When it comes to autumn- I am definitely feeling that softer side of fall.
The dried oak leaves, acorns and golden grasses and maybe a sprinkle of blush too.
Perfection.
I shared a sneak peek of this new collection at Balsam Hill a couple of days ago-
when I had the garland on the table
And I promised to show you where it landed.
(Stay tuned for the end of the post for a giveaway)
I am feeling more than a bit in love with the colors in this new Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest foliage– the blushing dahlias and grasses are so perfect for my style- and for the marble fireplace in the little cottage.
You might remember this antique mantel that I found on craigslist
-along with another that we haven’t put back together yet.
I love how this foliage feels so perfect for the space and the vintage mantel and mirror.
The mirror was a thrift store find and very heavy. I love the gilded frame and love the mottled worn looking glass it has. There is something about that glass being less than perfect that
always speaks to me- this one is full of ‘ghosting’ with a few splotchy areas.
It never quite looks sparkling clean but it is so charming.
I used the Miracle Flame LED taper candles on the mantel
and also the wax candles on the bookshelf for a bit more ambiance.
And a stack of old naked books on my grandmothers vintage wheat table that keeps with the neutral look. I am a big texture girl- so those ruffly pages are beyond lovely to me.
The foliage with those golden grasses, white pumpkins and blush dahlias are so perfect for the little cottage living room.
I love that the wreath and garland say ‘autumn’ but more like a whisper than a shout.
And something exciting – Balsam Hill is giving away one of these new
to a lucky French Country Cottage follower
Here’s how to enter- we are making it easy!
Just leave a comment or email me your comment
and follow along.
Visit Balsam Hill and tell me which autumn foliage is your favorite –
are you bold and beautiful? Soft and subtle? Bright and sunshine filled?
Then come back and leave me a comment here on this post.
Follow Balsam Hill and French Country Cottage on Instagram
And if you are anonymous- don’t forget to send an email address or way to contact you.
I have had so many people who have won something here that I was not able to contact and had to move to the next winner.
Don’t miss my friends at The Handmade Home who are sharing their gorgeous mantel
today-
Stay tuned for who else is joining this weekend.
Happy Thursday everyone!!
* Disclosure- I am Balsam Hill’s Brand Ambassador- but all opinions and love for Balsam Hill and this foliage is my own.
I LOVE the beautiful colors of the Outdoor Harvest Blooms Wreath. It definitely reminds me of Fall in the Northeast with it's gorgeous orange-yellows, greens, and hints pink! Stunning!
I love the one you have, the dahlia and pumpkin forest garland. Soft and subtle for me!
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My favorite is the Country Fields..Happy Fall
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LOVE The wreath! But the garland would be wonderful on my mantle too.
Mindy
I love the Fairytale Pumpkin Wreath. The colors are perfect for my house. All the wreaths and garlands are stunning!
Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage. LOVE!
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I could just envision walking through Cinderella's garden near to midnight, with those sweet little white pumpkins peeking out at me with the light of the moon. The Dahlia and pumpkin Forest wreath and garland remind me most of a fairytale cottage setting, so I would say for me this is the perfect set from Balsam Hill.
I'm a soft & subtle kind of gal too. My favourite is the Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest. Happy Fall Courtney!
I love the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest design! Will be lovely over my mantel!
I truly love the neutral one, DAHLIA & PUMPKIN FOREST FOLIAGE! It’s gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous, Courtney!
I am soft and subtle. Love Dahlia and Pumpkin the best! This is why your blog is my favorite love understated.
The softness of the Dahlia & Pumpkin forest foliage brings fall into your home very gently.
I adore the garland you have here and the wreath! It is stunning. I also adore Balsam Hill! Lovely decor.
I just moved and am so excited about decorating for fall. The Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage would go so well with my antiques. Love what you do!
Absolutely love the Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Wreath and Garland. This would be a beautiful fall addition to my mantel!!! I am planning my fall decorating now for an October meeting at my house. Simply stunning with the white pumpkins and earth tones. Thank you so much for offering such a nice giveaway. Fall is such a wonderful time of the year. [email protected]
Everything is lovely, but I think the fall harvest wreath is my favorite. Some of it is subtle, some of it shouts.
