Fall Decorations, Squash, Pumpkins, Nuts, and Pinecones

For a brief period of time, the warm colors of fall are here for us to enjoy.  To bring the season into decorting the home, I like to keep it simple by incorporating natural elements and layering them with what I have.  To create a little vignette above the cabinets, I used squash with soft hues, acorns and leaves, chocolate beans, a large platter, and a pair of pewter candlesticks.  Lastly, to give height and attention to the area, one large pinecone wreath hung on the wall with a beautiful satin ribbon.  A similar arrangement can easily be put together over the fireplace, on a shelf, at the center of a table or the kitchen island.  It’s easy to add or replace certain elements to reflect your personal style.

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This pinecone wreath has been a part of my fall and winter decor for many years.  I purchased it back when Martha Stewart had an online store.  I loved decorating with it over the years and I still do today.  The wreath hung on the wall is beautiful, but by adding an extra wide {2 ¾”} satin ribbon it has a little more formality and elegance.  Small changes like this can make a difference in the overall look of an object.  This idea can easily be used on other wreaths.

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Trader Joe’s chocolate Magic Beans have a chocolate outer layer and crunchy inner nougat inside. A perfect color palette to go with the display and to snack on.

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Butternut squash {back}, baby blue hubbard squash {center}, and butterkin squash {front} created a soft fall color palette.

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A little collection of acorns I picked up from a nearby tree.

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A simple arrangement with an assortment of pinecones in a large container such as a pedestal compote bowl {above}, a basket or a platter is one easy display to put together. Acorn leaves were mixed in amongst the pinecones to add another layer of texture.

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One large Jarrahdale pumpkin {back}, a blue kuri squash {center}, and a red kabocha squash {front} were on display at the center of the table.

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One of my favorite pumpkin varieties I like to use in my fall decorations is the blue-gray Jarrahdale pumpkin, click here to see the one I had on display in the house from the previous year.  This pumpkin is a cross between  Blue Hubbard and the Cinderella pumpkin and is a native to Australia.

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The beauty of nature is where my inspiration often comes from. My daughter Grace, recently captured this beautiful fall picture of the Raging River and the changing colors of the foliage near our home.  I drive along this river often and many times have wanted to stop and enjoy the scenery.

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I took this picture early in the fall season of one of the many farmlands scattered throughout the valley.

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I hope you found inspirations and helpful ideas for decorating your home this fall season.  Not only are these fall decorations beautiful for displaying, they are also wonderful to eat. I will be roasting and making soup with them in the near future.

Posted by Kay