Vintage Inspiration Friday #52: Fall Color Inspiration

I'm wondering how many of you

are influenced by the seasons in your decorating.

And since Fall will be here soon,

I'm thinking about Fall inspired color and decor.

OK...

ORANGE

is what I want to talk about today.

Whether you have a farmhouse or a city apartment,

here are some fun ideas for this bold color!

Now I know some of you are shielding your eyes

or have actually run away from the computer by now...

But, for the brave souls who are still with me,

let's discuss if we are inspired and influenced

 by the hues of the respective season.

I know that I am.

But, I prefer a neutral backdrop

so that I can change out art, accessories, flowers, etc.

And even though I love some of this brilliant blast of fall color,

I'd be itching to change it out once December was here.

I have tons of images here using Orange in decor.

Some furniture like the sofas above,

and chairs...

accent pillows...

this...

PLUS

this...

bedding...

accessories,

and one of my favorites;

quilts...

oh yeah, even doors.

I'm very influenced by seasonal color,

EACH season,

and I love to change out pillows, quilts, flowers.

I get bored with accessories

and want to keep up with what is coming next.

OK, so could you live with any of it...

for even 6 weeks?

or maybe one of these is the biggest commitment you can make, te he!

Just wonderin'...

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

(all images Google Images and Pinterest)

Yeah, and now from last week's wonderful entries!

Amy from All Things Home

continuously brings the best vignettes and decor

with painting her dining room buffet white.

She's a girl after my heart!

Tracie from Fishtail Cottage

totally inspires me with her home and coop "courtyard".

Lisa from House Dressing pulls off a gallery wall that is fabulous.

And Laura from I'm So Vintage

shares some wonderful rustic decor inspiration

for those of us longing for some Fall lake house fun.

I'll be joining in with these wonderful parties:

links on the sidebar buttons.

Hope you'll join in today,

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And remember,

you get an extra entry for

 The Romantic French Style Give Away,

by linking up today!

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just click HERE.

Thanks so much for all the links last week!

wow, I think it was a record.

I didn't get to leave comments with everyone,

but I DO try!

(inserting happy face and lots of hugs here!)

I appreciate each and every one of you!!

XOXO,

One Fabulous Italian...

...silk coverlet, that is.

Every once in a while I run across a really amazing find.

That's what I want to share with you,

a beautiful antique Italian silk tapestry coverlet.

That I think is from the late 1920's.

Below you can see a handsewn tag that says,

"Made in Italy".

I've used it in my Living Room for the last several years,

but now I've decided it needs to find a wonderful new home.

So I just listed it on Etsy in my Petite Boutique

It's all silk, in creams, melon-umber, dark blue

and the design consists of young women;

 one playing the tambourine

the other playing the mandolin.

(it has a little "gypsy" spirit!)

It's in wonderful condition,

just some "age" wear and slight discoloration.

The light in our bedroom isn't good,

so it's draped over one of my sofas in the living room.

Here you can see it draped over the back.

The fringe is pristine, no matting or tangles.

just sold!

thanks so much

It measures approximately 88 inches by 74 inches,

not including the fringe.

I think it would be beautiful in many settings,

folded at the end of a bed,

on a chaise lounge,

or draped over a baby grand piano!

Just wanted to let you know this is available on Etsy.

Hope you're having a wonderful day.

I'm trying to get a few things accomplished today.

See you tomorrow,

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XOXO,

Design Challenge #4 Pam's Bedroom

Hi everyone, welcome to another Design Challenge,

where we put on our Decorator Hats

and share some ideas and advice for someone out in blogland

that's looking for some design help.

Meet Pam's wonderful Master Bedroom

in her gorgeous hill country Texas home.

She has gorgeous furniture and a fabulous room to work with.

Here, "in her own words", is Pam's Design Challenge.

Design Challenge Help


First, let me take this opportunity to thank Debra for this wonderful idea and assisting all of us with this challenge. I grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC and loved the beach. My husband and I traveled the world with the military and wherever we went, the ocean always called me. Two years ago we decided to buy our retirement home in South Padre Beach, Texas. After a lot of soul searching and number crunching, with the high cost of beach front property and insurance and a nagging feeling that I was not to retire on the beach, we settled in the Hill Country on five acres just outside of New Braunfels in beautiful River Chase near Canyon Lake. We do not face the water, about eight miles from the lake and my heart still belongs near the ocean.

I wanted my master bedroom to remind me of those days near the water. As I have gotten older, I remember the beautiful look of Italy and the Mediterranean and know that my “older me” wants that look coupled with a beach look but I do not have the talent to do this alone. The rest of my home is traditional with an Italian flair so I am hoping to flow thru with something that I know I can live with both in the summer and winter.

I purchased the seashell bedding from Pottery Barn and I hope to change it up a bit for the winter months to not look so much like summer. The rest of the items I have purchased in the last two years and kept in boxes until I figured out what to do. I have gone as far as I can with no pictures purchased yet for the walls. I plan to put the shears along the tops and sides of the windows in the reading nook. Please, please do let loose with your ideas, I am grateful for anything! Thank you so much for your help, it is so very much appreciated! God Bless and Happy Decorating, Pamie G. New Braunfels, Texas

Here is an inspiration photo from Pam of the paint color she likes 

 

And this is from Pottery Barn catalog

showing her comforter and shams.

And a P.S. from Pam:

PS: I have a small blog at Our Hill Country Retreat. Please follow me! Our adult children (our oldest son and his wife actually) gave our “ranchito” this name because of their mini vacations staying here with us on weekends retreating from Houston, San Antonio and Austin!


Thanks so much for helping Pam out with her beautiful bedroom. Remember, you don't have to be a "professional" to weigh in with your opinion and ideas.

If you haven't entered the Give Away yet,

just click HERE

thanks again,

love ya bunches,

French Lessons

A few years ago at a swap meet here in town one of the dealers

was selling some old books for just a few dollars a piece.

There were a handful that I was interested in

 but they were in terrible condition.

It was getting late and he didn't want to haul them home,

so he suggested I pick out several for a dollar.

One was a French Lesson Book in English from the 1850's

and another was this book published in 1905.

The Lesson book's cover and binding were falling apart

but I loved the yellowing pages and some penciled notes

from a student many years ago.

And if you've visited many flea markets or antique malls

I'm sure you've run into at least one of these glass top trays,

probably from the 30's or 40's.

So some Modge Podge and book pages,

with a little white paint,

transformed the ho hum

into a sweet little tray to brighten the ottoman in my studio.

The vintage bird graphics aren't glued down,

they're just under the glass

so it can be changed out for the seasons.

I'd been wanting to do this for awhile and finally got it done

during one of my "paint" sessions.

Mumpkins

I sort of go nutso this time of the year,

cause I'm just a "Fall"  kinda gal!

So be warned...

you'll be seeing a ton of fun fall images and ideas.

Just wanted to share this one that came in the mail from

 Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine.

Hope you have a great weekend,

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xoxo,