Hello, Fall!

I decided to decorate for fall, since hurricane Florence has me house bound this weekend.

I really like this pumpkin throw pillow. I found it at Marshalls, a couple of weeks ago. The blue and white pin stripes, tie in well with my blue and white Chinoiserie.

My coffee table décor needs tweaking. I need to find something more interesting than bare branches for the vase (perhaps cotton stems?). That's a job that will have to wait until, post Florence!

Foyer décor. The fabric pumpkins in the basket, are a Target find from a couple of years ago. The basket is being guarded by my cast iron, doggie door stop.

Enevitable Autumn

The long days of Summer are beginning to shorten, children are going back to school and preseason football has begun.  These are all signs that cooler weather is eminent. Although Summer  will be missed, I choose to embrace Autumn and all that it represents. Crisp evenings, the changing of the leaves and the expectation of the holiday season!

The earth tones in the Chinois vignette above, are typical of those found in nature during the Fall season. These browns, golds and ambers add a feeling of warmth, and coziness to the space.

This lovely, vintage serving tray, by Daher, England,  features vivid, Autumnal colors. The tray is available in Southern Waterlillies shop on Etsy.

Autumn presents many opportunities to make use of vintage throws and blankets. They make great tablecloths or picnic blankets when tailgating. They can also be a source of warmth for a chilly guest, who is being entertained on the deck or patio in late summer or Fall. These can be found for little or nothing in thrift stores. Purchase several, the uses for them are many! 

This lovely, large Chinois vase is brown and white with gold gilding. It makes great Autumn décor for a bookshelf, foyer table or fireplace mantle. This item is available in Southern Waterlillies shop on Etsy.

Use the last of  the vegetables from your Summer garden, or purchase seasonal ones from your local farmers market to prepare hearty soups and stews for game night. Vintage crockery  is a great way to serve individual helpings of your favorite recipes. Crockery bowls are another great item commonly available in thrift stores.

This great set or Libbey, frosted drinking glasses with metallic leaves is perfect for setting a beautiful Fall tablescape! They are available in Southern Waterlillies shop on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernWaterlillies

Green and Gold Bookshelf Decor

Southern Waterlillies on Etsy, has a beautiful selection on vintage home décor!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernWaterlillies

Independence Day 2018