Thursday, October 22, 2015

Autumn Open House. . .

Welcome to 2015's Autumn On Crooked Creektt! 





The more vibrant hues of Autumn
welcome you at On Crooked Creektt's front door,
while a more tranquil color palette awaits you indoors.


My Santos graciously blesses all our guests 
as they enter On Crooked Creektt's Entry Hall.










As we come to the end of the Entry Hall and turn to our left,
we'll enter into On Crooked Creektt's upper level Living Room.

The antique four drawer dresser, once a Mother's Day gift from our son, 
is one of my favorite vignette decorating spaces.






The upper level Living Room On Crooked Creektt  
is used daily, for reading and television viewing, by "Mr. Ed" and I.







On Crooked Creektt's Entertainment Center houses not only our stereo system 
and the television, but changing collections, as well.

Throughout the year this area is dressed in Easter, Thanksgiving 
and Christmas decor; as well as changing with each Season of the Year.














I believe when our 1970's Ranch Style Home was built
that this area was to be utilized for a 'formal' Dining Room.

I often host Ladies Circle Meetings and Friendship Teas,
so I chose to use this space for a seating area that bridges 
On Crooked Creektt's Living Room and Dining Room together.



























The heirloom antique sewing machine cabinet 
is another of my favorite spaces for adding Holiday and Seasonal vignettes.




Since On Crooked Creektt's 2015 Project Renewal,
I have fallen head~over~heels in l o v e with my Dining Room!

This is the place where all my creative tablescape designs come together.





I, also, create Holiday and Seasonal vignettes atop my heirloom buffet and hutch.
( Especially precious to me, 
as "Mr. Ed" made the hutch top to my beloved Grandmother's buffet.)


The built~in china cabinet is another space where I showcase the many dish collections throughout the changing Holidays and Seasons On Crooked Creektt.













With limited space in our Galley Style Kitchen, there isn't much room for decor.

However, I manage to display Seasonal linen towels on the oven door,
which can be seen as you enter On Crooked Creektt's Entry Hall.
And, at the end of the counter space, which can be seen from the Dining Room.





Within the counter tops themselves,
I've squeezed in Traditional art prints on easels.







I realize On Crooked Creektt's Autumn Open House has been a photo overload.

I wanted you to receive the full benefit of seeing the entire upper level living areas 
as they flow into each other throughout the upper level living areas.



As you exit the Galley Style Kitchen,
my dear little Santos wishes blessing upon you and your loved ones!


Until next time. . .


On Crooked Creektt will be joining









And. . .




Each and every week,
seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.
Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Trick OR Treat???

I adore answering the doorbell On Crooked Creektt
Halloween Night and hearing, "Trick OR Treat"!



The last few years,
we've had less than ten children at our door on Halloween Night.



Nevertheless,
I set a black, white and orange "Trick OR Treat" tablescape.
Er, well. . .sort of.



Since returning from our Annual Trout Fishing Trip,
I've been wanting to design a black, white and orange Autumnal tablescape.



I began by using the reverse side of my toile black and white place mats.
I adore the black and white check scalloped quilted place mats!


Next, 
I added our everyday white porcelain china dinner plates.

Atop the dinner plate, 
I set a matching cloth black and white checked napkin.

Then,
my charming Mary Carol bee salad / dessert plates. 



I love the detail edge of these versatile pieces!

A vintage ironstone Syracuse bread plate placed atop hides the bee print
and gives a neutral backdrop for our small glass orange pumpkins.



Our everyday Oneida flatware is a perfect companion 
to my vintage rose etched crystal stemware.



I gathered a faux miniature trio of orange and white chrysanthemums  
inside Nell Hill's white scalloped bud vases and placed atop each place setting.

The black and white polka dot bow around the middle of each 
adds a touch of whimsy. 

I'm desperately trying to add more texture to my tablescapes.



I placed six ears of Indian Corn inside a double~handled 
white porcelain basket and placed it as our centerpiece.


By misting the husks with warm water prior to arranging,
I was able to shape the husks and spread them to fill the bowl.



My heirloom vintage single taper candlesticks, 
filled with orange marbled ROOT candles, flank either side of the centerpiece.
A white pepper-berry candle ring
continues with our black, white and orange hues. 





Not exactly a "Trick OR Treat"tablescape,
by certainly a treat to "Mr. Ed" and I as we enjoy a meal 
at this black, white and orange tablescape!





Until next time. . .

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Dear Ones,
I must confess.
I played a "trick"on you.

Did you find my "trick"???

Tell me what you saw in your comment.
Fondly,
Pat
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On Crooked Creektt will be joining