Autumn has arrived in the kitchen!
We have officially said goodbye to Summer with cooling temperatures and leaves beginning to change their color. Nestled in the Ozarks, we are surrounded with beauty this time of the year, making it a prime spot to watch Autumn arrive in all of it’s splendor, and today we’re sharing our Autumn kitchen!
Welcome to the Autumn’s in the Air Home Tour! If you’ve arrived here from Julie Blanner‘s fabulous home, we are so glad you’re here!
We’ve been adding autumnal touches all through the house the last few weeks and the kitchen/breakfast room was next on the list.
Our kitchen is for more than just cooking. It’s a favorite room that we spend a lot of time in talking, laughing, and sharing; so it definitely needs to be decorated for Fall.
The easiest piece to decorate in this space is the blue french commode. It sits in the breakfast room right inside our back door.
Not too long ago, I created a faux orchid and moss ball arrangement in an antique french champagne crate specifically for this piece. I’m still loving it displayed on the commode and I really didn’t want to remove it for Fall, so instead I just added some dried hydrangeas.
I use dried hydrangeas throughout the house during the Autumn season.
They are such a simple way to add Fall touches to any room. I love their soft muted colors in different hues, which work perfectly with my non traditional Fall colors.
A couple of years ago, I made some moss pumpkins and every year I pull them out to display in Fall vignettes around the house. The moss is excellent for adding extra texture here and there. If you would like to see how we made the moss pumpkins, click HERE.
Standing on top of the commode is a large antique gilded mirror that I draped with an oak leaf garland.
Shopping nature is the best way to decorate! I gathered oak leaves off of our hundred year old oak tree and made a garland using twine and a darning needle, tying off both ends when it reached the length that I wanted. It took no time at all and it was so easy.
As the oak leaves dried, they took on a fabulous sage green color.
I also made a magnolia leaf garland for our old farm table in the breakfast room.
We don’t have a magnolia tree in our yard, but luckily I have sweet neighbors that have one, and they were kind enough to let me steal enough leaves for the garland!
The magnolia leaf garland was ideal for placing in the center of the farm table, and filling the center with a lavish array of harvest velvet pumpkins, corn, and pomegranates from LoveFeast Shop.
Autumn is a time when nature excites the senses so why not decorate your home with the exquisite bounty surrounding you? Using displays of colorful leaves, seasonal produce, and like accessories, you can easily bring the this beauty inside your home.
The kitchen and breakfast room are the gathering places in our home where special memories are made, as I’m sure they are in yours.
If you would like to see the before and after of our kitchen renovation, click HERE.
Simple organic touches of Fall can be achieved with fresh flowers and seasonal fruit.
An antique french scale gets embellished with moss, white and gilded pumpkins, and I filled an ironstone pitcher with fresh flowers.
My beautiful marble angel holds a miniature boxwood wreath. Boxwood is splendid for anytime of the year!
Fresh green apples were added to an ironstone tureen for a pop of seasonal color.
A few dried hydrangeas placed in an ironstone sugar jar finds the perfect place on the dry bar.
They perfectly mimic the colors in the antique oil painting.
No matter what room we’re in, Miss RubyLou loves snuggling in a cozy throw, especially on these cooler Autumn days!
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing Autumn in our kitchen!
Next on the home tour is Sheila at Maison de Cinq. You won’t want to miss seeing her marvelous home dressed for Fall as well as the other homes on the tour (links below)!
Happy Fall,
Cindy
Thursday’s Posts
Designthusiasm | Sand & Sisal | Savvy Southern Style | Julie Blanner | Edith and Evelyn Vintage | Maison de Cinq | Shabbyfufu | Little Vintage Nest
Coming Friday
A Blissful Nest | Nina Hendrick | Ella Claire Inspired | Zevy Joy | Adventures in Decorating | Styled with Lace | My Sweet Savannah | Lauren McBride
We are in the mountains and I finally have an opportunity to make the oak leaf garland. Have loved yours since I saw it. Were you able to save it and did you do anything treat it/ maintain it? Hoping to make mine 9 feet ….time will tell. Thank you again for the wonderful inspiration. Such a fun way to remember the trip.
Hi Grace! I stored mine in a plastic bin with a lid, however, this year it fell apart!
Good Morning! Loved reviewing Edith and Evelyn’s kitchen and would love to know if her kitchen angel lost her arm along the way or is there a meaning behind her missing arm. She is just what I would love to have for my home! Thanks for my good morning!
Hi Barbara! Her arm was missing when I found her! Unfortunately, I don’t know the story behind it, though I wish I did!!
Cindy your home is just lovely, all dressed up for fall! I especially love the greenery garlands- so genius to use the oak leaves like that. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful tour with us.
Thank you, Julie!
Your home is beautiful! I love the champagne bucket full of orchids and hydrangeas! I also love your oak leaf garland, now clever! The moss pumpkins are fun too! I always enjoy your home tours!
Wow, I love your home. Each time I am on your site, it makes me want to get up and try turn my home into a home like yours. Sadly I don’t know how to do that. Your home is one of others homes I’ve seen that make me keep trying to turn my house into a home that I never want to leave, because its so fabulous.
Oh my, thank you so much, Ivory, for your sweet words. They mean so much to me!
This is absolutely stunning and I just love that gorgeous wood crate with the hydrangeas! What a beautiful home you have!
Absolutely beautiful, every last detail is stunning. Your kitchen area is simply gorgeous. I am in love with the lamb, could you possibly be so kind as to share where you found it. I love it with the wreath and the little crown. And, I can’t fail to mention Miss RubyLou she is just precious.
