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A Mom's Year

Creating a comfortable life one moment at a time

September 24, 2012

Mission: Autumn Centerpiece

Last fall I saw this gorgeous centerpiece idea in Better Homes and Gardens and decided to give it a try. It seemed like it would be easy to put together: just round up an autumn-y table runner, white pumpkins, bittersweet berries, and candles.

Well. I looked for a table runner at a bunch of stores like Target, Home Goods, and T. J. Maxx but nothing was quite what I had in mind. I finally found one that I thought might work at Pottery Barn. The price tag made me cringe, but I bought it anyway because, frankly, I don’t like to shop and I really didn’t think I’d find anything better.

And that’s as far as I got. When I went looking for white pumpkins, I discovered they were long gone. Oh, well. At least I had a nice new table runner. I stuck a few candles on it and called it a day.

But now I’m giving it another try. Yesterday I found three not-too-big white pumpkins at Menards and now I’m on the lookout for bittersweet berries. And a few small glass candleholders.

This was all a good reminder to start projects early. So don’t be too shocked if you see some ideas for Christmas showing up in the near future!

What do you think of the centerpiece? Isn’t it unusual? Have you done any decorating for fall?

{ image: Karen Lidbeck-Brent }

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  1. Joan says

    September 25, 2012 at 6:16 am

    Unusual and pretty. The last time I had bittersweet in my home it was gathered out in the countryside, on a walk with all the kiddos near your house.

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  2. Martha says

    September 25, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I have been so inspired by all of the ideas for Fall on Pinterest – and actually found some really good Fall decor at a couple of thrift stores, too.

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  3. Shannon says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Hmm…maybe I need to go scour the woods for bittersweet. Any chance you remember where it was?

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  4. Shannon says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Martha, I’ll have to find you on Pinterest so I can see what you pinned and get some inspiration!

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Hello! My name is Shannon Taylor. I'm a long-time writer and editor from Minnesota surprised to find myself on an island in the Pacific Northwest. I'm sharing this adventure with my husband, four kids, and two dogs. I “published” my first newsletter when I was nine, and I’ve loved sharing ideas, stories, and information ever since. I hope you find something here to inspire you and help you create a comfortable, cozy life.
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