Saturday, October 8, 2011

Fall Centerpiece ~ the Kitchen

This year I am trying to do my fall holiday decorations in a more simplistic way, using natural-themed elements that with just a bit of gentle tweaking, will take me through both Halloween and Thanksgiving. I am also trying to limit the use of orange as it really doesn't blend well with the other colors in my home. So...here is the centerpiece I put together for the kitchen table.



The idea came from this photo I saw in the October issue of Country Living magazine, somehow though along the way it kind of took off on it's own!


Instead of  the bird silhouettes I used these two little iron birds


By stacking two Martha Stewart cake stands with two of her cupcake stands I was able to get the height that I needed. I used a product called, Fun Tac, left over from my teaching days, to hold it securely together.


I had all of the fruit with the exception of the grapes. Most of it, including the sparkly pumpkins, came from Pic-n-Save, they always had the best holiday decorations; Big Lots just isn't the same.


Although this turned out to be a lot more opulent then my inspiration photo I really do like it and I think it adds just the holiday touch I was looking for in my kitchen.



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32 comments:

  1. Your centerpiece came out quite spectacular! I love it all.

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  2. *sigh* That is beautiful! You elevate the art of keeping a home.

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  3. What a lovely center piece. A fine balance of colour, shape and texture. Very artistic in design.

    I cannot do anything like this a Pepper will not stay off the table and everything is a play toy for her. I am bracing myself for the Christmas season.

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  4. I agree with Pondside - you do "elevate the art of keeping a home"... I don't decorate really, but I make sure my Trader Joe flower purchase provides seasonal color...
    You must store all your decorations in the basement? you seem to have lots to choose from...
    Love-ly Adrienne!

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  5. This is very beautiful! Such a good idea. I can see I could incorporate your idea with things I have around the house...and the exact two birds you have! :) Thank you for showing us. Sarah

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  6. WOWSA girl!!! i adore the centerpiece...BUT the bird plates are just so original. what a great eye you have!!
    rebecca
    http://somesweetday.blogspot.com/2011/10/walk-down-memory-lane.html

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  7. You have so much talent. Everything you do is just wonderful and you are gifted in so many ways.I am amazed!!!
    Smiles, Dottie

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  8. Your home is always stunning and you know what I think yours came out better than the inspiration. Maybe because it is fall themed and I am a sucker for anything fall.

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  9. That is really pretty!! I agree about the difference between Pic n Save and Big Lots...I always loved the seasonal stuff they had there.

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  10. What a gorgeous display. It definitely can serve you well for many months. I love all the textures and rich color.

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  11. I like yours much better than the Country Living version. The birds are perfect. This will most definitely take you until it's time to put up Christmas decorations!

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  12. Adrienne queste composizioni sono veramente molto belle.....
    Buona domenica
    Baci
    Sabry!!

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  13. I love birds mixed with the fruit and pumpkins. I often use birds on my tables too.

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  14. Yours is MUCH more beautiful than the one in the magazine! Next time they do a fall layout they should call YOU! :-)

    My first time here via Debra at Common Ground.

    Diane :-)

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  15. This is awesome! You did a much better job than the magazine. It would be great to have you link to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  16. I love what you came up with (a lot better than the Country Living One) it's elegant! The birds give it the right touch! Really great job!

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  17. Hi Adrienne,

    You've captured the essence of decorating using natural elements, perfectly! :) I love it!!! And thank you for taking the time to stop by my page and leaving me a lovely comment, it is greatly appreciated. Take care and enjoy your new week!


    Best,
    Jessie

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  18. I absolutely love it and thanks for sharing that picture I am so going to make those raven/crow plates you know I just love the black bird and those silhouettes are fantastic!! ~ I think your centerpiece turned out very well ~Love Heather :)

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  19. That looks so nice. I like how it feels fallish in a subtle way.

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  20. I love your fall centerpiece. How creative! It will definitely take you through Thanksgiving. it is just perfect!

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  21. Beautiful display....You completely captured the look plus more. Your version is so much more warm and elegant.
    The birds are a nice touch. Love all of the additions. I am your newest follower.....

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  22. Hi Adrienne, thats a pretty amazing fall display. You are such a talented lady. Your version really should replace the one in Country Living...it definitely surpasses in beauty and creativity!

    Marianne :)

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  23. How fun, love the stacked up cake plates, great ideal. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  24. Adrienne, your centerpiece is beautiful! I love the grapes.

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  25. Quanta alegria e calor neste centro de mesa outonal! Gostei muito!

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  26. You have done a wonderful job, it inspires me now! Blessings Catherine

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  27. This is just gorgeous! I love it! Great job. XO, Pinky

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  28. I'm glad you chose to be a part of Seasonal Sundays this past week and hope you'll join me again this week.

    - The Tablescaper

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  29. I like your version of the inspiration photo, Adrienne. Lots of great fill and use of height- I think the CL version is "flat."
    ~ Sue

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