Last week has been so hectic with my oldest daughter leaving for college for the first time and back to school for the youngest. We are still trying to get back to our regular schedule. Fall is approaching fast with cooler evenings and falling leaves!

  Before I go any further with this post I would  like to take the time to express my heartfelt thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to these lovely ladies for featuring my Tuscan Foyer and Kitchen herb station in their wonderful weekly parties! I am truly humbled to be included among the beautifully inspiring ideas and projects found in this land of blog! It lifts my spirit and warms my heart! To my wonderful readers, I just would like to add that do stop by and visit these links if you are looking for some inspiration or would like to share your very own. You won't be disappointed!


Thank you, ladies! 
You make me smile :)

Living in the northeast with long months of winter, summer is  the most coveted season. But I have to say that fall is my favorite season, short though it may be! At this time of year, I love adding a touch of fall to my home decor.


The spectacular colors of autumn speaks a language of its own:

To me, fall is in the traditional colors of the mums:


in the vibrant color of the pumpkins:

it's in the rusty hues of the faded and withered leaves strewn on the lawn:

and the woodsy smell of the pine cones:


Fall is in the cool crisp air as I take a brisk wall on a perfect autumn evening:


  and watch the sun set over the orange, red, and yellow trees:

and pathways lit with enchanting fall luminaries to welcome the twilight hour:

Fall  mason jar luminaries


crafted from simple household items

Brings warmth and color and light on an outdoor fall porch.

 They look so pretty all lined up on my porch steps

I'm so glad you stopped by for a visit! I love hearing from you and enjoy reading your sweet comments. 
Happy fall to all!

~ Hugs, Poppy~
Linking to:
Autumn Abounds Linky Party
Primp your pumpkin @ Debbiedoos

Common Ground: Be Inspired
The Tablescaper: Seasonal Sundays
Dwellings: Amaze Me Monday
Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday

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