Fall’s Earthy Decor
Image ~ Jeanne Curtis
It’s fall,
in all its fabulosity and it’s
time to decorate.
Our ‘parlor’/dining room is getting a
gorgeous dose of fall.
And this tablescape, in the making, will
transition beautifully, right into
Halloween.
This, is how it always begins for me…a
Blank…and in this case, ‘raw linen’ slate…filled with
possibilities.
Next…the layers of unconventional
Fall/Halloween décor and
colors. This year, I’m going Ghostly
Gray, Willowy White and my favorite Blue.
On go the layers…
These are all, just fabric
remnants.
I love making something beautiful, from
the end of the bolt.
The water stained gray velvet, says
it’s not the first run for these sumptuous textiles.
Take a look at the next wonderfully worn & chipped layer.
Found these gorgeous pair of gams, at one of my
favorite stores. (Will share where.)
They’re actually, old spindles or newel posts.
Aren’t they cool? So soulful. They remind me, of
something you would find on an old, decaying,
Haunted House porch railing.
My old standby … our vintage French
Flower crate, takes center stage.
But what to put inside the crate,
atop the spindle…candles, flowers? You could,
but…
pumpkins are my
pick. And these blue-gray
numbers are
real beauties. Love, love, love, the
wild stem & vine headdress. So perfect, resting on
the worn pumpkin pedestals, especially with the rather eerie,
play of light. There is something
‘Headless Horseman’ about them…
can’t quite put my finger on it.
The ‘Great blue-gray Pumpkin,’ sits on
stacked glass pedestals.
Flanked, by a pair of ‘fairy tale’
white gourds.
So the parlor party tablescape is
underway but by no means,
complete. I know, it’s not really Halloween scary…
YET.
Can’t wait to show you
what’s dangling above…very R & R! Repurpose
and reuse. Be back soon with
more Fall/Halloween Inspiration.
BTW, you may have noticed…we’re
spiffing up the La Famiglia Design Blog page too.
Hope you like the new revolving Headings,
with images by the very
talented, Howard Petrella Photography.
Thank you Howard.
Monica
Ghostly Gray Pumpkins and Pedestals ~ Ravenna Gardens
Looking good so far!…………LOVE the worn spindles! They can surely be used again and again. And, LOVE the new photos of YOU and your creations! Definitely adds that “extra something” to your site!
xoxox Janice
Thank you Janice! Love your comments!
xxo Monica