HOW TO CREATE A FALL VIGNETTE
Lately, I’ve received several emails from StoneGable reader’s asking, “How do I create a fall vignette? It’s easy when you follow just a few tips and designer tricks! Today I’m sharing a “recipe” for creating a fall focal point YOU can put together in under 15 minutes. Ready?
You are not alone when you get a bit timid about creating a fall centerpiece! I certainly understand!
Because a fall vignette is the first thing that will catch someone’s eye when they walk into a room you want to get this right! Right?
I used to feel I was not very good at vignettes! Believe me, I struggled for years! So by trial and error and lots of reading decor books and magazines I came up with a “recipe” or no-fail way to create a beautiful fall centerpiece and be able to repeat this recipe over and over again creating loveliness in your home!
Creating a fall vignette for any flat surface like a table or mantel is really very simple!
Today we are in the breakfast nook at StoneGable! I have my reading basket full of decorating inspiration and a cozy throw. Now all I need is a really good cup of pumpkin spice coffee!
Ready to make a fabulous fall vignette?
This festive fall vignette on my kitchen table was inspired by two big bunches of sunflowers I found at Wegmans.
Sunflowers say “early fall” to me!
FIND INSPIRATION
When I create any vignette I start with an item that inspires me!
The inspiration for this fall centerpiece were happy sunflowers.
I put them in a white pitcher because I think the white against the saturated yellow and black looks striking. It’s always best to find something that inspires you to start a fall centerpiece.
Here are some pretty fall items that might inspire you…
- hydrangeas
- sunflowers
- dried corn
- pumpkins
- apples
- colorful leaves
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
You will see this tip over and over again in most of my designs! If you carry away one thing from this post let this tip be it!
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!
It will flex your creativity muscle, solve decorating issues and problems and motivate you!
I found the pitcher in the basement and had the sunflowers but I did not purchase enough of them to fill the vase. And I did not want to drive back to the store to get more.
I had a bunch of greens I was using for another post and decided to add greens to fill in the sunflower arrangement. A little out of the box inspiration that paid off!
And guess what, I liked the greens with the sunflowers so so much better than them standing alone! These little decorating wins motivate me! And they will motivate you too!
I also thought outside the box when I dug around my decorating stash and found some chippy corbels that would work as candlesticks.
Use that brilliant imagination of yours!
GIVE A FALL CENTERPIECE A FRAME
Everything looks better in a frame of one sort or another! And so does a vignette! Corral the items for your centerpiece in something.
Because your grouping will probably become the focal point for a room it is so important to give your eyes a boundary! Our brains will perceive a group of objects as a whole if they live inside of something else! And that creates a focal point!
Read more about WHAT IS A FOCAL POINT HERE.
Here are my favorite ways to frame a centerpiece…
- use a low sided basket
- a metal tray
- a low sided crate or wooden platform
- a chippy shutter
In my decorating stash in the basement, I found a long wicker, low sided basket. I usually use it on the island in the kitchen but I thought it might make a pretty frame for a long centerpiece!
And I know what you are thinking… yes, we keep the fall vignette on the table while we eat. There is just two of us so I slide the whole centerpiece on the burlap runner to the edge of the table. And we eat on the freed up side.
If we have company I can remove it or downsize it or we can eat in the dining room!
This long basket was again, out of the box thinking, and it worked! More motivation!
FOLLOW THE DESIGN RULES FOR CREATING A VIGNETTE
When creating any centerpiece or vignette remember rules and guidelines for creating the perfect centerpiece will help guarantee success.
You can go to 10 ELEMENTS OF A VIGNETTE and see everything you need to know to be a pro vignette creator!
In my long kitchen table fall centerpiece, I used lots of rules for a good vignette design. Such as…
- I varied the height of the elements in the vignette. Because I wanted the sunflowers to be the star of this grouping, a stack of white plates became a make-shift riser to give the pitcher more height.
- The rule of three is decorating magic. I used three big items in the centerpiece.
- I also used lots of texture,
- and repeated elements
- added natural elements.,
- and created a tight color palette
All these guidelines helped me so much with my kitchen table creation! Make sure you read 10 ELEMENTS OF A VIGNETTE.
USE SEASONAL ITEMS
If you are going to create a fall vignette you want it to give a gentle nod to fall. A not an in your face, the-fall-truck-came-to-your-house-and-dumped-out-its-content-on-your-table vignette!
One of the biggest mistakes we make as home decorators is over decorating! And when it comes to seasonal decorating just a little bit of the season will do!
Sunflowers are happy and often used in fall decor. So they were perfect for fall vignette making!
I also filled the bottom of the long wicker tray with real and faux pumpkins!
MY BIGGEST FALL VIGNETTE RULES!!!
Here are my rules for adding a bit of the season to any decor…
- no little seasonal tchotchkes
- use natural fall elements
- less is more (although I did use lots of little pumpkins)
With just a little bit of know-how, you can create beautiful fall centerpieces and vignettes for the tables in your home!
That book looks really helpful, and what a great giveaway! my home decorating question is how to store and/or declutter my “stash” of decor items. I’m limited in storage space and have a small budget to repurchase items.
Lovely ideas for Fall. Just wish it would get here in Georgia!
I love decorating for fall and the holidays. It just makes everything so cozy and warm. I love decorating with gourds but they never seem to last very long. Any suggestions?
Looks like a wonderful book! Now to do a fall vignette
Thank you for the helpful ideas
Two of my favorite people got together and wrote a book?!?!
What is your favorite way to store seasonal items? I have to put mine in an old attic.
Love your vignette that you created! Sunflowers always inspire me too!
Your vignettes are always so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your tips.
Everybody decorates with light colored couches what about us gals with brown leather ones.? Would love some ideas.
Decorating for fall is the best! Thanks for the ideas!