Be still my beating heart….love the dahlias with the cream pumpkins…..
Kris
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Soft and subtle for me! Loving the heritage pumpkins too!
All of the fall foliage items are so very lovely, however, I am partial to the Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Foliage design! It looks sooooo very lifelike and it doesn't scream orange and brown! Well done Balsam Hill!!!!!
The gorgeous Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage wreaths is just my style! I'd be so honored to win such a beautiful piece and will keep my fingers crossed!
I love them all but I think I'll go with the Outdoor Harvest Blooms. Thanks for a chance to win.
I have never thought to do my fall foliage in whites, I love this, it feels so fresh and can take me to winter out here in CA. Perfection plus from Balsam Hill.
I have to admit I love the DAHLIA & PUMPKIN FOREST FOLIAGE
It’s simply beautiful and would go with all my home colors. leslie
You and Balsam Hill always amaze me!! Love the soft and subtle Dahlia and Pumpkin wreath and garland! Thanks, as always for showing us just how beautiful a mantle and home can look. [email protected]
I love the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage. I'm moving and all I want to do it decorate for autumn. I will, just a little later than usual. Thanks for the giveaway. PS . I'd love to find a treasure like that mirror at a thrift shop!!!!
The Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage is definitely my favorite and absolutely stunning on the little cottage living room mantle. Thanks for the beautiful Fall inspiration Courtney!
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I love the wreath you have on yoùr mirror. It is beautiful, subtle and chic!
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The colors and style and soft and beautiful!
Everything is gorgeous but the Briarwood Cottage Wreath sings to my heart, neutral with a pop of color! Thank you for a chance at this lovely giveaway.
As much as I love the vibrant colors of fall, I am so in love with the Dahlia and Pumpkin wreath. The soft colors are beautiful and will look beautiful in any setting.
I've decorated in the "old traditional" colors for decades and was just finally over my whole mode of fall decorating. The Dahlia & Pumpkin foliage is. So. Perfect. Refreshingly different but with a softer, most sophisticated color palette. I. Love. Love. Love it!
Definitely soft and subtle!
Love, love everything with the white pumpkins. I have a shabby chic decor with gold accents. Love Balsam Hills Wreaths..
I'm into Balsam Hill's apple spice. I've been decorating with apples this year, and I'm into those vibrant colors that makes me feel cozy and warm. Your post on Dahlia and Pumpkin foliage is giving me pause though. I haven't decorated yet on one mantel yet. So I might play with lighter hues. Softer.
The Dahlia and Pumkpkin forest has lovely subtle and delicate look with all the texture. That one is a favorite because it catches the eye without all the harsh colors I see in other wreaths. Truly beautiful! [email protected]
The Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest is beautiful, but I love a nice magnolia garland as well-so hard to choose!
Love the white pumpkins and the green foliage
I love the dahlia and pumpkin wreath. Excited for Fall!
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My favorite is the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage! The soft natural colors would blend in beautifully with any decor! And I feel that it’s versatile if you removed the pumpkins you could leave it up for many seasons! ????
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I love the Dahlia and pumpkin forest garland. Your house and cottage are so beautiful. I love everything you do. Thank you for sharing.
I love the Sunburst Mums Window Box, the color are just what I like.
We don't decorate much for autumn here in England but I am going to be a pioneer and copy some of your style. Unfortunately we can't buy some of your American products from your amazing book but balsam hill is over here now!! I bought my Christmas tree from them last year and it is FANTASTIC quality. Thank you for the posts x Laura [email protected]
I really love the Briarwood Cottage collection. Fits my style perfectly!!
I love everything about the fall that Balsam has but the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest foilage wreath is absolutely stunning!
I love all the blush, soft neutral tones and textures feel whimsical and joyful to me. My fall decor has typically leaned in the deeper and more rich autumn tones like burgundy’s, and lavenders (which I still love) just bc oranges and browns are a little intimidating for me to style and get that warm and fuzzy I want during fall, BUT these color palettes are getting it done!
