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Simple Autumn Decorating

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A wooden bowl filled with acorns.
When it comes to decorating for the seasons, I like to keep things very simple…favoring a look that’s natural and organic with minimal pattern and lots of texture.  Since it’s starting to look and feel like autumn outside, I figured I’d try to bring a little bit of natural goodness to the indoors.
 
Since there are more than enough acorns to feed the squirrel population at my parents’ house, I decided it was okay to gather up a bowlful of those little brown beauties to display in an old wooden bowl.  Just as an aside, my dad said I shouldn’t have any problems finding some acorns…there were so many that it’s like you were walking on marbles.  I thought that was funny.  Anyway, back to my project…I didn’t do anything too fancy with them, just paired the whole thing with a few little hydrangea blossoms and sat it atop some French ledger paper on a side chair in my living room.
 
Then, I cut a bunch of hydrangea blossoms, enough to fill that bucket I had in my living room, and set it up in front of the window.  A vintage book and a silk ribbon in some fall-like colors sit on the stool for a little something extra.
An old green book and a key on a ribbon.
The more I kept looking at that bucket of flowers, I started to think about how good it would look on the dining room table.  So of course, I had to try it out in there too. 
 
I really like the way it looks, especially since I have a pie safe in there that has the same finish.  I’m thinking that I might have to rustle up another bucket somewhere so that I can have one in the living room and one in the dining room.  You can never have too much of a good thing…right?!
 
You know what else I’m thinking would look good in that bucket?  Pinecones.  I’ll have to remember that for Christmas.  I really can’t believe that thoughts of Christmas are entering my mind…sad.
 
Anyway, hope you have a good weekend!
 
xo Tricia
 
 
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  3. Sweet Young Journey says

    Hi Tricia! I love your style of simple and natural decorating for the fall season!
    The galvanized bucket does look good in both spaces so you must find another one! : )
    Everything looks so beautiful… Love, love your photos!
    hugs, Cheryl

  6. Ranger 911 says

    Oh, I wish I had an oak tree. Those acorns are just so darn cute! I was out in the cold "harvesting" my hydrangeas the other night, but it's worth it to have them brighten up the house all winter long.

    Once again, your photography is AMAZING!

  7. Heaven's Walk says

    Beyond beautiful, Tricia! That corner of your room is so cozy and any way you style it, it always looks fabulous. The gray of the bucket and pie cabinet are awesome together in your dining room! 🙂 Oh, and you're not alone in thinking about Christmas. I'm on the prowl for grandkids' gifts already….lol!

    xoxo laurie

  9. Sarah. . .myyellowhouse says

    I love to log on and see a post from you! Doesn't fall give us the best gifts to decorate with…wish I could find some real acorns. Your simple decorating is beautiful and another bucket is definately in order…I love it behind your chair.
    Happy Fall! 🙂

  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    It's so lovely for the start of the fall season. I like that it's not overboard with pumpkins and things since it's still September. When I look at your gorgeous dining room I just sigh and say "why can't my room look like that?!".

  14. Pam says

    I was just looking at a bucket today. You're making me want to go back and pick it up now. I like your idea of fall decor. Natural and simple is the way to go.

  17. Gina says

    It's amazing sometimes how something so simple can make such an impact & be so beautiful!

    By the way, I used a bucket like this for pinecones last winter & I loved it. You probably will too.

  18. Evelyn S. says

    Tricia, Tricia, Tricia! You are the goddess of creating and photographing interior decor and fabulous flowers (and nuts)! I can't imagine having enough hydrangea blossoms to fill a bucket with them! Just beautiful….all of it.

  27. Cindy Albert says

    I don't know where to start. I'm not sure what is prettier, the acorns or the hydrangea. The combination is breath taking.

    I especially love the last photo.

  29. Lara says

    Always a nice & warm feeling viewing your photography! You make everything so beautiful & photograph it so well! I feel the same way about decorating with nature's gifts… I love to pick & pluck on my nature hikes. LOVE the first pic with the acorns – magical! And I love your dining table.. that is my favorite color wood.. like a pecan medium stain… gorgeous hydrangeas also Tricia! Happy Friday!
    Lara

  30. jessica says

    Tricia, this is simply…AMAZING!! I always enjoy looking at your beautiful photos. Your dining room looks so…peaceful! Like, if you sat down to eat…you'd never want to get up! LOL!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    ~*Jessica

  37. Deborah says

    Tricia you have such a gift for capturing such beauty on your lens.
    Love, love, love them!
    I have tons of acorns in my yard too and love to use them in decor for autumn too.
    Hydrangeas/ Dont get me started..adore them!
    Love your beautiful style and home.
    Have a happy weekend my dear friend xoxo

    Deborah xoxoxo

  38. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    That's so funny, I was just spying my tree the other day full of acorns. They are still green and have not yet dropped. But I was going to collect some myself before the squirrels get them all. And if I had some clippers in my purse I would have take a bunch of hydrangeas that were at an estate sale I was at yesterday!
    Great additions for Fall!

  41. Robin says

    Oh Tricia how I love, love, love your style! You make it seem so effortless. You are such an inspiration to me – – beautiful photos as always and I love the hydragea's with the pears – beautiful.

  46. lisa says

    I would love to have you nearby to decorate my home!! Love the look you've put together here, and your photographs of it are beautiful as always!

  52. Doreen Grace says

    Your pictures have such a tone of serenity about them. It's just beautiful. I totally want to curl up and read a book in that overstuffed white chair. You are really an amazing photographer. 🙂

  59. Bella Bliss says

    OMGoodness, Tricia! Those photo's are so gorgeous! Keep on pressing that camera button and soon enough you'll become a star…. Lovely.

    Ciao Bella!!

    Bella Bliss

  66. jacqueline says

    Dearest sweet tricia, i am so loving your gorgeous fall decoration. The acorns are soo adorable and i wish i could pick these up too but we dont have any here. Thanks so much for your beautiful fall inspiriation! Have a lovely merry happy monday and a beautiful week! Love to you!

  70. michelle says

    Hello Tricia! Oh my goodness your photos and decorating are so beautiful. I love the simple touches that you added. I have been catching up with some of your previous posts and that photo of your daughter holding the butterfly is absolutely perfect. How precious is she! 🙂 I am so glad that you got to enjoy the last days of summer and I am looking forward to fall as well.
    xoxo

  75. Gwendolyn says

    A gorgeous post! I love the clean , simple lines in your dining room. I have to tell you a little acorn story… Many years ago, I brought in some acorns from outside and put them in a bowl for fall decor. To my horror about a week later, I found they were sprouting little worms. yuck! Just keep an eye out. 🙂
    Blessings~

  78. Sandy says

    There's a Live Oak tree here that is supposedly over 1,500 yrs old and is considered the oldest living thing this side of the Mississippi and there are acorns galore underneath it too, and I have to be careful not to slip on the marbles myself lol.
    Anyway just last week I was thinking of gathering up some acorns myself. You are always just a step before me hah

    love your soft and classy photos!

  87. Sherrie St. Hilaire says

    Your home is so absolutely beautiful! You have such a peaceful elegance….is that a style??? ( " "Yes, she transitioned from French Country to Peaceful Elegance! " Oh well, you get my meaning right!? Love your photog too!