Layering Elements for a Summer to Fall Entry

This time of year; late August to early September, I'm about easing into the Fall season. Since it's still really hot outside I'm not quite ready for a lot of dark colors, leaves and bright orange pumpkins. I still want to keep it light and bright, but have a subtle change in color to the warmer hues of autumn.

Part of that subtle change shows up here in the entry area with a sunflower print on canvas and a refreshed floral arrangement with hydrangeas and sunflowers. Vintage white painted tole candlesticks and a pair of Staffordshire dogs keep it simple on the top of the console.

Sunflowers work as a base for floral arrangements from July till October. All I need to do is add and subtract other flowers like zinnias, hydrangeas and leaves throughout the seasons. The sunflower botanical is from a Cavallini calendar from several years ago. I just cut it out and taped it on an old speckled blank canvas. 

These petite candlesticks used to be electrified, but I just removed the deceased old wiring for a cleaner look. The doggies look a little lonely by themselves...

Looking good for late August...

Okay... are you ready to kick it up a notch for early Fall?

Let's add a few touches to make it more "fall", than summer!

First I added a few sprigs of late summer sunflower/black eyed susans to the mirror and faux window. Then I added a small vintage print with a cottage and autumn color as another layer. I tried a different small vintage landscape print, but the frame was a bit darker and it just didn't work. Keeping the colors consistent with light and neutral is key.

And if we're making a commitment to fall, let's just go ahead and take the leap by adding a few small white faux pumpkins to the mix. I can handle small white pumpkins in August and early September, since they sort of blend in to the background.

I always try to pick up small vintage prints when I get the chance. They're perfect for layering against mirrors and larger prints for a vignette on a mantel or shelf.

The Staffordshire pups wanted a pumpkin, too.

So, there we go. Basics; then layering for a step into Fall.

Did you get to see my new set of Staffordshire dogs last week?

Here are a few other posts with the early Fall Entry...

Early Fall Entry with a Botanical Print

Early Fall Color in the Entry

Fall Home Tour in the Entry

Did you catch my last post?

joining in at these great parties:

The House on Silverado,  Love Your Creativity at Life and Linda, 

Inspire Me Monday at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 

 Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch 

  Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life  Home Imagined at the Antique Journey

Turnabout Tuesday at My Wee Abode, Wednesday Link Party at Our Tiny Nest

Whimsy Home at  Fifth Sparrow No More

 Wonderful Wednesday at Eclectic Red Barn

 Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage Share Your Style at French Ethereal,  

Vintage Charm at Our Hopeful Home, and My Thrift Store Addiction

Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home,  

Home Matters at Southern Sunflowers, Grace at Home at Imparting Grace

Farmhouse Friday at  County Road 407