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October 18, 2013 By Shirley

Pumpkin Topiary in a Silver Trophy Bowl

I love topiaries of all kinds…

…..and when I was able to purchase great pumpkins perfect for stacking….

……….from the Farmers’ Market…I was in topiary heaven!

I originally purchased enough pumpkins to make two topiaries for the back porch….

…..then I relocated one of those to the front porch.

Pumpkin Topiary

I headed out again to the Farmers’ Market to get three more to create a new topiary…

…..one to place in the Silver Trophy Bowl in my foyer.

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I purchased this great silver bowl at the antique mall where my booth is located….

…..the inscription says “SOUTHAMPTON CVO PARADE….MAYORS TROPY….1980”

Pinky told me that the CVO parade is actually the 4th of July Parade in Southampton”

Pumpkin Topiary

My hubby asked me why all the pumpkin topiaries???!!..

…..I looked and smiled….he returned the smile.

Pumpkin Topiary

Pumpkin Topiary

I had so much fun decorating with these pumpkins this year…

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I brought out my Plush Velvet Pumpkins from last year…

Plush Velvet Pumpkins

Plush Velvet Pumpkins

I placed them on top of a French paperback book dated, 1928…

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I love this book as it was a “gift” from the owner this Antiquities Brocante …

…..a wonderful place where our “French Shopping Group” found many, many treasures!

France Brocanting Trip

Some of my “stash” from this shop…and how did it miss that great magnifying glass in the case!!!

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I do not have many Halloween decorations out yet…

…..but I think this Lenox Jack O’ Lantern went well with the Lenox Leaf dish…

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I filled the leaf dish with this great Fall potpourri…

Fall Vignette

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I really need to paint the A/C return….

Housepitality Designs Fall Foyer

But then again….

2013 France Trip

I am waiting for this beauty (the buffet, ha!) to arrive in the U.S. from France….

…..so that I can place it in the foyer…(and it just may hide that A/C return)…

Have a wonderful weekend enjoying the Fall weather and making beautiful memories!

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  1. Beverly says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Loving all your pumpkin topiaries. And, that buffet is gorgeous!

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  2. Donnamae says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    That is a gorgeous buffet….love those hinges! I didn’t know you had a store…figures…you have great taste! Pumpkin topiary is great in that silver bowl too…have a great weekend! πŸ˜‰

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  3. Cynthia says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    What a great topiary and other finds but that chest you are waiting for Shirley, OUTSTANDING!!! I can’t wait to see it in your home.

    Cynthia

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    I love your topiaries, they are so beautiful and that silver bowl is stunning, but my heart skipped a beat when I saw that gorgeous buffet. That piece is stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Kathy says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Shirley, I love your home!! Your porches are so gorgeous. I love everyone of your rooms.
    I love your style. Everything is just so pretty.

    Kathy

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  6. Anne@DesignDreams says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Cute! Oh how I love those velvet pumpkins!!!

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  7. Martina says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Shirley I love your pumpkin topiary in the silver trophy bowl…love that sweet little demijohn too! Your new buffet is GORGEOUS!! Have a great weekend:)

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  8. Dawn says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Spectacular in the silver bowl. I think this is my favorite topiary I have seen this fall.

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  9. Niki Weippert says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Have you pieces been shipped from France? Everything looks so beautiful!

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  10. Cecilia says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Oh nice! Love all the pumpkins and what a cool trophy dish ( it looks huge!) . That piece is fabulous! I bet you can’t wait for it to arrive. I like your framed ” Bless This House” too.
    πŸ™‚
    Cecilia

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Your whole vignette is so pretty, Shirley! I love the pumpkin topiary in the silver bucket. Such a nice contrast of textures.

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  12. Mary Feguson says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Love all the topiary’s – they are stunning. Your hutch is simply beautiful. Bet you can hardly wait for it to arrive from France.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Mary

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  13. lauren @ the endearing home says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    That buffet sure is a beauty along with all of your pretty fall vignettes and pumpkin topiary’s! I am loving those copper pots in your “stash” too! Hope all your treasures from France get here soon, have a great weekend Shirley : )

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  14. Cindy says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Such a festive vignette in front of your gorgeous window…so very pretty! Love your piece coming from France, she’s a beauty!
    Hope your weekend is wonderful…
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  15. Des says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Your pumpkin topiary looks wonderful in the silver trophy bowl and your little Lenox jack o’lantern is very cute too! The new sideboard is gorgeous….I bet it is just killing you to wait for it to arrive. I can’t wait to see it in your foyer :o) Have a great weekend!!!
    ~Des

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  16. Linda Miller says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    Love the silver trophy bowl (and the pumpkin topiary). I can’t wait to see the buffet in its new home.

