FALL MUSINGS OF SEASONS PAST

 

DIY AUTUMN WREATH

I ventured out to some of my favorite craft stores yesterday in search of Autumn inspiration. I was basically looking for a new way to make a wreath for my front door, something a bit different by using a square shape. The selection was pretty limited. Square is just not that popular, however, the square wire wreath frame below seemed just perfect.

Then came the dilemma of how and what will I attach to the frame?? Searching up and down the aisles at Joann Fabric I came across a beautiful leafy garland with shades of gold, brown, red and orange. It was more than sufficient in length to provide all of the leafy fullness that I needed to cover the frame.

I started by attaching the garland with florist wire directly to the frame.  

As I worked around the perimeter, then trimmed some of the leaves from the garland and hot glued them to strategic places so that the metal frame was not exposed.

To embellish the wreath adding faux acorns, small purple berry clusters and pheasant feathers seemed just enough for that touch of Autumn. In lieu of a bow, I chose a simple piece of burlap ribbon to secure the wreath to the top of the door.

The materials used made it difficult to create nice sharp corners, but the final DIY showcases a brilliant display of Autumn greeting our guests at the front door.

Are you making an Autumn wreath this year? What are you using for your frame.......grapevine, wire, twig? Feel free to share your ideas with us....it's a great way for all of us to learn!

Wishing you a wonderfully creative Wednesday!

Kathleen

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FALL FOYER DECOR

Good Morning and Welcome to Labor Day! I hope you are all planning a wonderful day of celebration. 

I can hardly believe it's the 1st of September. With our summer packed with so much travel it seemed to just fly by. I must say I am ready for a few cool days. The kind of days filled with sunshine but a slight chill in the air. My favorite time of year here in the north.

Last week I carried all of my Fall decorations into my dining room and set up shop. I divided everything by category so that I could quickly grab what I needed ie. leaves, pumpkins, garland, twigs, etc. 

I thought I would start in the foyer this year. It's not as daunting as some of the other spaces. I have a beautiful blue and white porcelain vase that I wanted to keep on my chest. I just so happen to love crimson and orange with blue........and my trusty Fall pile of goodies certainly was full of that palette. Take a look......

Using a burlap placemat grounds the vase and brought more of a casual feel to the vignette.

I filled my Ethan Allen vessel with leaves of all kinds, some sparkly fall garland and topped it all of with a shiny metallic gold pumpkin. Then added a small Irish crystal vase filled with Bittersweet for another little shiny accent.

 And it was as easy as that!

Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think of this easy Fall foyer vignette! What is your color palette this Fall?

Have a wonderful day!

Kathleen

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