These new colors are perfect! A subtle nod to fall. Gorgeous! I love the vibrancy of autumn colors but more outside than indoors some times. I’m picky about oranges so sometimes it is hard to find the right colors to suit me for fall decor.
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I love the Dahlias, white pumpkins, snowberries, Norway maple leaves, and assorted greenery. Thank you for sharing.
I love the Dahlias, white pumpkins, snowberries, Norway maple leaves, and assorted greenery. Thank you for your posting.
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When I wrote yesterday I forgot to leave my Email [email protected] Sorry Thanks. Still love the Dahlia set.
In love with the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest wreath. Gorgeous! [email protected]
the dahlia and Pumpkin forest garland is my favorite. I love the yummy rich colors!!!
The Dahlia and pumpkin forest garland is an absolute favorite of mine. Would look so lovely in my home. You have such talent.
Oh, Courtney, the Dalia and pumpkin wreath and swag are so beautiful. You are so creative.
Kris
Hands down love the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest! I'm a neutral girl,too!
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The dahlia and pumpkin wreath are lovely and so is your blog!
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Courtney, I just love everything you put together!! I normally love the bright colors of Autumn but lately really loving the soft & subtle colors you have here! [email protected]
Fall is such lovely time to add those soft, earthly and subtle tones. While all the different arrangements are beautiful, my favorite is the Dahlia and White Pumpkin Forest – the colors and textures gently usher us into the Autumn Season without too much bold color…
It was fun checking them all out, thanks for the inspiration!
I'm definitely a fan of the soft and subtle. The Dahlia and pumpkin swag is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
In love with the Dahlia & Pumpkin wreath. Warmed by the cool subtle colors & small white pumpkins on the wreath. I love dahlias anyway so this Fall wreath is a joy to see. Great choices.
Love the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest. It is so beautiful.
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I'm in love with the Dahlia & Pumpkin Foliage Wreath! I've always decorated with the bolder colors for fall and these soft & subtle colors would be a welcome change for me! Thank you Courtney & Balsam Hill for giving us the chance to win this lovely wreath.
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I love the Fairytale Wreath and the Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Garland. I am going to get my Autumn on this weekend. I have been enjoying the endless summer we are having in the Pacific Northwest. Happy Autumn. 🙂
Love the soft and subtle look of the Dahlia and Pumpkin Fall Foliage
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The Fairytale Pumpkin Wreath is my favorite but all of their collections are beautiful.
LOVE the dahlia and rose garland- it is beautiful!
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I love them all, but especially the Briarwood Collection and Autumn Abundance- they are simple but have just the right amount of color and texture! What wonderful creations!!
I'm into a soft & subtle fall decor. The reason I love your blog so much is the ideas of using softer colors for different holidays. Thank you for the opportunity to win this beautiful wreath.
Oh my goodness, if you insist, I would choose the Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest foliage. Its beautiful!
Love the Dahlia and Pumpkin Fall! Just beautiful!
Oh my goodness this is so beautiful and I LOVE the soft natural colors and dahlias especially. This is absolutely my favorite fall piece. I also love their Christmas trees and decor!! I’ve shared and done all the items to enter the giveaway and have my fingers crossed that I will win this beauty for my new mantle.
I like both but this year it is subtle and soft. Last year I used the sunflower wreath and pumpkins to match. Love them all. Thanks for the opportunity to add to my fall décor. My husband is sure that I already have too much. Silly man.
My favorites are the soft and subtle. I love orange and purple, but most of the fall oranges are to bright.
I love the Dahlia & Pumpkin Wreath that you have because I am drawn to calmer, quieter shades. So beautiful!
I love the white pumpkins and soft Fall look. Hope I win! [email protected]
Soft for me so dahlia collection. Love everything balsam Hill has so beautiful.
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Definitely yes to this Dahlia Pumpkin foliage wreath but i also like the Fairy tale Pumpkin wreath too
I love the blush dahlias on the wreath!
Your home looks amazing with the subtle fall decor..
I love everything at Balsam Hill but am especially drawn to the artichoke and hydrangea wreath.
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Thank you and Balsam hill for the giveaway! I'm loving the hydrangea and artichoke
I definitely agree with you that the Dalia and pumpkin forest foliage is the most beautiful autumn decor! I love it!
