V is for Velvet
~ Velvet Pumpkins ~
I succumbed to the spell
of velvet pumpkins several years ago when
I purchased a group with the intention of using
them as the center piece down a long table
for a birthday luncheon I was hosting that October.
As it turned out, there was not sufficient
space on the table for a gathering of velvet pumpkins.
Instead, I grouped them together on the mantel that fall.
I mixed in bittersweet, Mr. Pudge, and
faux candles with a birch bark covering.
using the antique French balance scale to hold
a few of the velvet pumpkins and touches of bittersweet.
a soft bed of Spanish moss.
Using less on the mantel allows me to use the velvets in other
ways, depending on what inspiration strikes my fancy.
Sometimes I tuck them into
flower arrangements.
Or gather them near a vase of
fresh flowers for added interest.
Even one or two anchors a vase of
flowers with a touch of autumn.
One or two pumpkins can also add a festive
touch for fall within vignettes.
touch for fall within vignettes.
shelves in the bamboo cabinet on the sun porch.
the items already on the shelves in a cabinet or on bookshelves.
Velvet pumpkins are made with luscious colors
and real pumpkin stems that have been dried.
I like the natural element and the whimsey of the
shapes and textures of the real stems.
I'm always on the watch for fresh ideas.
This was a table from the Nashville Antique and Garden Show.
The dealer used varying heights of footed compotes or
cake stands to stack the velvet pumpkins for a centerpiece.
with this squirrel and velvet pumpkins made in leopard print.
Leopard isn't really my style, but
I was tempted to add one or two of these.
I was tempted to add one or two of these.
I have an entire Pinterest Board dedicated
to ideas of how others use their velvet pumpkins.
One of my favorite pins is this one from
Edith and Evelyn Vintage.
It may not be all that practical, but
to ideas of how others use their velvet pumpkins.
One of my favorite pins is this one from
Edith and Evelyn Vintage.
It may not be all that practical, but
I'm drawn to the contrast of the texture of the
luxe of the velvet pumpkins and the gold wash frame
against the rustic of the burlap on the chair.
You can see more beauty at Edith and Evelyn Vintage HERE.
My friend, Yvonne @ Stone Gable
shared five beautiful ways to style
Velvet pumpkins offer an elegant
understated touch of autumn.
Stop by my Pinterest Board to see more.
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