Autumn Vignette With Natural Branches
The last little touch of fall decorating this season is an autumn vignette with natural branches in the kitchen area. I have a small efficient kitchen, so I usually don’t decorate the counters for fall. Instead I’m focusing on a little spot next to the kitchen table under some open shelves.
October Pinterest Challenge
It’s time for our October Pinterest Challenge and this one as you can guess is all about fall vignettes with branches. If you’re new around here, every month our host Cindy over at County Road 407 selects a photo for us to recreate. Each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post. If you’re stopping by from my friend Cindy of DIY Beautify welcome!
To see last months Pinterest challenge click on Simple Fall Bedroom Ideas.
This months inspiration comes from Sarah Joy Blog, highlighting her post, How To Decorate With Real Branches For Fall. I love this simple vignette of a tote basket with branches in this corner chair.
The inspiration I’m gathering from the photo for my autumn vignette includes the following ideas.
- basket
- real branches
- cloth under basket
- chair
- pumpkin
- neutral colors
Autumn Vignette With Natural Branches
My personal goal for each Pinterest challenge is to use items that I already have around the house. When I saw our inspiration photo I was so happy, because I have the perfect French market tote to use. Well it ended up being too large and the scale just wasn’t right for this kitchen chair, so I had to invent a plan B.
I decided to go with something completely different, displaying a wire basket instead of a tote. Sometimes it so much easier to think outside the box.
By the way the chair I’m using for this vignette looks complete different after a recent makeover. Be sure to click over to my post, Updating A Vintage Chair With Paint, to see the awful before photos. Yikes!
Since this little vignette is right next to the kitchen I’m using an oversized gingham kitchen towel under the basket. It adds a soft texture and a fun pattern to this side of the room.
This little natural arrangement is mostly preserved white oak leaves and dried broom, which I already had on hand. The last little touch to the vignette is a cute orange pumpkin for a pop of color.
The look is light and airy which doesn’t overwhelm this small space next to the table.
Fall Update Of The Open Shelves
I started collecting ironstone jars a couple of years ago, then added these small shelves for a place to display them. The only new addition to my shelf is a mini brown McCoy pot, which I found a few weeks ago while thrifting.
Did you notice the oak leaves? Our big old oak trees in our neighborhood park are always dropping little branches, so I picked up one to add to my fall shelves. I’m not sure if that counts as foraging or not, but the leaves make a pretty addition to the shelves.
I have another gingham kitchen towel on the shelf above my basket vignette. You may not know this, but I love gingham almost as much as I love ticking stripes and plaids. There’s just something about a gingham pattern that makes me feel happy.
The last little fall addition is a fresh arrangement on the kitchen table. Small clippings from our yard include two varieties of coleus and fire bush branches. I love these dark purple and orange colors together.
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Thank you for stopping by for my autumn vignette with natural branches. Up next on our Pinterest challenge is Carol of Bluesky at Home sharing her 5 Ways To Decorate With Fall Foliage.
Cheers!
Our Pinterest Challenge Continues…
Michelle,
I love doing these challenges together! I loved your wire basket for a container! So clever.
Right back at you Rachel! I learn something new with every challenge!
HI Michelle, I love the vignette with the white stool, gingham (I love gingham) and the pumpkin. Simple and bright! Great job! Love this month’s challenge! laura
Thank you Laura! This little white chair and I have a long history and I love being able to include it in this fall vignette!
I love your charming displays of fall foliage Michelle, and I completely agree with you… gingham makes my heart pitter patter 😍
Thank you Cindy! I still love your ideas of the magnolia seed pods and dried crape myrtle cuttings which I’ll be collecting next year.
Oh I really love how you have incorporated natural elements into your decor. It looks fabulous!
Thank you Lora it’s my favorite way to decorate this time of year!
I love your little chair and the branches you used. Plus all the other natural items you added! Lovely! Pinned!
Thank you so much sweet friend for pinning!
Those white oak leaves are cool; don’t think I’ve ever seen any like that! Your vignette is so pretty; I love the wire basket for a different look, and the blue and white fabric touches; perfect!
Thank you Lora! I found the white oak leaves during the summer in the floral section at the grocery store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen these before either.
Your basket, which I just love, looks perfect with the sweet Fall branches. I love that sweet little stool it’s all sitting on too!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Thank you so much for the lovely comments Shelia! Hugs!
Girl, I have that high chair in my dreams! It’s so adorable and it’s sitting in the perfect spot. Love what you did for the challenge. The white leaves are amazing and gives me some new ideas for next year. Thank you for joining in. Pinned!
Thank you Cindy! I was actually thinking of using the white leaves for a winter vignette, but they were perfect for this fall challenge. So happy to be participating every month. Thank you so much for organizing sweet friend!
That wire basket, Michelle…soooo great! And yes 100%, gingham and stripes are a match made in heaven!
Thanks Janet! Funny how I always gravitate to the most simple designs LOL!
Michelle, I love your sweet foliage vignette. The wire basket is a great choice. It lets all the foliage show. I love gingham, too. I didn’t know those types of pots had a name. Lovely job.
Thank you Carol! I’m so glad I used the wire basket too. It keeps the fall decor from looking so heavy in this small space.
Love your leaf basket, so pretty and the check towel is the perect accent. Your vignette looks so pretty in your eating area. Love it all.
Thank you Marty! This was such a fun challenge!
Such pretty ideas for fall. I just love the light and airy look!
Thank you so much Christy! The basket substitution works pretty good! 😊
Michelle, I like how you used the natural branches. Those white oak leaves are super cute! Looks perfect sitting on the blue kitchen towel.
Thank you so much! This was a really fun Pinterest Challenge!
I love the light airy feel of your fall home decor. Also those old English Advertising containers are fabulous.
Thank you so much Anna!