I have enjoyed all of your posts and podcast on tips and tricks for decorating. My decor question is how to incorporate a neutral palette when all your main pieces are not neutral. I’m retired, so replacing big items is not really an option. I have attempted some of your tips for this, but find it can be difficult.
We have downsized considerably….how to I make it look as wonderful with much less space but….not overdone or congested? Thanks for all these tips!
Updating on a tight budget-how?
I would love help with window cover ideas.
I love decorating for Fall and your vignettes always provide fresh inspiration – thank you for sharing!
I also have a dark brown leather couch and would love some tips on keeping the room light and bright.
I just love your ideas.. I have used them in several places throughout my home and I always get compliments on the way I gather things and put things together. Before reading your newsletter I was lost On how to put things together in my home. I think you and your team for sharing. awesome ideas.
Yvonne. I am still working on my Autumn decor very slowly and enjoying this relaxed method. It is going to be in the 90’s today so maybe by the time I finish Fall will actually arrive here in N.C. Today I will work on my kitchen table vignette using all your great tips.
Hi Kathy! You decorate like me. I enjoy working on fall decor from Sept through Nov. I love to change my decor and decorate from early fall into Thanksgiving!
Your sunflower arrangements are absolutely gorgeous! I’m inspired to create some fall vignettes now!
I enjoy your blog . What is so appealing is how detailed you are in explaining how you go about decision in decorating, like this article. I also like that you show the whole room or a good part of a room at times. Doing so helps me not only see the small focus/project, but how it works in the complex picture. Thanks!
Where do I find a good neutral rug that is not farm house style – more traditional – affordable rug yet a quality rug??
Love the basket as a frame! I have so many stashed away. You have inspired me to go dig one out.
I quote you so often, my husband now calls me Yvonne. Love from down under in Oz
I love your blogs!! Beautiful ideas and easy to incorporate 🙂
Thanks for the great tips – I have been using trays and you are so right, it makes a big difference. My issue might be over decorating – but I have been trying to simplify and donate the items that I don’t need.
Your sunflowers are so beautiful! I’m going to try and find some for my dinner table centerpiece!
Beautiful vignette! My decorating question is how to arrange furniture in a room that has doorways diagonally opposite each other and the traffic must cross the room.
Wow, Kathy! Great question! This is a tough traffic pattern!!!!! Are you okay with knocking down a wall? LOL!
I love all your posts Yvonne. You provide so much decorating knowledge and insight!
Thanks Yvonne. I’ve never cared for seasonal tchotchkes so this is a great help. And the book looks like a must read!
It is a must-read!
❤️
Thank you for your advice on decorating with vignettes. Love the sunflowers! I have a difficult time decorating my mantel. Do you have a simple rule for decorating for the different seasons?
New here and just LOVING everything about this blog. Ready to try lots of DIY’S that I have viewed! Thanks!
Hi Rhonda! Welcome to our StoneGable family!!! We are so happy you are here!
Love your vignettes. Sun flowers are great to use this time of year and I am in pumpkin country this weekend. I can’t wait to take some home.
Love this post! Loovvve sunflowers ! You are the Queen of Vignettes
I check your blog and Kariannes everyday!
KariAnne is the most amazing person! I am so proud to call her my friend! You should meet her in real life! She is a ball of energy and a force for good and good decorating!
Loving this blog! My house is so festive with the chinoiserie pumpkins- my friends are quite impressed ?. I’d love to win the gc and book!
Oh, I so thrilled! I know you will enjoy the book!
Your beautiful vignettes always inspire me. I love the sunflowers with the white. Thanks for sharing.
So sweet Ruth!
I love your ideas on vignettes. I have a round coffee table and often get stumped whether to use more round or rectangular items. Does it matter? Please help!
Do tell ! Where Do I put my toaster?
I have always had an interest in decorating and reading your blog has been so helpful. Thank you!
The book looks just like something I would love to read.
I am all about vignettes and displaying what I have in new ways.
You inspire me over and over!
I love your blog and the vignette is just beautiful I love sunflowers.
You are truly an inspiration,! Thank you
How lovely! Practical and naturally beautiful with items most of us have! Thank you…the book will be helpful as well.
Off to welcome Fall!
Sharrie
Hi Yvonne! Loving that KariAnne and Melissa wrote this book! I hope I win because I already have other books of KariAnne’s so this would be awesome! I think this question counts for decorating: I’m going to replace two of my flush mount lights and I have a bronze chandelier over my dining table. Should I keep with the bronze finish? I feel like I need to for a cohesive look? I don’t have the budget for a new one so that’s my dilemma. Thanks for the giveaway!
I always seem to have difficulty creating a dining table vignette. I love the use of plates as a riser. I have used your burlap covered books in the past as risers and love that look in my family room!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful arrangement! I think my biggest challenge is repurposing what I already have. I’m at the stage of life where I’ve streamlined decor items to just the basics, so there are not a lot of extra items in the basement!
I love the sunflowers with the greens!
Sunflowers are a favorite. Enjoyed your post on using them with other decor items. Also found inspiration in the greenery you selected to go with the flowers.
Your vignettes are beautiful, Yvonne! These posts have given me fresh ideas for decorating a a tabletop, buffet and bay window.
I’m dreaming of changing my formal dining room into something I use more often… craft room, library? It is semi open to the living room so it needs to be pretty and not look out of place. Help! ?
So inspiring…just the push I need to get started decorating for fall!
I love Fall! Not much fall here in Florida, so I like your idea of a “nod” to the season. Thank you for your lovely blog!
I love your decorating tips and your Sunday posts!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas about decorating and the many ways to use small details for a big impact. I love your blog and look forward to it every day.
Love your beautiful vignette. Thanks for all the great tips on creating one in my own home. I never understood the need for the tray – until now. Your explanation was perfect! I am also a big advocate of less is more! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and ideas with us! Would love to win this book. It looks amazing!
I am so ready for fall! These centerpieces are so pretty, love the sunflowers. I just picked some up at Trader Joe’s. They have the best flowers!
