Autumn has a softer side. Creamy whites, warm browns, and the fading glory of summer hues.
Several of my dear readers have expressed that autumnal orange is not their favorite color. I thought I would offer a softer color palate for fall decorating.
Using an old worn wooden bowl gives my arrangement rustic texture and warm color.
Hydrangeas are finally ready and at their peak to be dried! Click HERE to see a tutorial on drying hydrangeas. These beauties are located at the side of my house where they are protected and have turned a gorgeous color this year.
Filling a bowl full of fall-stained hydrangeas and acorns is a pretty alternative to pumpkins.
Look for these blooms as a part of my Christmas decor.!
I often get asked about my photographs~ I use a digital image program called Microsoft Digital Image 10. It is an old program. I'm sure there is an updated version. I can edit, watermark, enhance, store and do some pretty fun effects.
I used the "chalk" effect with these images.
I am joining Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday. Thank, Beverly! I just love this PINK ATTITUDE day!
I am joining my dear friend, The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday. Please go visit here weekly meme full of seasonal ideas!
I am joining Marty at A Stroll Through Life for Tabletop Tuesday. There are some wonderful and creative ideas!
so pretty Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Love the two together. I get so many good ideas here!
Carol
Simple and beautiful. I love your softer side of autumn. I'm quite anxious to see how you use them at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Best,
Bonnie
Beautiful, Yvonne. You've created a stunning arrangement.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day,
Patti
Your Hydrangeas have turned a lovely shade this year. We had such dry conditions this summer, even with watering that mine aren't as pretty :( Thank you for letting me enjoy yours!
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From Virginia
Thank you for sharing the softer colors of Autumn. I'm decorating with a softer palette this season - tired of the bright orange from so many years past. Think I'm ready for soft, gentle days at home. Your hydrangeas are beautiful. I need to go out and check mine.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Happy PINK Saturday...
ReplyDeleteI love this arrangement...
Look how the acorns are wearing their fancy hats :D beautiful!
~victoria~
It is fun to see hydrangeas showcased as a Fall centerpiece. So often we think of them as Summer.
ReplyDeleteMine are still gorgeous outside, and fun, because they range from the shades you have here to the very stunning blue of young blooms.
Checking my calendar...I'll email you soon.
Becky K.
How beautiful! I hope it's not too late to dry some hydrangea blossoms. Mine look very much like that right now too.
ReplyDeleteso very pretty!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, thanks for showing this softer side of fall! I love hydrangeas but have only had lace-cap ones so far. We planted some more this year though so hopefully I can do some drying next year. I will be coming back for that tutorial then! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Thank you for thie info regarding your pictures. I am going to look into that. YOur soft Autumn colors are just beautiful! Have a beautiful day! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteSimply Stunning Arrangement. I love how you used your Hydrangeas and acorns into a wood bowl. You always have the best ideas! ~Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice alternative, Yvonne. I have to agree with some of your other readers that sometimes an all orange scheme can be a bit much. Love your hydrangeas. Mine are drying on their bushes this year. My daughter did want to grab some, though, to do an arrangement, so I'll have to cut some this weekend I think.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Yvonne! My front porch is decorated for fall in softer colors too. I wanted to leave my pink geraniums so I added some pinkish mums and hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteSo neat of a Autumn post!
God richly bless you,
d from homehaven
Hi Yvonne!! Oh, this is so pretty! You have a great touch with making pretty!
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Gorgeous colors Yvonne! I can't wait to see how they look once dried and what you'll do with them for the holidays:@)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Yvonne, I love All the shades of Autumn and love you mantle if I haven't already told you! Where do you find all the wonderful acorns. I have a friend who collects acorns and I wanted to give some to her for her collection for a Christmas gift, a nice variety but can't find any?? Any ideas? Thanks and Happy pink Saturday to you my friend, Hugs Marilou
ReplyDeleteLovely arrangement, Yvonne! One of my favourite flowers is hydangeas and I just cannot get enough of them. Love little acorns too so I find your centerpiece very appealing indeed. Thank you for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
I love the oranges and the pinks, come to think of it, I love it all! This is just so pretty Yvonne. I appreciate the softer side with your magical touch. Send it to Costco and have a poster made!
ReplyDeleteHhi Yvonne,
ReplyDeletethank you so much for visiting and leaving your lovely comment.
Besides being my first P.S. post this is also my first visit to your wonderful blog.
Love your pics and hydrangeas and acorn tip. they look so fine together!
blessings
rita
I never thought of doing hydrangeas as a fall design, I love these! Perfect! XX!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday my dear Yvonne!
Breathtaking! I LOVE hydrangeas, but I have no luck with them. I planted one this summer and will anxiously await to see if it is still alive next season! These are just beautiful, just as EVERYTHING is that you post!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Hydrangeas and acorns ~ love both of these! I try to have fresh hydrangeas out in our home when ever they are availble, but I always have a huge group of dried ones as well. Wonderful shots! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images you've shared! I love the idea of muted hydrangeas and acorns together!! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteHappy PS!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Soooo pretty.
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
I love your fall pinks. They are beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI love your softer side of autumn. While I don't mind a tablescape in ANY color, when I'm decorating my home, I prefer the soft as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
So soft, elegant and gorgeous! I have yet to get a hydrangea to live long enough to bloom. But I'm going to keep trying!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I'm a day late but really enjoyed all your pink flowers. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love your softer side of Autumn! Very elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeletexoxo, Sherry
Yvonne, you have no idea how timely this post was for me! My home is mainly decorated in pink and I've always struggled with Autumn decorating and pink. This has given me some great ideas. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYOur photographs are always stunning. Love your soft colors and the hydrangeas and acorns are fabulous together. Thank so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI am not big on Fall decorating either. I do the cutesy stuff for the grandkids as they just think it is magical to come to Grandma's "spooky house", but then I almost skip over any Fall decor and go straight into Christmas. This is gorgeous and would fit so well with my regular color palate. I like to have fun with the photo programs and my favorite is also an old one that they don't carry and the systems won't even support. Unfortunately I have a 200 page cookbook that is on this program and I can't transfer it!! Hate how they always have to change things.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the softer side of Autumn you put together! Love hydrangeas and put together with the acorns- it is beautiful! Coming over from Marty's- nice to meet you! :)
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