In keeping with the neutral and organic theme I'm using in the dining room this season, I set up this vignette...
I used mostly cream and off white pieces with some neutral colored, outdoorsy finds. And for a little sparkle and formality, I added mercury glass and silver.
I've been using these Burr Oak acorns for years in my fall decor, they came from the Fort Worth Zoo where our daughter used to work.
The abandoned birds nest came out of our little Post Oak tree in the front yard.
I love mixing organic with the refined, like the birds nest on top of a mercury glass candle holder, it's unexpected, much in the same way this basket of twigs sitting under an antique serving cart is.
On the shelf, I placed a simple stack of silver trays and chargers, with rolled white linen napkins tied with twine.
The giant mercury glass acorn ornament came from World Market, I use it in various vignettes from Fall until Spring.
For height, I filled the tall artisan vase with just a few branches of pussy willow and curly willow. The round beaded mirrors with tarnished silver frames are from Hobby Lobby.
The serving cart has a Burl wood inlaid top, turned legs, gold painted handles, and very squeaky wheels.
I'm really enjoying this autumn season, especially after a summer of record breaking temperatures here in North Texas, I just love layering different textures, tone on tone colors, and over dressing my tabletops this time of year.
I hope you are all enjoying this Autumnal season. along with all the natural beauty it brings
I will be joining these fun parties...
Seasonal Sundays at The Table Scaper
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Fridays at French Country Cottage
Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence
Potpourri Party at 2805
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
Autumn Arrives at Savvy Seasons
Tablescape Thursdays at Between Naps on the Porch
It's a Party at A Creative Princess
Open House at No Minimalist Here
Fall in Love at Decor To Adore
Wow Me Wednesday at Ginger Snap
Fall into Fall at DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Seasonal Sundays at The Table Scaper
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Fridays at French Country Cottage
Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence
Potpourri Party at 2805
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense
Autumn Arrives at Savvy Seasons
Tablescape Thursdays at Between Naps on the Porch
It's a Party at A Creative Princess
Open House at No Minimalist Here
Fall in Love at Decor To Adore
Wow Me Wednesday at Ginger Snap
Fall into Fall at DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays Treasures Fall Party at My Uncommon Slice of Suburia
Centsational Girl
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Tuesdays Treasures Fall Party at My Uncommon Slice of Suburia
Centsational Girl
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
56 comments:
GORGEOUS! What a beautiful cart, love love the whole vignette! Martina
I love it all!!! the tea cart, the arrangements, the acorn, the nest...simply charming.
Lisa, what on earth was that wonderful charming tea cart doing in the attic. I love it and you have it beautifully accessorized. Love the natural accents with the mercury and silver.
I love your little cart and how you have dressed it for fall. Gorgeous!
Resembles a scene displayed in a magazine. Very pretty!
Brenda
It's all so pretty!
Thanks for linking!
XO
That looks so beautiful Lisa! I love those oak acorns and have never seen any quite like them. That tea cart was meant to be brought out and shown off! :-)
Vanessa
Lisa,
Your serving cart is gorgeous! I can't believe it's been hidden in your attic all this time. Your fall display is both elegant and organic - just lovely...
~ Wendi ~
Totally gorgeous, love the cart and the little tasteful and elegant vignette you created...the colors are GORGEOUS! Beautiful job!
OMGosh! I can't believe you had that gorgeous serving cart in the attic. It's a perfect piece for your dining room and I love how you accessorized it. Bea-u-tiful!
great looking corner~
Absolutely gorgeous! Stopping by from Wow Us Wednesday.
oooh yes, refined with unrefined!
love it! found you via MUSOS and
hope you'll enter my giveaway and decide to follow:
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michele
I am a new follower! I just bought one of the round mirrors in your post from Hobby Lobby today to place in my daughter's room. I love the way you arrange things, so pretty!!!
Lisa- It looks really great! I am so glad you dug that tea cart out of storage and are using it. You have set it up beautifully! Everything is coming up Fall at your house! xo Diana
Give me a fainting couch because I am about to swoon!
I too have the mercury acorns and just love them.
Thank you so very much for linking up!
Oh I so love it all. I am really thinking neutral and black and white for this winter and this is just perfect. Love the mirrors and the chair is stunning too. The cart is a magnificent piece and how perfect to mix the cream pumpkin tureen with the silver and all the natural elements from the yard. Great corner display. Love, love love it. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
It all looks beautiful, Ilove every element.
This is my style! So relaxed yet just slightly formal.... cozy luxe! Fabulous! I love so much about this. First, I have been looking everywhere for a cart like that for my foyer! And love love love that soup tureen! I could just scoop everything and transplant it in my home. Very well done!!!! BRAVO!!!!!
xo Yvonne
I love the neutral tones and that cart…that cart is fabulous!
: )
Julie M.
