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    Simple Autumn Decorating

    09/15/2011 · by Tricia

    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
     
     
    I’m sharing my post at: 
    Vintage Inspiration Friday
    Feathered Nest Friday
    Saturday Nite Special
    LEM Photo Challenge
     

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    1. A Vintage Vine says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:27 pm

      Your skills behind the camera, WARM my heart! Thanks for sharing!

    2. Amy Kinser says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:30 pm

      Your simplicity in fall decor is just gorgeous! It's all so beautiful.

    3. Sweet Young Journey says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:30 pm

      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

    4. Okio B Designs says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      I love your little touches! So simple yet stunning!

      Jeanine

    5. Tereza says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      I love acorns! such beautiful decorating, and those Hydrangeas are gorgeous!

    6. Ranger 911 says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      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

      September 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm

      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

    8. Sylvia says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm

      Simply BEAUTIFUL !!!

    9. Sarah. . .myyellowhouse says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm

      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! 🙂

    10. once in a blue moon says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:54 pm

      simple perfection~

    11. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:03 am

      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?!".

    12. Polly says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:05 am

      Always such pretties here! Always enjoy your photography!

    13. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:15 am

      So beautiful! I am ready for the fall decorating, too. I love all of your photos, you really capture it so beautifully.
      Happy Fall!

      ~Shanon

    14. Pam says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:31 am

      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.

    15. Kristen says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:35 am

      I love the tub of Hydrangeas, like always your pictures are so dreamy and beautiful ♥

      Can I just come live with you???

    16. elizabeth says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:35 am

      Simply beautiful!

    17. Gina says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:59 am

      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

      September 16, 2011 at 1:00 am

      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.

    19. Shannon says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:16 am

      Love it! You've added the perfect amount of coziness ~ now if only it wasn't so hot here I could decorate for Autumn as well 😉

    20. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:20 am

      Love your simple additions for fall. I like the natural things for fall decor, too. That is a great bucket of hydrangeas and the photo with the little acorn is my fave.

    21. Rachel Pallas says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:20 am

      BEAUTIFUL room Tricia~ So happy Fall is upon us!!And so glad you won the book too! xoxo Rachel

    22. Ozma of Odds says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:42 am

      …gorgeously ~ fall!!
      you always know just how to charm us with your exceptional photo eye!
      xo, Rosemary

    23. Ashley says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:46 am

      Absolutely beautiful Tricia!! You are always so inspirational =) Xoxoxo ~Ashley

    24. Sandra van Doorn says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:55 am

      seriously, these photos are breathtaking. just beautiful.
      your interior is pure heaven.
      xo sandra

    25. Tiffany says

      September 16, 2011 at 3:23 am

      Gorgeous……and why did you have to say Christmas?..LOL!

      Tiffany

    26. BearShe Cottage says

      September 16, 2011 at 3:25 am

      Bravo. Beautiful photos.

    27. Cindy Albert says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:33 am

      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.

    28. Georgianna says

      September 16, 2011 at 5:07 am

      Love, love your photos, Tricia! You had me at that first acorn one. 🙂 Beautiful lighting in your home, isn't there? xo – g

    29. Lara says

      September 16, 2011 at 5:17 am

      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

      September 16, 2011 at 7:06 am

      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

    31. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:04 am

      Your autumn decorating style is nothing short of being perfect! I love everything about it!!! 😉

      Hugs,
      Jessie

    32. AJ says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:35 am

      Love your fall decorating…so pretty!

    33. traci says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm

      absolutely gorgeous. can i just climb through the monitor and relax in your beautiful home?

    34. Pünktchen says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:39 pm

      how I LOVE your house, your beautiful chair in front of the window! thank you for your inspiration and have a nice and sunny weekend!

      nora

    35. IMPRESSION "ein lebensgefühl-emotion of life says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Tricia!
      I love your style…Fantastically such beautiful pictures!!!!
      Love,
      Elvira

    36. het tuinengeltje says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:20 pm

      Such nice lovely pictures.

      Have a nice weekend, Sylvia

    37. Deborah says

      September 16, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      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

      September 16, 2011 at 1:35 pm

      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!

    39. K @ Aurora Blythe says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Just perfect. Simply elegant in every way.

    40. PriscilaPetersDecor says

      September 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Lovely images, again.
      I have a friend who wants to learn a little about photography and I told her about you.
      Enjoy your weekend.

    41. Robin says

      September 16, 2011 at 5:27 pm

      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.

    42. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

      September 16, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      Your style is so beautiful! However, with 3 dogs, that white in my house wouldn't last 2 seconds!

    43. Très Julie says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      The first one is my favorite!
      So beautiful!
      Greetings, Julia

    44. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

      September 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Very, very pretty! I love how simple and classy everything looks! Stunning photos!
      Jo-Anna

    45. Kelly says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:22 pm

      Tricia! I agree with the 1st comment…your skills are amazing. and I just love what you've done here.
      I love fall!!!

    46. lisa says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      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!

    47. Deanna says

      September 17, 2011 at 12:36 am

      Tricia, again you do simple at it's elegant best. Enjoy the Fall.

    48. Between You and Me says

      September 17, 2011 at 1:04 am

      just beautiful.

    49. Vicki says

      September 17, 2011 at 1:52 am

      I love your photos! The flowers and acorn are so beautiful.

    50. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

      September 17, 2011 at 2:15 am

      Lovely decorating and beautiful photos!!!

    51. NauticalCottageBlog.com says

      September 17, 2011 at 3:00 am

      Wow, I really like the way it looks too, Tricia. I'm just not into a ton of bright orange etc. for Fall…this is very lovely.

