A French Country Fall Home Tour with Soft Surroundings
and Romantic Homes Magazine
is happening both today and tomorrow
with a most fabulous group of French Country bloggers.
I am presenting my Great Room today with the star of the room . . .
my new chair.
The Helena Chair from Soft Surroundings.
As soon as I saw this beautiful chair
on the Soft Surroundings website/catalog
I knew that it would be perfect for my Great Room.
After receiving a swatch of the fabric,
it was certain . . . the perfect chair!
Love the beautiful wood frame of this chair
and the soft linen fabric.
In my quest for a more neutral palette I was searching for a chair
to coordinate with my existing chair on the other side of the room.
The animal print fabric was my inspiration for my Fall decor
in the Great Room this year.
The Leopard print velvet pumpkin along with the other velvet pumpkins
seemed to be perfect accessories for the room.
And a pumpkin of twisted iron.
A tortoise vase, an ironstone bowl filled with beautiful green apples,
a vintage French book and French lavender sit upon a breadboard.
More breadboards
Pillows of blues, brown, greens and gold give the sofa it’s Fall look
without the usual images of pumpkins and fall leaves.
Pheasants remind me of the days of when we lived in Iowa
and my dad would bring home the bounty of his hunting trip.
I prefer seeing them live or on a pillow 🙂 … and not on a plate!
I love the Fall and love to decorate my home in warm colors
yet love the softer colors incorporated in my decor too.
I want to take this time to thank the incredible Soft Surroundings for sponsoring
our French Country Fall Blog Tour.
Also, many thanks to Romantic Homes Magazine for promoting our French Country Fall Blog Tour
on their social media of Facebook and Instagram.
And while I am on the subject of my gratefulness and sincere thanks,
I want to thank our wonderful leader and coordinator of this French Country Fall Blog Tour,
the talented Janet of Shabbyfufu. She is amazing!
Thanks for stopping by today and remember to visit the beautiful French Country Fall Tours
that are listed below occurring today and tomorrow.
Tours of fabulous French Country bloggers presenting their Fall decor.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Please note: My glorious reviews of my chair from our sponsor, Soft Surroundings,
are happily and joyfully my own!!!
Shirley I just ADORE this room!! Its gorgeous!! I love your fall touches, the mums on the hearth got me. So beautiful, I pinned quite a few of these images to save in my Autumn Inspiration file. Your new chair balances out the old one so nicely.
You have such a warm and inviting home, Shirley. I love all the fall touches and that huge bundle of lavender, too 🙂
Your home is the coziest and it’s no wonder that all of your many friends want to party with you in person! I love the chair…looks great.
Shirley, that chair is perfection in that room and goes perfectly with the other chair. Love when that happens. The whole room is perfectly styled and cozy.
Shirley, I love your new chair from Soft Surroundings! It’s gorgeous and fits perfectly in your beautiful decor. Your Fall decorating is always so lovely! Enjoyed the tour!
Beautiful room, Shirley. Loving your new chair that fits perfectly here. Everything looks lovely.
Mary Alice
This room looks incredible! The new Helena chair is amazing. I love how you pulled fall into the room and kept it so warm and comfortable.
Your living room looks absolutely beautiful! I love your new chair! How pretty! I hope that you have a wonderful first day of Fall!!!
Shirley, I love your new chair…so perfect in your space. Every detail and vignette speaks welcome and is so autumn appropriate. As always, everything you touch is breathtaking! Happy fall, Pam
As always, Shirley, your spaces are so tastefully done and beautiful. Love the leopard print pumpkin! And that chair! Is it as comfortable as it looks? Gorgeous as well! I always enjoy looking around your beautiful home.
Hugs,
Cecilia
It’s all so beautiful, Shirley! But your mantel and those velvet pumpkins have my heart… Simply stunning! xx
I love your new chair, Shirley! It’s perfect for your beautiful home! Enjoying being on the tour with you! Hugs…Debbie
Shirley it is so pretty. All your little touches make it so homey. Looks like the perfect room to sit back and relax in!!
Shirley, It’s all so gorgeous. I love your new chair – those stripes are amazing!! I too think an animal print is the perfect starting point for fall décor. Oh, and I love all your pumpkins too. 🙂
Gorgeous chair Shirley! I love the contrasting striped fabric on the side panels! Your animal print accents are wonderful for fall.
Beautiful! And I agree. The new chair is perfect. Love it!
Shirley your chair is just perfect! Your whole space is gorgeous and the chair is the cherry on top!
The chair is a beautiful addition to your room. I wish I could visit you in person, I think we could be instant best friends. Thank you for the beautiful fall inspiration.
Your home is beautiful!! I just love every detail! Thank you so much for all of the great inspiration!
I LOOOVE your great room, Shirley. The new chair is perfect!!!!! Of course I also love all the animal print. Especially the vase. Wonderful tour, have a beautiful day!
Your new chair is amazing! Love the striped fabric on the sides and the subtle distressing on the wood. Just gorgeous!
I adore your new chair! Love love love it. And your fall decorating is just perfect. Leopard pillows, lovely. And your leopard shoes…I want! ? Sheila
The new chair is gorgeous, Shirley! I know you are so “Over The Moon” about it! Your Fall decorating is so pretty and cohesive!
Stunning Shirley – and warm and welcoming ! Pinned & shared. xx
I absolutely love leopard print! Your space is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it with us all.
It’s so beautiful Shirley!!! I love the entire room, but that chair is stunning!! Wow!!! Your house is amazing!!!
Your home is always stunning. I love seeing how you change things up.
What a wonderful chair! Your rooms looks so lovely decorated for fall.
Shirley, your great room is looking absolutely beautiful!! The new chair is perfect with your look and the details are so charming! I love the velvet pumpkins working with your color palette, as well… 🙂
Looks fabulous Shirley. The chair is stunning, and I love your bread boards on the mantel.
This is just gorgeous, Shirley! I love all your fall details. So wonderful being on this tour with you!
Hugs, Jamie
Shirley, your tour was the perfect ending to my day! I love all of your fall touches. Your vignettes are always just beautiful. And I love your new chair! What a lovely space to enjoy this new season!
Shirley! what a gorgeous home! Thank you for sharing it with us, your readers! I love all of your fall touches. So lovely. See you tomorrow! xox, Emily
Wow! Your great room looks fabulous! Love the new chair and the animal print pillow. The new chair goes perfectly with your other chair. All the details of the room look wonderful!
So pretty Shirley, love Soft Surroundings. I have my eye one a chair or two. Hoping to update our family room furniture slowly. Love all of your touches
Cindy
That chair is gorgeous Shirley! Everything looks so pretty.
You house looks LOVELY! The chair is lovely and I love all the pumpkins!
LOVE the chair!!! Love Soft Surroundings, how much fun to work with them. Your home looks fabulous with all the subtle fall touches!
Shirley, Everything is beautiful and I love the chair!
I really loved this room! It is so much the look I’m trying to achieve in my new great room. I’m really intrigued with your rug. Would you mind telling me where you got it? It is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks.
Sooo beautiful…that chair is striking!I look forward to your blog every day-and then usually go and rearrange/move/redocorate something!
Can you share the wall color? I absolutely love it…
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