Showing posts with label Autumn tableau. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autumn tableau. Show all posts

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Autumn Tableau



It's the end of September, and yet day after day
the temps reach into the high 90s or above.


 This September has been the hottest ever on record for Austin, 
but I'm like a squirrel gathering nuts, as I gather up a few
of my own things to add a touch of fall here at
home despite the summer-like weather. 


These vibrant fresh cut flowers from Petals Ink 
at the Farmer's Market and a mixed bouquet from Trader Joe's,
inspired me to create a vignette on the terrace to trick
our minds into thinking perhaps it's a crisp fall day outdoors.


I'm always inspired by my dear friend Janice at Fig and Twigs.
Janice's floral creations are pure magic and full of whimsy.
Her flowers appear to dance in the container, so, Janice,
loose and floppy was my goal!

A pair of faux Jarrahdal pumpkins were 
a favorite HomeGoods find last fall.
The darling squirrel carved from wood was a gift
from a thoughtful friend years ago.


I added an older piece of MacKenzie-Childs, a covered box from the Maclachlan Series that features beautiful scenes 
of the MacKenzie-Childs farm in Aurora, NY.
The pair of tapestry pillows plopped in the arm chairs 
were souvenirs from Chateau de Chenonceau of the Loire Valley.
Hopefully the mosaic above offers a sense of the 
whimsy in the details of these pieces.


I pulled a shawl from my 
closet for added color.



Here's to cooler days ahead!



Friday, November 26, 2010

Autumn Delights





November is quickly coming to a close, 

and I'm savoring some favorites of the season.




Pardoned Turkeys

Hooray for Apple and Cider!





Mini Pumpkins





Pecan Pie



Bowls of Horse Apples




And Bowls of 

Pumpkins and Acorns




Natural Horn Votives





A Favorite

Piece of Vintage Silver




Redware Pottery 

and a Vintage Candy Container





Shawnne Pottery Squirrel 

and Courtly Check Acorns





Pumpkin Pie




Familiar Faces




Tom Turkey from 

Midwest Importers, c. 1980s




Redware Turkey Platter




Another Favorite 

Vintage Turkey Candy Container




Rum Cake




Amber Turkey Dishes 

from William Sonoma




Turkey Tureen from Portugal




Honey Glazed Texas Pecans



Onion Walnut Muffins ~ Eatable Acorn Style ~

Folk Art Wooden Turkey

by Beaver Creek Woodworks, Beaman, Iowa



A Bountiful 

Thanksgiving Dinner 2010




Followed by 

Too Many Choices for Dessert





All Guarded by this 

Handsome Whimsical Critter!



Hope you enjoyed time 

spent with family and friends.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Simple Pleasures



~ A Quiet Evening ~




~ Candlelight ~




~ Table for Two ~




~Amber Turkeys ~




~ Layers of Rich Colors ~




~ Autumn Details ~




~ Vintage Accents ~




~ Roast Turkey Breast ~
~ Stuffed with Spinach and Pine Nuts ~
~ Rice ~ Green Beans ~




~ Sweet Endings ~



~ A Heart Full of Gratitude ~

~ I Wish You a Thanksgiving of Joyful Abundance ~


~ Click on the Links to Join ~





Saturday, November 13, 2010

Silver in the Shadows






Recent days have been crisp and sunny ~

perfect fall days to play with shadows.


I moved the white ironstone that holds our silver and mother of pearl flatware to where the sun streamed in through the bay window, sat back and relaxed with my stitching, and watched as the sun did a shadow dance.


The sunlight glistened on the pearly whites of the flatware and the leaves of dusty miller.


As the sun sank lower, more interesting shadows began to form. Lacy images appeared on the ironstone from the delicate rim of the gallery tray.


The sun grabbed hold of the mother of pearl with intensity . . .



And created shadows within the individual handles.


As time passed the sun began to drop its hold on the handles of pearl and instead offered a touch of warmth.



Then Mr. Sun gently slid . . .


And offered up a picture perfect autumn vignette.

Drop by the following blogs for more Silver, Shadows,
White, and Tabletop Vignettes: