"October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter."- Nova Bair
What a beautiful quote? Near my home is a
greenway that each Fall shines bright in yellows, reds, oranges, and greens. I especially like to walk the dogs on the
greenway when the sun is setting. The air is crisp and you can hear the playful rustling of squirrels and chipmunks searching for acorns to store for the winter.
I like simple. Simple to me says grace, elegance, comfort, and even romantic. Looking for ideas for my own home on the
internet (sometimes even decorators sing the blues...), I found some wonderful Fall decorating ideas (courtesy of
Better Homes and Gardens). The ideas are easy to replicate on your own. Many items that have been used can be found in your backyard, garden center, or grocery produce section.
Enjoy!
"Pheasantly" Simple
Supplies: Twig wreath, pheasant feathers, Brazil nuts and brown satin ribbon
A "Gourdly" Affect
Supplies: Foam wreath, moss, mini-pumpkins, black satin ribbon. After Halloween, simply change out the black ribbon for raffia or green satin ribbon for Thanksgiving.
Simple "Blessings"
Supplies: White ceramic tray or other flat dish, rocks, small pots, votives, and moss. The best part of the centerpiece is that you don't have to water it.
"Elevated" Elegance
Supplies: Candles (pillars,
votives, tea), different levels of candle stands, candle holders, small vases or other items to hold arrangements, tangerines and nuts. Place the candles at different levels along the center of the table. Create simple floral centerpieces with twigs, flowers, fruit and nuts.
The "Velvet" Touch
Supplies: Acorns with twigs attached, velvet ribbon in a color of your choice, large
faux pearls. Replace one of the acorns with the
faux pearl or you can
spraypaint one of the acorns with metallic paint and hot glue it back into the shell. Another idea, find two small
pinecones that are attached to a twig and
spraypaint them with metallic paint.
