Did you know that I have a room with a split personality right now?
It’s true. It’s kind of random but
I walked into the room the other day
looked at these yellow checked curtains
and thought how pretty they looked by the chippy cupboard
and framing the french doors.
I walked into the room the other day
looked at these yellow checked curtains
and thought how pretty they looked by the chippy cupboard
and framing the french doors.
And then I sat down on the sofa.
And next to the floral ticking curtains that framed the other french door
and I sighed, at just how much I love their romantic french cottage style.
and I sighed, at just how much I love their romantic french cottage style.
And then I looked at the window across the room…
oh yes…there is more.
oh yes…there is more.
One of the windows in this room wears those soft pale linen curtains
and so I nodded, admiring the subtle look that they have.
Then it occurred to me that I had 3 different sets of curtains in one room.
and so I nodded, admiring the subtle look that they have.
Then it occurred to me that I had 3 different sets of curtains in one room.
Yes, as in 3 different sets of curtains in one room.
Am I indecisive? (maybe)
Am I confused? (likely)
but that is not why.
Am I confused? (likely)
but that is not why.
It’s because I had 3 different looks to photograph
so I changed a couple of the curtains to accommodate each one.
Then I got busy and a wee bit chaotic with an out of town trip and a bit more going on
and I realized when I sat down the other day
that I had not changed them back yet.
that I had not changed them back yet.
Mind you- it has only been a week or so
but nonetheless- can you imagine if a friend stopped by?
They would think I had lost my mahhbles.
(which… well, you know) 😉
I need something simple and sweet that I can whip together quickly and call it good.
Can I just say I am loving the 5 minute decorating series?
So fun and so simple.
So fun and so simple.
I hope you are enjoying it too!
So far I have shared a vignette in a tray with pumpkins
and a simple hydrangea and blue jar mantel
So what about those little things- like side tables that need a little splash of Fall?
Or cupboards and hutches that you can peek into ?
They need something small and subtle that oozes Autumn charm.
Here are 5 simple and easy ideas for going small with baby pumpkins
Teacups & pumpkins
Oh yeah, I am loving teacups and pumpkins-
A shelf in the kitchen, in the sideboard or even on a small table.
Even just on a dish with a bit of moss-it’s a cute display all around.
Pumpkins & silver
Uhm, white pumpkins and pretty silver? Yes, please.
This is a super easy way to warm up your goblet collection in the hutch
Just plop a little sprig of hydrangea into a silver goblet and add a pumpkin.
Easy easy easy.
Roses & pumpkins
For something a little more romantic –
gather a few pumpkins on a small table and add a vase of mini roses.
Or use an old tin filled with flowers if you prefer.
A super sweet side table vignette with just the right amount of Autumn.
Acorns & pumpkins & a cloche? Oh my!
Why not take a plate and layer with moss and a few acorns
add a pumpkin and top it with a cloche?
Done.
Potted Pumpkins
Have an extra clay pot around that you love?
If you like it then you better put a pumpkin on it.
okay,
I apologize. I went there.
I apologize. I went there.
Seriously though-
they are great for an outdoor mantel or porch or just for a little fun
whimsical garden touch.
Oh and tonight on Joss and Main at 9 pm Eastern Time is
Finding Home’s Holiday Hostess curated event!
I shared last week that I was asked to join their exclusive Holiday Hostess event this year- and I am so excited to be a part of it!
I can’t wait to see what Laura has in her sale.
I will share much more in the coming weeks and more about the
French Country Cottage Holiday event that will be coming up as well.
You can shop the Finding Home exclusive event starting tonight at 9pm EST at Joss & Main
(psst- It’s Free!)
Happy Tuesday everyone
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Michele says
Love your fast fixes. Funny about 3 sets of curtains. And I can't wait to check out J and M tonight – congrats.
Unknown says
Beautiful ideas! Pink roses and pumpkins? I never would of thought of pairing the two, but it looks fabulous. I love it.
Thanks for the ideas.
Best,
Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
A Joyful Cottage says
Your 5 minute decorating ideas are great, Courtney. I love every one of them, and they are just the sort of seasonal decorating I would commit to do. They're simple, easy and charming. Even better, they won't break the bank. Perfect! Thanks for sharing. ~ Nancy
My Cozy Casita says
Hi Courtney, your 5 minute decoration ideas are beautiful I love to look at your blog so charming you have the must beautiful home, I cant wait to see one day a tour around your home.
Thank you so much for sharing your decoration!!!
Blessing
Isora
XO
Calypso In The Country says
Very pretty! I am obsessed with those little pumpkins this year!
Shelley
Maureen Wyatt says
I was sitting here trying to picture how you made 3 different sets of curtains work in one room and actually believing you might have pulled it off. And, I'm a decorator by trade! duh
Tone says
Hahaha…. This was really entertaining! I can only imagine mown reaction if I had walked by your house and saw three different sets of curtains next to each other, I would be like: "thats gotta be the house of one craaaazy lady…." haha….
To more serious things, though. I love your 5 minute vignettes! Only problem I have is that I never manage to use only five minutes. I can easily use 30-45 minutes and have a problem stopping…. I got to get my hands on some mini pumpkins soon! Hopefully I can find them somewhere. Norway is not accectly known for its pumpkins 🙂
Heirloom treasures says
All very pretty,but I love the silver goblets with the white pumpkins
Rhonda says
What a beautiful post…I just love visiting your blog and all it's beauty!
Sarah says
Beautiful photos, Courtney, and the vignettes are each one absolutely lovely. I adore using the mini pumpkins for autumn decor. I like the white ones because they can continue right on into December and January if I want. One other way I use them is atop small urns about the house. So many fun ways to add them!
I'm off to check out the sale. Thanks!
Ellen says
Wonderful! And I have Blue Willow China….now I have some great ideas…thank you for this lovely post and great photos.
Unknown says
Everything is lovely ! Love it all !
Shirley says
Well it looks like im about 7 years to late for the Joss & Main event..lol. No biggy…everyone tells me i’ll be late for my own funeral too so im good!🙃 loving the roses with the pumpkins and the silver is divine! The roses in that crock look so pretty. Are (were) they real roses? I have a thinkg for white pumpkins and im actuallY starting to like different colored ones in pastels also. Great idea to do little vignettes, a lot less time consuming. Now for the curtains..i Just happen to have put up some curtains in my bedroom to see what i am going to use when the room is finished and i left them. They look hideous but i was too tired to care at that point. Its now about a month later and…you guessed it, they are still there! I do that kind of thing, not only with curtainS but many things that i have right now sitting everywhere because i cant decide what i want where when it all comes together.