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  17. Susan says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    It’s all so pretty…the Bless This House sheet music is so charming. (And you have a really good husband!)

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  18. Kris says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Oh Shirley that buffet is gorgeous. Oh my that is so full of character and beautiful curves. She is just beautiful. Love your pumpkins in the trophy bowl. Very nice.
    Kris

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  19. Karena says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Shirley I adore the pumpkin topiaries and the velvet ones are of course darling!
    I bet you are so excited to get your buffet!

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Designer & Artists Series

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  20. Shenita says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Shirley, your pumpkin topiaries are fabulous! You always have such pretty vignettes! And my, oh, my…your treasure from France! What a beauty! I know you are going to have a blast decorating it!

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  21. Maysem says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:39 am

    I didn’t even notice the A/C Return until you mentioned it!! I kept looking and looking.. it took me a while to notice it..LOL. But I do know how you feel.. we tend to notice things that others may not. πŸ˜‰ Anywho… I love love love your topiary. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and how perfect are the pumpkins for stacking! You are the queen of vignettes… I’m always inspired by your vignettes… your sense of interior design in general is inspirational!! Stunning as always!

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  22. Pat says

    October 19, 2013 at 1:09 am

    Everything looks gorgeous ~ as usual! Love the topiaries and the velvet pumpkins. Can’t wait to see the buffet once it arrives.

    Happy Weekend!

    xo
    Pat

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  23. Kristen says

    October 19, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Wow! That silver bowl shined up beautifully…can’t believe that’s the same bowl that I saw and what I good idea to put the pumpkin topiary in it! You must be so anxious to get that buffet…it is incredible!

    See you tomorrow!

    Kristen

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  24. Patricia Krank says

    October 19, 2013 at 4:55 am

    Oh Shirley, I love your pumpkin topiaries. Now I have another thing I want to do! Everything looks gorgeous over at your home and that buffet is going to be amazing πŸ™‚
    Blessings to you dear lady,
    Patti

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  25. Mary says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Shirley~ I love your pumpkin topiary in your silver trophy bowl! I’m sure you’re anxious your buffet to arrive~ what a beauty and handsome souvenir from your trip!

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  26. Doreen@Househoneys says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    You certainly hit the jackpot with that stunning buffet Shirley! It’s going to look perfect in your lovely home.

    Pumpkin topiaries are so ingenious, and placing yours in a trophy bowl puts it over the top! And how lucky are you to have three porches?!

    Hope you’re having a lovely Fall weekend, and I want to thank you for your thoughtful comment about my Dad. It meant a lot to me. (((hugs)))

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  27. Savannah Granny says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Shirley, Your topiaries are beautiful and I think I like this one best. Love your foyer, It is so pretty. That French buffet is awesomely gorgeous, I know you can’t wait for it to arrive and would be tracking it every day. Great piece. However, don’t cover the return, it serves a very important purpose.
    Blessings, Ginger

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  28. Lulu says

    October 20, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Don’t you just love pumpkins, all kinds? One of these days I do want some of the velvet ones. Maybe I should try making them. The buffet is a beauty.

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  29. Mary Alice Patterson says

    October 20, 2013 at 4:10 am

    Your pumpkin topiary is so fun, and I love how you used the silver bowl as its base! I bet you just can’t wait for that gorgeous buffet to arrive…hopefully in time for the holidays??
    Mary Alice

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  30. Babs says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Shirley, Your pumpkin topiary is gorgeous, and I LOVE, LOVE your silver trophy bowl. I’ll bet it looks fabulous with Christmas ornaments in it, too.

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  31. Jordan@the2seasons says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I love your touches of fall. I am sure you are dying to get your new furniture from overseas. So exciting!!

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  32. Keeping It Cozy says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    I love all your fall touches, but the pumpkin topiary is just gorgeous!

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  33. Pam @ simple details says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Your beautiful pumpkin topiary is perfect in the silver bowl, love your black lamp with it too! πŸ™‚ Oh my goodness, if that buffet didn’t totally steal the show – it’s going to be amazing, you have to be beside yourself waiting!!

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  34. Debra@CommonGround says

    October 22, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    love the buffet! and that silver bowl is perfect for the pumpkin topiary!!

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  35. LorB says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Lovely topiary… And also the cabinet…

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  36. Susan says

    November 3, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Lovely topiary. It is so elegant and timeless. Love the framed sheet music too.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  37. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    How did I miss this pist last year??? And you even mentioned me??:):) I want to make pumpkin topiaries now too!!!

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    • Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      That should say POST!!!!

      Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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