Also, to let you know I received my French Girl Bust from your shop and it is even better than I imagined. I am in love and it arrived in perfect condition.
Thank you for a lovely, lovely post. Enjoy these beautiful days!
Thank you so much, Sandra! I’m so glad the French girl bust arrived safe and sound, and that you love her! This is my affiliate link to the lamb head: http://shrsl.com/k7k7
Thanks so much, Cindy.
Cindy, the blue commode is utterly stunning and I always appreciate how you decorate it, but you’ve really outdone yourself today with this one!! The magnificent floral, moss pumpkins and lovely garland all enhance its beauty. Every detail in this space is exceptional!
Thank you so much, Lory!
Your kitchen and breakfast room is so very beautiful, I just want to stay all day! I noticed you mentioned the Ozarks, do you live in Arkansas, Missouri or Oklahoma (or Kansas, too, I guess)? I’m originally from Arkansas but left in 1989 when I got married. Arkansas and Missouri both have beautiful Fall seasons.
Thank you so much, Rebecca! We are in Southwest Missouri, and yes, the Fall season is beautiful to watch in this area!
It looks so wonderful Cindy! Lovely space for fall.
Nancy
Thank you so much, Nancy!
So very beautiful Cindy from the wonderful oak leaf garland to the gorgeous magnolia and pumpkin centerpiece. The French Champagne crate is the perfect piece for decorating for each season and you always style it with perfection. Always love seeing this space!!
Thank you, sweet friend!
Whenever I think your home can’t get any better, you show me it can! I love all your Fall touches and thanks for telling us how you made the swags!!! I do have a magnolia bush so am going to try making a garland!!! Have a beautiful weekend, Cindy!
The garlands are so easy to make Pinky! Thanks so much for commenting!
You made that fabulous oak leaf garland?! Wait, of course you did … you’re so talented! And the way you styled your incredible crate is amazing! Your gorgeous jewel toned velvet pumpkins, pomegranate and corn are beautiful … your entire space is Fall perfection! Happy to be touring with you!
Thank you so much, Becca!
Cindy,
Your home is simply gorgeous, so with fall (my favorite season!) that just makes it even more so! From the stunning arrangement, to the dried oak leaf garland (love that idea!) to your cute moss pumpkins, it’s just the right amount of fall touches. And I’m IN LOVE with your beautiful little landscape painting – it might just have to come home with me!!
Thanks so much for joining us Cindy! So happy to have gotten to know you and your beautiful blog:)
Sheila
xo
Thank you, Sheila, you are so sweet! I’ve enjoyed touring with all of you talented ladies! Your homes give me so much inspiration!
Oh Cindy…that blue french commode stole my heart the minute I saw it years back when I began following you on this decor journey. Should you ever tire of it, you will find me in your driveway all the way from NJ…schlepping the beauty back up north! 😉 Loving those velvet pumpkins…I use the white velvet ones, but everytime I see yours I begin to think that perhaps I should go in another direction. Hugs to Miss Ruby Lou…did you ever get that dog an agent??? Happy Fall from NJ!
Thank you, Susan! If I ever decide to let the blue commode go, I will let you know! RubyLou still doesn’t have an agent….but I think she definitely needs one!
Cindy you’re kitchen is absolutely gorgeous!! We love your organic touches mixed with your French vintage style. So romantic and pretty, j’adore!! So happy to be doing this hop with you!!
xoxo
Kim & Lacey
Thanks, Kim and Lacey!! I’ve enjoyed touring with yoU!
You have so many beautiful things Cindy but that large French crate is spectacular with the florals!!
Thanks, Janet! I adore that french crate, it’s one of my favorite finds!
Of all of the blogs that I follow, yours is my favorite! I love everything you do and your house is stunning! And the leaf garland is so pretty. Great idea!
Oh my goodness, thank you!! You are too sweet, my friend!
Beautiful as always.. Happy Fall Cindy. I’d love to be involved in one of these group blog tours. How does that work? Hugs, Pat
Thank you, Pat! I usually get invited into the blog tours….but I will be happy to recommend you the next time someone is looking to add to a tour!
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Julie!
Love it all! All colors that speak to me. Only one thing….. While I adore your breakfast table centerpiece it reminds me of a time awhile back. I went to interview for a position of Decorator/Stylist for a local high end country club. As part of the interview I was asked to create a centerpiece for an 8′ long table using the club’s stash of wonderful decor. While what I designed turned out beautifully and the person in charge of the interview (the manager) was thrilled, she said “Ooooh I love it and you used my favorite color! But…ummm…where will the food go?” You see, I’d nearly filled up the entire table with decor. (In my defense, she didn’t tell me the table was supposed to be designed to allow for food as well as decor.) So as I see your breakfast table centerpiece I also wonder “Where’s the food going to go?” I guess personally I’d love to see that same arrangement in a smaller size 😉
P.S. I did get the job at the country club 😉
Thanks, Anna! Lol, I love your story, and so true, there isn’t room for the food….however, we usually serve buffet style or the arrangement is taken away when the meal is served. It’s only hubby and me in the home full time, so the arrangement works for us! Glad you got the job! Thanks for commenting!
Beautiful tour, Cindy as always. I can’t believe you made the oak leaves garland. It’s fabulous! Miss RubyLou is also cute as ever!!
Thanks, Kim! The oak leaf garland was so easy, and it has a great look when the leaves start drying.
It’s all so perfect in your beautiful home Cindy!
Thank you, sweet friend!
Can you just put your home on airbnb so we can all come and enjoy it? Thanks for sharing your photos!
Lol, thank you, Pam! Hubby loves to cook for others, so he would love that!