Beautiful!! I love all of it...and if you put that cart back in the attic, call me first. I just bought one of those mirrors at HL on Saturday ~ GMTA, right? :-)
You did an incredibly wonderful job on the bronze mirror ~ love it! Everything you do is so tasteful and just my style.
xo
Pat
Love how you accessorized your cart! I wish I could find one of those mercury acorns. I'm really on an acorn kick this fall.
WOW-WOW-WOW!! Your fall display needs to be in a magazine, so pretty. I love the big mercury acorn and silver accents, mixed with the natural elements. Bravo, well done! I am in love with your chair and tea cart. Thanks for linking up! XOXO ~Liz
Elegant autumn post! Love those white fall colours.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Such a beautiful and welcoming post. I love love love your soup tureen!
Beautiful... Love the pumpkin vignettes... Hope to see you at LTU and do participate in the blog party (http://liventhingsup.blogspot.com/2011/10/itz-festival-time-2011.html) going on...
Gorgeous!! I absolutely love your Fall vignette and your mix of such beautiful textures! The white pumpkins mixed with the mercury is fabulous (I did the same in my dining room). And, the cart is too cool. Thanks for sharing ... *Becca* (your newest follower by way of Savvy Seasons)
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Love the acorns and nest, like the use of natural elements. Laura Cottage and Broome
Your teacart is so pretty all dressed up for Fall! Great use of the natural elements!
I'm delighted you linked to Potpourri Friday and appreciate your participation!
That has been in the attic...what?? can I come see what else is up there? Your decor looks amazing!
Debbie
Hi,
Love your cart! You found the perfect spot for a perfect display. Those acorns are very unique. Fun that they came from a zoo. I love mercury glass and use alot of it at Christmas. Everything looks just lovely! Now a new follower.
Lisa, Your serving cart is an excellent focal point for all of your autumn pretties. Like the addition of the mercury glass and silver to the nature elements. Visiting from Honey's. :-) Sue
Lisa, Your cart is wonderful and what a gorgeous Fall display. I love everything but especially the large mercury glass acorn. Thanks for linking to the Open House party this week.
Hugs,
Sherry
Hi, Lisa! Yes, it IS fun to "overdress" the house this time of year! It really adds to the wonderful warm feeling that's needed to get us through the lengthy cold months. Beautiful vignette!
Lisa,
Now that serving cart should be out...it's so awesome!!! Thanks for coming to NTT.
Blessings,
Linda
your seasonal decor
is looking truly lovely
i adore all the vintage items
you've pulled together
along with the natural elements
i think i have a bird's nest sitting atop
my front door i can use
thanks for sharing the inspiration
on fridays unfolded!
alison
Gorgeous combination of elegant and rustic - I love it!
This is wonderful, can't believe you had this great cart in the attic!! Love the mercury glass pieces, thanks for linking up with VIF! xo
Glad to see you took that awesome serving table from the attic, its a beautiful piece of furniture. It looks great all decorated.
Hugs,
Ellen
This is a very high-end look and I love it. Great job and great inspiration too.
Love this look. your pumpkin tureen is a fabulous piece. Loving the organic with the glimmer, it's a great mix and you pulled it off splendidly.. xo marlis
So simple & beautiful! I love the neutral look & the elements of nature.
Love it! Great mix of elegance with nature. So happy you brought this post to Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
THAT is such a beautiful vignette, Lisa! I just adore the little rustic brown nest on the silver candlestick holder! What a gorgeous combination! :) Autumn is a fun time to re-decorate using alot of nature-inspired treasures!
xoxo laurie
You did such a wonderful job portraying the season without orange! I decorate for Christmas without red. Very pretty cart and mirror!
I am soooo glad you brought that beautiful cart down from the attic!! Gorgeous! I have never seen acorns like that before. They are huge! I love your display. It is beautiful!
absolutely fabulous! the sweet cart, the acorns, bird nest and all the silvery touches. I especially love the linen napkins rolled up with a strand of twine (I might need to borrow this idea!). xo, diane
It all looks so lovely and elegant. What a faboulus cart, so glad you brought it out to play.
What a beautiful post!!! I love old silver! I am your newest follower - would love it if you would visit my blog sometime :-)
Very nice seasonal decor ... I love the simplicity of everything! Very elegant!
Love the cart and lovely colors so simple and elegant. Guess you also got rain in your part of North Texas. Yeah finally fall weather.
Cathy's Cupboard Calamity
very nice !!
Love this look :)
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İstanbul - Turkey
just a note to let you know
that i am featuring your lovely decor
this week on
fridays unfolded.
alison
Love those acorns and your cart is fantastic!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Gorgeous! I love the color of the walls, too. May I ask what it is? I live in N. Texas, too, and am your newest follower. Found you via Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
We've been giving our kitchen a little makeover and I took out our cart to repaint. It's sitting in the garage begging to come back in but I don't want it back in our kitchen because it took up too much space. I wanted to use it somehow because my husband gave it to me as a gift years ago. This is a wonderful idea. From kitchen cart to serving cart. There's hope for it after all. Love always prevails! ;)
Thank you for sharing.
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