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October 17, 2017 By Shirley

French Antique Basket of Great Textures

I cannot leave enough alone. I was rearranging my pretties on my coffee table

and I decided to grab my antique bread basket that I found in France

and fill it with pretties.

A floral arrangement of sorts of many pretties with a wide variety of colors,

faux and natural elements, all to make a French antique basket of great textures.

 

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My beautiful silk velvet Plush Pumpkins have made the rounds this year.

From the foyer, to the Great Room coffee table, and now some of them landed

in my antique French bread basket.

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Now what could be better than beautiful pumpkins in a blueberry patch.

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And what also could be better than beautiful roses in the prettiest shade of pink

to join the pumpkins of silk velvet and branches of blueberries.

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When I saw these pretty roses at Trader Joe’s I knew they would complement

the purples and plums that I have in the house for Fall.

I used the floral aqua picks to house each rose stem.

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The old tattered cloth basket liner just makes my heart sing!

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I purchased these wonderful blueberry stems years ago when my favorite gift shop

was closing. They were 75% off …. so I bought all they had.

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To enhance the arrangement of pretties even more, the tops of the acorns

(acorns also by Plush Pumpkin) and the real pumpkin stems

add yet more elements of texture.

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It is going to be a very sad day when I have to pack up these gorgeous pumpkins

only to be replaced by the pretties of Christmas.

Hmmmm, I wonder if someone can invent Christmas pumpkins?!

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 Who can resist pretty velvet with the beauty of a rose.

It is like a rose boutonniere or corsage on a great velvet jacket.

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So, have you wondered what I did with the coffee table?

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A little restyling with the remaining pumpkins

and the ironstone tureen of the fabulous Autumn Joy found its way to the table.

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This is proof that things never stay the same around here for long . . .

just the people are the same!  A good thing!

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An unexpected day trip over the weekend and a super busy day on Monday,

prevented me from working on my little project. But I will resume today and

hopefully make some “headway and footway too”.

Have a most beautiful day everyone! The temps dropped 20 degrees yesterday

when the rains came. (We really needed rain)

Maybe we shall see some sudden changing of leaves! One can dream!

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  1. Alycia nichols says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Good googly goo in the morning, Shirley!!!!!!!! Magnificent!!! Just…gorgeous!

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  2. Joann says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:36 am

    What a beautiful arrangement, Shirley! I love all the shades of purple and the blueberries look edible! The temperature dropped here, also. Maybe fall is really here.

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  3. Kim says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Pretty arrangement in that old bread basket. It was cool and windy yesterday and very fall like finally. It’s even the same where we are today. 🙂

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  4. Shelly says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:00 am

    That arrangement is THE PRETTIEST one I have seen yet on all the blogs I read! Just beautiful!
    Blessings

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  5. Pinky says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! OMGoodness, I am blown away! It is COLD here this morning just 43 and it was 40 when I woke up! BRRR. I am glad you got to take an unexpected day trip, that’s always fun! Have a beautiful day today!

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  6. Pinky says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:08 am

    HMMM, wondering why my “latest post” isn’t showing up anymore?

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  7. Pinky says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:08 am

    Never mind, there it is:)

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  8. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:10 am

    So very pretty! I love the plums and purple you are using.

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  9. Nancy Brantley says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:22 am

    OMG…just Gorgeous!! I love these colors and the blueberry vine is awesome!

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  10. Sandi from Wisconsin says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:29 am

    All is so very beautiful! Glad to hear your area received rain. Hope you see the beauty of fall leaves, soon! We are now past our peak leaf color here in Wisconsin.

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  11. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Your bread basket is just gorgeous! Hope you are having a wonderful week!

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  12. Bobbi Duncan says

    October 17, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Very pretty, Shirley, and I just love the addition of the blueberries…very creative! Woke up this morning to our first chilly day…fall is finally here. Hugs!

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  13. Wrenda says

    October 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Just beautiful Shirley. Love the antique bread basket and those colors!!!!…Looks good enough to eat!! We in North Texas are also enjoying drops in temperatures. Fall has finally arrived!!

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  14. Sandra @ Maison De Jardin says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Everything is simply gorgeous, Shirley. Just as it always is. Love your bread basket and your plum velvet pumpkins. Glad you are seeing some cooler temperatures, I believe fall has finally arrived here in the Mountain State as well. Have a great week!

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  15. Loi thai tone on tone says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Beautiful styling and layering, my friend! I love those velvet pumpkins – such rich colors.

    It’s finally cool here in DC…..and finally feels like fall. I might have to turn the heat on tonight.

    xoxo
    L

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  16. Sandi magle says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Your lavender and orange pumpkin is to die for…such a pretty unusual combo!

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  17. Lisa says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    Very pretty basket arrangement. I love the purples and plums for Fall.

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  18. Jan Garon says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Soo pretty, Shirley! It looks like we are drawn to the same colors! I can’t get purples, lavenders and blues off my mind lately. You french basket is overflowing with beauty!

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  19. Pam @ diyDesignFanatic.com says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Gorgeous colors Shirley! Beautiful arrangement!

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  20. Debra Oliver says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    such gorgeous colors, that lavender rose is amazing. LOVE those pumpkins!

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  21. Rebecca Turner says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Gorgeous colors and arrangement! I guess you learned a thing or two from your mom. (Didn’t you say that she taught you flower arranging?) I am enjoying my Fall decor too, and I’m not ready for Christmas stuff. (Jesus, yes, but not all the hoopla. But the stores are full of it. Why can’t they let us get through Thanksgiving? I’ve decided to rebel. I’m not going to put my tree up until AFTER Thanksgiving.

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  22. Mary says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:11 am

    Just gorgeous Shirley and proof that touches of fall don’t have to be in traditional autumn colors! I love the unexpected pairings and additions of the roses and blueberry stems. Those little plush acorns are the cutest!

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  23. Pam Richardson says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:11 am

    The plush pumpkins and acorns are real beauties! I love that you mixed them with the blueberry stems and roses…all in your French bread basket for a gorgeous arrangement!

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  24. Calypso in the Country says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    Wow – what rich, gorgeous colors!
    Shelley

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  25. Des says

    October 19, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous….love those roses!!!
    Have a great weekend….
    ~Des

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  26. Linda says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    OK, Shirley, this is just super. I love purple and the way you have used it is over the top. This is you at your very best.

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  27. Jude says

    April 18, 2018 at 12:41 am

    Your pumpkins are absolutely beautiful! Can you tell me where I can find the stems that you used. I have been unable to find any.

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    • Sandi says

      April 7, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      It would be harder to find the stems this time of year. Check your local pumpkin patch when Autumn comes around to see if they’ll let you have the stems that have fallen off. Also, you can find them on eBay.

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  28. Sandi says

    April 7, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    I’m just seeing this post in April 2019. Your arrangement in the antique french basket is gorgeous. I love every element that you used. I’ll have to make this next Fall. I make my own velvet pumpkins and look forward to creating more in the gorgeous shades of purple. Thank you for sharing.

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  29. Jenna says

    September 18, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    I just stumbled across this on Pinterest and oh la la LOVE your purple velvet pumpkins! I think purple is such an elegant color for fall! Just gorgeous, I can’t believe I missed the original post! I am thinking and praying for you Shirley…
    ❤️ Jenna

    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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