Autumnal Appearances. . .

Autumnal appearances keep making their way throughout
On Crooked Creektt's 1970's Ranch Style Home.

The buffet and hutch Autumnal decor was inspired
by the dried Gingersnap Roses in On Crooked Creektt's Gardens.

Applying the same color palette of 

sage green,
           yellow and gold,
                         burnt orange and red
                                           combined with khaki and cream 
                                                       grounded with brown and black 

keeps a cohesive visual appear throughout the Dining Room.

Beginning atop the hutch,
I used two 4' beaded garlands with all my chosen Autumnal hues.

Strategically placing vividly hued Autumnal faux leaves 
combined with berries, leaves, pine cones and pumpkin pics 
fills the area between the Anduze Pots with splashes of Seasonal color.

Using a wooden riser beneath my lidded pumpkin tureen,
gives variance of height to the addition of two burnt orange pumpkins.

This is the view I see as I enter On Crooked Creektt
from my garage to the Dining Room and Galley Style Kitchen.

I adore the brightness this vignette atop the Dining Room hutch displays 
as the midday sunlight comes streaming in through the patio doors.

I am quite pleased with the continuation of vivid Autumnal hues,
combined with creams and whites, as seen in the dried Gingersnap Roses
and the bowl of faux pomegranates along the buffet.

My chosen Autumnal palette works quite nicely 
against the warm honey hues of the oak.

This is the view as you enter from the main entrance in our Entry Hall 
and Galley Style Kitchen On Crooked Creektt.

Sage green,
           yellow and gold,
                         burnt orange and red
                                           combined with khaki and cream 
                                                       grounded with brown and black 

make a warm and welcoming Autumnal appearance 

for On Crooked Creektt's Dining Room buffet and hutch.

All inspired by the simplistic drying 
of Gingersnap Roses from On Crooked Creektt's Garden.

* * * * * * * Tutorial * * * * * * *

Many of my blog friends show dried rose bouquets within their lovely vignettes.
The last of Summer's blooms were the most vibrant of the 2014 Season.
I contacted Anita Joyce of Cedar Hill Farmhouse via her Facebook page
and she graciously gave me these simple instructions. . .

"Pat, there is probably a better way to do it. 
I just tie them up, 
turn them upside down and hang them in my house until they are dry. 
I think there are ways to keep the colors more vibrant by putting them in silica,
but I haven't tried that. 
If you find a better method, I would love to know."


I followed Anita's directions.

First,
I cut the Gingersnap Roses and tied them with cotton string.

Then, 
I carried them to the lower level and hung them upside down in Studio One.

Next,
I let them dry approximately 10 days.

Finally, 
I trimmed the dried roses slightly
and place them inside an heirloom silver rimmed crystal vase.

Thank you, Anita, for your encouragement!

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Inspiration for Autumnal appearances
abounds from Summer's bounty of Gingersnap Roses
dried through the advice and encouragement of a dear, blog friend. . .
On Crooked Creektt!


Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Table It!

And. . .

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

Be sure to visit each of these amazing host and hostesses 

for inspiring decor ideas for your own home!