I wish we had a Trader Joe’s here in Lancaster!
Sunflowers grow wild by the side of the road here. I may have to take a drive out in the country and pick a few “weeds”!
So gorgeous! I’m ready to decorate for Fall but it’s still almost 100 degrees in Texas!
I know, the day I styled the vignette is was 90 here and quite humid!
I absolute love Yvonne and Stone Gable. I would love to have this book to inspire me to follow your ideas and decorating techniques. Thank you for all of your work to bring us your God given talent.
My question is: What are your favorite fabric stores?
You are so, so talented! I enjoy every single one of your blog posts! I actually have two questions:
1. Do you have a dedicated storage space in your basement (or somewhere else) that you keep all of your decor/floral items? If so, how do you organize them/do you have any specific storage items you love to use? I feel like I end up losing track of all of my items because they are sort of spread out through the house.
2. How do you find inspiration/motivation when you feel overwhelmed or don’t know where to start? I notice that I end up avoiding decorating–despite loving it so much–because I don’t even know what areas of the room I should start in or am not sure if what I’m thinking about will look good, etc.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge! 🙂
I have a very small living room so the position of the couch is very important.
I love the rug in your breakfast nook. Do you have a link for it?
The sunflowers are lovely this time of year and they feel like the perfect transition from late summer to early fall decor.
Love the inspiration and all of the pictures. I’m gonna get busy.
I hope this book will teach me how to decorate my new home as beautifully as yours is!! Your vignettes are the best ever!!
Beautiful as always! Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I don’t know what is too much when it comes to decorating.
This fall vignette is absolutely STUNNING!!
Thank you for so many helpful pointers for decorating for Fall! My favorite season!!
Thank you for this post, very timely, as I am starting my fall decorating this weekend!
Your home is my “go to ” for style & Karianne’s is my second. You both have fabulous taste & make style do-able. Thank you for sharing.
I always struggle with vignettes…they seem to be lacking a little something. Thank you for the tips.
Just keep practicing, Francesca!
My home has a rock fireplace, which I love. But I do struggle sometimes with how to style it in a way to best show it off. The rock always seems to overwhelm and upstage anything I put there. What would you suggest?
I just love reading your blog . I look forward to my email every morning. Decorating has always been so fulfilling to me ever since I was a young wife and mother. Your beautiful ideas inspire me daily. Thank you!
Always love all your ideas! Especially helpful is your 80/20 rule for mixing my decor style! I’m getting much better about “thinking outside of the box!” ? Thank you!
How do I turn a scrumptiously delightful & comfortable twin bed into a couch? Especially one with a back & arms on it. I’ll build if I have to. I have gone through so many couchs & I’m done with them. They kill my tailbone. This twin mattress has been the best thing that has happened to me. Plus, a bonus…both my hubby & I can curl up on it together comfortably for some quality snuggle time.
Thanks in advance for any & all suggestions…Holly
Wow, what a great solution for you, Holly! I googled “how to turn a twin bed into a couch” and looked it up on youtube. There are tons of ideas. I bet you could find something there. Send pictures. I want to know how it turns out!
Yvonne, your post came at the perfect time! Yesterday I pulled out all my fall decor and supplies. Just the inspiration I needed to bring a little fall into my home!
Thanks for the opportunity. Need ideas for decorative storage.
Hey Yvonne! I have a small den but the sofa is quite large. I love it but my husband thinks it’s too big for the room. How do I tell?
Thanks,
Rebecca
I love your blog and can follow to make my vignette. I love how you make things simple.
Enjoyed the post today…I LOVE vignettes, too! The decorating book sounds very interesting, also.
Enjoy your day!!!
Love your fall vignette and your pointers for making your own.
This book looks lovely.
Thank you for these vignette tips! Love it!
Your ideas and inspiration are so helpful, thank you!
Gah! Y’all make it look so easy. Do you have a degree in interior decorating? Or just learned it all on your own? Looks beautiful!!
My degree came from decades of learning and mistakes and reading and experimenting and loving to decorate! I’m a decorator and not an interior designer.
This makes me want to get some sunflowers! So pretty. Thanks for the giveaway
I get so excited every morning when I open my email and StoneGable has arrived. I love the house tours, how tos and especially enjoy Wednesdays. I cant wait to read about the weekly shopping finds. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.
Dawn, so glad you are joining in the Wednesday fun!
Absolutely Beautiful Fall Decorating!
I’m learning so much from you!
Thank-you for your inspiration!
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Yvonne ,
Thank you for all of the inspiration and practical tips in your posts . I look forward to reading your words and seeing your beautiful photos !
It’s so wonderful to have a community of people who enjoy decorating their homes for each season .
Beautiful vignette! I agree that sunflowers are so perfect for early fall and I particularly like the way you paired them with so much white. Lovely and thank you for the inspiration!
What a great and appreciated giveaway. We could all certainly use a little extra help once in a while in our decorating. I think sometimes we get a little stale and stuck in a rut and we need some fresh input.
Lovely advice Yvonne! I love your instructions that are simple and easy to follow! And thank you for the chance to win! I’d love to be able to freshen up the master bedroom!
thank you for helping us decorate wonderful giveaway/out to pick some sunflowers
Love sunflowers and have them on my kitchen island as I am writing this. Thank you for such great ideas.
Love your blog and your decorating style. My question is “How do you keep things looking current while incorporating traditional style elements and some vintage/antiques elements?”
I love the idea of a reading basket. I also love sunflowers, the burst of yellow is so hopeful!
I love your decorating style and look forward to getting your blog each day.
Thanks so much, Margaret!
I love that you have a decor stash and can just shop your basement!! Beautiful vignette!
Beautiful vignette to welcome fall! Easy but what a dramatic effect.
How do I know what to keep and what to get rid of when decorating seasonally. Where do I save items?!
I have been wondering where to put my couch…glad I’m not the only one and that there’s a book for that!
