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November 4, 2015 By Shirley

Fall Decor Inspiration

I have not done  many Fall tablescapes these days as we usually have Thanksgiving dinner

at my sister’s home.  She loves to cook in her gourmet kitchen

and she can have 75 plus people in her home and it never feels crowded.

She has been known to feed that many at Thanksgiving.

I created this table a couple years ago and was vintage and Pottery Barn inspired.

Fall Tablescape - Housepitality Designs

Accents plates by Pottery Barn. I love that these are so versatile in using them

throughout my home in Fall decor.

Fall Tablescape with Pottery Barn - Housepitality Designs

Fall Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

I used many of the same florals and dried sunflowers and created another

Fall centerpiece using this vintage tool box.

Vintage Tool Caddy - Housepitality Designs

Love the inscription on the bottom.

Fall centerpiece in vintage tool caddy - Housepitality Designs

Other than Christmas, I love doing Fall vignettes the most.

Fall Vignette - Housepitality Designs

Fall Vignette - Housepitality Designs

Velvet Pumpkins sitting pretty on a cake stand.

Fall Velvet Pumpkin Vignette - Housepitality Designs

Or in a beautiful ironstone compote.

Velvet Pumpkins in Ironstone compote - Housepitality Designs

Last year’s Fall vignette on my French buffet

and I am looking forward to creating a Christmas vignette soon.

Fall French Buffet Vignette - Houseptality Designs

Fall pumpkins, brilliant leaves of orange and gold, the bounty of all things Fall

is something I look forward to every year,

however, I must say, that I think my favorite thing for Fall

are the beautiful mums.

Fall mums - Housepitality Designs

I have been away these past few days and visited my friend Mary Alice.

If you read her beautiful blog, you will know that she is moving,

a great new adventure for her.

I am the happy recipient of some of her amazing things

that she is not taking to her new home.

So stay tuned!

Have a beautiful day making memories!

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  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:11 am

    Love your tablescape centerpiece, as usual everything is stunning.

    Reply
  2. Jenna says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Gorgeous table and vignettes Shirley~ and those plates, just stunning! We always go to my SILs but just found out that this year everyone is doing their own thing, so I am scrambling to come up with decor and a plan! I am pinning some of your lovely creations to my Thanksgiving inspiration board, thank you!

    Reply
  3. laura@duke manor farm says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:33 am

    your vignettes are always so beautifully done. Where did you get those gorgeous pumpkins, love the long stems. can’t wait to see what maryalice gave you.

    Reply
  4. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Shirley, you have created many lovely Fall vignettes! The colors are so bright and remind me of falling leaves. The tool box looks great decorated for Fall and your silver looks so pretty with the Spanish Moss and pumpkin. Thank you for giving us so many wonderful decorating ideas! Have a safe trip!

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Everything is always so beautiful in your home, Shirley:D Simply stunning!

    Reply
  6. Sandra white says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Your above vignettes are some of my favorite ever! I saved them to my Pinterest board for inspiration.

    Reply
  7. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:14 am

    What wonderful fall vignette inspiration here on your blog today! I love those velvet pumpkins. I think I am going to have to break down and start a velvet pumpkin savings account so I can buy some next year!

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:37 am

    What you do so beautifully, Shirley, is create just the right look for the space. There is much here to inspire.

    Reply
  9. Donnamae says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Everything looks lovely! Since I don’t do much seasonal decorating myself, other than Christmas…I will decorate vicariously through you! 😉

    Reply
  10. Des says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Your vignettes are so beautiful…..I loooooove that tool box!!!!! Can’t wait to see what you got on your visit to see Mary Alice!!!!!
    ~Des

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  11. Denise says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Oooh, love your vignettes! What you did with that ironstone compote gives me an idea what to with a treasured piece I have that has no lid…hmmm, scrambling to find what I did with it. Is it in a box or the hutch…leaving to look for it~~

    Reply
  12. Betty Brown says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I always love everything you do and can’t wait to see your Christmas decorating. I had never seen velvet pumpkins till I saw yours and I was in a high end store in my townthat I never go in and I saw some for 12$.I think I should have gotten them.:)

    Reply
  13. Karena says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    Dear Shirley, your arrangements are gorgeous, natural with velvet, it all works beautifully!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena
    Carrier and Company

    Reply
  14. Pinky at designs by pinky says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Oh wow, I didn’t know she was moving! I am running over to her blog now to catch up!! LOOOOOVE all your beautiful vignettes!!

    Reply
  15. Pinky at designs by pinky says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    BTW, how BIG is your sisyer’s home???? 75 people??? Seriously??? That is amazing!

    Reply
  16. Southern DayDreams from Celestina Marie Design says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Beautiful and so inspiring Shirley. Love each vignette you share here and those velvet pumpkins on the cake stand are fabulous. Looking forward to seeing what you brought home from Mary Alice.
    Have a great afternoon. xo

    Reply
  17. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    November 4, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Just beautiful Shirley. Love your vignettes always. Wow To be able to seat 75 for Thanksgiving that has to be a big dining room!!! Have a great rest of the week.
    Kris

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  18. Teresa says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Shirley,
    Your vignettes are always stunning! I especially love those velvet pumpkins that you used on the cake plate.

    Your sisters house sounds beautiful. Just wondering if you two have similar decorating styles or if you are complete opposites?

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      November 4, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks Teresa….yes, our styles are different…She loves the craftsman style and has wonderful antiques relative to the style she loves….but her main love is cooking.

      Reply
  19. rattlebridge farm says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Shirley, you have an elegant, magical touch with vignettes and tablescapes. Everything looks gorgeous!

    Reply
  20. Jordan@the2seasons says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Looks beautiful! I love your vintage wooden toolbox that is so cool. I have to say I am loving the fall weather in NC and not pulling out our snow stakes and winter coats is so nice!

    Reply
  21. Pat@back porch musings says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:49 am

    That centerpiece is incredible!!! Absolutely gorgeous table, Shirley. Every image is gorgeous!

    Reply
  22. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Such a beautiful post Shirley! I adore the way to arrange flowers, fruits and sundry in boxes, ironstone compotes, bowls, silver coffee servers and on tables. Just gorgeous!

    Reply
  23. LorB says

    November 8, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Everything look stunning, but the velvet pumpkins are my favorite… Such good taste…

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    November 9, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Such pretty fall inspiration Shirley! I always drool over your wonderful vintage tool box!

    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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