I like simple. I like natural. I like real.
I think that sums up my approach to styling rooms. Yes I could have spent a lot more money and a lot more time styling the fireplace for Fall, but why? Here is what this area looked like before.
The first thing I did was to add a pitcher full of fresh mums. Fresh flowers are ALWAYS in fashion, and these mums add the fall colors I was looking for.
I also added three small pumpkins to the mantle. Simple, natural, and real. For the three pumpkins and the flowers I spent less than $15.
To repeat the fall colors I moved a rooster next to the fireplace, and added the vintage olive bucket. I added a wooden box under the vintage bucket to give it some height and so the bucket wouldn’t be the same height as the rooster. Also notice I used big accessories on the floor. Small things would have gotten lost.
After looking at the bucket from a distance, I decided it would look better and more cozy with a neutral throw added.
I also added some color with the quilt, a pillow, and a gorgeous coffee table book about Provence that I love to peruse.
So that’s my approach to fall vignettes, simple, natural, and real. Throw in $15 for supplies, and about 15 minutes and boom. you’re done. Be sure to check out the other homes on our home tour. Each one will provide some tips or how to information.
Here is the schedule for The Scoop on Creating Fall Vignettes tour:
Friday Nov 8
Back Porch Musings
On Sutton Place
Sophia’s
Chateau Chic
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Saturday Nov 9
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Town and Country Living
A Stroll thru Life
Mom 4 Real
Setting for Four
Sunday Nov 10
Savvy Southern Style
Hymns & Verses
Lilacs & Longhorns
Marty’s Musings
White Lace Cottage
Monday Nov 11
Stone Gable
The Everyday Home
Our Southern Home
At the Picket Fence
My Soulful Home
Tuesday Nov 12
Top This Top That
Inspiration for Moms
All Things Heart and Home
Domestically Speaking
Botanic Bleu
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Pat says
November 9, 2013 at 05:42Anita,
A beautiful simplistic Fall vignette!
I adore the subtle addition of color with the pillow and throw!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Fondly,
Pat
Amber at the French Pressed home says
November 9, 2013 at 06:02I like the simplicity of it too. You definitely gave your room a Fall feel with just a few pieces.
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
November 9, 2013 at 06:05Simply beautiful, Anita! Wonderful ideas. I love the unexpected throw draped in the olive bucket.
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
November 9, 2013 at 06:36Beautiful, simple and the perfect complement to your French farmhouse decor, Anita! Love the pops of color! I’m having so much fun with our tour!…hugs…Debbie
Betsy(@coastal-colors) says
November 9, 2013 at 06:40very pretty, Anita! The natural elements blend so well with your new home.
laura@Top This Top That says
November 9, 2013 at 06:52anita- you do simple, natural and real so beautifully. I can just see myself sitting in that chair with my feet propped up with a good read. Have a great fall day!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
November 9, 2013 at 07:10So beautiful, Anita…as always! I’m so happy to be on this wonderful tour with you!
Kim says
November 9, 2013 at 07:17Yes, simple is good!
Mary Alice Patterson says
November 9, 2013 at 07:54You may call it simple, but the items you use around your fireplace make a big impact! You use just the right amount of bright fall color to make the room look cozy and inviting!! Beautiful, Anita.
Thanks for all you’ve done to make this tour a success!
Mary Alice
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
November 9, 2013 at 08:11I’ve always been a big fan of simple when it comes to decorating. Your room is beautiful!
Jane says
November 9, 2013 at 08:28Anita, I love your tasteful and neutral approach to decorating. Also love the use of “old” or repurposed items. I make slipcovers and love the chairs with the wood showing through. Very creative. What is the style of this chair? I would love to find one to slipcover for my guest room that I call “The French Room”.
Thank you for sharing all of your ideas and enjoy the fall season. Ii’s the best time of the year here in TEXAS. Jane
Anita says
December 15, 2013 at 20:43The chair is a French one.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
November 9, 2013 at 08:36This room is so beautiful and your vignette looks perfect. Love the added throw. Hugs, Marty
Anne says
November 9, 2013 at 09:37Your home is absolutely gorgeous Anita! Love your beautiful vignettes.They are simple and so elegant!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
November 9, 2013 at 10:32Anita your space is so cozy! Love fresh flowers in a space and your layers of cozy cuddle-up throws.