I have gotten to the stage where I shop my house for decorating vignettes.
Love the start of your fall idea so! Will definitely be doing one on my kitchen island thank you for you great inspiration.
Where do I shop for high quality but affordable decorating pieces?
Hi Tracie, there are lots of great places to find affordable decorating things. High quality is a different story. High quality speaks of craftsmanship. And you pay for that. However, you can get nice quality at great prices and for me that is fine!
I had a high-quality dining room set for over 25 years and got so tired of it. But because I paid so much for its quality and beauty I just could not justify letting it go. Finally, after years of living with something beautiful and high quality that I really did not like I got so tired of it I sold it! Now I have a concrete dining room table that cost 1/4 of the other one. And I love it! And I will not have to keep it just because I can’t justify letting it go.
This is such a smart question, Tracie! As a home decorator, you want furnishings that hold up and look nice at affordable prices. I think places like Pier 1 and Wayfair and Birch Lane and Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel and Anthropologie and other places like that make very nice home decor items that are massed produced but have great style! For the most part, they will hold up pretty well.
The home furnishing industry has changed so much in the last 10 years. Our mother’s and grandmothers would buy sets of furnishings to last a lifetime. They had little options! But today we have so many options! Items are mass-produced and made oversees. And we have more places to buy furniture than the local furniture shop in our towns. The internet has really changed the way people shop! We have a plethora of options!
I do most of my furniture shopping online now. And I can get nice quality products. One thing that will help you know whether an item is a great buy is to read the reviews a product gets. Very telling.
I think I’ll write a post about this topic. I get this question a lot!
Tracie, thanks so much for adding to our StoneGable conversation!
Love this post and all the ideas. How do you keep all those bedrooms and bathrooms clean?
Here is my cleaning routine at StoneGable. This is not deep cleaning, but everyday cleaning…https://www.stonegableblog.com/clean-house-in-half-hour-a-day/
I too love sunflowers. They are such a happy flower! I would have never thought to use a long basket on a round table. My mind always goes to round table round basket. But seeing yours here has made me “think outside the box”. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love your vignette, especially the chippy candle holders and the greenery you added to the sunflowers. I am pinning this so I remember to add the greenery the next time I have sunflowers to display.
I just recently found a beautiful white pitcher and had no idea how to style it. No need to ask the question now as this is the perfect idea! Thanks for all of your beautiful ideas.
Your blog is so beautiful! Those sunflowers make me happy! I would love a copy of that new book…..sounds like it would be very helpful.
Yvonne, years ago you were the first blog I ever noticed. And sign-up for it was immediate. Your decor and ideas are so classy and timeless, and easily adapted to any style of decorating. I appreciate that. And you! Thanks for all of the time and effort you expend to inspire your grateful readers. God bless!
How darling of your Shirley!
Thanks for all the Fall decorating tips!
I love the simplicity and punch of these fall vignettes. I learn something new every morning. Today, removing too many small chochkies!
I Love your blog and the inspiration you inspired!
So grateful for your inspiration and now I have another book that I must read.
I don’t have a basement but have one wall in garage with racks for my bins of decorating supplies.
What a great use of your garage!~
Your blog inspires me to see the things I have in my home (and closets) in a new perspective. I have many beautiful things that you show me how to incorporate into my decor. I especially love vignettes!
I have loved your ideas on mixing styles and shopping your house. Do you have any recommendations for hanging large art work on walls and placement of wall art .I have tall ceilings in most rooms and sometimes feel my walls are not finished.
I always learn something from your posts!
Reading your blog with a cup of coffee cradled in my hand is a great escape and always inspiring! I am working on my mantle right now! As an owner of a wedding venue we are always looking for ideas to set up beautiful vignettes that complement the brides Decour! Soon we will have a fireplace to decorate as well and I will definitely use everything I have learned here and much more. Thank you for sharing talent with the rest of us!
Looking forward to learning a lot. Thanks!
I enjoy your blog and also saw an email from Cottage Journal with your dinning room in it!!!!!How exciting!!! It certainly looked fabulous! Thanks for sharing the opportunity for winning this gift certificate as my family room can use much help!
Oh, I didn’t know they were still using my images.
I really enjoy your blog. I have saved so many of the pictures, and the vignettes. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and ideas.
How do you figure out the scale and style of coffee table for the living room? Sometimes I feel like my coffee table is too big and takes too much space, but I love it??? lol
If you love it Sheila they use it! I always say… use what you love!
We recently purchased a home over 150 years old – high ceilings and nice space but a bit on the dark side. Love your ideas and look forward to reading more of your ideas as we settle in this new to us home.
Sunflowers are definitely a goto for Autumn displays! I love your talent (a gift) at creating beautiful vignettes.
Yvonne, we used to live in Lancaster county near Adamstown. I had forgotten how much I miss about living there until I visited a cousin in Willow Valley a few weeks ago! You are blessed to call
it home.
We live about 3 miles from Willow Valley!
East Tennessee broke 1939 record for high temp this week-97! Need all the help I can get thinking fall. Using the white pitcher for the bright golden sunflowers is perfect.
Yvonne- I love your blog! Your photography is always amazing. You are full of inspiration for daily living. Thank you!
Yvonne, two years ago you inspired me to create my first vignette and now I’m hooked. ? Your rules and suggestions are always a great help. Thank you.
Oh, I’m so thrilled!!!! YOU GO GIRL!
Thanks for the helpful tips! I love fall!
Yvonne,
Thanks so much for the detailed guide to create a beautiful vignette. My chance of success is so much better when I have a step-by-step plan to follow.
Giveaways are so much fun~thank you for the inspiration!
They are fun!
Your vignette is beautiful! And I would LOVE to read this book. . . Thanks for the opportunity!
Loved your fall vignette! I’m using sunflowers this fall, too–in a crystal vase on my dining room table. After seeing yours, I think I’ll add a tray and some other items that make a bigger impact.
