And the inspiration for it all…my new favorite for fall…terracotta! It adds texture and a rustic look that complements that fall feeling! And it was so easy…I just left the mums in their pots, wrapped them in burlap and popped them into my terracotta container. And if it looks slightly familiar…
…it’s because it’s not a planter at all, but one of my clay cookers! See it there…the one with the hen on top? lol They make great planters because they are glazed on the inside so there are no leaks! That one is only decorative for me anyway and not the one I actually cook with. You can see more about my collection of clay cookers here.
Another terracotta element is my super-easy DIY rustic cloche base made from flower pot saucers...another easy and inexpensive way to add texture! I filled the cloche with acorns as a base and topped them off with baby pumpkins.
I added my no-sew shirt pumpkins for a touch of whimsy…another fun and easy project that even the kids could help you do! I love the way the jute twine tendrils and the burlap leaves add even more texture!
And speaking of tendrils, here’s a fun pair of baby pumpkins that I found on our recent trip to the pumpkin farm…so intertwined that they are almost impossible to separate! I loved that so much that I decided not to even try. Funny, huh?
Our CEO Miss Oz says that I have completely lost my mind. It’s not like they have feelings and would miss each other if I cut them apart! And I’m afraid my next strange pumpkin pair makes her cringe even more…
…because these guys have even grown together! They were in the very last bag of baby pumpkins at Walmart…rejected by all of the other shoppers. I know…I’m strange! I just love them!
Sooo…corral it all in a big woven tray and you have my fall centerpiece! I am really loving all the texture (Are you getting the impression that I love texture?) that it adds to my fall décor!
And just in case you would like to find out how I made my rustic terracotta cloche base, you will find the tutorial here.
And finally, here’s a closer look at my no-sew shirt pumpkins…super-easy and inexpensive and they never go bad!
Believe it or not, I am still finishing up my fall decorating, trying to keep it all low-cost and not buy anything other than my mums and fresh pumpkins. I have the dining room ready and will share it next so stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for the Show and Share Party , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Inspire Me Monday, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays , French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday
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Love your display, Deb. And your stripey pumpkins are so cute. It is funny how we get attached to our 'things'. "Hi Miss Oz. You do look a bit put out."
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ReplyDeleteI loved all of your pieces that put together tell a lovely fall story -- and the textures work together very well. Fall does seem like a textural season, doesn't it?
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laura
How do you think of all these wonderful ideas? So full of talent! It looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the unique pumpkins! I think I like strange and lots of texture also! It all looks great Debbie. You really are my go to person for seasonal decor ideas!
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Linda
Your way of decorating is so beautiful....I love it.
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Caroline