Each year I try to switch up the elements of my entryway decorations for the fall. I love this time of the year with its bevy of beautiful and comforting colors, and I want them to welcome me as well as all who visit our humble home.
For the last two seasons I paired my freebie buffet from my parents' house which I painted and distressed somewhat, with a one dollar yard sale mirror and fabulous castoff lamp.
Then this past July, on our way back from Lake Heron and Niagara Falls, I purchased this pretty faux arrangement in a beautiful rusted out pot for only $20 at a flower shop in Lake Skaneateles New York.
Also newly added is one of my favorite pictures of Michael and Grace from when they were just toddlers. The photo is placed in a weathered blue wood frame which really pulls the blue from the lamp's shade into the vignette.
Last year I painted a yard sale chair in Annie Sloan's Antibes green chalk paint which I had won at the Haven conference that June. A pretty corn husk pumpkin sits inside a grapevine wreath adorned with faux bittersweet. Such a perfect pop of color in the entry don't you think?
I love the simple mix of styles used to create this year's vignette, like the weathered plant pot and Home Good's chippy blue frame, both paired with a more contemporary lamp base with a big bold shade.
As you well know a home is always a work in progress, and most of us are looking to create a comfortable yet stylish living space on a pretty tight budget. This challenge, at least for me anyway, is what makes decorating so much dang fun!
from 21 Rosemary Lane
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So what you're saying is that I should take the antique Uncle Sam bank off the table in my entryway that has been there since Flag Day? Okay... I'll break out the pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteYour entry is wonderful. It's so bright and pretty - love your piece of furniture! Love the mercury glass lamp too.
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful, Barbara. Did you go to Haven again this year? xo
ReplyDeleteHow very welcoming your fall entry is! I love the pic of your open door looking inside! You've done a terrific job putting it all together. Love the warm autumn colours in the items you've chosen.
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Barbara, your entry is so warm and welcoming! The colors are gorgeous! Love the pumpkin on the chair...that is such a lovely pop of color.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful entryway for the fall season, love the chair painted with ASCP, how lucky you wore to win it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Barbara, love your entryway. Very warm and inviting with gorgeous colors. also love the rusty vase!!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh Barbara, I am having a bad case of the wants for your corn husk pumpkin. Your entry is very pretty and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gee
My sentiments exactly!! Love your entry! Just the perfect vignette. Beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with everyone else, your entry way looks so lovely. I like the color you chose for the chair and the buffet is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, your entry looks so pretty. I really love that lampshade and the lamp too. I am getting so hooked on mercury glass and shiny stuff. Your colors are just perfect with the hit of black from the carpeting..Happy Fall Day..Judy
ReplyDeleteSooooooo pretty Barbara!! Love that last shot!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, you've done such a pretty job decoration your entry for Fall! I loooooove the buffet !!! Fall colors are magical, aren't they... and... Fall is a wonderful time for baking and trying new recipes :) I am absolutely thrilled that you made the Cauliflower & Broccoli Tart and loved it; a glass of white wine-brilliant! Thank you for your kind words on my blog. Enjoy this generous season!
ReplyDeleteBarbara you entryway looks so lovely for the fall season. I really like the wreath and pumpkin on my favorite green chair of yours!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
It's just lovely...so welcoming!! It's nice to meet you!...going back to look around some more. I've got my fall post up too...come on over and take a look....Happy Tuesday, Mariaelena
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty!!! I love it!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat chair just makes the entry...the chalk paint is a perfect color. A lovely welcoming room.
ReplyDeleteLovely, and very welcoming! I love, love, love the fall with all of its beauty and bounty! Great post, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAloha
Your home is always so lovely and decorated to the 9ines! I know you are one that does it all on such a budget too, which always blows my mind! Thank you for sharing this beautiful entry with us!
ReplyDeleteDee Dee
What a beautiful and welcoming entry! I love the pumpkin sitting inside the wreath and that lamp is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely entry. Simple and clean but beckoning you in for the promise of fall. Happy Fall !!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a wreath for my door all season and then I find it on your door! Gorgeous. Really nice composition on your buffet.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being featured over at Elizabeth and Company blog party! Your entry way is just gorgeous in the warm colors of Fall. The touch of the pumpkin sitting in the chair is very cute...a great idea.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, Your home is gorgeous and you have decorated beautifully for Fall. Thank you for sharing your Fall décor at the Open House party.
ReplyDeletexx,
Sherry
I popped over from Elizabeth & Co. to see more of your gorgeous fall entryway. Beautiful!
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