Thanks for the chance to win this great book to help me with all my needs
Thanks again
We are moving to a new home soon. The book and the gift would both be so-o-o helpful! Cheers!
Love the ?. I use them in my house too and they look amazing with my blue & white. Really ushers in the fall season.
Oh I would give this book to my daughter as a gift who just bought their first home and also buy one for me too! Love the sunflower centerpiece! Happy Fall!
Again, another win win in my book. Thanks for sharing this lovely but easy to do fall vignette. I love sunflowers, pumpkins and anything white!
You always provide a wealth of ideas!
Dining room has stained wood window frames and cream honeycomb shades. A beautiful flower wallpaper surrounds the window and remaining walls. Do I need to use drapes? If so, solid color sheers?
If you choose to hang curtains make sure they are straight from ceilings to floor and a solid color. What a great question!
Love the sunflowers…love fall. Thanks for all your great tips
Such great ideas! You are such an inspiration to me! I also love the book. All your decorating questions answered in one book !
Yvonne, your vignettes are always so beautiful Your tips are wonderful and help so many readers on how to create their very own vignettes. A lovely book that answers all of those questions so many readers have. A great opportunity. Have a lovely weekend.
Yvonne,
I have only recently discovered your blog and enjoy your decorating and cooking but most of all your willingness to share your faith. As the seasonal changes approach, I am looking forward to fall decorating, cooking, and fun and I love sunflowers!
I love your tips, Yvonne!! So helpful. Your fall centerpiece is lovely. Thank you for sharing our book, you’re so sweet!! I’m very grateful for the support!
Melissa, it was my pleasure to give a shout out for your book. YOU are an amazing decorator and such a sweet person!
What a happy, cheerful looking home! Glorious looking house. I am running out and buying sunflowers. Thank you for this blog.
Your displays are always so pretty! Thank you for the reminder to buy myself some flowers. They make me happy.?
I would love to win a copy of But where to I put the couch. Love the title!
I buy flowers all year long. It’s a must-have for me!
thanks for the opportunity to win this certificate!
God has truly given you the gift of decorating. Just love Stone Gable!! The book looks fun and can’t wait to get one. Just wondering when yours will be out? Can’t wait!
I’m so busy with all my other writings and blog that right now I have no time. I so happy writing for all of you!
It’s so obvious that your former profession was a first grade teacher. You explain all your blog lessons so clearly… step by step. Always inspiring. I miss you on DTT, but understand that you have to pick and choose how to use your limited time. Perhaps you can make a guest appearance?
Me too, Mary!!!! I’ve listened to DDT from the very beginning…I so miss Yvonne! So…any any chance of a reunion? Yvonne, I love your blog and your message…thanks for all you do:)
Hi Lynette, I am waiting to be invited back! But the DTT girls do a fantastic job!
I’m waiting for an invite Mary! Thanks!
Amazing post, as always, Yvonne! I pinned this to my fall board. 🙂 Great tips and advice for creating a fall vignette from the queen of vignettes! 😉
xo
I love the sunflowers and how they look and also love the chippy item because always like texture. Thanks!
I love all the tips Yvonne! How do you know how much to vary the height between what pieces you use in your vignettes? Thanks always for your wonderful knowledge and tips.
My question is ‘but where to I put the freezer? We are moving and most of the houses I have viewed to not have room in the laundry area for my freezer. What a wonderful book to own at this point in my live.
I have a freezer and it is in the garage. In my last home the freezer was in the basement. Those are great places to put that extra freezer!~
A lovely post. How soon do you change the fall vignette to the Christmas season?
What a great question, Kay! To make this a Christmas vignette I’d replace the sunflowers with greens leave the candles and add either pinecones or rustic Christmas balls in the basket. Tada!!!!! Easy, right?
Love your blog and your decorating advice. Thanks!
My home decorating question, in a small room, how high should curtains be hung?
Hang curtains as high as you can… up to the ceiling if possible.
I just moved from WI to TN and am decorating my home……I love all things wildlife and I love anything farmhouse how do I incorporate both into my home without over killing either……….
I think wildlife would fit into a farmhouse style beautifully! Just don’t overdo it!
Great informative post! Good tips and I
Can’t wait to get this new book!! Thank you Yvonne!!
I enjoy coming to your blog and getting fresh ideas! Thank you.
My question—- can I see your front porch decked out for fall?
In a couple weeks, Lynn!
Love the table decor! Makes losing summer a little easier!
Thank you for the good advice, I always look forward to your blog. ..your the best!!!!
Can Canadians win to????
I did not see any restrictions, so I’m saying yes!
Always enjoy your decor ideas! I am starting my fall decorating & hoping cooler fall weather starts soon!
I love reading your blog.
My question is how do I corral and/or hide electrical cords? For example, I have a lamp on my bathroom vanity but no place to hide the cord and can’t think of anything to use to tie it up that also looks good.
Fran, cords are sometimes tough to hide. Especially if there is nothing to hide them behind like on a vanity! When this happens I usually tie them with a twist tie to contain the mess of a cord and then tie a decorative piece of ribbon (I use burlap) around them to tie (no pun intended, hehe!) them into my decor!
Your blog provides the relaxing *me* moment that I need by mid-afternoon! Thank-you for all the great ideas.
Hi Jamie! So glad to help you relax!!!! So nice to let me know!
I can’t wait to get started on a fall table arrangement! So many great ideas, thank you!
In the last year, I’ve noticed a renewed interest in wallpaper on the web and HGTV. Didn’t we just take our wallpaper and borders down? What is your take -new trend of fad?
Yes, you are right, Anna! Now repositional wallpaper is new! And no borders!
Wonderful decoration, thanks a lot. Tomorrow before going to work I will send a pic of the vignette I have in my living room, which won´t give me any prize but I don´t care, and do you know why? Because thanks to you and some other people like you, I am changing my home slowly and it looks much better now!! The only real problem I have are my papers and paperwork!!! But I will conquer it too, trust me!!!
