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Creating Fall Vignettes~Why I do it…

How do you guys feel about the word vignette? Someone once told me that they hated that word and I don’t know, maybe you’re not a fan either but I bet you’re a fan of the meaning!  The dictionary says (among other things) that a vignette is : “any small endearing scene”.  Isn’t that a nice thought? Because creating  small endearing scenes in your home creates atmosphere and creating atmosphere sets the stage for all those warm memories that give us a sense of place …what’s not to love about that?

Putting together those elements doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive…just a bit inspired. If you need inspiration sweet friends, I’ve got some for you! These 24 bloggers have such great ideas and maybe you’ll find something you can use in your own home, I know I have…

Today I’m going to share one of my own- I thought I’d show you the easy way I decorate my entrance for Thanksgiving…

In September, I decorated our front door for fall using two of my favorite things: mums and pumpkins and a leaf and gourd covered wreath (posted HERE)
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In October, I added a few kid-friendly spooky Halloween decorations, but kept the wreath and pumpkins. It’s easy to make small changes when you use a few of your elements throughout the season…
Ourdoor Halloween Decorations
But now that Halloween is over, I like to welcome friends and family who drop in, with a little Thanksgiving welcome!fall vignettes
It’s too late in the season for me to buy more mums so I used the ones that were still in bloom and brought my crotons to the front porch. (They don’t like the cold but if you live in the deep south and the plants are close to the house and out of the wind, they’ll do fine for a couple of weeks into November…if not, just bring them inside at night or put them out only when you’re hosting a get-together) And again, the wreath stays because why change it!?fall vignettes
Next, I gathered a few more pumpkins from the back deck to add to my little front porch…
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And in just a few minutes I’ve got a welcome-home-fall-porch 🙂
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These 24 other fall vignette posts written by all these sweet women are giving me inspiration for what matters most…creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for anyone who visits me. (both at my real-life home and here at my blog-home)
I hope you get a little inspiration too my friends…Sending love ox

 

Comments

    • Robin says

      November 12, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Pat, a photography term! Of course! That certainly fits into the artistic world of photography doesn’t it!? Thanks for sharing and I like display or arrangement too! so happy you stopped in my friend xo

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  3. Marisa Franca says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Your house looks very welcoming. I have neglected the front for quite a while. It certainly needs a big boost – you’ve given me some ideas. Thank you.

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  5. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Oh, goodness….I prefer “small endearing scene” better as well. It sounds so enchanting…just like your front entrance! I’ve always been smitten with your fabulous door! So happy to be on the tour with you! Sharing on FB and Pinterest! ~Christy

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  15. Julie Garmon says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I love the word Vignette–and especially love the meaning you gave us! I’m thinking it’s too late to buy more mums though, right? I want to copy your front porch! We planted our other mums last weekend (well, not we, Mike’s BFF planted them). 🙂

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