I really like the Fall Radiance collection. I love bright fall colors with bold golds, oranges and reds. This collection incorporates all those colors, and the touch of neutral-colored pumpkins really adds the perfect detail!
Love the Dahlia… Fairytale is gorgeous too!! I like the muted tones best.
I love a classic style, like the Autumn Abundance Wreath. I love the small pumpkins and pinecones.
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Love the dahlia and pumpkin forest foliage wreath. The muted colors are a refreshing change of pace. New look for a new season. [email protected]
Just stunning! What a great autumn addition! My wife would absolutely love this.
Soft and subtle! Love the dahlias!!
I love it all! Fall is my favorite season and pumpkins are the best decoration in my opinion. The Dahlia and Pumpkin Forest Foliage is beautiful but that Hydrangea and Artichoke wreath is something else!!
I’m torn between dahalia & pumpkin and the hydrangea and artichoke. Both are gorgeous!
I'm in love with the Dahlia and pumpkin wreath! The soft colors are elegant and soothing. I can just imagine being snuggled under a cashmere throw, with a crackling fire and that gorgeous wreath above the mantel. Stunning.
I love the dihalia and pumkin wreath! Thank you for sharing the soft colors for fall. I use to thank the only colors were the oranges. God bless
I absolutely love the sunburst wreath. Looks so natural and very New England like. Thank you for the chance. Cindy
I love the Outdoor safe potted fall foliage!
Hi Courtney!
I love the Dahlia and the Pumpkin Forest Foliage, since my living area is in the softer tones, also.
Thank you for this beautiful giveaway! ???? Trenda
I love the DAHLIA & PUMPKIN FOREST FOLIAGE. I like the soft, light colors.
As it turns out, the dahlia and pumpkin forest garland/wreath is the soft and subtle autumn look my wife and i have been seriously considering for our living room. It is very difficult to find a more natural and realistic look that balsam hill provides.
we love their christmas decor as well. Thanks for providing a wonderful opportunity and we find your posts and site quite inspiring.
Happy harvest, Courtney,
Dahlias happily grow in my country garden so the dahlia and forest foliage wreath and garland make my heart skip. Thank you for introducing us to these amazing fall beauties.
Diney on Camano Island
I love the bold colors of the Harvest season. The Briarwood cottage wreath is gorgeous with its pops of autumn color. Thank you for your beautiful post!
I LOVE the Dahlia & Pumpkin!!! It has such a timeless & romantic vibe wIth the perfect subtle touch of Fall colors!
I’m loving the dahlia and pumpkin foliage. I use bright colors OUTSIDE and soft colors inside.
Love the dahlia and the fairytale pumpkin wreath too. Would love to see it hanging on my door or mantle!!
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Love the soft whites and blush garlad and wreath!
I love the Fairy tale Pumpkin wreath!
Courtney,
I agree that texture is key whether you prefer soft Autumn or what I would call traditional autumn. I’ve combined mine with the placement of soft hydrangeas in cobalt blue vases.
Happy Autumn,
diney on Camano Island
I absolutely love, love, love the nuetral dahlia and pumpkin forest foliage wreath and garland! Balsam Hill and brad schmidt created something extraordinaire with this collection. Those beautiful tones are already echoed throughout my home inside and out. The addition of this beautiful collection would be the icing on the cake.
Really love the Dahlia and Pumpkins since I’m not a fan of orange. The Fairytale is cute too.
I like the Briarwood cottage look- its subtile but still has a pop of color !
Oh my gosh I love the soft colours of the gorgeous Dahlia and pumpkin WREATH and garland. The bright oranges are saved for a couple of weeks around halloween.
The Dahlia and pumpkin forest foliage. The wreath has many Textures that create interest and beauty. I also like the fact that it is subTle and differenT. I can almost hear the cruNch Of a walk in the firest when I look at it. Very creative.
The Dahlia and pumpkin forest foliage. The wreath has many Textures that create interest and beauty. I also like the fact that it is subTle and differenT. I can almost hear the cruNch Of a walk in the forest when I look at it. Very creative.