Vintage Decorating With Pumpkins
September 30, 2013
Welcome to day two of decorating with pumpkins.
This little Fall vignette is on the mantle in our family room. I have
chosen to keep the colors more muted with a bit of a natural feel.
I have shopped my home for most everything placed here, including
the pumpkins. Those on the wreath I have had for years. In order
to give them a little glow and cover up some imperfections I painted
them with metallic acrylic paint-a soft champagne color.
I have inverted two rustic, chippy pots and placed natural burlap
pumpkins on top of them, I like the simplicity of the burlap on the
wreath and pumpkins. In order to add some height I placed some
beloved antique books underneath them.
local antique shops and was delighted with this window! I had been
looking for one with panes, but this one had the best asking price of
15 dollars, so I just could not pass it up. After a good washing a
little sanding and some lettering it was ready for our mantle.
You know how I love to make my wreaths. I got a bee in my
bonnet about wanting to create one out of chicken wire. So, off to
Home Depot I went and bought a little roll. First I cut the wire, then
shaped it to the form that I wanted and wired it together.
After a few puncture wounds-wearing gloves next time...I wove
burlap throughout the chicken wire, added a burlap bow, my glazed
pumpkins and some flowers!
So, keep it simple. Use what you have, paint a pumpkin if it needs
a lift, dust off an old wreath and give it an update. Turn a pot over,
or use an old vase, add a little pumpkin or two and you are ready
for Fall!
Please join me on Wednesday for another fun tip on decorating with
pumpkins.
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You did make that out of chicken wire! Cool. And that window pane - is there a window in it - so clean I can't tell. Is the word fall on the glass? Love the sunflowers and the green glass bottle too. You have ideas in you head I only dream of - lol. sandie
ReplyDeleteLove the window pane and your beautiful fall mantel. You are looking very autumnal around your house!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely - it just says 'autumn' in the sweetest way - elegant in its simplicity. I wish you could come up and arrange my mantel!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful.Those fall colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Such creative talent....Your mantle is beautiful..I love the way you pulled all the different elements together.....
ReplyDeleteLovely soft decor that is so YOU! Such good taste and so pretty. I'm more prim and cozy when it comes to fall. I'm starting today.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to see and enjoy everyone's special taste and talents.
Love,
Linda
I love that series very much. Your mantel is perfect.
ReplyDeleteOnly you could make something so fun out of nothing, well almost nothing. I know your home is lovely Jemma!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Jemma and I love your window frame! They look so pretty on mantels or layered over mirrors. I also like your creamy vases/containers:) xxleslie
ReplyDeleteIt is all so pretty Jemma, love the vignette. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is very cute. I like the pumpkins on overturned pots and your wire wreath is very creative. So glad you have shared this at my HOME. Enjoy your weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Love this! You've been featured from Give Me The Goods! And you'll also be on my FB page today ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
LOVE your mantel, that window is such a great backdrop!
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