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September 15, 2016 By Shirley

Fall Foyer Decor

Fall foyer decor this year is a bit of a departure

of what I have done in the past.

Lately, I have been drawn to all of the shades of purple . . . lavender.

There were some beautiful deep purple stock flowers at Trader Joe’s.

I began decorating the my antique French Buffet in the foyer by placing

the stock flowers in the blue and white ginger jars.

I added some stems of wheat for texture and to add more of a “fall look”.

Fall Foyer - Fall Flowers - Antique French Buffet - Antique Scale - Housepitality Designs

Purple stock flowers - Blue and White - Housepitality Designs

A dried limelight hydrangea fills the blue and white cup

sitting on the sconces that flank the stained glass window.

Blue and White - Limelight Hydrangea - Housepitality Designs

I added a bright orange velvet pumpkin for another pop of color on the scale.

Velvet Pumpkin - Housepitality Designs

This velvet pumpkin is my sweeties favorite,

as she says the stem looks like the head of a dragon.

Velvet Pumpkin - Housepitality Designs

This Scottish antique scale that I obtained from my friend Martha

pretty much will be a staple on the antique buffet.

Antique Scale - Antique stained glass window - Housepitality Designs

The foyer is ready to greet friends and family

for the Fall season.

Antique French Buffet - Antique French Gathering Basket - Foyer - Fall decor - Housepitlality Designs

Soon mums will fill the rooms of my home

both inside and out.

Fall Foyer - Antique French Buffet - Antique Stained Glass - Fall Decor - Housepitality Designs

The bench in the foreground has yet to be “fallified” …

coming soon, when I reveal the Great Room for Fall.

So far, I love the way it is coming along!

Fall Foyer - Antique French Buffet - Antique Stained Glass Window - Antique French Gathering Basket - Housepitality Designs

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  1. Lisa says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:09 am

    Shirley
    I’m loving the purple! It adds such a rich pop of color to your space and looks terrific in your blue and white ginger jar! Trader Joe’s always seems to have the best flowers at such great prices. It’s hard to go in without bringing home a bunch or two!

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  2. Pam Richardson says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:35 am

    Shirley, I love the purple…it is non-traditional but I like that! Every color seems to work with blue/white! Your foyer is definitely dressed for the season! Happy Thursday!

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  3. Kim says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:19 am

    Love the deep purples and that touch of orange. I need to go get some mums, too and back to the pumpkin farm. Waiting for cooler weather for the pumpkin farm.

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  4. Betty Brown says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I love the change and adding the unexpected color.I’ve kinda tired of my orange for fall and am trying to add some whites.I picked up a sweet white chenille pumpkin at a vintage sale.I love the way it looks.

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  5. Kirby says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:31 am

    I love those velvet pumpkins! (I don’t have any…I just admire them from afar.) Everything looks great! (And the lavender attraction? We have started selling it at shows, as a friend has bought a lavender farm!)

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  6. Linda Miller says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:58 am

    The simpleness with the rich pop of color is the perfect fall touch to your foyer.

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  7. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Shirley, your foyer is absolutely beautiful! I love seeing your house! I also adore your yellow walls. In my old house, I had yellow walls and I miss them so! Could you tell me the color of your walls?

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    • Shirley says

      September 15, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks so much Shannon…the walls are Sherwin Williams Blonde.

      Reply
  8. Anne says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Stunning! I love those velvet pumpkins…

    xo

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  9. Pinky says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I bet your foyer is smelling WONDERFUL from the stock flowers!!! I LOVE them too. Loving the purples, great “new” Fall color!

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  10. Jean | Delightfulrepast.com says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Shirley, how talented you are! Gorgeous! And I see a previous post of yours I must read right now before I get back to work.

    Reply
  11. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:22 am

    It is looking very pretty! I love the purple you are using.

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  12. Lidy@Frenchgardenhouse says

    September 15, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    Shirley, it all looks just gorgeous. I love the rich purples mixed with the blue, white and pumpkin colors. Can’t wait to see your post for the Why I love to bHome in the Fall Tour! xo

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  13. Dawn says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Love that darling velvet pumpkin, I’m crushing on those today!

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  14. Mary Alice Patterson says

    September 15, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I love your choice of color combination, Shirley, including the deep purple. So beautiful, warm, and inviting to greet family and friends. The grain sacks in your tall basket add just the right softening touch to the whole display.
    Mary Alice

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  15. SHERRY MYERS says

    September 15, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I have always admired your beautiful French buffet, Shirley. Your “fallifying” technique is lovely and compliments it so well. Beautiful!

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  16. lulu says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    No matter where it’s used I am crazy for purple and you know I like pops of color. BTW, how’s your hand?

    Reply
  17. Jenna says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Can’t wait to see more, I love this fresh unique take on fall Shirley…just between you and me, I am completely tired of gold orange and brown for fall, shhh…

    Reply
  18. Summer says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:36 am

    So simple but so beautiful ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Maritza says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    I’m really loving the deep purple with orange, simply elegant….

    Smiles~~
    Maritza

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  20. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    September 17, 2016 at 7:29 am

    Your fall foyer looks wonderful. I like the idea of adding the purple. I had a vision of adding some purple on my sofa with pillows for a change of color. This inspires me! I always enjoy seeing your French chest- the details on it are fantastic.

    Reply
  21. Lorb says

    September 18, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Purple! My favorite color.. It sure adds a nice touch and changes up the table…

    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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