    52. Doreen Grace says

      September 17, 2011 at 3:42 am

      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. 🙂

    53. Mira says

      September 17, 2011 at 7:07 am

      seriously, Tricia! You are such a great gesigner AND photographer! I love your photos and decorating ideas.

    54. Pieces of Sunshine says

      September 17, 2011 at 9:00 am

      Your photos and house are gorgeous! Full of natural beauty and light.

    55. deb duty says

      September 17, 2011 at 12:58 pm

      Gorgeous! I wish I had your talent. I love the light airy feel of your home and you always add just the right touches.

    56. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

      September 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm

      Hey lovely Tricia,

      Isn't this time of year lovely when you can start to make everything more cosy and snuggly? I LOVE it!!

      Your close ups are some of my favourites in the world. Just stunning!

      Sarahx

    57. Debra @ Common Ground says

      September 17, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      Oh Tricia, this is SO beautiful. I love how you can make "simple" so gorgeous! so glad you linked up to VIF, xoxo Debra

    58. Faded Charm says

      September 17, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      Simple, yet elegant….beautiful. Love the combination of your hydrangeas withthe pears:-)

      xoxo
      Kathleen

    59. Bella Bliss says

      September 17, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      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

    60. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

      September 17, 2011 at 11:01 pm

      Love your simple and natural Fall decor!

    61. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

      September 18, 2011 at 2:33 am

      Gorgeous gorgeous post Tricia!! Your flowers in the bucket are wonderful and love acorns for fall decorating too~ your photos- AH-MA-ZING!!! Just beautiful!! So glad you are enjoying the book!
      Thanks for linking up 🙂

    62. Linda R. says

      September 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm

      I just love your dreamy shots.. Your simple decoration looks amazing.. Hope you have a dreamy Sunday my friend..

      Hugs, Linda

    63. Lilli's Welt says

      September 18, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Tricia! Wow! I love your photos! All of them look soooo beautiful!
      Greetings from germany. Lilli

    64. missing moments says

      September 18, 2011 at 6:27 pm

      Simply awesome images and love the acorns.

    65. Farmgirl Paints says

      September 18, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      Hi Tricia…those pics were amazing! Your home is lovely:) I LOVE all the little acorns. Sweet touch.

    66. jacqueline says

      September 19, 2011 at 2:59 am

      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!

    67. blessedmom's simple home says

      September 19, 2011 at 3:20 am

      Autumn looks so pretty in your house, and your photos are wonderful. I love that little key too 🙂
      Enjoy your week.
      Blessings,
      Marcia

    68. Kia says

      September 19, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Awwwww, simply delightful! Thanks for sharing a bit of autumn 🙂

    69. Ivy and Elephants says

      September 19, 2011 at 12:36 pm

      I love that simple and clean look, it feels like you really could just kick back and unwind. Beautiful! Hugs, Patti

    70. michelle says

      September 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm

      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

    71. Rosemary Aubut says

      September 19, 2011 at 1:14 pm

      Your photos always take my breath away! So very lovely and serene!

    72. Jennifer@threedogsinagarden says

      September 19, 2011 at 3:45 pm

      Such beautiful and simple touches to bring the fall season inside. I adore acorns. The hydrangeas in the rustic bucket are also wonderful.

    73. Sara Szatmary says

      September 19, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      I love the idea of decorating with acorns and pinecones (mostly because they are free and hard to mess up when they're thrown in a bowl).

      LOVELY photos!!

    74. Pat Mark says

      September 19, 2011 at 8:46 pm

      What a lovely home you have. I love your decorating style. All those little touches really make a house a home.

    75. Gwendolyn says

      September 19, 2011 at 10:10 pm

      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~

    76. westernfilms says

      September 20, 2011 at 4:35 am

      Tricia! Your style of simple and natural decorating for the fall season is excellent. Also those Hydrangeas are gorgeous.

    77. Faded Plains says

      September 20, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      I love your bucket of hydrangeas…I just clipped some yesterday and love how they look in my home too.

    78. Sandy says

      September 20, 2011 at 5:07 pm

      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!

    79. The Altered Bee says

      September 20, 2011 at 9:46 pm

      As I was on my walk this afternoon, I couldn't help but look at acorns in a whole new way! Thanks for the reminder that there is beauty in everyday things.

    80. Privet and Holly says

      September 21, 2011 at 1:51 am

      Girlie, you
      have such an
      eye; you should
      be styling for
      a magazine!
      xx Suzanne

    81. BECKY says

      September 21, 2011 at 4:51 am

      Gorgeous…love it all…the bowl of acorns and the solitary acorn…adore!!
      Thank you for sharing!
      Becky

    82. Islandia Lane says

      September 21, 2011 at 5:42 pm

      never thought about putting acorns in a bowl but I LOVE how that looks – great pics!

    83. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com says

      September 21, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      Oh I love your last photo of the simple little acorn. So pretty and simple.

    84. Evelyn says

      September 21, 2011 at 9:25 pm

      Very beautiful pastel images!

    85. Ido says

      September 22, 2011 at 4:57 pm

      Love your simple ways of decorating, those pictures look like out of a magazine, gorgeous!
      XXX Ido

    86. Susan says

      September 23, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      I love your home, and your subtle fall decorating. You pictures are gorgeous!

      Have a wonderful weekend!

    87. Sherrie St. Hilaire says

      October 8, 2011 at 12:48 am

      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!

    88. Revi says

      October 11, 2011 at 11:45 pm

      Love it, love it, love it all. Your photos and your aesthetic are beautiful, so I'm following!
      -Revi

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