This fall I am all about the quick and easy . . . no fuss, no muss . . . Mama don't have time for anything complicated . . . kind of decorating.
But, I still want it to look good.
You know, for all those thousands of visitors who will eat dinner at my kitchen table this fall.
The last time we saw my kitchen table it had a back-to-school apple theme going on.
Get it? Lunchbox + apples = back to school.
I just made a few simple changes to bring it into a later fall look.
I tossed aside the plaid lunchbox and removed the bowl full of apples (all wrinkly by now anyhow).
And replaced them with these larger than life faux acorns from Dollar General, placed in a wooden bowl,
a small light-orange pumpkin,
a grouping of baby Indian corn
and a wooden spool from the Country Living Fair.
The Imperial Mark VII vintage camera stayed
along with the rusty scale
and plaid Thermos.
I have a feeling the plaid Thermos may just be staying around here for the holidays too.
Just a few simple changes later and it's a totally different look.
Here is the "before" for you so you can see them close together without scrolling. Wouldn't want your finger to get tired 🙂
So if you want to join me in my no fuss, no muss decorating style this year, just add a few key fall elements, like acorns, pumpkins or Indian corn, to what you already have on your table and you're good to go.
Hey, there's no need to make this harder than it is.
Michele @ The Vintage Vixen
I just adore your style!!! So simple and rustic yet so elegant!!! The table scape looks stunning!!!
Pam
Ah, thanks! You made my day 🙂
Brandy Dunaway
I love this! So darling.
Randi G @frugelegance.com
So pretty! Love your no muss no fuss style & using items you own into your seasonal holiday decor!
Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}
I have that same thermos, and I use it around Christmas time with a matching Skotch cooler. Love those acorns, too!
xoKathleen
Robin Johnson
Looks great Pam. And your so right, no need to complicate things with you already have a fabulous start. Love that thermos by the way.
Lindsay Eidahl
I love it! I love old scales and I have a plaid thermos I bring out at Christmas! Love them!
ThrifterSisters
Who uses their dining room table for dining? Mine is just another place for decorating. That's why I got such a huge table!
~Erica
Deanies Stash
I love how just a few simple changes and you are ready for another holiday or season. Where did you get those amazing acorns?
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This is so pretty, just a few changes totally changed the look! Love the big acorns!
Merri Jo
Love it--your vignettes always evoke such sweet nostalgia for me. I feel like watching Leave it to Beaver, now.....
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Your tabletop always looks adorable, Pam. I'm loving those extra large acorns! I guess I need to visit the dollar store again! Cute, cute, cute!
TARYTERRE
I agree with you the less fuss the better. LOVE the look you created. Perfect for autumn.
Musings from Kim K.
Yup. That plaid thermos is going to be around for awhile. It's going to be perfect (like it was last year) for Christmas too. Nice change-out.
Leslie Harris
this is so charming Pam. I love how you find the simplest pieces and make these fabulous vignettes. I want that scale! 🙂
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
Love the pumpkin, corn and leaves and that plaid thermos is fabulous too.
NanaDiana
I love that plaid thermos and I think your sweet changes are perfect. No muss-no fuss is right..but lots of impact for small changes. Happy Fall!!! xo Diana
Junkchiccottage
Very nice. Love your simple change ups Pam.
Have a great week.
Kris