Hugs.
Charo, I got your wonderful pictures! I love that little lady in your vignette! Thanks so much!!!!
Look for Diego Velázquez and Las Meninas. You will see why I am telling you this. Velázquez was a very famous Spanish painter.
I really appreciate your site and get lots of good ideas from reading about your decorating ideas. I especially enjoy your weekly menu.
First time visiting your blog- love the tips for a fall centerpiece. I will be using some of your ideas. Thanks.
Hi Tina! I’m so glad you found us! Welcome!
Thank you for all of your great photos – you inspire me!
Never thought about sunflowers for fall. Moving to an apartment in a few weeks, any suggestions for making it feel homey?
Hi Karen, one of the biggest mistakes home decorators make in small spaces is to over decorate. Make a floor plan and know what goes to your apartment and where to put it. The rest? Let it go! I hope this helps.
How do I hide the ugly water heater in my laundry room?
Oh, Cynthia this is a tough one! Off the top of my head… why not put a folding screen in front of it?
Yvonne, I love, love, love all the vignettes that you create. I subscribe to your blog and to Karianne’s blog. I have a question! You inspired me to take a wood crate that was given to us on our 50th anniversary and create a vignette inside of it for my kitchen cabinet. There was straw inside the box, which I left in there, but over a period of time it looks wilty, so I would like to put something else in the box for Fall, but need something in the bottom. Help! PS: I love your Sunday posts and enjoy all the different recipes that you post on Monday also along with all the decorating tips!
Oh I have the PERFECT answer, Ruta!!!! Put pinecones in the bottom of the box. They make the BEST filler!!!! I pick white pinecones up whenever I can find them. Hope this helps.
So lovely and bright! ?
Thanks for the great tips for keeping fall decorating simple yet inviting!
What wonderful tips. I am certainly guilty of using too many seasonal tchotchkes in my decorating, so I am excited to try your tips to create something more elegant. Thanks for all your articles. I am always so inspired after reading your posts!
I’m a huge fan of sunflowers, so your fall vignette has me all excited! I think instead of doing what I usually do (which is to pick up a bouquet of sunflowers at Trader Joe’s, then stick them into a vase, and that’s that), I’m going to experiment a bit. I haven’t done anything new with fall decorating for the past few years, so I really appreciate the inspiration to try something different. Thanks, Yvonne!
I love your posts. I look forward to them. My question… when hanging curtains from your ceiling, do you use a valance or is it too much? Thanks. My ceilings are 10″ tall.
Hi Sherry, NO valance!!!!! Your high ceilings are a decorator’s dream!
I’m embracing Fall (even though it’s close to 100 degrees in Texas) – thanks for your beautiful post!
Thank you fir making it seem reachable to make a fall vignette. Love the practical step by step guide. You have a beautiful way of decorating!
I love the sunflowers! I actually bought some for the first time this year at a neighborhood road stand. They lasted almost a week! I really like your idea of using the white pitcher for the flowers, Great contrast and so pretty. Thank you for the ideas.
Love vignettes….thank you for the tips!
Loving the sunflowers with the white pumpkins and dishes. Simple and not overstated with an overload of colors.
Love your addition of greens with the sunflowers! Looks like all were picked out of the field. So natural!
Yvonne, I believe that is the prettiest sunflower arrangement that I’ve ever see. Now to see it I can duplicate it! 🙂 I love decorating for fall and you’ve given us lots of great tips to go by.
Inspirational fall decor. I have a hard time changing out my summer to fall when it is still in the high 90’s here. And thanks for the giveaway!!
Love your use of white with the fall colors, Yvonne. They all look lovely together!
Thanks for this vignette article! Love it. Stumbled upon you website a few weeks back and absolutely love it!
Nikkole! I’m thrilled you are here!!!!!
Love the fall vignette using sunflowers
My favorite thing about your vignettes are your cute scrolly dishes! You use them in such appealing and versatile ways. They are always an element of surprise. Thanks to all you gals for the thoughtful and generous giveaway! Perfect timing for the upcoming gift giving season!
Love the neutral with a pop of color In the vignette. I also love the unexpected so also think out side of the box.
I am always amazed at your vignettes, so very nice!
i just love the sunflowers and the fall look is great. I have been reading your blog for over 6 years.
Thanks for being such a faithful reader Judy! xo
Is there a trick for seating (and the hubbies television) in a narrow living room, without overpowering the space physically and visually?
That’s a tough one Stephanie! Email me with pictures of your room. stonegable333@gmail.com
Hi Yvonne,
Just discovered your blog and I’m loving it. That’s for all the ideas and inspiration.
Carol
I should have said Thanks not That’s, sorry.
Carol
LOL! I do things like that too Carol!
Welcome to our wonderful StoneGable family, Carol!
Love, love your ideas! You have such great style.
I cannot wait to decorate for Fall and you have given me some wonderful ideas.
?Love the sunflowers! It’s so very nice of you to Giveaway copies of Melissa’s newest cozy home book. ?
I love to use texture, pattern and color to decorate but I have very little wall space for shelves or artwork. What’s your suggestion for all the things I love to display?
I very much enjoy reading your posts and love you simple, yet elegant decorating style. Yours is a site I come back to regularly. Thanks for the inspiration and insight!
I love reading how you put together a vignette. Also love reading how you store your decor items. I try to incorporate some of the lessons I’ve learned from following you over the years. Love those candlesticks in this fall vignette!
Have any good ideas for hiding the internet router? Gotta have it but it sticks out in a bad way…
Love your ideas for vignettes, know I’ll be giving it a try this fall.
Love your blog! One question I have is there a particular arrangement that dining tables look best. I am getting a new table soon and considering putting it at an angle. Wondering if that just makes the room appear smaller.