Heather says
November 9, 2013 at 11:24I love each and every detail you added to your beautiful room Anita! It’s been fun joining you in this inspirational blog tour! Heather
Mariecapucine says
November 9, 2013 at 11:26Hello Anita
Your French Farmhouse is very beautiful !
J’adore . . .
Amitiés,
Mariecapucine from France
Pinky at Designs by Pinky says
November 9, 2013 at 11:51This room just makes my heart beat faster! Now that you have added your beautiful Fall touches it just says come on in and get comfy! Beautiful, Anita.
Martina says
November 9, 2013 at 13:53Very pretty Anita!
Diane says
November 9, 2013 at 16:30Hi lovely lady.
It’s been a long time just getting back with my Tablescapes. This room is so beautiful simplistic Fall vignette love this!
I love the way you put this all together with the addition of color with the pillow and throw!!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.
xxoo
Diane
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
November 9, 2013 at 20:11Anita, I remember when you upholstered your gorgeous furniture, and the small touches of fall allow it to be the star of your room. I also love the small detail of the throw in the olive bucket. Pinning!
Doreen@Hymns and Verses says
November 10, 2013 at 07:28Just lovely, Anita! This tour has been the best – so glad to be a part of it!
Kelly says
November 10, 2013 at 12:21Simple is best Anita…truly lovely!
Sharon says
November 10, 2013 at 14:28My kind of decorating! I love simple, natural and real, too. The throw and pillow and just the perfect splash of color.
Debbie Lorson says
November 10, 2013 at 14:44You hit the jackpot with just simplicity. Less if often times MORE! Loved the rooster also. I
recently acquired my mother-in-laws and have not figured out what do with them. I did put
them on an a shelf unit during the summer to enjoy them outside.
lynn cockrell says
November 10, 2013 at 20:06Your approach to the room’s fall decor looks great. I love roosters and chickens, and I think yours is looks great at the fireplace!
Vanessa says
November 10, 2013 at 22:25Anita your approach is stunning!! And I’m definitely finding that more and more I’m gravitating towards simple and natural because you just can’t go wrong with that can you? Everything you touch turns out beautifully and this vignette is no exception! 🙂
Vanessa
Donna Wilkes says
November 11, 2013 at 17:52I love the simple way to decor the best. The three pumpkins do more by themselves than a whole bunch of fall items crowding the mantel.
Marty Walden says
November 12, 2013 at 08:27I love simple but to me it also has a touch of elegance because of that. You don’t need a lot of money or time and you’ve proved that! Great job! Thanks for joining us on the ATH tour!
Botanic Bleu says
November 12, 2013 at 10:14Anita,
Truly a French-inspired vignette…elegant, subtle, and warm. The white stoneware pitcher, olive bucket, rooster, mantle clock, and the worn sign in the background…all French elements that reflect a natural, easy style of living. Perfect example of How To Create a French look…my favorite look.
Judith
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
November 13, 2013 at 05:25Just lovely, Anita! This room is magnificent with the finish on the bookcases and mantel. I love the simple touches to your fall mantel. I have so enjoyed beindgon this tour with you and the others! ~Christy
Allison says
December 1, 2013 at 21:04I love the look of your fireplace. I did a search of your site and “liked” your FB page, but I couldn’t find how you created the finish on the mantel:( I scored a fantastic fireplace kit for $20 on Craigslist. It is unfinished wood…very light like birch, probably, so it’s an empty canvas as far as a paint or stain finish goes!! I tried a stain of steel wool and vinegar on a test piece, but I would love to try to do a paint finish like yours!! Any info you could give, or a link to where I would find it on your site would be so appreciated! Thanks,
Anita says
December 15, 2013 at 20:45I have several posts on the technique I used. But that is just an undercoat of homemade Calcium Carbonate paint, then I added a coat of dark Annie Sloan wax. The paint is one cup latex paint with 2 tablespoons of calcium carbonate. You might add a little bit of water to the calcium carbonate first before adding it to the paint.