Garden Topics: Design Ideas
Fall Decorating Ideas
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Use straw bales to serve as a display platform. Top with
leaves, gourds, a weathered birdhouse, ears of corn
or any other items that fit the theme. Place a scare
crow on the bale and palace a few bundles of corn
stocks behind for a nice background.
- To keep a sophisticated, muted palette, arrange
groupings of gourds and pumpkins in shades of peach,
gold, pale green and beige. Scatter in other organic
objects, such as antlers and branches.
- A fake raven, gourds, colorful squash and a few
pie pumpkins in a wicker basket add the feeling and
flavor of fall, both indoors and out.
- To preserve the beauty of colorful fall foliage,
press leaves between books. When fully dry, display
leaves between two pieces of same-sized glass.
Secure the pieces of glass together by wrapping the
edges with colored, linen book cloth tape. Add a
berry-covered branch for a simple, yet elegant
mantel display.
- Add a warm touch to a front door using autumn's
bounty. Incorporate the season's natural decorations
into a welcoming wreath. Start with a basic wreath
form (either made from florist's foam or a plain
grapevine wreath) and attach gourds, mini pumpkins
and leaves using hot-glue or wire.
- A simple tree branch in a decorative vase can
become a stunning centerpiece with a few added
accessories such as acorns and brightly colored
leaves.
- A creative display of mini pumpkin gourds can
rise to the occasion as a stylish centerpiece just
by adding a little height. Perch pumpkins atop
overturned bowls, or other items for height
variation. A more interesting display will result.
- Fill your free space with a festive door
hanging. Tie a grouping of Indian corn ears together
and hang from a cabinet door. Display jars filled
with dried corn and seeds behind glass-front of
cabinet doors for an added fall touch.
- Lush potted mums will add color to the front
stoop. Try adding white pumpkins for a striking
contrast.
- Create a stress-free centerpiece by setting
several pumpkins or gourds on a long platter, or a
low basket or tray. Garnish with a few leaves, berry
clusters, or flowers to add a bit of color and
texture.
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