Yvonne,
I have been so blessed by your posts, both regarding decor and spiritually. Almost everything I value about decorating, I have learned from you. After each post, I study your photos to make sure that I am “seeing “ your lesson.
Beyond that I am so proud of you using your platform to share our Lord Jesus and the wisdom of the Bible with your readers. Most would be too concerned about losing readers but praise God for you sharing the most important wisdom we can share with others.
I am learning from both and gaining my own wisdom from your examples.
I have two small boys who get into EVERYTHING. Looking for hardy decor ideas that are stylish! Cute site. Thanks!
I love your blog — it is both beautiful and practical! I’m wondering if you have some ways to make your home smell fresh and clean (besides Pine-Sol, of course!)? And now that I think of it, any ways to appeal to our other senses as well? Thank you!
Thanks for this post, Yvonne, it was very helpful. The new book also sounds exciting!
Love love love your style and love for Jesus!!
Love your blog and I love to do vignettes! Great inspiration!
How do I transform dark primitive decorations to white farmhouse?
Hi Cyndi, all transformations take time and lots of patience and creativity. I’d always begin by painting walls. Choose a light color. And paint your rooms in the same color. I think that will almost instantly give your home a lighter look. I know that primative decor often has lots of little collections and bits and pieces of decor. I’d let go of most of them. If you truly want to transform to a white farmhouse this will probably hurt a good deal but needs to be done! In the book BUT WHERE DO I PUT THE COUCH Melissa give such great advice about how to let go of collections. And of course, read StoneGable! I’m all about white, upscale farmhouse decor!
Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
Love the sunflowers against the white!
Thank you for your Fall decorating inspiration. I’m so looking forward to reading the book and using it as table decor!!
I love how you move vignettes and pieces of furniture around. It’s great to know that just because you use something, you don’t have to get rid of it to make something else!
You are so right, Dana. Almost anything in one room of StoneGable will go in another room. Makes decorating and getting a fresh look super easy!
Love the sunflowers and the mini pumpkins.
Yvonne, I just love your blog. You always have so much information to help all of us. Thank you for sharing your faith and all your knowledge. You make it so easy to understand. Thank you again and God Bless.
You are so sweet Jacqueline! Your little note really encourages me!
I love all your decorating ideas. Thanks!
Your site is my favorite place for home inspiration!
THANKS so so much Dee! I’m so thrilled you are here too!
Would love to have a copy of the book….I am in desperate need of decorating help!
When I ‘m searching for ideas for a change of season vignette, you are always “right on time” with a beautiful example to wake up my creativity. Thanks, Yvonne.
Storage is my biggest problem. Storing items from season to season take up so much space, but I want to keep things to use again.its my biggest struggle
Storage is often a struggle. There are really only a couple ways to solve storage. Get more storage or only keep your very very favorite things and when you get something new let go of something you already have. My best advice is to continue to streamline your seasonal items and use more natural things. I know this is so so hard! I feel for you!
This looks like a great book! And, what a fantastic giveaway, too! Tina
Thank you for all the tips! Looking forward to trying them.
Just love your style and inspirations! Now I’m going to go out and get some sunflowers!!
I would love to win. I have never shopped at Wayfair.
Wayfair is AMAZING!!!!!
I often pop into Pinterest and then see beautiful posts and very often they are from you. I will now “follow” you as I so enjoy what you do You have given me so much inspiration. I live in the UK Thank you ?
Hi JoJo I love the UK. I lived there as a young girl! Thanks for being part of the StoneGable family across the pond!
Beautiful!
I love the photos of the cloth pumpkins. I picked up some at Dirt Cheap today and have already put them in with my decorations.
You have such beautiful ideas!
Thank you!
What a wonderful opportunity!! Thanks so much!
I always get inspiration from your posts and this one did not disappoint. I have seen that our local library has the book, “But Where Do I Put The Couch?” And I’m on the waiting list but would love to own my own copy.
Thanks for some great tips and an awesome giveaway. I always love seeing your style and finding ways to incorporate it into my decorating. 🙂
You are my first blog and I am learning so much. I ordered the pumpkin pillow you showed from Wayfair. Can’t wait to receive it.
You will love it Jennifer! It’s perfect for fall!
I love your blog. I am in the market for an area rug for my den. I love the look of your rugs. I have been considering a woven natural fiber rug, but my concern is that they will be easily snagged or picked by furniture or vacuum cleaner. What types have you found to be the most durable?
I LOVE our sisal and natural fiber rugs. Like all things, they are not perfect. I find our rug very durable and easy to live with. Just keep the corners away from a head on coming vacuum!
Love your suggestions! Thank you so much!!
What interesting ideas!
Love your tips for styling. I have been following you now for a few months and really appreciate all the tips you give to us. You make styling so simple and easy. As for me, I will continue to try your ideas and tips and practice, practice and practice some more! Love, too, your DIY ideas as well. I have read some about the book – But Where Do You Put the Couch- and it sounds like it has great ideas for decorating. Thanks for sharing your gifts.
You focused in on one very important part of becoming a great home decorator… practice, practice, practice!!!!! And this book is not only beautiful it is so helpful!
I love your blog, your ideas and your faith. Thank you for sharing.
It’s nice to know other woman , that love there homes too. I have not found any one around my work place or neighbors. These sights make me know that I am not alone. My husband used to tease me that the Obamas are not coming to visit. Because I like everything just so -so thanks
Hi Cynthia, you have found a HUGE community of lovely people who love their homes. We are so happy you are here!
Love your inspiration on vignettes…Have tried so hard to “get it right”…what a great help you have been…Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Hi Joanie! I bet your fall vignette is gorgeous! Getting it right is really not the point dear friend! Just enjoy the process and create something right you!!! Here’s a hug!!!
I enjoy learning about all the ways you can make step by step guides for vignettes and remind us that just a few changes can make a difference!!
I guess I’m just wondering where to start–I’m still working on making our new house our own, so if I can only do one or two little things to start adding my own personal touches, what should I do?
