I am thrilled to be part of “The Scoop On Creating Fall Vignettes”– – – How to create a vignette. It seems this is a huge mystery to some and then others can absolutely amaze me with their talent. I am kind of in the middle. Not bad but not really fabulous either, just so-so.
Most people like to start with a floral arrangement and that is good, but I wanted to show you how to use just a few different items that don’t seem related at all, but when put together create a great vignette.
This is what I wound up with. This is really super simple and basic, so I know you have things you can pull together too.
This is my latest treasure, so I wanted to use it somewhere, and the kitchen was a good place.
Since the pumpkin looked rustic to me, I gathered up a few other rustic things like the cork fruit, a couple of acorns and my favorite bundle of wheat. Now I love my rooster cloche, so I really wanted to use it too. I grabbed a wicker place mat to use as a backdrop then I started playing.
First I tied some wheat to the top of my cloche, this dressed it up a little.
Then I put a brown ribbon around the wheat for a little added color contrast and to tie into the brown on my new pumpkin.
The other day I put my favorite burlap pumpkin in a clay pot, so I thought maybe this one would look good in a pot too. I filled the bottom with a plastic bag.
Then I grabbed a bundle of raffia that I had in my stash. (Save this stuff, you can use it for so many things.)
Love it, gives the pumpkin more character.
I put the cork apple and pear in my cloche. Nice and simple.
Ok, this is working so far.
I placed my large and small acorn from the Dollar Tree next to the clay pot. This also fills in a blank spot under the cloche.
I thought maybe it needed more, so I added my other burlap pumpkin and a Dollar Tree plastic one that I spray painted bronze last year.
Hummmmm, I think this is a little too much, something has to go.
Maybe just the two baby boo’s that I got at the market.
Yep, I think this is all that is needed. This is a keeper.
Here are a few more examples of how a few different items can create a theme and make a great vignette. All of these have a rooster or two in them, but they really look different, So just play around.
Just add and subtract until it looks good to you and you are done.
So there you have it. Just gather a bunch of different things and vary the height and texture and add and subtract until you get something that is pleasing to your eye.
Now you don’t want to miss a single one of the “How To Create A Vignette” post. Here is the list of all the participants. Be sure to see them all, you will be blown away by all the talent and find tons of inspiration.
Friday Nov 8
Back Porch Musings
On Sutton Place
Sophia’s
Chateau Chic
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Saturday Nov 9
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Town and Country Living
A Stroll thru Life
Mom 4 Real
Setting for Four
Sunday Nov 10
Savvy Southern Style
Hymns & Verses
Lilacs & Longhorns
Marty’s Musings
White Lace Cottage
Monday Nov 11
Stone Gable
The Everyday Home
Our Southern Home
At the Picket Fence
My Soulful Home
Tuesday Nov 12
Top This Top That
Inspiration for Moms
All Things Heart and Home
Domestically Speaking
Botanic Bleu
I am joining the following parties:
Classy Clutter for Spotlight Saturday, Pieced Pastimes for Saturday Sparks Linky
It’s Overflowing for Overflowing with Creativity Sat.Funky Junk Interiors for Party Junk Interiors
Silver Pennies for Silver PenniesSunday, Twigg Studios for Sunday Showoff Party
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday ,Stephanie Lynn for Sunday Showcase
Three Mango Seeds It’s Party Time, Recreate and Decorate for The DIY Sunday Showcase
DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party, Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Creatively Living for Monday Funday Party, Mod Vintage Life for Mod Mix Monday
Rain On A Tin Roof for Give Me The Goods Monday
Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Dwellings-Heart of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday
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