While whimsical jack-0-lanterns and unique gourds are associated with the harvest season, pumpkins are not just for Halloween as evidenced by this very feminine and romantic floral arrangement. The unexpected color palette will add a touch of shabby chic décor to your fall decorating when used as a centerpiece for a dinner party or a pretty addition to a guest room.
This all pink floral arrangement features a unique bouquet of pink hydrangeas and lisianthus surrounding petite calla lilies in an eye popping fuchsia, all accented with beautiful greenery. In this example an artificial white pumpkin was used as a vase but you can substitute real pumpkins for a more authentic look. Other fall flowers can be used to create this look including pink ranunculus, roses, mums, gerbera daisies and dahlias.
Is it chic to be shabby?
Autumn colors most often include warm shades of rust, gold and brown that is not always conducive to shabby chic decorating. However, with a little imagination you can turn your home into an autumn wonderland with beautiful fall flowers and unique containers that coordinate with your home’s décor and celebrates the season.
• For a traditional fall look, choose pumpkins and gourds in muted colors such as pale yellow, white and soft green. These can be displayed alongside your floral arrangements or hollowed out and used as containers for flowers.
• Weathered and worn items are a hallmark of shabby chic design and work well when incorporated into fall decorating. For example, a rusted tin pail can hold a large bunch of sunflowers. An antique child’s wagon filled with pots of colorful mums and placed in the front yard creates a warm welcome for your guests. Group a collection of old bottles in your windowsill and pop in a single rose or gerbera daisy for a simple floral display.
Is white appropriate after Labor Day?
White is a staple in shabby chic design and certainly feels warm and inviting even after Labor Day. You can warm your home with the addition of white fall decorations that celebrate, rather than detract from, the romantic look and feel of shabby chic décor.
• White pumpkins in assorted sizes can be arranged on a fireplace mantel, placed in a large willow basket or grouped together on the table.
• The days are getting shorter and candlelight is always inviting. Hollow out the center of several small white pumpkins and place a tea light in them to add a romantic glow to your home.
• Use small white pumpkins as place cards at your next dinner party. A ribbon of raffia tied to the stem can hold a note with each guest’s name printed on it.
• For a monochromatic bouquet, arrange all white flowers such as mums, daisies and roses in a large white pumpkin and place it on a round mirror to reflect the beauty.
All of these arrangements can be created with natural or high quality, artificial flowers and pumpkins.
Unique fall decorations in these unusual color combinations are also an economical choice as they can be used throughout the fall and will compliment your holiday and winter décor as well.