Hi! Just LOVE your blog! I too struggle with “papers” and ALL clutter. Life has gotten so complicated! I would like to share something spiritual in how I cope with things when they get out of my control and anxiety comes creeping in; I simply recite the scripture ; ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. I repeat it several times until I feel calm and refocused. The Holy Spirit works that way! God hears our “cry” for help in all things and wants us to enjoy the Peace of Jesus!……. AND our homes which should be a place of recharge & calm!
Thank you, Yvonne for all your Christian inspiration along with sharing your talent for decorating so we can all be inspired to get some “good” out of each day by making our houses a “home” ! You are such a blessing!
Would love to win this Wayfair gift card OR the book! Thank you to all who do these “giveaways”! Makes it so fun!
How early do you start Fall decorating?
I love fall so I start to decorate with early fall elements in September. And as the fall moves on I bring in pumpkins and other cozy decor. Start decorating and enjoy Fall! xo
Love how you make a house a home.
I look forward to your decorating posts. You have great ideas that I often use. Thanks for sharing. Would love to win the Wayfair gift.
Love your blog and decorating ideas! And yes, where do I put the couch?!
It’s in the book… LOL!
Thank you for your hard work!! I enjoy your blog.
I love your sunflower vignette! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Love this! Excited about the book. I love vignettes and centerpieces!
does everything you own go together? or do you just work your magic and effortlessly make it appear so? Seriously! I tend to buy things I like (similar to some of yours) then sometimes struggle with making them go together. I look at your beautiful vignettes and think I just lack her knack, or I didn’t get that gene or whatever IT is . 🙂 I am inspired and I’m not a quitter, I Can Learn is my mantra..so thanks for all your coaching help!!!
Oh, no no no, Angie! Please don’t feel like that! I post so you can see how to do things like style a vignette. And yes, most of my stuff goes together… including furniture! You keep learning my friend! I practiced for years before I felt comfortable decorating! YOU can do IT and learn!!!!
But Where do I Put the Couch? book sounds like it would be fascinating to read. My family room has numerous openings/walkways, a sliding patio door, HVAC vents and cool air return, etc., and it makes such a challenge to figure out where to put the furniture. I could use some possible solutions.
Having just downsized in July when we moved to the central coast in California, this book sounds like an answer to where to put everything! Thanks for the giveaway.
I have recently started following your blog. Just love the gracious feeling it evokes every time I sit down to read an article! I am working on trying to simplify the next chapter of our lives and your comments about using natural elements really resonated with me. Thank you for the inspiration.
I think natural elements are the best!
You have such an eye for decorating. I decorate with a lot of blue and white. It’s just so pleasing to the eye and such a classic color combination. My question is… is there some kind of decorating secret to know when you have too much blue and white around the house or too much in one room? I am the type of person that I’m not into a lot of things around the house and I feel every nook and cranny dose NOT have to be filled. When things are too busy I begin to feel anxious. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
love your ideas, the book looks interesting and I love buying from Wayfair
I finally got an urn similar to yours, Yvonne. It arrived today so now is the challenge to decorate it. I will be looking back through your posts to get some ideas. I’ve admired yours for so long. I’ve tried using both a lighter color palette for this fall as well as a lighter touch in autumn decor.
I also finally got the nerve and ordered furniture on line this summer from the Perigold division of Wayfair and I’m not disappointed. Now if I could only figure out where to put the couch! Lol
Beautiful as always!
I love your decorating ideas! Thank you so much for sharing.
You are so welcome! I hope StoneGable inspired you!
Love the beautiful sunflowers and the white pumpkins.Thanks for the great giveaway !
I adore your ideas!!
OH how nice, Valarie!!! You are just so so sweet!
I love how to create a vignette. Going shopping for sunflowers.
I always struggle with mixing vintage and modern decor.
Here’s what I would do Melissa… pick either vintage or modern decor to be 80-90% of your decor. And the other 10% use the other decor. It’s more of a balance of how we mix decor than the decor itself.
Yvonne, you always make ever LOok so easy. I enjoy your style and how nice it all goes together.
How beautiful and perfect look all your spaces! It is really something to get inspired, I wish to have the talent you have. Love your tips and advice.
Thank you for the ideas. I’m so clueless how to match and mix but am excited to give this a try!
Wonderful! The more you “play” and practice the better you will get. Have an attitude of fun!
Love seeing the natural elements you use to create beauty in your home!
The sunflower bouquet is just beautiful.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Your centerpiece combination was very eye-catching. This is something I would love to do later.
By the way, how many days that sunflower last?
Hi! Sunflowers are not as sturdy as they look. However, we can keep them living a week if we change the water and cut the stems of the sunflowers every other day. It also helps to add just a drop or two of bleach to the water to keep it from bacteria!
I see! Well, a week will be long enough. Thanks for the advice! I will be adding bleach from now on.
Love your site! Have to tell you, your Nani’s sautéed chicken recipe is similar to a family favorite of ours that came out of northeastern PA. Love in a bowl!
So nice to see some color! Lovely.
I always enjoy looking at your vignette’s! Loving this sunflower centerpiece! 😉
Thanks, Elizabeth, here is just something about sunflowers!
Oh my golly, I love this vignette and those chippy candlesticks!!! And such beautiful sunflowers! Pinned and grinned!
Thanks, Cindy! I love my pinners!
Thank you Yvonne for such a beautiful vignette! Your tips are spot on and I’m inspired to get rid of summer and start the transition to Autumn
Yvonne, I LOVE your blog. This fall vignette is one of my favorites. What size basket did you use?
It’s pretty long! Probably about 2 1/2 feet long
Not always does your design fit my needs but, it gives me ideas and the encouragement to do it. If your design fits my needs your instructions are easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Beautiful fall vignette, Yvonne. I am wondering if there are some nice faux sunflowers out there. I might look at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. I realize that real flowers are the best look.